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Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson and later wielded great power and in

A member of the well-known Booth family of Shakespearean actors and a somewhat erratic, if popular, performer. A supporter of slavery and the South, h

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

Two items: signed book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volume I, later edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.25 x

American lawyer and diplomat (1832–1917) who participated in several notable cases in the 19th century and who served as ambassador to the United King

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, Treasury Chambers letterhead, October 31, 1927. Short letter of thanks to Mr. Drinkwater. In full:

Exceptional vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 official Royal Canadian Navy photo of Churchill in a three-piece suit, signed in fountain pen, “Winston S. Chu

TLS signed “Wire. Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, black-bordered Home Secretary letterhead, September 22, 1910. Letter to

Soldier and explorer (1770–1838) who, with Meriwether Lewis, undertook a two-year expedition in 1804 to discover a navigable route to the Pacific Ocea

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, October 24, 1842. Letter to John D. Wright. In part: “I could hardly have supposed any one could entertain any

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the smiling spiritual leader, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few small surface impressions.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Mostly handwritten by Bartlett, but also partially-printed DS, one page, 7.5

English naturalist and author (1809–1882) whose book explaining his theories of evolution, On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection

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

Rare ‘divorce card’ sent by the newly separated Princes of Wales at Christmas 1992, 6 x 8, closed, emblazoned with the Prince of Wales’ feathers and t

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

Two items: a manuscript petition, signed “George Donner,” 7.25 x 12.5, dated February 16, 1840, to the County Commissioners, asking for the extension

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

British politician (1623–1684) for whom Downing Street, site of the Prime Minister’s residence, is named. Vellum DS, in Latin, signed “G. Downing,” on

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t