Quality Autograph Auction

White House card, neatly signed in black ink, “Wm. H. Taft.” In fine condition, with a mild shade of uniform toning.

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Taft, “Wm. H. Taft,” payable to W. F. Gilbert & Co. for $17.00, January 28, 19...

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 21 x 16, March 14, 1911. President Taft appoints David H. Scott a first lieutenant in

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 28, 1915. Letter to Judge William Henry Hunt urging him to run for Senate. In

Scarce partly printed DS as President, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 10.75 x 8, July 21, 1849. President Taylor appoints Nathaniel P. Prickett “a Mids

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Presidents Ford, Carter, Bush, and Clinton talking in the White House, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip,

Engraved profile portrait of Truman, 11 x 14, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kindest regards to Alvin R. Kantor from Harry S. Truman 6-21-61.”

Jackson County, Missouri treasurer’s check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Truman, payable to Chas. Jones for $67.50, March 30, 1934. Ma

Three signed 4 x 2.75 White House cards, one signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best wishes to Wanda Joan Bennett, Harry S. Truman,” with the other t

Color vintage 8.25 x 10 cardstock photo of an artist’s rendering of Truman in full Masonic dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Fraternal gree

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 29, 1960. Letter to Judge Ewing Cockrell. In full: “I appreciated your letter of the 20th v

Signed book: Memoirs (Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope) in two volumes. First edition. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1956. Hard...

DS as president, one page, 11 x 10.25, March 1, 1948. Certificate of Merit presented to Henri Gaston Busignes “for outstanding fidelity and meritoriou

White House card, signed in black ink, “Harry S. Truman.” In very good condition, with block of mild toning over signature, some light soiling to bott

Partial free frank, 11.75 x 6.25, folded to a size of 6.25 x 3.25, addressed in Tyler’s hand to “Robert Tyler, Esq., 10 Sw. 7th Street, Philadelphia,

White House card, signed along the top in black ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” A mild shade of toning, and a bit of trivial pooling of ink to one letter of si

Five ALSs, three signed “MVB,” one signed “M. Van Buren,” and one written in the third person, ranging in date from 1829 to 1836, all written to Aaron

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 12.5 x 15.25, April 14, 1796. Washington grants a patent to James Davis for

Son of President John Quincy Adams (1807–1886) who served in the U.S. House of Representatives until he resigned to assume office as Ambassador to Gre

Uncommon medical-related partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 11.5, July 21, 1794. Governor Adams “reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your abili

English essayist, poet and politician (1672-1719). LS signed “J. Addison,” one page both sides, 7 x 9, January 7, 1706. Letter to diplomat and politic

Widely travelled forty-eighth Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (1877–1957) who was much lauded for his humanitarian efforts. Handwritten telegram, sig

Rare vintage 4.25 x 6.5 crystal-clear cabinet portrait of Anthony in intense profile by Mrs. L. Condon of Atlanta, signed in black ink, “Susan B. Anth

Fantastic hardcover autograph album, 5.5 x 7.5, signed inside by 215 notables, including three presidents, Union and Confederate officers, authors, po

Pioneering American social activist (1820–1906) who was one of the leading figures in early feminism and whose efforts on behalf of women’s suffrage w

Deceased controversial leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. New Year’s card, measuring 8.5 x 11 closed, presented to Edward Gierek, Firs

Beautician who developed the highly successful cosmetic line that bears her name. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, March 15, 1960. Letter t

Perfect felt tip signature, “Y. Arafat 20/1/93,” on a 5.75 x 3 card. In very fine condition.

Founder of the American lead industry and the first man to obtain permission to bring Anglo-American settlers into Spanish Texas. DS, one page, 7.75 x

Prominent and sometimes controversial American clergyman, orator, and abolitionist (1813–1887) who was the brother of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet

Two items: FDC, with a cachet honoring the 25th anniversary of the United Nations, signed in black felt tip, “M. Begin”; and a matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5

A brief untranslated ALS in Hebrew, one lightly-lined page, 5 x 8.5, dated August 1, 1965; and a rare State of Israel Official Gazette, in Hebrew, 4 p

ALS in Hebrew, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8.5, November 22, 1954. Letter to Teddy Kolleck. In full: “I don’t know if you have got my request to tell

TLS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, 6.25 x 8, State of Israel letterhead, April 10, 1956. Letter to S. Y. Agnon, Jerusalem. In full, “Dea

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8.5, December 27, 1954. Letter to the office of the Chief Rabbi in Jerusalem. I

Pope, born Giacomo della Chiesa (1854–1922), who reigned from 1914 until his death. Benedict’s pontificate was dominated by World War I, which he term

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811-1884) who, after serving in the U.S. Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served va

Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the “Iron Chancellor,” who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. ALS

Very nice color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Leader of the Soviet Union (1907–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS, in Russian, signed “Brezhnev,” one page, 7.75 x 12, April 4, 1947. Untranslated

Black felt tip signature, “Warren E. Buffet,” on a light green 5.25 x 5.25 sheet created from recycled U. S. currency and bearing a printed portrait o

The “Cleopatra of the Secession,” Boyd was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War (1844-1900). She operated from her father's hotel in Virg...

Bank check, 6 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Burr, payable to A. B. or bearer for £158, April 24, 1788. In very good condition, with faint

German biochemist (1905-1995), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his work on sex hormones. He was initially forced by the Nazi

TLS signed “R.E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Antarctic Expedition letterhead, October 6, 1928. Letter to Reverend Ivan Melville Terwilliger, in fu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Department of Defense photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Thomas K. Boyce, with best wishes, R. E. Byrd.” In f

Scottish-born industrialist and philanthropist (1835–1919) who earned his fortune in the burgeoning American steel industry. Ink signature, “Andrew Ca

American suffragist and peace activist (1859–1947) who was one of the leading forces behind the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, ensuring

British statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (1863-1937). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 8, 1893. Letter to an asso

Christmas card, 5 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto, as well as the S

Vintage fountain pen signature, in Chinese, on an off-white 6.25 x 3.5 card. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Scattered toning, and some

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. Fountain pen signature, “W. P. Chrysler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 pre-printed autogra

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as Governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Ink sig

British physicist (1897-1967) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics for splitting the atomic nucleus, and was instrumental in the development of nuc

Ink signature and inscription, “To Louis L. Schlosser Jr. My sincerest best wishes are always with you for the best of health and happiness. Truly you

Jay Cooke & Co. business check, 8.5 x 4, partly filled out and signed by Cooke, payable to Martha Burns for five pounds sterling, September 6, 1...

Union army sergeant who shot assassin John Wilkes Booth as the murderer’s figure passed a crack in the wall of a burning barn on Richard Garrett’s far

Color glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of the Dalai Lama speaking at a podium, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Signed book: Ethics for a New Millennium. First edition, first printing. NY: Riverhead Books, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 237 pages.

Signed book: Farmington. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1932. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.25, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed on th

War-dated endorsement, “Appoint as recommended, Jeff. Davis, 4 Aug. 1864,” on a light blue 3 x 2.25 vertically-lined slip, removed from a larger docum

Wife of Jefferson Davis and First Lady of the Confederacy. ALS, four pages both sides, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, January 26, 1870. Letter to M

ALS, one lightly-lined page, both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, May 28, 1879. Davis writes to Major Francis A. Wolff who, during the Mexican War, served under Dav

Esteemed French military leader and politician (1890–1970) who headed that country’s government during much of World War II and served again as prime

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia. Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page, 25.25 x 1

ALS signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 6, 1798. Letter to John Nicholson. In full: “In order to prevent delay in Genl Forrests busines

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washington

Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 7.5, September 5, 1775. In part, “The Congress of the Colony of New-Hampshire to Joseph Tu

American military officer and Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797). Manuscript DS, signed “O. Wolcott,” one page, 7.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. Partly-print

Christmas card from 1994, 8 x 6 closed, embossed in gold on the outside with the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears a charming and informal fa

ALS signed “Diana,” both sides of her 6 x 4 red-bordered personal Kensington Palace correspondence card, June 27, 1995. Diana writes to Simon Barnes.

Ink signatures, “Francis Crick,” “James D. Watson,” and “M. H. F. Wilkins,” on individual off-white cards. In fine overall condition.

Co-creator (1861–1938) with his brother, Frank, of the first commercially produced automobile. Collection of ten clipped signatures, “Chas. E. Duryea,

Incredible-content TLS, one page, 7 x 10, July 25, 1889. Douglass praises the Young Churchman Company for an unknown story, in part: “[The story] is a

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, the most sensational cause célèbre in the final years of the...

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help

Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 2003. Color glossy 6 x 8.5 photo, signed vertically in green felt tip. In very fine condition.

Israeli statesman (1915–2002) who served as the first Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Israeli ambassador to the U.S., and in various governm

Edison Botonic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Eastman Ko

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 7.75 x 11, August 31, 1922. Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., held Thu

ALS, in pencil, signed “Edison,” three pages, 5.5 x 8, no date. Edison writes to a member of his phonograph factory work force. In part: “There are so

Crisp “umbrella” ink signature, “Thomas A. Edison, Oriental Hotel, July 5, 1887,” on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 album page. In fine condition, with light

ALS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one lightly-lined page, 8 x 9.5, September 3, 1887. Letter to F. W. Gesswein. In full: “List received—on some articles y

Incredible ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 26, 1936. A rejection letter to a gentleman who had submitted a manuscrip

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind stamped personal letterhead, December 27, 1946. Letter to Alice K. Orlan in Santa Monic

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, July 22, 1948. Letter to William Adams Delano. In f

ALS in German, signed “A. E.,” one page, 8.25 x 9, no date. Letter written to “My dear little Lebach!” In full: “This is just a short letter today, be

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Einstein, “Albert Einstein,” payable to Helene Dukas for $67.10, July 31, 1953. Acco

Signed hardcover book, Electron Optics, from his personal library, signed on the first free end page, “March 1962, Philo T. Farnsworth,” and bearing h

Duke of Parma from 1765 to 1802. LS in Italian, signed “Ferdinando,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, July 29, 1795. Letter to the King of Two Sicilies, announci

American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford an...

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. TLS, one pa

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Malcolm Forbes, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and a glossy 5 x 7 photo of Donald Trump, signed and inscribed in

Sister of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the creator of the Nietzsche Archive in 1894. Third-person ALS in German, on the correspondence side of

Full free frank, 7.75 x 6.25, folded to an overall size of 5.25 x 3.5, completed in Franklin’s hand to “To The Rev. Mr. Clap, President of the College

Beautiful vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin, Presidt.” [of the Supreme Executive Council], one page, 20 x 11.25, November 23, 1785. A grant for a parcel

King of Denmark from April of 1947 until his death in 1972. ALS in German, signed “Frederick,” one page, 6 x 7.5, Fredensborg Slot letterhead, Septemb

Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. S. G. S. Associates busines

Two items: an FDC bearing a cachet honoring Mahatma Gandhi, signed in black ink; and a blue ballpoint signature on an embossed 3.75 x 2.5 off-white ca