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Polish-born French physicist (1867-1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Down Bromley letterhead, February 25, 1868. Letter to zoologist Henry Lee. In full: “I am very much obliged for your kindness in

French Marshall (1770–1823) considered one of Napoleon’s finest commanders. LS in French, signed “Prince d’Eckmuhl,” one page, 7.75 x 12, October 6, 1

Ink signature, “Yours respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 lightly-lined slip. In very good condition, with moderate show-through

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). ADS, signed within the text, one page, 7.5 x 4.25, July 9, 1772. Promissory

ADS, signed “Will.m Hooper,” one page, 7.5 x 12, no date. Legal document reads, in part: “The Jurors for Our Sovereign Lord the King upon their Oath P

ADS in Sherman’s hand, signed “Roger Sherman” and “Sam. Huntington Justice Peace,” one page, 12.75 x 7.75, April 3, 1772. Financial document headed, “

Partly-printed DS signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4, May 30, 1780. Bill of exchange. In full: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, Firs

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Rare ALS signed “G. Ross,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, no date. Letter

ALS signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 6, 1798. Letter to John Nicholson. In part: “In order to prevent delay in Genl. Forrest’s busin

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Walton, Chf. Justice,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, 1782. Document sent regarding the petition of Ruth Powell, callin

Christmas tag, 2.5 x 3.25 closed, with a pre-printed sentiment inside, to which Diana has added, in her own hand, “Barbara,” and “A very,” and signed

Signed book: Francis Crick and James Watson and the Building Blocks of Life. First edition. NY: Oxford University Press, 1998. Hardcover, 7 x 9.5, 110

DS, signed “Fredk. Douglass,” eighteen pages, 5.75 x 9.5, September 1, 1885. First mortgage bond between the United Lines Telegraph Company to the Far

LS signed “Fred. Douglass,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Rochester, February 1, 1870. Letter to H. J. Lewis. In part: “Any appointments are made for me by Mr. C

American journalist (1851–1902) who co-founded Dow Jones & Company, created the Wall Street Journal, and conceived the influential Dow Jones Ind...

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9.25, December 15, 1884. Letter to the Brooklyn Magazine. In full: “Candidly I do not see at this distance from t

American religious leader (1821–1910) who founded the Church of Christ, and scientist who authored the influential text outlining its doctrines, Scien

Vintage ink signature, “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3 trimmed sheet of Sandpiper Hotel, Spring Lake, New Jersey, stationery, with a collector

Astoundingly sharp vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 bust portrait of Einstein looking to the left of the camera, neatly signed in the lower border in founta

Extraordinary handwritten mathematical expressions and notes in Einstein’s hand on both sides of an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of New York’s Hotel Commo

Vintage 5.25 x 7.5 double-sided book photo, one captioned, “Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, 1940,” which shows Ei

Partly-printed DS, signed “H. M. Flagler,” one page both sides, 14.5 x 7.75, September 19, 1893. Certificate for three shares of stock in Standard Oil

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786, known for his political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, an

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792–1806 when he dissolved the empire, and became the first Emperor of Austria. Collection of

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 14.75 x 12.5, March 14, 1788. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsyl

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

French cardinal who served as the chief minister of Louis XV (1653–1743). Untranslated LS in French, signed “Le Card. de Fleury,” one page both sides,

Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. ALS, one page, 8 x 8.75, Treasury

Scarce ALS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page, lightly-lined, both sides, 5.75 x 9, ‘Trans-Continental Hotel, Elm and Belmont Avenues, (Opposite Main En

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to the Civil War

Noted Jewish merchant in Philadelphia. Manuscript DS, signed “Benj Gratz,” five pages on three sheets, 7.5 x 13, July 10, 1814. Lengthy two-piece docu

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed with his usual diminutive “che,” one page, 11 x 8.5, July 1961. Award presented to “Silvio R. Dons Smith, Worker

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 17, 1858. Letter to a gentleman looking for a photo of Greeley, in full, “I believe M. B. Brady of this city has made a

Italian statesman (1483–1540) considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 12

Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1892–1964) who helped create the modern Synthetic Theory of evolution. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, University Co

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks o...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Outstanding ALS, one page, 7 x 9, October 22, 1772. Letter to Reverend Williams. In full: “I had the pleasure a few Days past by a letter you wrote to

Rare Faneuil Hall lottery ticket dated June 1765, 3 x 1.75, boldly signed at the bottom in black ink, “John Hancock.” Ticket reads, in full: “Faneuil-

Manuscript DS one page, 7.5 x 7.25, November 15, 1767. A receipt for 10 cords of wood delivered by Samuel Hartley to the hospital on Rainsford’s Islan

ALS, signed “Abbie Hoffman, unsolicited Hayden campaign worker, Palo Alto, Calif,” three sides of two pages (one 8 x 10 and one 8 x 4.5), dated May 6,

French civil planner (1809–1891) whose name is associated with the rebuilding of Paris. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, Cabinet du Senateur, Prefet

Bold ink franking signature, “Free, Sam Houston,” on a 3 x 1 beige slip clipped from a larger panel. In fine condition, with closely trimmed edges.

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as president of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first chief justice of

English physician and scientist (1749–1823) often called the ‘father of immunology,’ who successfully tested his smallpox inoculation in 1796. Rare AL

Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Ink signature, “Ihr gantz ergebener Freund und Diener, I.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To Dr. Berthhold Lowenfeld, Whose hand stretched out to the deaf-blind is among my