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TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, October 25, 1988. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I had no con

Scientist (1916–2004) known for his work on the structure of DNA; he was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize along with James Watson and Francis Crick. Gloss

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliv. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 4.75, July 7, 1775. Pay order to Charles Webb, paymaster of “the first company in the Sevent

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Civil War–dated

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. ALS signed “Cyrus,” one page, 8 x 9.7

TLS signed “E. J. Flanagan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home letterhead, May 20, 1939. Letter to the director of the Kentucky Departm

Signed book: The Road Ahead. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the ti

American businessman (1885–1966) who served as longtime chairman of the board of Gimbel’s Department Stores. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, Gimbel Brothers

Hand-addressed free frank panel, 3.5 x 2.25, addressed by Gladstone to “The Rev. H. Caswall, West Lavington, Wilts,” and franked in the lower left, “W

Tombstone surgeon who specialized in treating gunshot wounds, and a close friend of the Earp family. Rare ALS, nine pages, 8 x 10.25, no date. Lengthy

Signed book: The August Coup. First edition, first printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 127 pages. Signed and in

Influential American jurist (1872–1961) best known for his opinions on contract law, economics, and the First Amendment. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, per

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Hedin looking

Ballpoint signature, “Ed Hillary,” on a white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very fine condition.

American pioneer of restaurant ratings who licensed his name to a number of food products, including a popular line of cake mixes (1880–1959). Two ite

American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer (1904–1996), famously accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in con

Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 slip bearing a collector’s notation of July 4, 1972. In fine condition, with a central

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Original signed ink sketches of the chemical structures of LSD and Psilocybin on an off

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed on the front in blue and black ink by Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Shamir, and Moshe Ar

German psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969) who attempted to discover an innovative philosophical system. TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, s

Vintage pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and so

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Agent Hill riding along the side of the car following President Kennedy moments before his assassination, signed in black

Historic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Detective Leavelle’s reaction to Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In fine conditi

TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, United States Senate letterhead, January 7, 1983. Letter to General Maxwell Taylor. In part: “Thank you very m

Souvenir typescript, one page on a 3.75 x 7 card bearing four affixed postage stamps. King Edward VIII’s farewell address, which famously concludes, “

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cab

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Vintage matte-

Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After h

Western lawman who, as Sheriff of Pima County, was sent to Colorado with orders to return with the Earp brothers. LS, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 1

Governor of Georgia who came to prominence as a staunch segregationist (1915–2003). Color matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a portrait of Maddox by Don Sim

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Meredith holding a newspaper announcing his college enrollment, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784–1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Origin

Political activist and labor leader (1882–1942) who was convicted of the San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing of 1916; believed to have been wrongly

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 8, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, March 11, 1993. Letter to Charles Irion. In part: “May God

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 very fine condition.

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Le Knit for $171.00, July 31, 1

Ink signature, “Napole,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 laminated vellum slip clipped from a larger document. In very good condition, with show-through from

Scrapbook consisting over 160 letters, covers, signatures, and a couple of photos, many signed by key figures in the fields of finance, politics, musi

Famous color glossy 10 x 8 photo of congressional Democrats walking into the Capitol to vote on the ‘Obamacare’ bill, signed in blue felt tip by Nancy

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. TLS signed “W. Osler,” one page, 8.5 x 6, p

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the civil rights activists, signed in black felt tip, “Rosa Parks,” and silver ink, “10/31/97, Keep Hope Alive! Jesse Jac

Three items: glossy 5 x 7 photo of Pauling wearing a hat and smiling, signed in blue felt tip; and two felt tip signatures, “Linus Pauling,” on indivi

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Pauling speaking, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Signed book: Fifty Years with the Golden Rule. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1950. Softcover, 5 x 7.25, 245 pages. Signed in blue ink on the

TLS signed “Rainier Prince de Monaco,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Her Highness Princess Gra

Youngest of the famed Ringling brothers (1866–1936) who purchased the Circus Corporation of America in 1929. Pass for the St. Louis & Hannibal R...

Signed book: Total Recall. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 646 pages. Signed i...

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Seaborg behind his desk, s

Two softcover autograph books, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 90 political notables. Signers include: Alfred E