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Holy Roman emperor, 1658-1705. Manuscript DS, in German, signed in gold-flecked ink, “Leopold,” one page both sides, 8 x 13, no date. Untranslated doc

Exquisite hand-illuminated vellum manuscript DS, in German, twelve pages, 10 x 12.5, 1676. Patent of nobility granted to Wolfgang Brahame. Page seven

Pristine ink signature, “Robert T. Lincoln,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 slip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original Brady cabinet pho

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707-1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. ALS in Old Swedish, o

French-Canadian daredevil who made headlines in 1928 when he became one of the few survivors of the storied challenge to go over Niagara Falls accompl

Italian doctor (1628-1694) who gave his name to several physiological features and played an important part in the discovery of the microscope and stu

American politician, abolitionist, and education reformer (1796–1859). Handwritten free-franked panel, 5 x 3, addressed in Mann’s hand to “Miron J. Ha

American statesman (1786–1857), U S Senator, 11th Governor of New York, U S Secretary of War under James K. Polk, and U S Secretary of State under Fra

Inventor and businessman (1809–1884) whose reaper revolutionized American agriculture. Handwritten check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by McCormick

Early American fast food pioneer, who established the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California in 1940. Color satin-finish 5 x ...

Served as a major general in the Continental Army, and as a delegate to the Continental Congress. After the war, he was the president of the first ban

Case filed by Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez in 1944 when a Westminster, California elementary school denied their children enrollment due to the color

Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ro

In 1933 he received the Nobel Prize in physiology for his studies of the role of chromosomes in heredity. ALS on the reverse of a one-cent postal card

Fountain pen signature, “J. Pierpont Morgan,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip clipped from the bottom of a check. Slip has been professionally silked. I

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” In fine condition.

Leader of Pakistan as prime minister and president (born 1943) from October 1999 to August 2008. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blu

DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, March 13, 1927. An untranslated document, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Vittorio Emanuel” and “Mussoli

Bombastic Italian dictator and leader of the National Fascist Party (1883–1945). Known as ‘Il Duce,’ he brought Italy into the Axis powers. Handwritte

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). ALS in French signed “Napoleon Bonapar

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6.75 head-and-shoulders embossed photo, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “Gamal Abdel Nasser, Ca

Belva A. Lockwood was a pioneering suffragist (1830–1917) and was the first woman to appear on an official ballot in 1884 when she ran for president o

Financier, businessman, and comptroller general of Pennsylvania (1765–1852). Partly-printed DS, signed “Jn. Nicholson,” one page, 6.75 x 4, April 13,

Fifty-two items consisting of FDCs, a magazine cover, letters, signatures, and signed photos from Nobel Peace Prize winners. Signers are: Dalai Lama,

Fourteen items: booklet from the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Cavendish Laboratory Cambridge, 6.25 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in black

Immense collection of approximately 200 items consisting of signatures, letters, covers, and signed photos signed by governors, dozens of senators, ca

British statesman (1784–1865) who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century. ALS signed “Palmerston,” one page both

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Stanford University letterhead, February 2, 1971. In a response to an inquiring fan, Pauling writes, in full: “I thank you fo

Fountain pen signature, “Compliments of R. E. Peary, U.S.N.,” on a light green 4.75 x 2.25 slip clipped from a Bulletin of the American Geographical S

British home secretary in the 1820s, he instituted the police force, whose members were nicknamed ‘bobbies’ and ‘peelers’ after him. Third-person ALS,

American businessman and entrepreneur (1875–1971) who built a chain of eponymous retail stores and pioneered employee profit sharing. TLS, one page, 7

DS, in Spanish, signed “Peron,” one page, 9 x 12.5, September 10, 1945. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion by Peron. Expected st

Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative. Signed book: Winter Nights; Fire-Side Lu

Color 4 x 6 heavy cardstock photo of the Holy Father waving to an unseen audience, signed in black ink, “Joannes Paulus PP II.” In very good to fine c

Born Francesco Xaverio Castiglione, pope from 1829–1830, a mere twenty months of reign. ALS in Italian, signed “F. S. Card Castiglioni,” one page, 7.2

Born Felice Peretti di Montalto (1521-1590) who served as Pope from 1585 to 1590. He was responsible for reforming the central administration of the c

Union leader (1849–1924) and head of the Knights of Labor. Endorsed bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Powderly’s secon

French politician and philosopher (1809–1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P. J. Proudhon,” one page,

Eight items: six souvenir typescripts, each individual poem signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the Pulitzer Prize winning author. Signers are: Anne Se

Queen of the French from 1830–1848 and consort to Louis Philippe I. ANS in French, signed “A,” one page, 4 x 5.25, embossed personal letterhead, no da

Signed book: Leap of Faith. First edition. NY: Miramax Books, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 467 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the ha

Partly-printed DS, signed in the upper left corner, one page, 14 x 9.5, July 4, 1849. Queen Victoria appoints Francis Henry Atherly Gint “to be Ensign

DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 8 x 13, August 20, 1872. Document reads, in part: “Edward Sweeting…expressed unto us…James Clarke…was co

Bold ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and a few bends.

Statesman and politician (1753–1813) who variously served as aide-de-camp to Washington, member of the Continental Congress, the first Attorney Genera

Italian physician, naturalist, and poet (1626–1697). ALS in Italian, signed “F. Redi,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, no date. Letter to his brother Giovanni Ba

American firearms manufacturers. Two checks: bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to Self for $124.36, D

American patriot and metalsmith (1735–1818) whose 1775 “Midnight Ride” to warn of an impending British invasion later became one of the most celebrate

Seismologist, most famous as the creator of the Richter Magnitude Scale which quantifies the size of earthquakes. FDC with a cachet honoring the Cente

French bishop of Strasbourg, politician, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church (1734–1803). ALS in French, signed “Louis Rohan,” one page, 6.75 x 8.25

ALS, one page, 5 x 7, embossed Office of the Governor letterhead, March 16, 2006. In a letter of thanks for a birthday present, Romney writes, in full

Color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the presidential hopeful, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Mini-I-Ron Co., Inc. business check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to R. H. Worth for $25.00, August 8, 1957. In very good condition,

English politician (1792–1878) who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. ALS signed “J. Russell,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, Ap

Two items: AQS, signed twice, “Jonas Salk,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. Salk writes, in full: “I feel that the greatest reward for a job well done is

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salk in a suit and tie, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “Sarah, The Duchess of York 2008.” In fine condition, with a few light corner tip crease

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Glenn Seaborg.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion t

Imperial Trans-Atlantic Ex[edition bank check, 8.25 x 4.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Shackleton, “E. H. Shackleton,” as expedition com

US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service. LS signed “F. E. Spinner,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Decemb

The first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813). ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, November 26, 1807. Letter to the

Suffragist; organized the first national woman’s rights convention and aided in forming the American Woman Suffrage Association. Partial ALS, on a cli

ALS signed at the conclusion, “Bob, Robert Stroud, #594,” and once at the top, “Robert Stroud,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, lined paper, March 2,

Twenty-five items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips, letters, and a photo, each signed by a former Justice. Signers are

Twenty-four ink signatures on individual off-white cards and clipped slips, ranging in size from 3.25 x 1.25 to 3.75 x 6, some affixed to a larger car

Glossy 8 x 10 Harris and Ewing photo of Burton robed, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “Harold H. Burton, Associate Justice of the United

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Henry Capelle with my best wishes, Tom C. Clark.” In fine condition, with

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with uniform toning and mild overall ha

Satin-finish 5 x 7 half-length photo of Teller, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Four items: FDC honoring Churchill Centenary, signed in blue felt tip; two bookplates, one featuring Parliament and the other the front door of 10 Dow

American writer, editor, military surgical assistant, and acclaimed artist (1846– 1912) who was a fatality of the sinking of the Titanic. ALS signed “

Journalist (1849–1912) and assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette famous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Reviews who drowned

French political thinker and historian (1805–1859) best known for his works Democracy in America and The Old Regime and the Revolution. ALS, one page,

Tombaugh was an American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930; Christy is an American astronomer who discovered Pluto’s moo

The only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710–1785). ADS, signed “Jon Trumble,” one page, 7.75 x 2.5, June

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Donald Trump.” In fine condition, with a few tiny scuffs not af

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tutu delivering a sermon, signed in blue ballpoint, “God bless you, Desmond Tutu March ‘10.” In fine condition, with ligh

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. His mansion in

Youngest child of the affluent and entrepreneurial Vanderbilt family (1862–1914), he is the renowned creator of Biltmore, the largest home in the Unit

LS, one page, 8 x 10, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for the Training of Colored Young Men and Women letterhead, October 5, 1905. Washington

Thirty-one items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips and letters, each signed by a different former vice president. Signe

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 9.75, Tuskegee Norman and Industrial Institute letterhead, June 13, 1897. In a letter to Edwin D. Mead, Washington writes, in ful

Two souvenir TLSs, each detailing the resignation of Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, William D. Ruckelshaus, and Attorney Gene

Signed book: The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1. First edition. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown, 1851. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 457 pages. S

Partly-printed DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott Jun,” one page, 6.5 x 5.5, April 10, 1783. Connecticut interest pay table document issued to Saybrook Stutmen

Prominent land owner and businessman who owned much of the land which became Washington, D. C. An early American lottery ticket, 4 x 1.5, circa 1790s,

FDC, postmarked November 24, 1970, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by eight US admirals and generals, including Arthur B. Radford, Earle Wheeler, L.

American general (1726–1783) who served during the Revolutionary War and claimed the disputed title of Earl of Stirling. ALS signed “Stirling, mg,” on

British soldier and administrator (1861–1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the con

General (1886–1950) who helped develop the Air Force into a unified separate service. DS signed by both “H. H. Arnold” and “Louis B. Mayer,” one page,

Bate served in the Confederate forces in the Civil War, attaining the rank of major general and commanding a division in the Army of Tennessee. He als

Confederate general (1822–1897), older brother of Barnard Bee, Confederate General, commissioned Brigadier General 3-6-62. Crisp ink signature, “Hamil

Highly decorated Canadian ace (1894–1956) officially credited with 72 victories in World War I. Vintage sepia 7 x 10 book photo, signed in fountain pe

Signed book: A Soldier’s Story. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1951. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 618 pages. Signed and inscribed on the ti

Prussian Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and at the Battle of

On December 20, 1943, Charles L. Brown, B-17 Pilot 379th BG, had received extensive damage to his aircraft, Ye Olde Pub. Franz Stigler, BF-109 Pilot,

Ink signature, “Truly Yours, Benj. F. Butler,” on an off-white 5 x 3.75 album page, with a pencil notation above the signature. In very good condition

Army general (1806–1879) in the Mexican-American and Civil War. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Cadwalader,” one page, 25 x 23.5, May 30, 1827. Lan

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He late