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Italian physicist (1745–1827) best known for his epochal investigations into the nature and uses of electricity, leading him to invent the battery. Th

Inventor, biochemist, and microbiologist (1888–1973) who discovered streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis; for this he was

Full hand-addressed free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 unfolded, with center panel measuring 5.25 x 3, addressed by Webster to “Hon. Leverett Saltonsta

Third-person ALS, one page, 4 x 6.5, December 12, 1850. Letter reads, in full: “Mr. Webster presents his compliments to Honble Mr. Nelson & woul...

Senator (1814–1868) best known for sponsoring the Wilmot Proviso, which aimed to ban slavery in land gained from Mexico in the Mexican-American War. V

Ink signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor,” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 embossed card. In fine condition.

Collection of 33 items, each signed by a notable world leader, including: Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah (TLS), Sirimavo Bandaranaike (SP), Madame Chiang Ka

Two letters to newspaper publisher James S. Copley. First, a TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 7 x 9, vice presidential letterhead, August 27, 1973. In part

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari

American soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate secretary of war. Ink signature, “John

Four items, each signed by a British prime minister, including: William Gladstone (ANS), Margaret Thatcher (commemorative cover), and Anthony Eden (SP

Ink signature, “J. C. Calhoun,” on an off-white 3.5 x .5 clipped slip. Nicely matted and framed with an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signatur

AQS on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card. Carnegie writes, in full: “Thine own reproach alone do fear. Andrew Carnegie.” In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Andrew Carnegie,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1 slip clipped from the closing of a letter and affixed to a 5.25 x 2.5 off-white piece of ca

Longtime and widely reviled leader of Communist Romania (1918–1989) who was executed following a coup in that country. Glossy 5.25 x 7.75 head-and-sho

Political activist and leader of the Black Panther Party (1935–1998). He became a political radical with his best selling Soul on Ice, an autobiograph

American politician (1769–1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 25, 1825. Letter to the New York Senate. In full: “I nominate Robert Sanderson and Thomas Millie Cullers of Staves and

Journalist (1819–1897) best known for his support of Grant during the Civil War and his aggressive postwar political advocacy through the New York Sun

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dayan saluting as he stands in front of an El Al airplane, signed in black ink, “M. Dayan.” In fine condition, with some light