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Marshal of France and military leader during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1765–1840). LS in French, signed “Mal. Macdonald,” one page

Mailing envelope, 8.5 x 4.5, with four different South African postage stamps affixed along the top, signed in black ink, “N. Mandela 27.8.96.” In fin

Uncommon color glossy 12 x 7.5 photo of Mandela at a formal event, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15-3-2000.” In fine condition.

Unsigned autograph memo, one page, 7 x 4.5, Queen’s memorandum letterhead, February 18, 1928. Brief memo. In part: “You may like to have these…article

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in black ink, “Yours sincerely, T. G. Masaryk.”

Saxon soldier in French service who became a Marshal and later also Marshal General of France (1696–1750). Manuscript LS in French, signed “M. de Saxe

Magazine cover from the February 14, 2000, issue of Newsweek, featuring McCain, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted with a small plaque to an over

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” In fine condition.

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.5 x 3.25 prayer slip, no date. Letter to a supporter. In part: “Thank you very much for your prayers

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, October 19, 1938. Untranslated official document consisting of three articles, signed

Russian Empire diplomat and a leading European conservative statesman of the Holy Alliance (1780–1862). ALS in French, signed “Nesselrode,” one page,

Eight items consisting primarily of photos and signatures, each signed by a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics. Signers are: William Bragg, Manne

Impressive collection of 54 signatures from recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, including nearly every winner from 1932 to 1969.

Impressive collection of 85 items consisting primarily of photos and signatures, each signed by a Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine from betwee

Collection of 11 items consisting of signatures, letters, and a couple of signed photos, each signed by a different notable. TLSs are from Stephen Sam

Color limited edition 22.25 x 18 lithograph entitled ‘The Mentor,’ numbered 318/500, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in pencil by the artist, An

FDC with a cachet honoring Mary McLeod Bethune, signed in blue ballpoint, “Rosa Parks 2/10/89.” In very fine condition.

French economist (1822–1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. Untranslated ALS in Frenc

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

Color satin-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Peres, signed in blue ink. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition.

American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). Civil War–dated AQS on an off-white 5 x 7 sheet, signed “Wendell Phillips, New Bedford, March 1

Entrepreneur (1814–1904) who was a busy figure in the Underground Railroad and helped many slaves make their way to freedom in the north. The Abolitio

Daughter of King George V and Queen Mary (1897–1965). ALS signed “Mary,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, Buckingham Palace letterhead, November 30,

Printed Act of Congress, signed “Edm Randolph,” one page, 8 x 13, dated May 31, 1794. The secretary of state presents an act approved by George Washin

Favourite of King Louis XIII who led the last and nearly successful conspiracy to overthrow Cardinal Richelieu (1620–1642). ADS on two sides of an off

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo, signed vertically in Arabic in black ink. In very good condition, with light overall irregular ink adhesion to sig

FDC with a cachet honoring the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, signed in black ink by Salk. In fine condition, with two thin diagonal lin

Signed book: ‘Finger Lickin’ Good.’ Later printing. Illinois: Creation House, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 9, 144 pages. Signed on the firs

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 9, 1932. Brief letter to Elmer Daily, the president of the Middle Atlantic Baseball League. In full:

TNS, one page on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 paperstock photo of Lambarene, January 1965. Note to a well-wisher. In full: “Thank you warmly for your goo

ANS in French, one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8.25, March 27, 1955. Note at the conclusion of a letter written by his nurse, addressed to publisher R

ALS in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, 1952. Schweitzer writes to Rev. Walter Donald Kring at the First Unitarian Church in Worcester, Massachusetts. I

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black fe

Series 1935A one dollar Hawaii overprint silver certificate, signed vertically on the portrait side in ink by Gene Tunney, Richard E. Byrd, Ernie Pyle

DS one page both sides, 6.25 x 14.5, January 13, 1864. Legal document detailing the transactions involving slaves belonging to minor heirs of the F. M

Baptist preacher (1834–1892). ALS signed “C. H. Spurgeon,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, Nightingale Lane letterhead, July 10, 1873. Letter to an unidentified

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. TLS signed

Vintage irregularly clipped 5 x 5 magazine photo of Sunday preaching, signed in fountain pen, “W. A. Sunday, Mch 17-33, Psalm 34.” Photo is affixed to

ALS signed “W. A. Sunday, Psalm 34,” one page, 6 x 9.5, The Kahler letterhead, no date, but postmarked September 15, 1932. Letter to Mrs. McCrury. In

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5

Ink and felt tip signatures of eight Supreme Court justices on an off-white 4.5 x 7 embossed Supreme Court card. Signers are: Antonin Scalia, David So

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 7 Harris and Ewing photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Double-matted to an overall size of 8 x 10.5. In fine c

Engraved portrait of the Supreme Court building, 8 x 6, signed at the bottom in ballpoint and ink by all nine members of the Burger Court, “Thurgood M

ALS signed “Warren E. Burger,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, no date. Letter to an unnamed senator. In full: “

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 Harris and Ewing photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Faithfully yours, Benjamin N. Cardozo, To Mr. E. G. Gerhar

Supreme Court justice from 1851 to 1857, especially notable as one of the two dissents in the Dred Scott decision; as an attorney, he served as chief

AQS on an off-white 7 x 9 heavy stock marbled sheet. Frankfurter writes, “Let us raise a standard to which goodwill may repair. Felix Frankfurter, Cam

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 5 x 3.25, March 7, 1927. Letter to a young man seeking career advice. In full: “It is impossible to advi

ALS signed “Charles E. Hughes,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, Mansion House and Cottages letterhead, June 26, 1933. Letter to Henry Ferg

Supreme Court justice who served from 1845 to 1872 (1792–1873). Attractive vellum partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 10.5, New York, October 13, 1840.