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Massachusetts merchant and politician (1752–1823) who was appointed but declined to be the first secretary of the Navy. Partial partly-printed DS, one

Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, June 29, 1861. Cameron appoints Adam M. Freeman as “an additional Paymaster, (under the Act appro

Scarce and desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 portrait of the leader, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition.

Journalist and statesman (1841–1929) who served as Prime Minister of France during World War I. ALS in French, signed “G. C.,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25.

Two identical glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photos of Cronkite, each signed in gold ink. In overall fine condition.

Canadian doctor (1883–1943) who delivered the famed Dionne quintuplets in Ontario in 1934. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Dafoe posing with the

American herpetologist (1876–1942) known for his books on reptiles and his collaboration with the Bronx Zoo. Vintage 7.75 x 9.25 magazine photo of Dit

Governor general of the French establishment in India and rival of Robert Clive (1697–1763). Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Dupleix,” one page

Christmas card from 1963, measuring 8 x 10 closed and bearing a gold-embossed crown on the front, signed inside in fountain pen, “From, Elizabeth R.”

Christmas card from 1967, measuring 7.75 x 9.25 closed and bearing a gold-embossed crown on the front, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “From, Elizabe