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Scarce vintage 6 x 8.5 team-issued premium from the 1942 Philadelphia Phillies ‘picture pack,’ signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stan, Best of

DS signed by 31 members of the 1965 Senators, one page, 8.5 x 14, August 18, 1965. Major League Baseball Player’s Association document authorizing the

Personal check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Weiss, “George M. Weiss,” payable to Cash for $400, May 28, 1970. Matted with a Perez-Steele card

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the great Red Sox left fielders, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Acc

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” payable to Keepit Safe for $7416.53, September 1, 1988. In fine conditi

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with scattered toning, not affecting th

Classic 11 x 14 cardstock photo of Williams posing in his Red Sox uniform, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Choice satin-finish 14 x 18 photo of Williams taking a swing while with the Minneapolis Millers, prominently signed in blue felt tip against the light

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams posing with a bat on his shoulder, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy limited edition 19.5 x 15.5 photo of Williams at the plate, numbered 168/775, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of

Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of Williams during a match, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Two different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the legendary coach, each signed in black felt tip, “John Wooden, UCLA.” In very fine condition.

Hardcover autograph book, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in ink and ballpoint by over 90 wrestlers, many on affixed clipped slips. Signers include: Gorgeous G

Colorful Philadelphia public address announcer (1910–1985) best remembered as the announcer for Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game. Vintage fount...

Original glossy 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Merritt Studios of Washington, D. C., signed on the mount in black ink, “Benj. Harrison, Feby 22, 1895.”

Ink signature, “Herbert Hoover, Dec. 23, 1928,” on a beige 6 x 3.75 album page. Scattered toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Department of Commerce letterhead, May 8, 1922. Letter to Secretary of State Philip Perlman. In full: “I have your letter of

Four ALSs, all to White House photographer Sam Sako, three signed “Jacqueline Kennedy,” one signed “J. Kennedy,” one multi-page and three single pages

War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 16.5, February 19, 1863. President Lincoln appoints Henry W. Birkey to be “an Assist

A unique group of historic documents regarding the transport of Lincoln’s papers, sent with Lieutenant Gilbert S. Carpenter of the 18th US Infantry un

Wife of president James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. ALS signed “Mrs. Polk,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, “Polk Place,”

Wife of president James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. Ink signature, “Mrs. James K. Polk, ‘Polk Place,’ Sept. 16, 1885,” on an

Uncommon manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor Col., U.S. Army Comd.,” one page, 8 x 13, September 30, 1835. Document regarding the postage account for pub

ALS, signed “P. T. Barnum,” one page, 7.25 x 5, October 2, 1850. Barnum writes, in full: “I have great pleasure in enclosing you the autograph of Mlle

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Vintage ink signature, “William

English soldier and statesman (1650–1722) whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs through the late 17th and early 18th centuries. LS in Frenc

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Scarce ALS, one page,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (circa 1716–1781). As a late replacement for a delegate who refused to support independenc

French statesman who served as President of France from February to September 1920. ALS, one page both sides, 4 x 5.25, black-bordered Chambre des Dep

President of France (1857–1932) who served from June of 1931 until his assassination. ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Chambre des Deputes letterh

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 13, August 15, 1788. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania gr

Partial ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” one page, 4.25 x 7, April 3, 1894. Final page of a longer letter in Gladstone’s difficult to decipher hand. In very

Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, January 16, 1781. Governor Hancock issues a pay order for “Francis Greene a private i

ALS in German, signed “Hegel,” one page, 5 x 7.5, December 12, 1818. Untranslated ALS to philosopher and publicist Friedrich Wilhelm Carove regarding

ALS, on a photocopied map of his escape route from the California Men’s Colony, 8.5 x 11, no date. Leary writes: “There aren’t any pictures around…So

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. ALS signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 5.25 x 8, October 6, 1875. L

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Rare original 2.5 x 4 c

Endorsement forwarding the document to the minister of police for a report, signed “Bonaparte,” on the front of a letter in French addressed to him, t

Russian revolutionary and one of the first Russians to self-identify as ‘Marxist’ (1856–1918), he lived in exile for many years under fear of politica

Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succe

ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, April 3, 1861. Letter to C. B. Smith. In full: “I hope that you will at least delay action on the case of Isaac O. Barnes,

Nine ink signatures, “M. R. Waite,” “Joseph P. Bradley,” “W. B. Woods,” “Sam. F. Miller,” “Horace Gray,” “John M. Harlan,” “Stephen J. Field,” “Sam’l

Color glossy 7 x 5 photo of Thatcher with Whitey Cole affixed to a 10 x 8 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in blue felt tip, “To Whitey Cole—a

British soldier and administrator (1861–1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the con

Felt tip signature, “CE ‘Bud’ Anderson,” on a painted 8.25 x 2 card. Card is affixed to an original Raymond Waddey acrylic painting of Anderson piloti

Highly decorated Marine fighter ace (1915–2008) credited with five kills. Color glossy 8 x 10 official Department of Defense photo of Elwood in his dr

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

American military officer (1836–1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘Kill-Cavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 24, 1825. Letter of introduction of a Count Vidua to Professor Ticknor in Boston. In full:

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in profile, by Alexander Gardner of Washington, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink,

Large pencil signature, “David McCampbell,” on an off-white card. Card is matted to an original Raymond Waddey acrylic painting of McCampbell shooting

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Isington Mill letterhead, March 7, 1960. Letter addressed to “My dear Headmaster.” In full: “I have today handed over Alexander

LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 9, November 12, 1810. Letter to his stepson Eugene, Viceroy of Italy, criticizing his practices in the

Number 1 flying Tiger ace with 16 victories. Ballpoint signature, “Bob Neale, Sqd. Leader 1st Sqd.,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip. Slip is affixed to

Virginia-born military officer (1825–1875) who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War, resigning his commission to join the Confedera

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan in his spacesuit, signed and inscribed in silver ink “To Brian, With my best wishes, Gen

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan in a jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Chip—With my very best w

Signed book: John Glenn: A Memoir. First edition, first printing. NY: Bantam, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 422 pages. Signed on the ha

NASA astronaut who flew on two shuttle missions. He died of cancer in 1995. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Veach posing with a model of the space shuttle,

Signed book: Hello Earth. First edition, first printing. Los Angeles: Nash Publishing, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 8, 80 pages. Signed on

Original acrylic painting by Ray Waddey, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 24 x 20, depicting the Glamorous Glen II and the Old Crow flying in for

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Vintage 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photo of one of Bartholdi’s sculp

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Ava Anderson, wife of John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley. In full: “Y

Two TLSs, both 8.5 x 11 and dated December 12, 1922: one on personal letterhead to industrialist Curtis Freshel, in part: “I am under contract to deli

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gutzon Borglum,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card with a clipped March 4, 1930, San Antonio, Texa

Writer, politician, diplomat, and historian (1768–1848). He is considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. LS in French, signed “Chate

Messrs. Coutts & Company check, 7.5 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Dickens, “Charles Dickens,” payable to Mr. Hilhouse for £7.8.6, May 6,...

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask

Prominent and controversial French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist (1910-1986). ANS, signed “Jean Genet, Poet and prose w

Distinguished British author (1911–1993) of the classic novel Lord of the Flies and winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature. Glossy 5 x 8 publici

Influential Nobel Prize-winning German author (1877–1962) of such modern classics as Siddhartha and Steppenwolf. Rare manuscript of the poem ‘Hauser a

ANS signed “J. W. Howe,” one page trimmed to a size of 4 x 2, no date. Howe writes, in full: “I did not write ‘Hail Columbia.’ I did write the ‘Battle

American pop artist (1960–2010) who began his career in Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory.’ Original limited edition hand-embellished oil and screen print artwor

Signed book: Songs of the Sea from Rudyard Kipling’s Verse. Limited edition of 500 large paper copies. London: Macmillan and Company, Limited, 1927. H

Popular American novelist (1876–1916), best known for such adventure classics as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, and White Fang, who drew his writ

Ink signature, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and scattered ligh

TLS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.75 x 8, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten letterhead, September 7, 1962. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “Thank yo

Signed book: More Very Young Songs. First edition, limited issue numbered 95/100. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1928. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13, 40 p...

Highly influential French painter (1840–1926) who was among the leading figures of the impressionist movement, which took its name from the title of o

TLS, one page inside an O’Keeffe-designed card, 7.5 x 5.5, November 14, 1974. Letter to critic Lewis Mumford. In part: “I have not gone to the Academy

Writer best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ AQS, one page on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, The Augusta Chronicle letterhead, Aug

Rare TLS signed “Jerry,” two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, October 20, 1981. The reclusive author responds to a prior message from his longtime pen-pal Mary Janet

Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th c

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 full-length photo of Shaw posing on a porch, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink “Bernard Shaw for Brian Nicho

Ink signature, “A. Tennyson, July 17th, 1848,” on a light pink 2.25 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite p

British author and scholar (1892–1973) whose Lord of the Rings trilogy became one of the towering classics of fantasy literature and inspired a series

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 18, 1967. Agreement between Doubleday and Company and Welty for the reprinting of her story The Demonstrators, in “the

Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city-scenes, and landscapes. Uncomm

Highly influential American architect (1867–1959) whose mastery of space, form, and human-centered design revolutionized the field of architecture and

Conductor (1889–1983) best known for his championing of British music. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in fountain pen, “All good wishes

Ukrainian French pianist (1896-1976) who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s as a concert pianist, specializing in the works of Frederic Chopin. Vinta

Czech-born, American classical pianist (1912–1994). Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border and dated “

Prodigiously gifted and widely lauded Swiss pianist (1886–1960) best known for his interpretations of the core German repertoire. ALS in German, one p

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms,

American pianist (1922–1953) who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 31. Vintage ink signature on an off-white 6.25 x 4.5 album page. In very go

Polish pianist (1914–1977) who specialized in the works of Frédéric Chopin. Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7.25 photo, inscribed in fountain pen an...

Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Miss Sylvia, with kindest regards, I Stravinsky 1940.” Rippling to horizont

Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Angel,’ 7.25 x 7.25, signed in blue felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer.