Historical Autographs and Americana

FRANCIS FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broadside for Chanfrau’s New National Theatre [Formerly Chatham]” 6” x

Printed Document. One page, 8 1/2"" x 12"", on laid paper. Veracruz. October 15, 1822. Signed in type by Antonio Lopez de Santa...

Printed Broadside for “Providence and Southbridge, Accommodation Stage.” 15” x 22”. Wonderful images of a horse-drawn carriage and an early passenger

15 3/4” x 22” broadside. One page. The document reads, in part: Door Returned!! This would be Governor, the public enemy of Rhode Island, author and a

Double-sided 9 3/4” x 13 3/4” Advertising Broadside. 1856. Image of a country scene with a locomotive crossing a suspension bridge at center of first

Printed Broadside. One page, 9 1/4” x 14”. Massachusetts. 1822. The document reads, in part: “ … An Act, in further addition to an Act, entitled ‘An

Printed Broadside. One page, 7 7/8” x 14”. Headquarters, Boston. March 17, 1822. The document reads, in part: “ Geneal Orders. The General Court

Printed Document. Three pages, 9 1/2” x 11 1/4”. Head Quarters, Boston. August 22, 1822.The document reads, in part: “ … IN pursuance of the provision

Partially Printed Document. One page, 8” x 11 5/8”. Paxton, Massachusetts. February 3, 1823. The document is a request for a military discharge for Sa

Printed Document. Three pages,10” x 15 1/8”. Roxbury. September 14, 1821. True, Green & Field, Printers, Boston. The document reads, in part: “ ...

Printed Document. Three pages, 7 7/8” x 9 3/4”. Greenfield. June 12, 1821. The document reads, in part: “ … By direction of the members of the within

Printed Document. One page, 15 1/8” x 21 1/8”. Head Quarters, Boston. March 19, 1821. The document reads, in part: “ … PURSUANT to the General Order o

Printed J. Greenleaf Broadside. One page, 28 ¾” x 21 ½”. With ornate black & white border. Boston. 1849. There are 10 N. Dearborn stee...

Bachelder print: “Great Falls, Somersworth, N.H.” 20” x 15”. Bird’s Eye view of the city as sketched from the High School Building. “Lith. of Endico

Printed Document. One page, 6 1/4” x 9 3/4”. No place. No date. The document is an advertising broadside for L. W. F. Mark, “Late of Boston,” The do

Printed Document. 12” x 17 ½”. Printed by the Journal Steam Press, Wilmington, N.C. No date. The poster advertises a regular freight line runni...

ARMAND HAMMER (1898 – 1990). Industrialist, art collector, philanthropist. Signed Book. “The Quest of the Romanoff Treasure” by Armand Hammer. Hardco

History of Delaware County, and Border Wars of New York: Containing a Sketch of the Early Settlements in the County, and a History of the Late Anti-

NEZIAH WRIGHT (c1805 - c1873) Wright was a well-known engraver and a partner of the famous engraving and printing firm of Rawdon, Wright and Hatch, kn

(1863-1927). Industrialist and son of Philip D. Armour, the founder of Armour and Company. Manuscript Letter Signed, “J.O. Armour,” on his name-imprin

CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW (1834-1928). United States Senator from New York. Autograph Letter Signed, “Chauncey M. Depew,” on New-York and Harlem Railroad Co.

J. P. Morgan’s Partner In Drexel, Morgan And Company ANTHONY J. DREXEL (1826-1893). Banker and founder of Drexel, Morgan & Co. His Clipped Sig...

An extraordinary letter in which banker OTTO KAHN writes to thank New York Judge George Ingraham for Releasing a presumed German Spy. OTTO KAHN (1867

WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT (1821 - 1885); Financier; Railroad builder; Son of “Commodore” Vanderbilt. 8” x 13”. DS, one page both sides. November 19, 18

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Mayor of San Francisco, Mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventila

JOHN HAYS HAMMOND (1855-1936). Mining engineer, called "America's greatest miner"; Financier. "No other figure in history ever ...

SAMUEL INSULL (1859-1938). Public utility magnate. Insull served as personal secretary to Thomas Edison, eventually taking control of most of the Ed

CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW (1834-1928). Railroad executive; Political figure. Depew was a prominent figure in American business and public life for almost 70

Matthias William Baldwin (1795 - 1866) An American manufacturer of steam locomotives. He opened his machine shop in 1825. The business grew to become

George Francis Train (March 24, 1829 – January 5, 1904). Eccentric businessman. ALS 2 pages. Sherman House, Chicago, March 29, 1864. Dear Edmund C. St

Abram Stevens Hewitt (1822 - 1903) A teacher, lawyer, an iron manufacturer, U.S. Congressman, and a mayor of New York City. He was the son-in-law of P

WILLIAM MASON (1808 - 1883). Inventor, manufacturer. Mason patented the self- acting mule for spinning cotton in 1840. In 1842-83, he expanded his fir

Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston, July 3, 1

Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston Dec. 12th,

BY HARD WORK!! EDWIN J. HOUSTON (1847-1914). American electrical inventor. Autograph Letter Signed, "Edwin J. Houston," on Houston & K...

Adolph Lewisohn (1849 – 1938). Investment banker, mining magnate and philanthropist. Lewisohn donated the money for the longstanding Lewisohn Stadium

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Autograph Letter Signed, “Adolph Sutro.” One page, 5” x 7 7/8”. No place. November 28, 1878. Sutro writes: “My dear Emma It

PHILO REMINGTON (1816-1889) The son of the founder of the Remington gun company, Philo improved gun production and expanded into the manufacture of ty

JESSE STRAUS. TLS. I pp. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". New York. June 13, 1919. A typed letter signed "Jesse Isidor Straus" on his personal...

(WEST). ALS. 2pp. 5 1/4" x 5". Murray, Idaho. Sept 12 [n.y.]. An autograph letter signed "Silas T. Branch" regarding Western li...

CYRUS FIELD. LS. 1pp. 4 1/4" x 7". Newport. February 3, 1886. A letter signed by Cyrus W. Field with an enormous signature. He wrote to...

CHAUNCEY DEPEW (1834-1928).  Depew was a prominent figure in American business and public life for almost 70 years.  Autograph Letter Sig...

John Wanamaker. ANS. 1pp. 8" x 13". Philadelphia. Nov 13, 1899. An autograph note signed by famed merchant John Wanamaker that states: &q...

Wilfred C. Leland. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x 3 1/2". Detroit, Michigan. Apr 23 1918. A $300,000 promissory note signed by W.C. Leland as Vice Pr...

Peter Cooper. DS. 1pp. 8" x 4 1/4". New York. January 1 1880. A partly printed receipt signed by Peter Cooper. He acknowledged that he &...

JACOB VANDERBILT. ADS. 1pp. 8" x 2 3/4". n.p. Sept. 25th 1825. An autograph note signed by JACOB VANDERBILT on the back of a bill. He p...

Clarence H. MacKay. S. 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". n.p. n.d. A signature of Clarence H. MacKay on a small card, inscribed to "Mr. Colville&quo...

Abram Hewitt. S. 6 1/2" x 1 3/4". New York. n.d. A signature of New York City Mayor Abram S. Hewitt on a small slip of paper. It is in ...

ROGER BABSON. S. 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". Fla. Mar 5 1929. A signature "With best wishes from Roger Babson" on a small white card. Th...

WILLIAM WALDORF ASTOR DS. 1pp. 8 1/4" x 6 1/2". n.p. [probably New York]. August 13, 1877. A partly-printed document signed "W. W. A...