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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809). Ink signature, “Tho. Heyward Jun,” on an off-white 3.25 x

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1713–1779). Engraved twelve shilling New Jersey note, printed by Isaac Collins of Bur

DS, one page, 7.25 x 5, November 21, 1769. Petition written by Hart to the Leavy Court pleading for an increase in a ten pound allotment for Sister El

Manuscript DS, signed “Step Hopkins Govn,” one page, 4 x 6.25, September 14, 1755. A pay order in the amount of over four pounds nineteen

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1796) and seventh President of the Continental Congress. Ink signature, “

DS, signed “Sam. Huntington,” one page, 8 x 4, May 10, 1782. Huntington orders the treasurer of Connecticut to “pay Lynde Lord, Esq.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785) and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed ...

Contemporary transcription of John Adams’ January 4, 1786, letter from London to Richard Henry Lee, noted by Lee to be “a true copy, Richa

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Lee served as President of the Continental Congress, yet opposed the Consti

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as a Revolutionary War officer, delegate to the Continental

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1726–1798). Ink signature, “Lewis Morris,” on 2.5 x 1.25 slip affixed to a

Pennsylvania-born signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Ink signature, &...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1738 -1789). He represented Virginia in the Continental Congress and was its Governor in 1781

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1740–1799). Ink signature, “Wm. Paca, 10 Feb. 1783,” on an off-white 3 x 1.

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the

Ink signature, “Rob. Treat Paine,” on an off-white 3.75 x .75 slip affixed to a slightly larger slip. In very good condition, with scatter

Endorsement signature, “J. Penn,” on a 4 x 6.5 partial manuscript document dated August 7, 1788. In very good condition, with intersecting

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1733–1798). Scarce DS, signed “Geo Read,” one page, 8 x 3, March 27, 1781.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784), military officer, Continental Congressman, and President of Delaware. Scarc

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Manuscript DS, signed “Geo: Ross,” one page, 6.25 x 1.75, M

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; a physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, he established the first free dispensary in the U.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Scarce ink signature, “E. Rutledge,” on an off-white 6.5

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was also the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the A

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was also the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the A

Lawyer, jurist, legislator, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. DS, signed “Rich Stockton Atty,” one page bot

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (circa 1716 -1781). As a late replacement for a delegate who refused to support independen

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1730–1785). Rare ink signature, “Wm Whipple,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Partial partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Williams Just. Pacis,&...

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

American military officer and Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797). Ink signature, “Oliver Wolcott,&am...

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

Prime Minister of the UK (1804–1881) in 1868 and 1874–1880. Address panel, 6.75 x 3, addressed in another hand and signed in the lower lef

Along with Maurice Wilkins, James D. Watson (born 1928) and Francis Crick (1916–2004) shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering th

ALS in French, signed “A. Dreyfus,” one page, 4.5 x 6, no date (but bearing a pencil notation of “May 1908” in an unknown hand

Choice ink signature, “Fredk Douglass, Washington DC, 1884,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with a small light stain ab

Scottish statesman and vice admiral for whom Melville Sound was named in honor of his interest in Arctic exploration. LS signed “Melville,&...

One-of-a-kind microscopic AQS on an off-white 6.5 x 4.5 sheet. Edison pens the first line of the Lord’s Prayer in purple pencil, “Our fath

Block of nine, red 2-cent stamps commemorating “Edison’s First Lamp Electric Light’s Golden Jubilee,” 2.75 x 3.25, each featur

Edison Botonic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, payable to Newark Wire Cloth Co. for $3.

Precise “umbrella” ink signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a bit of mild to

Rare ALS signed “Thomas A. Edison,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Edison Laboratory letterhead, November 6, 1899. Letter to Herman Ernest Dick in C

King of England from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. FDC wi

Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 9 photo of a young Edward at camp, complete with Pith helmet, signed in fountain pen, “Edward P.” In fine condi

Endorsed bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by by Lewis M. Isaccs, Jr., payable to the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Institute For Advanced Study letterhead, January 27, 1954. Letter to Dr. Oliver F

ALS in German, signed “Papa,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 25, 1927. A bitter letter to his son Hans Albert, regarding his fiancée

Impressive and highly-detailed original vintage drypoint print of Einstein, by artist Julius C. Turner, 13.5 x 14.75, signed along the bottom edge in

ALS in German, an outstanding Judaica specimen, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 6.5, September 4, 1938. Einstein writes from Peconic B

Christmas card from 1959, measuring 6.5 x 8.25 closed, with the inside bearing a portrait of the Queen Mother riding in a car, signed opposite the pho

Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84) who later submitted the amendments which became t

Original vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Bettini Livorono, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in Italian and dated March 21, 1891. Scattered ton

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. F. Fargo,” one page, 11.5 x 9, December 15, 1868. A certificate for five shares of stock in the American Me

Inventor (1906 - 1971) best known for inventing the first fully electronic television system. Signed book: Advanced Calculus. Later printing. NY: Macm

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin” as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, one page, 15.5 x 13.5, Febru

German philosopher (1824-1907). ALS in German, one page, 4.5 x 7, March 2, 1903. Short letter to a colleague. In part: “May I ask you to come ne

ALS, one page, 8 x 10, Department of State letterhead, April 6, 1875. Letter to a Massachusetts senator regarding a gentleman’s appointment to a

Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia (born 1831) for only 99 days before his death in 1888. Ink signature, “Frederick William R,” on an

Pioneering and highly influential founder of psychoanalysis (1856–1939) whose theories revolutionized the understanding the human psyche. ALS in

Six items: a one page DS, 12 x 18, being a passport for Robert Carter, signed at the bottom by Fish; an ALS dated July 2, 1850; a Diplomatic Corps pas

John Frémont (1813–1890) was a prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician who mapped the Oregon Trail, played a promin

Daughter of Sigmund Freud (1895–1982) and pioneer in the psychoanalysis of children. Collection of 13 ALSs, both in letter and postcard form, al

ALS in Gujarati, signed “Bapu’s Blessings,” one page, 4.25 x 6.25, 1928. Letter to his friend Dr. Behram Navroji Khambatti. In full:

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Cash for $100.00, April 9, 1943. In fine condition, with expected stamps

Christmas card from 1951, measuring 8 x 10 closed, inside bears a beautiful color photo of Buckingham Palace in the springtime opposite a pre-printed

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R,” one page, 13.5 x 9.75, October 27, 1760. King George appoints George Maxwell “First Lieutenant

War correspondent who lived a life of danger; he was one of radio’s first news commentators, known for his fast talking delivery. Two items: TLS

Army officer and civil engineer (1858–1929) appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to oversee the construction of the Panama Canal. Vintage matte-finis

Italian physician, pathologist, scientist (1843-1926) who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1906. ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, R. U

Two color glossy signed photos, one 10 x 8 and one 14 x 11, of Gorbachev receiving the Reagan Presidential Medal of Freedom from Ronald Reagan, each s

Eighth President of the United States in Congress (1738–1796) under the Articles of Confederation, a post he held in 1786. ALS signed “Nat

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Ink signa

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834–1919). ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, October 16, 1914.

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. ALS in German, signed “D. Otto,” both

Partly printed unsigned DS filled out in Hancock’s hand (and including his surname “Hancock”), one page, 9.25 x 4.5, June 9, 1762. A

Partly printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 6, 1772. A bill o

DS, one page, 7.5 x 12, May 20, 1788. Document signed as governor of Massachusetts, appointing Moses Warren, a “Quartermaster of the first regim

Superb dark ink signature, “John Hancock,” with “By order of Congress,” written above the signature, and “Presid,”

Two hardcover books, Ascent and No Latitude for Error, each signed on the title page in ink by Hillary. In overall fine condition, with owner’s

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio (1804-1878) and the only man to be both the son and the father of U. S. Presidents. Ink

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. ALS in German, one pa

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. DS, in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one

King of Jordan (born 1935) from 1952 until his death in 1999. Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 5.75 photo of Hussein dressed in full military uniform smoki

Dinner menu, in Italian, 5 x 7, two pages, for an event held in Rome on September 4, 1990, nicely signed on the front cover in blue ink. In fine condi

Deposed leader of Iraq. DS, in Arabic, one page, 8.25 x 12, January 1, 1990. An untranslated typed document bearing a printed eagle with shield device

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Just

Four items: an untranslated TLS signed by Yitzhak Ben-Zvi; an FDC with a cachet commemorating volunteering, signed in blue felt tip by Yitzhak Rabin;

Color 4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo of the Pope in prayer at Our Lady of Einsiedeln in Switzerland, signed in blue ink, “Joannes Paulus PP. II.&a...

A very interesting and revealing collection of John F. Kennedy, Jr’s. English essays and schoolwork, written during his 1974 eighth-grade school

Founder of the Lions Club International. Signed book: The World’s Biggest Doers: The Story of the Lions. First edition, first printing. NY: Wilc

Physician and promoter of health foods best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. AQS signed “John Harvey Kellogg, Sept. 8, 1927,” on a

DS, in Russian, one page, 8.5 x 12, August 18, 1949. Brief untranslated document, signed at the conclusion in green ink by Khrushchev. In very good co

Martin Luther King informational slip, 3.5 x 8, bearing an image of the civil rights leader at the top, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Core

Rare and early program from the 40th Anniversary of the Utility Club, Inc., honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., as their Man of the Year, held in the Gr

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of the first page of Chapter One of The Making of Mankind, signed at the bottom in black ink. In part, &...

Counterculture psychologist, author, and LSD advocate (1920–1996) who became one of the most colorful and controversial media figures of the 196

Signed book: Chaos & Cyber Culture. First edition, first printing. California: Ronin Publishing, 1994. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 272 pages. Signed and

King of France and the sole monarch from the Valois-Orléans branch of the House of Valois (1462-1515). He reigned from 1498 to 1515 and pursued

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Guglielmo Marconi, Rome (Itay), 4th February 1937,” on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut

Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page on vellum, 15.5 x 13, September 30, 1790. A quitclaim deed for a parcel of land called &a...