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Russian czar (1672–1725) who ruled from 1682 until his death. Peter was an instrumental force in the Westernization and expansion of Russia into a maj

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “M. Planck,” three pages on

Pope (1854–1922) who reigned from 1914 until his death. Benedict’s pontificate was dominated by World War I, which he termed ‘the suicide of Europe.’

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8 photo of Pope Francis as a cardinal, signed in black ink, adding “Erzbischof von Buenos Aires,” under his signature. In ve

Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, December 2, 1987. Letter to fashion designer Bruce Oldfield. In full: “It w

DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 21 x 16.25, November 10, 1952. The Queen appoints Charles Alexander Gault to be “an Officer of the Sixth Grade of

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, September 16, 1955. In part: “Ever since I published the atomic scientists’ statement on July 9, I have ha

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Two 7.75 x 9.25 photos, each signed and inscribed in blue ink in French to renowned surgeon and collector Dr. Max Thorek, both dated September 1, 1955

Rare Series 1935A one dollar silver certificate, serial No. F44444444B. Certificate is housed in a PCGS authentication holder, grading the certificate

Staunch abolitionist (1797–1874) known to have financially supported John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry. Two Civil War–dated ALSs by Smith: firs...

Signer of the US Constitution and governor of North Carolina (1758–1802). Partly-printed DS, signed “Rich’d Dobbs Spaight,” one page, 15.5 x 10, Novem

American historian and educator (1789–1866) who served as president of Harvard from 1849 to 1853. Boldly penned ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, Se

ALS in German, signed “Stark,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, December 5, 1926. Letter to German experimental physicist Ernst Gehrcke

Architect (1759–1828) who designed the US Capitol and later served as the first superintendent of the Patent Office. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x

War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 16, 1863. Letter to an unidentified gentleman marked “Private,” at the top. In part:

Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

"Wreck of the Titanic" disaster souvenir napkin, 13.25 x 13.25, by the Palatine Printing Co., Wigan, Lancashire. Pink floral bordered napk...

Incredibly scarce flag removed from a Titanic lifeboat. Painted cast bronze flag measures approximately 9.25 x 8. Red and black swallowtail flag and m

A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900, measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third-cla