154 - Henry Ward BeecherRR Auction
Prominent and sometimes controversial American clergyman, orator, and abolitionist (1813–1887) who was the brother of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet
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155 - Menachem BeginRR Auction
TLS signed “M. Begin,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, State of Israel letterhead, December 17, 1975. Letter to Simon Bloom at the Jewish Ledger. In part: “It
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156 - Menachem BeginRR Auction
Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Handy and Boesser press photo of Begin sitting around a table with nine other men, signed in blue ink, “With thanks for friendsh
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157 - Alexander Graham BellRR Auction
TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, January 25, 1912. Letter to Edwin Elsbach, advocating marriage practices among young deaf persons that can decrease the risk
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158 - Judah P. BenjaminRR Auction
British-born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari
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159 - Lyman BloomingdaleRR Auction
Businessman (1841–1905) who, along with his brother Joseph, founded Bloomingdale’s Department Store. Partly-printed DS, signed “Lyman G. Bloomingdale,
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160 - Lucien BonaparteRR Auction
Younger brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. Third-person ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date but circa 1
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161 - Joseph BonannoRR Auction
Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. A pair of Bonanno’s personally-owned and -worn eyeglasse
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162 - Josephine BonaparteRR Auction
Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763–1814), who married Napoleon in 1796 and was divorced in 1810, unable to ...
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163 - John BurroughsRR Auction
Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. Matte-finish 8.25 x 6.75 photo of an elderly Burroughs looking
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164 - J. D. BorthwickRR Auction
Scottish artist and journalist (1824–1892) who spent three years in San Francisco during the American gold rush. Original signed pencil sketch of a sc
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165 - John C. BreckinridgeRR Auction
American lawyer and politician (1821-1875). He served as a US representative and senator from Kentucky and was the 14th vice president of the United S
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166 - Adolphus BuschRR Auction
Co-founder of Anheuser-Busch (1839–1913). Rare partly-printed DS, signed “Adolphus Busch & Co.,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 7.25, June 29, 186...
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167 - John C. CalhounRR Auction
Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson and later wielded great power and in
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168 - Simon CameronRR Auction
Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Short ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, December 18, 1846. Brief letter to Mr. Dickens reads, in
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169 - Lewis CassRR Auction
American statesman (1782 -1866) who served variously as governor of Michigan, senator, ambassador to France, secretary of war, and secretary of state.
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170 - Catherine of LancasterRR Auction
Queen of Castile (1373–1418) as the wife of King Henry III of Castile. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 13.25 x 12.75, 1407. U
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171 - Catherine the GreatRR Auction
Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. LS in Cyril...
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172 - Catherine the GreatRR Auction
Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. Partly-prin...
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173 - Wentworth CheswillRR Auction
African American teacher, assessor, auditor, selectman, and Justice of the Peace (1746-1817); considered the first African-American elected to public
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174 - Prince CharlesRR Auction
Uncommon ALS signed “Charles,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Balmoral Castle letterhead, October 12, 1978. Letter to “Mollie.” In full: “Contrary t
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175 - Benjamin ChewRR Auction
Prominent Philadelphia lawyer (1722–1810) and friend of George Washington who provided pro bono his knowledge of substantive law during the creation o
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176 - Chinese PoliticiansRR Auction
Collection of nine items consisting of a signature and signed photos, each signed by a different politician, some in English and some in Chinese. Sign
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177 - Park Chung-heeRR Auction
South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. TLS in
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178 - Winston ChurchillRR Auction
TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 15, 1951. Letter to Desmond Flower. In part: “I quite understand
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179 - Winston ChurchillRR Auction
ALS signed “Yours ever, W,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 4.5, Middlesex Hospital letterhead, no date. Letter to “Norman,” written from the hospital aft
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180 - Cassius M. ClayRR Auction
Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f
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181 - Henry ClayRR Auction
Distinguished statesman (1777–1852) who became known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for his support of the Union prior to the Civil War. LS signed “H. Cla
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182 - George ClintonRR Auction
American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Partly-
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183 - John J. CrittendenRR Auction
Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. War-dated ALS signed “J. J. Critt
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184 - Clarence DarrowRR Auction
Signed book: Farmington. Later printing. NY: Boni and Liveright, 1925. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed on the
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185 - Charles DarwinRR Auction
ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 20, [1861]. Letter to fellow scientist Oswald Heer. In full: “I am extremely much obliged
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186 - Charles de GaulleRR Auction
Ink signature, “C. De Gaulle,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card with a Nicaraguan postage stamp affixed to the center. In fine condition, with some li
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187 - Jefferson DavisRR Auction
Ink signature, “Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 lightly lined slip. Tastefully matted and framed with an image of Davis to an
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188 - Charles de GaulleRR Auction
Early LS in French, signed “C. De Gaulle,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.5, 507 Regiment de Chars, Le Colonel letterhead, June 22, 1938. Letter to an
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193 - Diana and CharlesRR Auction
Choice TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, and Diana” and “Charles,” one page, 7.5 x 11.75, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mis
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195 - Porfirio DiazRR Auction
President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. LS in Spanish, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, gold and silver embossed personal letterhead,
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196 - DNA: Watson and CrickRR Auction
Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James D. Watson.” In
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197 - Frederick DouglassRR Auction
Crisp ink signature, “Very truly yours, Frdk. Douglass,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait, bearing a pre-printed sign
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198 - Frederick DouglassRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” panel measuring 3.5 x 8.5, February 28, 1885. Deed for a transfer of $2,000 from Henry M. Trundle and his
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199 - Joseph Francois DupleixRR Auction
Governor general of the French establishment in India and rival of Robert Clive (1697–1763). Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Dupleix,” one page
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200 - George EastmanRR Auction
American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help
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201 - Thomas EdisonRR Auction
Endorsement in pencil, “TAE,” at the top of a handwritten memo from his son Charles, two pages, lightly lined, 5 x 7.5, June 13, 1923. Memo regarding
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202 - Thomas EdisonRR Auction
Vintage pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting his summer home in Chautauqua, New York. Some
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203 - Thomas EdisonRR Auction
ADS, signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 5 x 3.5, Boston, February 3, 1869. Document related to his first successful invention, an improvement for te
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