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Self-educated African-American botanist (circa 1864–1943) who became a leading expert in agricultural science, most notably relating to the cultivatio

Born Charles Eugene Gabriel de La Croix de Castries, Marshall of France and French Secretary of State of the Navy (1727–1801) whose stategies at sea l

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

Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 1711 to 1741; father of the beloved empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Manuscript DS in German, signed “Charles,” thr

AQS on 5 x 7 off-white sheet, dated February 17, 1854. Chase pens a Shakespearean quote: “Let all the ends thou aimst at be thy country’s, thy God’s...

Scarce early ALS signed “Winston,” one page, 5 x 8, Oldham letterhead, September 30, 1900. Letter to his cousin Ivor Guest, written on the eve of the

Ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 clipped slip. A vertical fold lightly passing through the second ‘h’ of the last name,

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, typed La Pausa letterhead, March 12, 1958. Letter of thanks to H. P. Moll. In full: “I am indeed obliged to you for your let

Two letters: TLS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, 10 Downing Street letterhead, dated February 21, 1929. Churchill writes to Ray L

Rare manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Clark,” one page, 7.75 x 7, April 20, 1814. A receipt for military rations. In part, “Provisions return for forty five

ADS, signed “Clay,” one page, 7.5 x 12, March 1804. A legal document regarding the non-payment of a debt between James Eubank and James Panit. Documen

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10.25, June 23, 1849. Letter to Nicholas Carroll. In full: “Prior to the receipt today of your letter of the 18th

An original 1910 route schedule for Buffalo Bill’s and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, 3.25 x 5.5, for shows in North Dakota, Washington, Montana, Briti

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Cody by Eug. Pirou of Paris (and so noted on the bottom and reverse), of a dapper-looking Cody, signed in fountai

Choice AQS on a 4.5 x 3.5 off-white card. Cody writes: “True to friend and foe, W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill’ 1893.” In fine condition. A wonderful examp

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, July 17, 2002. Letter in response to Watergate questions. In part: “Unfortunately, with advancing years my

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Harvard Law School letterhead, July 31, 1980. Letter to a gentleman working on a Watergate project. In part: “You ask, ‘If ou

Railroad executive (1822–1888). Partly-printed DS, signed “Cha. Crocker” in his capacity as second vice president, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 14, Aug

Very nice color 6.75 x 9.5 cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Frontiersman, politician and folk hero, he became famous for his shrewd and humorous speeches; he was killed at the Alamo. Rare ink signature, “D. Cro