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Engineer (1890–1974) known for his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb as a primary organizer of the Manhattan Project. Vintage fountai

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 26, 1938. Letter of thanks for a surprise birthday gift. In full: “I was

Three color satin-finish photos of the presidential candidate, one 8 x 10, one 10 x 8, and one 12 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition

British statesman and politician (1770–1827) who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister. Third-person ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, June 23

Irish-born publisher and economist (1760–1839). Ink signature, “Mathew Carey,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip affixed to a slightly larger heavy stock sli

ALS signed “Geo. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, September 28, 1934. Letter to Floyd A

Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered and proved the existence of neutrons, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium 235

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. Signed book: Life of an American Workman. Limited edition later printing of 500 cop

English soldier and statesman (1650–1722) whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs through the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Endorsement

Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered the neutron for the atomic bomb. ALS signed “J. Chadwick,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, perso

Stately matte-finish 6 x 8 Walter Stoneman photo of Churchill seated, affixed to a 7.5 x 10 cardstock mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Win

English frontiersman and scout in the United States (1845–1930) who was the inspiration for the character Deadwood Dick. Scarce glossy 3.5 x 5.5 full-

Full free frank, measuring 12.75 x 8.25 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 6.25 x 3.5, addressed in Clay’s hand to “Charles G. Tyler Esq, Midd

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 19, 1840. Letter to Michael Sowers. In full: “Enclosed is a check for $40, being the amount of your pen

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Partly-

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. ALS sig

ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, lightly-lined, 6.25 x 11, Cody’s Irma Hotel letterhead, November 22, 1913. Brief letter to a man in Illinois. In fu

Vintage sepia matte-finish 13 x 16 full-length photo of the famed showman in thigh-high boots and cascading tassels, affixed to a mount of the same si

Louisiana politician (1850–1878) who served as a member of the U S Senate, House of Representatives, and Confederate Congress. He served under Millard

French diplomat and politician (1852–1924), winner of the 1909 Nobel Peace Prize. ALS in French, signed “d'Estournelles,” one page, 4.25 x 5.25,...

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832). He originated the natural system of animal classification, and through his studies of animal and fish fos

Polish-born French physicist (1867-1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 4, 1872. Letter to General Braxton Bragg. In full: “Accept my thanks for your prompt compliance with my request

FDC with a cachet honoring the Bicentennial Era of the American Farmer, signed by the spiritual leader in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

ANS signed “Jeffer Davis,” one page, 3.75 x 2, no date. Brief note that reads, “Please present my respects to Mrs. Smith and your children and believe

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). Stately ink signature, “Wm. Ellery,” on an off-white 1.5 x 1 clipped slip aff

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Ink signature, “Geo: Ross,” on a 1.75 x 1 clipped slip. Matted with a portrai

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1730–1785). Scarce ink signature, “Wm. Whipple,” on an off-white 2.75 x .75 slip inlaid

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Ink signature “Wm. Williams” on a 3 x 1.25 slip cut from a larger document. An

French statesman who served as President of France from February to September 1920. ALS, one page both sides, 4 x 5.25, black-bordered Chambre des Dep

ALS, two pages both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, June 28, 1985. Letter of thanks to her friend Janet. In full: “Of course I opened

Small light blue Wedgwood vase with raised cream-colored figures in a garden, marked “Wedgwood” on the bottom, paired with its original 2 x 2 gift tag

Christmas card from 1982, 13.5 x 6 open, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s Feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spencer fami

Father of notorious gangster John Dillinger (1864–1943). Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Dillinger posing outside with a Tommy gun and pistol in

Prime Minister of the UK (1804–1881) in 1868 and 1874–1880. Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered 10 Downing Street letterhead, February

ALS signed “Disraeli,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, March 2, 1858. Disraeli writes from Downing Street, in full: “As matters of considerable importance will

Signed book: Life Itself: Its Origin and Nature. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1981. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 192 pages. S...

Signed book: The Double Helix. First edition. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 226 pages. Signed in black ballpoint on the

Signed book: Genes, Girls and Gamow. First edition, later printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Signed

President of France (1857–1932) who served from June of 1931 until his assassination. ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Chambre des Deputes letterh

French politician of the Third Republic (1863–1937). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Tournefeuille letterhead, November 19, 1935. Letter to Mons

Eleven ink signatures, “Chas. E. Duryea,” on individual off-white 5 x 1 slips irregularly clipped from the bottoms of checks. Some trivial soiling, a

DS concerning A Meeting of the Board of Directors of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., one page, 8 x 11, July 26, 1922. Those members present are Chairmen Charl

Truly remarkable vintage pearl-finish 5.25 x 7.25 photo of Edison cradling one of his batteries in his lap, affixed to a 6.75 x 10 mount, beautifully

French engineer (1832–1923) best remembered for designing the tower that bears his name. ALS signed “G. Eiffel,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4, person

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 10, blind-stamped personal letterhead, June 23, 1939. Letter to Edward Barsky, of the Medial Aid

Superb ink signature, “Albert Einstein 1945,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with mounting remnants to reverse. An exceptional exam

American statesman (1794–1865) who served in the House and Senate and as president of Harvard, minister to Great Britain, and secretary of state. AQS

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, November 10, 1859. In a letter to W. E. P. Pellet, Everett writes, in part: “I have received your favor of the 6th…

Holy Roman emperor, king of Bohemia and of Hungary (1578–1637); successor of Holy Roman Emperor Matthias. Manuscript DS, in German, signed “Ferdinand,

American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford an...

H. Sander & Son, Patentees and Manufacturers of the Patent Burial Casket receipt, signed “J. T. Ford,” 8.5 x 7, lightly-lined ledger, July 28, 1...

French revolutionary and public prosecutor of the Revolutionary Tribunal (1746–1795). He personified the ruthlessness of the Reign of Terror and claim

ALS in German, signed “Sigm Freud,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, November 7, 1936, personal correspondence postcard. In an untranslated letter to his dear fr

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. Vintage glossy 4 x

Dutch citizen (1909–2010) who hid Anne Frank and her family during WWII. TNS on the inside of a greeting card, dated Amsterdam, September 8, 1989, sig

Color glossy 11.5 x 8 photo of Giuliani conferring with President Bush and a NYFD official at Ground Zero, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition,

Partial ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” one page, 4.25 x 7, April 3, 1921. Final page of a longer letter in Gladstone’s difficult to decipher hand. In very

British statesman (1809–1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894. ALS signed “W. E. Gladstone,” three pages

Organized crime boss (born 1940) who became a major media celebrity. After an extensive operation that cost $75 million, Gotti, who had repeatedly elu

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev embracing President Ronald Reagan after receiving the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, signed in blue felt tip by

Bricklayer and owner of the house in which Thomas Jefferson lived while drafting the Declaration of Independence. Handwritten receipt, 4 x 6.5, “Rec’d

Journalist, politician, editor, and founder of the New York Tribune (1811–1872). ALS, one page, 8 x 10, February 8, 1841. Greeley writes, in part: “Yo

Four books: The Guinness Book of Records 1987, signed and inscribed in red felt tip on the reverse of the first free end page, “To Del, The best alway

Traveler, adventurer, and author (1900–1939). Best known today for having swum the length of the Panama Canal. He disappeared at sea while attempting

Scottish politician (1784–1860) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 until 1855. ALS signed “Aberdeen,” one page, 4.25 x 7, Oc

Bold ink signature and sentiment, “Your very hum Sevt, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger letter and affixed to a 7.

Versatile German scientist (1821–1894) known for his discoveries related to visual and aural perception, electrodynamics, and the conservation of ener

Signed book: Nothing Venture, Nothing Win. Later printing. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1977. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 319 pages. Signed

Two different color photos, 12 x 8, glossy and satin-finish, featuring scenes from the surrounding terrain of Mt. Everest, each signed in black felt t

Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Hillary posing at the seashore, signed in black ink, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition.

American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer (1904–1996), famously accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in con

American transportation businessman (1819-1887) known as the ‘Stagecoach King’ until his routes were taken over by Wells Fargo in 1866. Oregon &...

TLS, one page, 8 x 7, FBI letterhead, October 6, 1952. Letter to the Chief Officer of the S. S. Silverpeak. In part: “The motives which prompted you t

American oil tycoon (1889-1974), Hunt built his oil dynasty by trading poker winnings for oil rights, eventually owning a vast majority of the East Te

American inventor (1837–1920) responsible for the manufacturing of celluloid, the first industrial plastic. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterh

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Irwin cuddling with a small crocodile, signed in black felt tip, “S. R. Irwin.” In very fine condition.

Pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card. A staple mark towards the top right corner, a trivial spot of foxing along the top

Three hardcover books: Profiles in Courage for Our Time, signed in black felt tip on the title page; In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action, sig

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS, one page

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in fountain pen. A couple light creases to image and a small spot to left edge, otherwise fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Thomas Sullivan, With best wishes, Robert F. Kennedy.” In very good condi

Ink signature, “Robert F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a uniform block of toning towards the right edge.

Signed book: Just Friends and Brave Enemies. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 211 pages. S...

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign (1901–1910) was named the Edwardian era, during which

King of Hanover from June 1837 until his death. He was the fifth son and eighth child of George III. ALS signed “Ernest Aug,” one page, 5 x 8, April 5

King of Saudi Arabia (born circa 1903) from 1964 until his death in 1975. Matte-finish 5.5 x 8 photo, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen in A

King of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1738) from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over

King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865–1936) who reigned from 1910 until his death. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of George in formal m

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

Last King of France (1773–1850) who reigned from 1830 until he was forced to abdcate in 1848. ALS in French, signed “L. P. D’Orleans,” one page, 7.5 x

Ballpoint signature, “Coretta Scott King,” on a white 7 x 4.75 trimmed sheet featuring a printed color photo of King. In fine condition, with a few st

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. letterhead, October 15, 1968. Letter to an admirer. In full: “I appreciate your interest in me,

Satin-finish 12 x 18 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some edge curling from previous rolling. Accompanied by a photo taken at

French naturalist (1756–1825). LS in French, signed “B. G. cte de Lacepede,” one page, 8 x 12.25, Legion D’Honneur letterhead, January 31, 1814. Lette

French governor of the Bastille (1740–1789) and commander of its garrison when it was stormed on July 14, 1789. ALS in French, signed “De launay,” one

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington’s personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. LS,

Ink signature, “Tobias Lear,” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.75 slip, with notations in another hand above and below signature. Uniform toning, a bit of scat

TQS on a 5 x 3 card, signed at the bottom in blue ink, “Timothy Leary, 8-6-93.” In full, “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out!” In fine condition, with signatu