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ANS signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 4.75 x 3.75, Buckingham Palace letterhead, no date. Short note to Mrs. Driscoll. In full: “With best wishes for Ch

Original 8 x 8.25 Christmas card, from 1960, with embossed seals from the House of Windsor on the front. The interior family portrait shows the royal

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 12, March 4, 1844. A pardon issued to Mary Ann Rogers, currently confined to the Jail a

British chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS, on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, November 19, 1906.

Business check from the Silver Spur, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Red Calhoun for $150.00, January 26, 1951. In

Signed book: Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges. First printing. St. Paul, Minnesota: Thompson/West, 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Two free frank signatures of William Seward and Simon Cameron (signed “Free, S. Cameron”) on individual envelopes. In fine condition, with scattered c

AQS on an off-white 6 x 4 album page, Seton writes: “The least you can do for this Big Cause—the cause of Humanity—is help now according to your means

German inventor and industrialist (1816-1892). Siemens' name has been adopted as the SI unit of electrical conductance, the siemens. He was also...

Abolitionist and close friend of John Brown who may have inadvertently helped finance Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry. ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.

Matte-finish 8 x 10 US Army photo of Speer sketching in his cell while awaiting trial, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition.

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. Franking signature, “Free, Alexander Stephens, MC,” on a 5.75 x 3.25 mailing enve

Five items: three signed Supreme Court cards, two 4.25 x 3.25 and one 4.5 x 3.5, signed in ink by Earl Warren, Harlan F. Stone, Charles E. Hughes, res

Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated

Nine items: five ink signatures on individual 5 x 3 cards. Signers are Stephen Breyer, Byron White, William J. Brennan, John Paul Stevens, and Clarenc

ALS signed “L.D.B.,” one page, 6 x 9.5, Hotel Bellevue letterhead, September 11, 1930. Short letter in his difficult to decipher hand reads, in part:

Three signed Supreme Court cards, 5 x 3.5, signed in ballpoint or felt tip by William J. Brennan, Jr., David H. Souter, and Byron R. White respectivel

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the associate justice in his office, signed in silver ink, “Wm. J. Brennan, Jr.” In fine condition.

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Brennan in his judicial robes affixed to an 11 x 14 cardboard mount, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the mount, “F

AQS, signed “S. P. Chase” on an approximately 4.25 x 6 off-white page inlaid to a slightly larger sheet. Responding to a young admirer, Chase writes t

ALS signed “S. P. Chase,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 27, 1867. Chase writes noted legal author Benjamin V. Abbott in response to a letter and a

ALS signed “Wm. O. Douglas,” on both sides of 4.25 x 3.25 Supreme Court of the United States card, June 4, 1942. Douglas writes Mr. Gest to offer some

DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 11.25, January 26, 1778. Ellsworth authorizes a pay order for such items as hospital bills and wages for his

TLS signed “Felix Frankfurter,” one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, June 11, 1940. The associate justice writes Profess

Brief ALS on a 4.5 x 3.5 Supreme Court of the United States card, November 19, 1960. Frankfurter writes to a Mr. Stanhope. In full: “You are kind to s

TLS signed as Chief Justice “Melville W. Fuller,” one page, 5 x 8, April 2, 1902. Fuller writes Dwight Roberts of Johnston, Pennsylvania. In full: “I

Fountain pen signature and inscription, “Washington, D.C. November 29, 1929. Respectfully Yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes. To Harold L. Portio, Jr.” on a

Vintage Harris and Ewing print dated October, 1932, 10.5 x 7.75, of the entire Hughes Court, signed in fountain pen by all nine Justices: Louis D. Bra

TLS signed “Charles E. Hughes,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, The Secretary of State letterhead, March 10, 1921. As newly-appointed secretary of state, Hughe

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9.75 Harris & Ewing portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Mr. Evan E. Young, with high esteem, Charles E. H...

DS, signed “Sherman Minton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, May 27, 1952. Minton appoints William K. Bachelder as his law clerk at a salary of $6,116.00. In fine

Glossy 7.25 x 9 portrait of O’Connor in her judicial robes affixed to an 11 x 14 cardboard mount, signed in black felt tip on the mount just beneath h

DS, signed “Stanley Reed,” one page, 8 x 10.5, May 14, 1951. Reed appoints John D. Calhoun as his law clerk at a salary of $5,610.00. In fine conditio

ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 7, Isle-Au-Haut, Maine letterhead, August 20 [1925]. Stone writes author and historian Mark Sullivan concerning a box of

DS, signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 7.5 x 7, July 27, 1812. In part: “Trespass Vi Et Arms for breaking and entering the close of the plaintiff treadin

LS signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, February 17, 1834. As secretary of the treasury, Taney writes Congress Tristram Burgess. In part: “It i

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, April 29, 1927. As chief justice

TLS signed “Fred M. Vinson,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 2, 1950. The chief justice writes S. Chesterf

ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” one page, 8.5 x 11.75, December 25, 1867. Waite writes Joseph Thompson concerning the purchase of an overcoat and business s

Two items: matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Earl Warren signed in fountain pen, “Earl Warren 1952”; and a Forbes magazine cover from July 1, 1971, sign

Unsigned ink docketing notation in Washington’s hand, in part, “June 26, 1806, Mr. G. Ladd, inspecting an order of Doct....” on the back panel of a 9.

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Palestine Zionist Executive letterhead, May 21, 1928. Szold writes a New York doctor concerning the situation in Palestine.

Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Henry Dangerfield, Secretary Treasury,” one page, 8 x 5.25, January 17, 1843. Document reads, in full: “The Sheriff of Faye

Rare printed broadside, in Spanish, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 12.5, signed “Adrian Woll,” dated May 25, 1853. Broadside is a decree on behalf of Ant

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Hal Phyfe studio portrait showing Thomas in his younger years, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “Greetings Fra

Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of an artist’s rendition of the Titanic, signed in black felt tip by Dean. In fine condition.

Notorious New York politician (1823–1878) whose Tammany Hall machine became synonymous with graft and corruption in American politics. DS, signed “W.

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8’11”, made his living as a touring novelty attraction

Nineteen items: signatures of Gerald R. Ford, Allen Dulles, Thomas Hale Boggs, Richard Russell, Sarah T. Hughes, Malcolm O. Perry, Robert N. McClellan

Fountain pen signature, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama 1912,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with some scattered light s

Color satin-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait affixed to an 11 x 14 cardboard mount, signed in black felt tip on the mount. In fine condition with light edge

Free franked envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another hand to Mr. Peter Harvey of Boston, and franked in the top right, “Dan’l Webster.” In very good

Large and bold ink signature, “Daniel Webster,” on an off-white 5 x 1.25 slip affixed to a 8.25 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with some slight

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.75 x 17.75, July 29, 1865. An honorable discharge issued to Acting Ensign M. D. Ames of Maine. Signed at the conclusio

Chinese diplomat and politician (1842-1922) who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and briefly as Acting Premier during the early years of the Repu

First president of the Philippines. Commander of the Filipino forces in rebellion against Spain; he later led an insurrection against American authori

British Field Marshal (1861–1936) who led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. Vintage 3.25 x 4.75 postcard pho

Twenty American Aces biographical sheets, 10 x 8 or 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the respective ace pictured. Signers are: Rex Barber, Ed Rector, Jim

Eight glossy and satin-finish mostly 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos of American aces, each individually signed by the pilot pictured: Gabby Gabreski, Bud Ma

Union general (1805–1871) dubbed the ‘Hero of Fort Sumter’ for refusing Confederate demands to surrender the fort and enduring two days of bombardment

Major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 13, 1861. Lette

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bradley in uniform, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Mr. and Mrs. John Graham, with best wishes, Omar N. Bradl

Confederate general (1817–1876) who was relieved of field duty after his unsuccessful siege of Chattanooga. His mixed legacy as a skilled organizer bu

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Par

War-dated TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Headquarters Fifth Army letterhead, January 26, 1944. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you for the things you say

Military governor of U.S. zone in occupied Germany; US military commander in Europe who oversaw the Berlin airlift; and directed Air Force combat oper

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aro

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay crew posing in front of their plane, signed in ink and felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Richard Nelson, Theodore Van Kir

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in blue ink, “Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” and “Thomas Fereb

Limited edition souvenir typescript entitled, ‘Hiroshima, I Saw It First, from the eyewitness account of Enola Gay tail gunner, George (Bob) Caron,’ t

Three items: two 8.5 x 11 laser print photos, one in uniform and one of the atomic bomb, and an 11 x 8.5 laser print photo of the Enola Gay in a hange

Two items: ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 9, 1998. Letter to a collector of war photography. In part: “I have a few photos I could send you I don’t se

Two items: an 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Tibbets in his dress uniform as an army general, and a sheet of ten US postage stamps commemorating the 50th a

Detailed cast plastic scale model of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima, affixed to its original painted wooden base, the bomb itself

Commemorative souvenir page, 11 x 8.5, consisting of a commemorative stamp block honoring 1941, as well as four First Day of Issue stamps and 1991 Pho

Three glossy signed photos, two identical 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, 6 Aug. 1945.” In very fine condit

Impressive and detailed 1/72 scale wooden model of the Enola Gay, signed on the wing in black felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot.” Comes complete with woo

Program from the 50th anniversary of the Flying Tigers, held in San Diego on July 4-7, 1991, signed in ink inside the back cover by Dick Rossi, Rich R

Six color limited edition prints of Flying Tiger airplanes, each 17 x 11, all from a limited edition of 250, each signed at the bottom in pencil by a

Top American fighter ace during World War II in Europe, credited with 28 victories in the P-47 Thunderbolt. Composite print, 11 x 14, of Gabreski’s P-

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Nazi Reichsfuhrer (1900–1945) who controlled the SS and the Gestapo and was one of the most vocal and virulent anti-Semites of the Third Reich. He com

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 14.5 formal profile photo of Hitler standing in an open car, his hands clasped before him as he stares sternly ahead during a

Notorious and immensely unpopular Union general (1814–1879), Hooker was criticized for his erratic leadership, heavy drinking, poor sense of diplomacy

Union General (1810-1883) and Chief Engineer of the US Army. ALS signed “A. A. Humphreys,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 7, 1874. Letter to William Conant Ch

Fountain pen signature on a 2.25 x 4.25 block of 3-cent US postage stamps featuring Rosenthal’s historic shot of five Marines raising the flag on Iwo

Original color 8.75 x 12.25 poster, printed in 1945 by the US government for the 7th War Bond Drive, later signed in blue ballpoint by Joe Rosenthal.

British survivor of The Great Escape (1915-2008). Glossy 16 x 12 composite photo detailing James’s escape from Germany, signed in the lower border in

French statesman and military officer (1757–1834) who became an intimate associate of George Washington and who advanced the American cause on both si

British soldier turned Virginia planter (1732-1782) who was a general officer of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. Lee is most n

Career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the Civil War. He eventually commanded all Confederate armies as

LS signed “R. E. Lee, Pres. W. C.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, June 25, 1868. Letter to Frank A. Waddill, Cheraw, South Carolina. In full, “The T

Autograph manuscript of General Order No. 9, dated April 10, 1865, in pencil, written by Confederate Captain James Mitchel, who signs at the conclusio

Fountain pen signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card for a City of Los Angeles municipal employee. In fine condition, wi

Early vintage matte-finish 9 x 13.25 full-length photo of MacArthur in full uniform, and bearing an embossed Signal Corps seal at the lower right corn

Confederate major general (1826–1895) who distinguished himself during the siege of Petersburg. Engraved DS, signed “Wm. Mahone,” one page both sides,

American soldier (1839–1925) who earned a niche in military history as the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-

Six glossy and satin-finish 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos, each signed and inscribed in ink by the US military officer pictured. Signers are: Paul Tibbets (

TLS signed “Sincerely, Montgomery of Alamein,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Field Marshal The Viscount of Alamein letterhead, July 15, 1959. Montgomery write