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Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Leo Sylvan with regards of William H. Rehnquist.” In fine condition, with a Ja

Statesman (1739–1800), who served as the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the United States Constitution, and was the second

Signed book: Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts. First edition, first printing. St. Paul: Thomson/West, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket,

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1779–1845) who favored expanding federal power. ALS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, January 12, 1844. Letter

Fifth chief justice of the Supreme Court, he handed down the Dred Scott decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities (1777–1864). Part

Fred M. Vinson Attorney at Law business check, 9 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, “Fred M. Vinson,” payable to M. Roberts for $100.00, September

ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10.5, December 28, 1862. Letter to A. S. Salty. In part: “Unless there is no pressur

Nephew of George Washington appointed to the Supreme Court by John Adams, where he served from 1798 until his death (1762–1829). Manuscript DS, signed

American politician and jurist (1845–1921) who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1910 to 1921, best known for establishing the ‘Rule o

Commemorative cover, 8.5 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands, signed in blue felt tip by Marg

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, April 1, 1966. Letter to a supporter. In part: “I should like to send you my warmest thanks for

Signed book: The Collected Speeches. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 667 pages. Signed on the titl

Unused off-white 4.5 x 3 bookplate, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Christmas card, measuring 5.75 x 8.5 closed, with a color 5 x 7 photo of the couple affixed to the front. Inside bears a pre-printed sentiment and is

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Titanic in port, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. Original

Wealthy Philadelphia businessman who perished in the Titanic disaster (1861–1912). Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Widener,” one page both sides, 11.5

American railroad executive and philanthropist (1821–1885). Manuscript DS, signed “W. H. Vanderbilt,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 11.5, February

Influential Washington lobbyist (1814–1884) known for hosting elaborate dinner parties in order to gain political influence. ALS signed “Uncle Sam,” f

Signed book: Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy. First edition. NY: St. Martin's Press, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 374...

Collection of seven items consisting of four two-page ALSs and three signatures. The letters, all to the same recipient, answer questions posed to Cox

Signed book: The FBI Pyramid. First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9, 351 pages. Signed and inscribed on th

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Bob Woodward and on a side panel by Carl Bernstein. In fine cond

Psychologist (1878–1958) who established the psychological school of behaviorism. Vintage 7.5 x 10.5 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. A

American statesman (1713–1786) who served as the first president (governor) of New Hampshire. The town of Weare, where he served as the first clerk, w

Bank of the United States check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Webster, “Dan’l Webster,” payable to Mr. Smith for $300, October 16, 1835. In fi

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10, personal letterhead, October 30, 1943. Letter to H. F. Morse. In part: “I am much interested in what you have to say about t

Bourbon Democrat politician who served as postmaster general under Grover Cleveland (1843–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Wa

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Second Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (1917–1984) and archeologist. TLS signed “Y. Yadin,” one page, 6.5 x 8, Deputy Prime Minister lette

One of the most feared and respected Native American warriors of the late 19th century. A Hunkpapa Lakota, he was born in about 1835. His name is thou

Original 9.25 x 7 silver gelatin photo of Al Capone and eight other associates after their arrest in connection with the Adonis Club Massacre, with Ca

An enormous lifetime collection of easily over 10,000 + unsigned photographs and images consisting of many different forms of photography including ca

Exceptional collection of over 1,600 press and wire photos, various sizes, dated between the 1920s and 1990s, encompassing a wide range of subjects, p

Original albumen print titled ‘Our Great Authors, A Literary Party at the Home of Washington Irving,’ 17 x 12, published in 1865 by Whitman & Co...

Oval daguerreotype portrait of two unidentified Union cavalrymen, their arms around each other, and still housed in its original 4.75 x 6 black case.

Original 2.5 x 3 daguerreotype of an African-American woman, possibly a nanny, holding a white child in her lap. Image is housed in its original black

Original vintage hand-done color pastel portrait of an African-American woman in a blue dress. Oval portrait measures 7.5 x 9.75 and is stamped on the

Younger brother of Japanese Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1853–1910). Dramatic original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Akitake seated an

Original 9.5 x 13.75 imperial cabinet photo of Barrymore in profile by Sarony of New York. Crystal-clear portrait showing Barrymore in white lace and

Chippewa chief who offered himself and his band of warriors to the government to fight the Sioux in their raid in Minnesota in 1862. Original 2.25 x 4

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of a Native American woman with her hair braided and wearing many beads, identified on

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Darwin taken in 1874 by Elliott & Fry of London, bearing a printed signature, “C. Darwin,” in the low...

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of a young Davis by J. E. Tilton & Co. of Boston. In fine condition, with a light crease to right edge.

Dignified original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length photo of Dickens by J. Gurney & Son of New York, circa 1867–68. In fine conditi...

Original 2.5 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo of Dickens seated in a parlor chair, holding his top hat and with his walking stick resting between his legs,

Uncommon original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet close-up photo of Dickens, published by Rockwood of New York. In fine condition, with light toning to image borde

Desirable original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet full-length portrait of Dickens seated at his desk, pen in hand and surrounded by books and folios. Published by

Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. Rare original 4.25 x 4.75 cabinet portrait of Ferdinand in

Original 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite portrait of General U. S. Grant and his staff, originally taken by Alexander Gardner. Image shows Grant standing in