253 - Albert EinsteinRR Auction
Superlative matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 portrait of Einstein in a plaid sweater, signed in green ink, “Albert Einstein, 1935.” Attractively suede-matted a
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255 - Robert KochRR Auction
German medical scientist (1843–1910) regarded as the father of bacteriology. He isolated the tuberculosis bacillus and the anthrax virus, and received
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256 - Robert OppenheimerRR Auction
Brilliant American physicist (1904-1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading
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258 - Jean le Rond d'AlembertRR Auction
French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory; he served as co-editor of
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259 - Sigmund FreudRR Auction
ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.5 x 9, personal letterhead, August 31, 1929. Letter to Dr. Dorian Feigenbaum, in full (translated): “I will
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260 - Jean-Jacques RousseauRR Auction
Important Swiss-French philosopher and writer (1712–1778) who held that the individual is essentially good but usually corrupted by society. ALS in Fr
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261 - Adam SmithRR Auction
Scottish moral professor and a respected pioneer of political economy (1723–1790) whose magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, is considered the first mo
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262 - Mother TeresaRR Auction
Printed prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, 6.25 x 3.25, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.”
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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263 - Elijah MuhammadRR Auction
Two items: a TLS signed "Elijah Muhammad," two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 31, 1965, to Judge H. B. Daniels, in part: "In the Name of Almig...
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264 - Pope Benedict XVIRR Auction
Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in 1927, he served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Since his resignation, Benedict holds the title Pop
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265 - Pope John Paul IIRR Auction
Unusual woodblock-print diploma from the 1973 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, measuring 19.25 x 14 open, signed inside in fountain pen, "Karol ca...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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266 - Pope John Paul IIRR Auction
Interesting woodblock-print diploma from the 1976 Polish Festival of Sacrosong issued to "Jana Gwiazdy," 9.5 x 13.75, signed at the bottom...
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267 - Pope John Paul IIRR Auction
TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, September 18, 1971. Letter to the Presidium of the Nation
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268 - Pope John Paul IIRR Auction
TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4, illustrated 'Resurrexit' stationery, Easter 1969. In full (roughly translate...
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269 - Pope Pius IXRR Auction
Ornate red velvet shoe with leather sole attributed to Pope Pius IX, measuring 11? long, featuring discolored yellow-gold bands trimming the edges wit
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270 - Pope Sixtus VRR Auction
Born Felice Peretti di Montalto (1521–1590) who served as Pope from 1585 to 1590. He was responsible for reforming the central administration of the c
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271 - Fidel CastroRR Auction
Colorful certificate of merit issued to Gregorio Laza by the Cuban government, 8 x 11.5, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip by Castro. Suede-matted
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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272 - Winston ChurchillRR Auction
TLS signed “WC,” one page, 8 x 10, Chartwell letterhead, July 8, 1936. Letter to C. C. Wood, chief copy editor at George G. Harrap & Co., relati...
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273 - Oliver CromwellRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “Oliver P,” one page, 8 x 11.25, April 19, 1655. In part: “Our will and pleasure is, and governs hereby required…to pay unto Sis
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274 - Deng XiaopingRR Auction
Immensely influential Chinese reformist leader (1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to
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275 - Francois “Papa Doc” DuvalierRR Auction
President of Haiti (born 1907) from 1957 until his death in 1971, whose rule, based on a purged military and the use of a pervasive cult of personalit
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276 - Emperor MeijiRR Auction
DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, April 1, 1906. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Golden Kite upon
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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277 - Emperor HirohitoRR Auction
Desirable manuscript DS in Japanese, one page, 23.5 x 18, April 18, 1940. Document in which the Emperor of Japan confers the Imperial Order of Meiji u
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279 - Li HongzhangRR Auction
Qing Empire general (1823-1901) who quelled several major rebellions and served as the premier viceroy of Zhili and the minister of Belyang from 1871
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280 - NapoleonRR Auction
LS in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 8, 1815. Letter to his Interior Minister, the count Carnot, whom he informs about the
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283 - Antonio Lopez de Santa AnnaRR Auction
Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t
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284 - T. V. SoongRR Auction
Chinese businessman and politician (1891-1971) who briefly served as the premier of the Republic of China; brother-in-law to Chinese President Sun Yat
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285 - Empress Elisabeth of AustriaRR Auction
Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary as wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I, known widely as 'Sisi,' remembered for her obsessive concern with...
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286 - Ferdinand and IsabellaRR Auction
LS in Spanish, signed by Ferdinand, "Yo el Rey," and by Isabella, "Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8.25 x 9, July 12, 1503. In full (translat...
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287 - King Edward VIIIRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed by Edward as prince, “Edward P,” and Queen Mary, "Mary R," one page, 16 x 12, June 10, 1929. On behalf of His Ma...
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288 - King Louis XIVRR Auction
King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the 'Sun King' for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles...
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289 - King Francis IRR Auction
King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the 'Father and Restorer of Letters,' the cultured and we...
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290 - Marie AntoinetteRR Auction
Manuscript DS in French, signed “payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1786. An order to Treasurer General Randon de la Tour, direct
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
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291 - Princess DianaRR Auction
Marvelous signed book: Dresses from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales. Limited edition, numbered 115/250. NY: Christie's, 1997. Purple ...
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292 - Queen Elizabeth IIRR Auction
Wonderful ALS signed “Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, August 5, 1964. Written from Eastbourne, a letter t
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293 - Queen Elizabeth IRR Auction
Extremely rare manuscript DS, in Early Modern English, boldly signed at the top, "Elizabeth R," one page both sides, 9 x 12, September 4, ...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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294 - Queen Elizabeth IIRR Auction
Gift tag featuring a colorful bird design, 2.25 x 4.75, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint to the famed milliner Philip Somerville, "Mr. S...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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296 - Queen VictoriaRR Auction
Signed book: The Riviera: Etchings & Vignettes by Alexander Ansted. London: Seeley & Co. Limited, 1894. Hardcover, 9.25 x 13, 80 pages. Sign...
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297 - Edward J. SmithRR Auction
Scarce DS, signed "E. J. Smith," one page, 8 x 6, October 30, 1896. A certificate of discharge issued to T. Riley a fireman aboard the S.S...
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298 - Lord CarnarvonRR Auction
English aristocrat (1866–1923) and amateur Egyptologist best known as the financier of Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb. Ink...
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299 - Alexander von HumboldtRR Auction
German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's ...
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300 - Robert E. PearyRR Auction
Final page of a typescript draft for the article 'Fighting the Arctic Ice,' designated at the top as page seven, 7.75 x 10, signed at the co...
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302 - Daniel BooneRR Auction
Rare ADS, one page, 6.5 x 8, November 23, 1784. Boone confirms receipt of a payment for surveying work in Fayette County, Kentucky. In part: "R...
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304 - TexasRR Auction
Attractive DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, October 16, 1830. A real estate document from the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, issued as certificate No.
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305 - Carlo GambinoRR Auction
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. Associat...
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