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Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Grant in a three-piece suit by Brady & Co’s of Washington, DC and New York. In fine condition, with a...

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with a slightly trimmed right edge, scattered sp

Texas Ranger and military officer of the Republic of Texas (1817–1883). He served in several armed conflicts, including the Indian and the Mexican-Ame

Original 4 x 6.25 cabinet three-quarter-length photo of the elderly Hugo seated and resting his head on his hand, his arm propped up by a thick tome.

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of President Johnson seated in a chair, his hand tucked into his coat, by Brady of New York. Bottom border bea

Original 7.5 x 5 photo of the Andrew Johnson Impeachment Committee, affixed to its original 10 x 7 mount, showing all seven committee members: Benjami

Original 7.25 x 12.75 imperial cabinet photo of a young George in his military uniform, a cigarette in his right hand, by W. & D. Downey of Lond...

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust photo of Lincoln by Brady of Washington. In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots of soiling to backgroun

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of President Lincoln reading a book to his son, Tad. Publisher unknown, but based on a photograph taken by Anthony Be

Original and crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Longfellow by Sarony of New York, with an ink identification notation in the lower border. In f

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Morse by Sarony & Co. of New York, taken circa 1870. In fine condition, with pencil identi...

The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Distinguished original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet bust-length profile portrait of Pulitzer wearing small spectacles and a neatly trimmed beard. Published by F

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Charming original early 1900s Russian albumen cabinet card, 4.25 x 6.75, of the Romanov family. Lovely family portrait with a clean, if lightish, imag

Original 4.5 x 6.5 photo of a young Roosevelt with a book on his lap and a model ship in the background by Charles Parker of Washington, DC. Creasing

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite showing a newly emancipated slave teaching three ‘white slave’ children to read, captioned in the lower border, “Lea

Original 4 x 6 albumen photo of Whitman, affixed to its original 6.25 x 8.5 mount, with a notation written on the mount by Whitman’s housekeeper Mary

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a 5 x 3 card, with a small collector’s notation along bottom edge of sli

Prussian Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and at the Battle of

British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000

Hearty and comprehensive collection of approximately 157 items, including a wide range of formats such as signed photos, letters, documents, checks, a

ALS penned by John J. McRae, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, no date but circa 1860. Letter to “The President,” James Buchanan. In part: “The St

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9 x 4, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Genl Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kas.” Envelope bears two three-cent postage

Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Doubleday in uniform by C. D. Fredericks & Co. of New York, signed below the image in black ink,...

War-dated endorsement, signed “J. A. Early, Maj. Genl.,” on an off-white 3 x 2.75 lightly-lined slip. Endorsement reads, “Head Qrs. Early’s Div. 20 Ap

French military commander, later the Général d'Armée, and a Marshal of France (1735–1820). Compelling LS in French, signed “Kelle...

Exceptional original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Vannerson & Jones in Richmond, Virginia, signed and inscribed on the reverse, “For Miss...

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white slip; six strands of Lee’s hair, and a .25 x .25 blue swatch taken from one of Lee’s personal battle flags

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 7, 1961. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your cordial note…It was thought

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers letterhead, August 6, 1946. Letter to a Douglas Aircraft executive. In part: “Thank y

Early vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of MacArthur in full dress uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To the Lours, with cordial regards,

Collection of 16 letters and documents each signed by a Napoleonic French Marshal, dated between 1806 and 1832. Signers include: Jean-Baptiste Jourdan

Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost

TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department Bureau of Navigation letterhead, July 15, 1937. Letter to Harry F. Morse, Chairman of t

TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal embossed letterhead, September 22, 1944. Letter to H. F. Morse. In part: “Thank you for yo

English admiral (1621–1670) and father of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Manuscript DS, signed “W. Penn,” one page, 10.25 x 7.75, November

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 press photo of Pershing with Major General Johnston after a conference in France, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition

Signed book: My Experiences in the World War, ‘Author’s Autographed Edition,’ in two volumes. First edition, limited issue, numbered 578/2100. NY: Fre

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript ‘true copy’ of a letter from Campbell to General William Howe, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, Ju

American soldier who participated in the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served in Colonel Jonathan Ward’s regiment. Manuscript DS, one page, 6 x 3.75, M

Partly-printed Revolutionary War–dated DS one page, 15 x 10.25, May 2, 1776. Massachusetts Bay Colony appointment for James Parker, to be a “first Lie

Distinguished original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman in full dress uniform by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. T

British admiral (1764–1840) who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars. Of Smith, Napoleon commented, ‘That man made me miss my destiny.’ Partial ALS

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was exe

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7, August 21, 1847. Letter in Wellington’s difficult to decipher hand in which he poses three questions. In f

Early ink signature, “Lt. JEB Stuart, 1st Cavalry Regt,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip clipped from a 1857 document. Mild toning above signature wh

ALS signed “Wellington,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.5, July 30, 1834. Letter to John Horsley Palmer arranging a meeting. In part: “I

Nine TLSs, all one page, all written to Harry F. Morse, dating from 1942–1946. Letters are from Thomas C. Hart, E. C. White, Felix Gygax, W. R. Munroe