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Vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portrait of Einstein seated with one hand resting on the arm of a chair, affixed to a 9 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed

Historic DS, 24 pages, 8.5 x 11, December 15, 1885. A first mortgage bond to fund construction of the Memphis Branch of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain a

Scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 80 signed items from various 19th and 20th century political leaders, mostly from the United States but i

Extremely rare book: Evacuation of Texas: Translation of the Representation Addressed to the Supreme Government by Gen. Vicente Filisola, In Defence o

Extensive scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 69 signed items from governors of Illinois and Pennsylvania ranging from the late-18th to mid-2

Third-person ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9, February 19, 1783. Third person ALS addressed to the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court. Letter reads, “The Go

American academic trauma surgeon (1805–1884). He is the subject of Thomas Eakins’ painting, The Gross Clinic, one of the most significant American pai

Three extraordinary vintage signed photos: one matte-finish 10 x 13.25 portrait of William Randolph Hearst blindstamped by photographer James Manatt,

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Los Angeles Examiner letterhead, March 1, 1939. Letter to David Warren Ryder. In full: “Many thanks for

Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and

Impressive color matte-finish 15.75 x 19.5 half-length portrait of Hoover affixed to a 19.75 x 24 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black in

Vintage pencil signature, “Howard Hughes,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 1939 New York World’s Fair card. Card is also signed by around-th

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

Vintage 9.5 x 8 photo of Kennedy speaking to Mayor Wagner and Senator Keating, on a parade review standing, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “F

Scarce ALS signed “Ted,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Kennedy’s Senate letterhead, December 1969. Letter to John Kennedy’s secretary of defense. In full: “The

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, US Senate letterhead, November 7, 1973. Letter to a concerned citizen. In part: “I appreciated your letter indicating your co

TLS in Russian, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 17, 1948. Letter to Joseph Stalin. In full (translated): “During Council of Ministers of USSR’s February

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). Manuscript DS, in Spanis

ALS signed “Albert Edward,” one page both sides, 3.75 x 6, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Oliver.” In part: “I have just ascertained that…th

King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death. Manuscript vellum DS, signed “Francoys,” one page, 19.5 x 10.75, no date. Untranslat

Monarch of the House of Valois who ascended to the French throne at age 15, ruling for just one year before his death (1544–1560). Rare royal vellum d

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

ALS signed “George R,” five pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, no date. Letter to Lord Keith. In part: “I am extremely obliged to you my de

ALS signed “George R,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, no date. Letter to Lord Keith. In part: “I might answer you in the same

Christmas card from 1950, measuring 7 x 5.75 closed and featuring a 5.5 x 4.5 portrait of the royal family inside, signed below the printed sentiment

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

An absolutely amazing collection of over 20,000 items which encompasses many fields of autograph collecting, and spans from the 1800s to the mid-to-la

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. LS in Old Swedish, on

Puritan clergyman, scholar, and author who countenanced the Salem witch trials (1663–1728). Unsigned autograph letter, one page, 4.25 x 9, circa 1700.

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Untran

Naturalist and author who gained the establishment of Yosemite National Park. Partial autograph manuscript, one page, 8.25 x 12.25, part of a page fro

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 2, 1811. Napoleon asks the Minister of War, the Duc de Feltre, to let him know when the fourth b

Broadly focused scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 54 signed items from various 19th and 20th century notables, consisting primarily of ink

Impressive collection of over 150 signed items, consisting primarily of signed cards, slips, and letters, many affixed within a large 18.5 x 11.75 scr

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 5, November 2, 1896. Pulitzer appoints Charles H. Jones as a voting proxy at “the meeting of stockholders of the P

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Regal original matte-finish 7 x 11.25 full-length portrait by W. & D....

Christmas card from 1960, measuring 8 x 8 closed and featuring a 7 x 5.75 image inside of the royal family posing in front of Balmoral Castle, signed

Christmas card from 1959, measuring 8 x 8.25 closed and featuring a 7 x 5.5 candid photo inside of the royal family, signed below the image in fountai

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria,” one page, 3.5 x 9, May 31, 1864. Document concerning the court-martial and sentence of Private John Smith of the Roy

Unsigned third-person ALS incorporating “The Queen” four times, four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, Windsor Castle letterhead,

Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until her death. Her brutal persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname, ‘Bloody Mary.’ Manuscript DS, i

Cherokee chief (1790–1866) who helped draft the Cherokee Constitution of 1827. During his tenure as chief he opposed displacement of the tribe from it

Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “A. L. d Sta Anna,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 16, November 8, 1853. Untranslated document featurin

Large scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 78 signed items from Supreme Court justices ranging from the late-18th century to mid-20th century,

Color satin-finish 14 x 10.5 formal portrait of the Burger Court affixed to a 17.5 x 14.5 mount, signed and inscribed at the top of the mount in black

Jurist (1732–1819) who served as the first governor of Maryland and was later appointed to the Supreme Court by George Washington, serving from 1792 t

Supreme Court justice appointed by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, after Congress raised the number of seats on the court to seven (1765–1826). Uncommon ALS

Ink signatures, “R. B. Taney, Chief Justice of the Sup. Ct. U. States,” “Joseph Story, Ass: Just: of Sup: Ct. of US,” “John McLean,” “James M. Wayne,

Jurist and signer of the Constitution (1745–1806) appointed to the Supreme Court by George Washington in 1793, where he served until his death. Manusc

Important TLS, in French, signed “L. Trotsky,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, October 27, 1938. Trotsky writes to Gérard. In part (translated):...

Extremely rare and historically important ADS, signed “W. Barret Travis, Lt. Col. Comd,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, February 21, 1836. A receipt for wood to

Partly-printed DS, signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 10.5 x 16, June 9, 1851. Passport document issued to Thomas J. A. Chambers allowing him “safely a

DS, signed “G. Westinghouse,” one page, 8.5 x 13, March 21, 1908. Document calling for a meeting of stockholders of the Westinghouse Friction Draft Ge

Superb vintage matte-finish 9 x 10 portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor by Cecil Beaton affixed to a 11.75 x 15.75 mount, signed on the left si

Experimental physicist and inventor (1911–1988) who worked for Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan project. He was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Phy

Program from the Pacific Lodge holiday dance, held on December 29, 1925, at the Masonic Hall on West 24th Street in New York, 4.25 x 6.5, signed on th

First elected President of the First Portuguese Republic (1840–1917). Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Manuel d’Arriaga,” one page both sides, 8.75

Vintage ink signature, “Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout,” at the bottom of a letter requesting his autograph on an off-white 3.75 x 6 sheet, dated Fe

Checkers and chess player (1887–1977) best known for playing blindfolded checkers: of 1387 blindfold checker games, he won 1331, drew 54, and lost jus

Ink signature, “Truly yours, P. T. Barnum,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 card, dated March 13, 1869. In fine condition.

Scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878). ALS in French, signed “Becquerel,” one page both sides, 6.25 x

FDC with a cachet honoring Albert Einstein, signed in blue ballpoint, “D. Ben-Gurion.” In fine condition, with a light vertical crease through a singl

Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) and the second President of Czechoslovakia. Large and florid ink signature on an off-whit

Signed book: Promises to Keep. First edition, later printing. NY: Random House, 2007. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 365 pages. Signed and ins

Pioneering American feminist (1857–1950) whose Woman’s Journal provided one of the most powerful and influential platforms of of the suffrage movement

Governor of Massachusetts who went on to serve as secretary of the treasury under U. S. Grant (1818–1905). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait b

English traveler and soldier (1842–1885) known for describing his journey on horseback to the Khanate of Khiva through Russian Asia in the book A Ride

Economist (1904–1987) who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1970 to 1978. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, Federal Reserve letterhead, July 28,

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.25, no date. Letter to an amateur ornithologist. In full: “I do not know what your bird is unless it be the Great Blue Heron, w

Ink signatures of Jerome K. Jerome, Dwight Whitney Morrow, and William C. Van Horne on off-white clipped slips and cards. In very good condition.

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

Christmas card from 1971, measuring 7.75 x 9, signed inside in black felt tip below a pre-printed Christmas sentiment, “From, Elizabeth R.” Inside bea

Ink signature and inscription, “Charles Sumner, Esq., with the respects of Edward Everett,” on a light blue 5.5 x 3 portion of a report cover. Matted

Civil Rights leader (1920–1999) and organizer of the 1961 Freedom Ride. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Farmer leaving a building, signed in black felt t

TLS signed “JG,” one page, 5.75 x 6.75, personal Harvard University letterhead, September 29, 1975. Letter to an admirer. In part: “My inclination is

Once America's most infamous escape artist (1884–1940), he was the most celebrated outlaw and escaped convict of his day. Boldly-penned ALS, one...

Connecticut lawyer and politician (1762–1812) who declined John Adams’s request for him to serve as secretary of war. Rare ADS, one page, 8 x 11.5, Ma

Son (1788–1878) of Alexander Hamilton, officer in the War of 1812, acting secretary of state to Andrew Jackson, and US attorney for the Southern Distr

Politician who served as attorney general under Grover Cleveland (1846–1927). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed at

Felt tip signature, “Vaclav Havel, 8/5/1995,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7.5 sheet. In very fine condition.

Three photos, two glossy 5 x 7 and a 6 x 8.25 cardstock, each signed in felt tip or ink by the surgeon pictured. Signers are: Christiaan Barnard, Dent

ALS in German, on the inside of two pages of his personal note card, 6 x 4, August 30, 1940. Letter to German industrialist Krupp von Bohlen und Halba

Politician who served as secretary of the navy under Grover Cleveland (1834–1919). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, sign

Three glossy photos, two color, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In overall very fine condition.

Ink signatures of five industrialists on off-white slips clipped from the closings of letters or documents. Signers are: George Westinghouse, Oliver A

American statesman and signer of the Constitution (1727–1819) who played a key role in the debates at the Constitutional Convention. Partly-printed DS

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Detective Leavelle reacting moments after Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In very fine cond

Three hardcover books: Profiles in Courage for Our Time, signed in black felt tip on the title page; In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action, sig

Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 8.25 x 14, September 30, 1904. Letter of state to the president of Bolivia announcing

Ink signature, “William R,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 vellum slip, presumably clipped from a document. In very good condition, with a vertical fold pass

Businessman (1902–1984) who took over McDonald's in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world; he also purchas...