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Cuban politician (1861–1934) who served as president of Cuba from 1921 to 1925. Untranslated DS in Spanish, one page, 7.5 x 12.75, June 10, 1921. Sign

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1975. Document waiving notice of the first meeting of the incorporator and sole subscriber of Composite Technology C

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. TLS in Spanish, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 21, 1906. The President tha

Highly desirable 7.5 x 10.25 magazine photo of of Watson and Crick with a large double-helix model, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Jim Watso

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson”; and an ink signature, “Francis Crick,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson.” In very fine condition.

TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, August 2, 1989. Letter to an admirer. In full: “I agree with F

British governor of New York (1634–1715) who developed ‘Dongan’s Charter,’ establishing the administrative framework for the colony. Ink signature, “T

Automotive engineer known as the ‘Father of the Corvette’ (1909–1996). Thirty-five identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Duntov surrounded by engine

Co-creator (1861–1938) with his brother, Frank, of the first commercially produced automobile. Eight ink signatures, “Chas E. Duryea,” on individual s

Israeli statesman (1915–2002) who held various governmental posts including the first Israeli ambassadorship to the United Nations and an ambassadorsh

American academic (1918–2011) known as ‘the father of cryonics’ for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryopreserved at

Softcover autograph book, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 20 foreign notables. Signers include: Benito Mussolin

French statesman (1759–1820) who famously served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Fouche,” one page, 7 x 9.25, minister of

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1936 until his death in 1975. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black ink and dated

University of Chicago economist (1912–2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue fel

Satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the Keynesian economist, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple marks and impressi

Billionaire brothers who founded the E & J Gallo Winery in 1933 at the end of Prohibition. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the brothers holding their fam...

S.G.S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Knickerbocker Carpet Company for $400.00, Dec

One of the founders of US Steel (1846–1927). The city of Gary, Indiana, is named for him. Ink signature, “E. H. Gary,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Shull Perforating Co., Inc. for $58.80, November 14, 1945. In fine cond

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall in the wild, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Scottish explorer of eastern equatorial Africa (1827–1892). Scarce ink signature, “J. A. Grant, Major, Bengal Army,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 sheet

British socialite (1861–1938) and long-time mistress to Albert Edward, who later became King Edward VII. Ink signature, “Yrs truly, Warwick,” on a lig

Prominent civil rights lawyer (1907–2007) who helped end the doctrine of ‘separate but equal.’ Two items: one TLS signed “Oliver W. Hill,” one page, 8

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “E. P. Hillary,” on an off-white 8 x 10.25 sheet of Himalayan Trust letterhead. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Distinguished 3.5 x 6.25 cardstock photo of Hillary, signed in black ballpoint in the lower border, “E. P. Hillary.” In fine condition.

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

Endorsed business check, 8.5 x 3.5, drawn on the account of Esquire Magazine, payable to Edward M. Kennedy for $690.00, November 27, 1978, and endorse

British socialite (1868–1947) and a long-time mistress of King Edward VII. Ink signature, “Believe me, Yrs Sincerely, Alice F. Keppel,” on an off-whit

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Crisp ink signature, “Ferd. De Lesseps,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card

Highly influential French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009). ALS in French, one page, 6 x 4.25, Laboratoire d’Anthropologie Sociale letterhea

Egyptologist (1846–1916) known for his studies of hieroglyphics and archaeological excavations in Egypt. LS in French, signed “G. Maspero,” one page,

Two vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.75 head-and-shoulders photos of the Mayo brothers, one signed and inscribed in black ink, “C. H. Mayo, with best reg

Co-founder of the renowned Mayo Clinic (1861–1939). Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.25 formal portrait of Mayo, signed in the lower border in black ink,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Controversial cultural anthropologist (1901–1978). Glossy 7 x 5 photo, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Margaret Mead 1967.” In fine con

Austrian-Swedish physicist (1878–1968) who first identified nuclear fission. Ink signature, “Lise Meitner,” on an off-white 4.25 x 4.75 sheet bearing

Vintage oversized matte-finish 10.25 x 13.75 photo by R. W. Johnson, affixed to its original 12.75 x 17.5 mount, signed on the mount in black ink. Mat

ANS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3 prayer slip, December 25, 1982. Brief note reads, in full: “God loves you. Love others as he l

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, “Elijah Muhammad,” payable to City Coll

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.55, June 21, 1925. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Mussolini”

Italian politician (1860–1952) who served as Prime Minister from 1917–1919. Vintage ink signature, “V. L. Orlando, London, 3 Oct. ’18,” on an off-whit

Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the ‘Blue Ribbon’ brand, the ‘beer that made Milwaukee famous.’ Twice-signe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Intelligent 5 x 7 cardstock photo of Pauling holding a molecular model, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine letterhead, August 14, 1981. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am

Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter-length carte-de-visite photo by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “George Peabody 1866.” In f