258 - Albert EinsteinRR Auction
TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, February 16, 1943. Letter to Helen Lorz in New York. In f
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259 - Elizabeth, Queen MotherRR Auction
Christmas card from 1972, measuring 7.25 x 9 closed, and bearing a gold-embossed crown on the front. Inside bears a 5.75 x 7.75 portrait of Elizabeth
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260 - Elizabeth, Queen MotherRR Auction
Christmas card from 1967, measuring 15 x 9 open, with a printed 6 x 6.5 color image of the Queen Mother on a boat off the coast of Newfoundland. Print
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261 - Oliver EllsworthRR Auction
ALS, one page, 7.5 x 12.75, June 29, 1791. Letter to New Jersey Governor William Paterson. In part: “You will have the goodness to excuse my troubling
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262 - Vittorio Emanuele IIIRR Auction
King of Italy who ruled during World War I and allowed Mussolini to rise to power (1869–1947). Vintage matte-finish 5.25 x 8.5 three-quarter-length po
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263 - Harvey FirestoneRR Auction
American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford an...
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264 - Father E. J. FlanaganRR Auction
TLS signed “E. J. Flanagan,” one page, 8.25 x 11, colorfully illustrated Father Flanagan’s Boys Home letterhead, August 21, 1941. Letter to MGM execut
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265 - Cardinal de FleuryRR Auction
French cardinal who served as the chief minister of Louis XV (1653–1743). LS in French, signed “Le Card. de Fleury,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, F
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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266 - Henry and Edsel FordRR Auction
Uncommon TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Ford Motor Company letterhead, August 1, 1939. Letter congratulating dealer Floyd Ostrom for reaching an impressive goa
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267 - Francis IRR Auction
Founder of Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty and Holy Roman Emperor from 1745 until his death (1708–1765). Partial manuscript DS, in Latin, one page both side
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268 - Frederick the GreatRR Auction
King of Prussia (1712–1786) from 1740 until his death. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities e
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269 - Sigmund FreudRR Auction
ALS in German, signed “Freud,” on a 5 x 3.5 personal card, January 3, 1932. Letter to Professor Roy Grinker of the University of Chicago. In full (tra
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271 - William GladstoneRR Auction
ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” one page on a postcard, 3 x 4.75, postmarked January 3, 1880. Letter to a reverend. In part: “Let me thank you…Dr. P. for y
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272 - Charles GoodyearRR Auction
American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. Choice bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled
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273 - Charles GuiteauRR Auction
American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Notarized ADS,
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274 - Asa GrayRR Auction
The most important American botanist of the 19th century (1810–1888). Short ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Botanic Garden of Harvard University letterhead, Feb
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275 - Benjamin HallRR Auction
British civil engineer and politician (1802–1867) thought to be the namesake of London’s famous clock tower, Big Ben. Clipped free frank address panel
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276 - William HamiltonRR Auction
British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples, antiquarian, archaeologist, and vulcanologist who studied Mount Vesuvius (1731–1803). ALS signed “Wm. Ham
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277 - John HancockRR Auction
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.
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278 - John HancockRR Auction
Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 11.75 x 11, July 1, 1781. Hancock appoints James Shaw as “Captain of the Eleventh Company in the
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279 - John HancockRR Auction
Manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 9, November 17, 1792. Hancock appoints Azor Orne as “an Elector of the President & Vice President of the United S...
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280 - Learned HandRR Auction
Influential American jurist (1872–1961) best known for his opinions on contract law, economics, and the First Amendment. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 6.75, p
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281 - Henry I, Duke of GuiseRR Auction
Duke of Guise known as ‘Le Balafré,’ which translates to ‘Scarface’ (1550–1588) who was assassinated on order of Henry III and his mother Cathe...
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282 - J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, January 10, 1941. Letter to a John J. Wells of Memphis. In part: “I have learned
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283 - J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, August 24, 1951. Letter to Mrs. A. E. Mims of Arkansas. In
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284 - J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 9 x 11.5 portrait, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Joseph Liga, Sincerely, J. Edgar Hoover, 5/20/37
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285 - J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, May 27, 1958. Harsh letter to an FBI employee. In part: “You incorrectly routed an incoming letter to another
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286 - Mark HopkinsRR Auction
Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 8, 1886. Letter to an unid
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287 - Thomas H. HuxleyRR Auction
English biologist (1825-1895) known as ‘Darwin's Bulldog’ for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. ALS signed “T. H. Huxley...
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288 - John JayRR Auction
American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of
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289 - William S. JohnsonRR Auction
American statesman (1727–1819) who played a key role in the debates at the Constitutional Convention. Scarce manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Saml. Johnson,
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290 - Joseph IRR Auction
Holy Roman Emperor from 1705 until his death (1678–1711). Partial manuscript DS, in Latin, one page, 8.5 x 9, no date. Untranslated partial document i
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291 - Joseph P. KennedyRR Auction
ALS signed “J. P. K.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Antibes, France, August 26, 1959. Letter to his secretary, Barbara Scannell. In part: “As to this suggestio
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292 - Helen KellerRR Auction
TLS signed in pencil, “Helen Keller,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, September 20, [no year]. Letter to “Mrs. Coates.” In part: “It is
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293 - Robert F. KennedyRR Auction
Press release headed, “Testimony of Senator Robert F. Kennedy Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Refugees and Escapees,” 8.5 x 14, 4 pages, dated April
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294 - Robert F. KennedyRR Auction
TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, June 14, 1963. Letter to actress Marion Davies’ widower, Captain Horace Brown.
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295 - Rose KennedyRR Auction
TLS, two pages, 5.5 x 7.75, personal letterhead, November 15, 1941. Letter to Dr. Sara Jordan, renowned gastroenterologist and one of the Lahey Clinic
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297 - Ted KennedyRR Auction
Scarce ALS signed “Ted,” two pages, 6 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, no date, but notated in pencil “7/76,” by Robert McNamara. Letter to John
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298 - John Maynard KeynesRR Auction
Highly influential British economist (1883–1946) who was the chief British representative at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference that established the In
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299 - Francis Scott KeyRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “F. S. Key,” one page both sides, 8 x 3, June 8, 1814. Promissory note reads, in full: “Three months after date I promise to pay
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300 - Francis Scott KeyRR Auction
ALS, signed “F. S. Key,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, January 24, 1825. Letter to James Stabler. In full: “I remember the old man mentioned in you
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301 - King Alfonso XIIIRR Auction
King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). Manuscript DS, in Spanis
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302 - King Edward VIIRR Auction
ALS signed “Albert Edward,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, Marlborough House letterhead, February 21, 1875. Letter to a gentleman. In
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303 - King George IIIRR Auction
ALS signed “G. R.,” one page, 3.25 x 7.25, August 2, 1800. King George writes regarding the arrival of a prince. In very good condition, with scattere
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304 - King George IIIRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 12.75 x 8.75, May 24, 1762. King George appoints Benjamin Stuart to be “Ensign to that Company…
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305 - King George IIIRR Auction
DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 10.5 x 18, no date. Document entitled “Establishment and Regulation of Allowances,” listing pay for troops, includin
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306 - King Philip IIRR Auction
King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines (named for him), the esta
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307 - King Louis XIRR Auction
King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 to 1483. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 12.75 x 8.5, September 14, 1478. Decr
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308 - King Louis XIVRR Auction
Important LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, June 7, 1707. A historic letter to Hungarian national hero and ruler of Transylvania Prin
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309 - King Philip IVRR Auction
King of Spain (born in 1605) who reigned between 1621 and 1665. Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo el Ray (I the King),” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Nov
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