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Vanderbilt (1904-1965) was a socialite and wife of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, heir to his family’s fortune. She is best known as the mother of fas

Ink signature on an off-white 6.5 x 3.5 slip clipped from a larger document, dated 1859. In very good condition, with a vertical fold passing through

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11?, made his living as a touring novelty att...

Ink signature, “Respectfully, Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 clipped slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition. Accompanied b

Bourbon Democrat politician who served as postmaster general under Grover Cleveland (1843–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Wa

Historian and academic (1885–1963) who served as president of Yale University from 1937–1951. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Yale University stationery,

Handwritten endorsement, “Recd. at N.O. Augt 13th 1865 G.T.B,” at the bottom of the second page of Beauregard’s copy of a letter from William T. Sherm

Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by S. Anderson of New Orleans, signed below the image in black ink, “G. T. Beauregard 1866.” A trimmed botto

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 24, 1858. Order for payment of $33.00 for blocks for machinery “fo

Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, “J. L. Chamberlain,” payable to J. Crawford or order for $20.00, August 12, 1869. A two-cen