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Politician who served as secretary of war under Grover Cleveland (1851–1905). Superlative original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lamont by an anonymous

Official Rawlings Ralph Lauren baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original box.

Rare Inauguration Day cover with a cachet honoring Mandela’s inauguration as president of South Africa, boldly signed as president in dark ink by Mand

Signed book: Defenseless America. First edition. NY: Hearst's International Library, 1915. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 318 pages. Signed and inscribe...

Vellum certificate from the American Meat Institute honoring T. Henry Foster’s fiftieth anniversary on September 27, 1944, 15 x 22.5, signed at the co

FDC with a cachet honoring the XVIIth Congress of the International Chamber of Commerce, signed in blue ballpoint by Meir. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring World Peace through world trade, signed in blue ballpoint by Meir. In fine condition.

Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ro

Politician elected mayor of New York City at age 34, sometimes called the ‘Boy Mayor of New York’ (1879–1918). Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 mayoral campa

German Field Marshal (1800–1891) regarded as one of the great military strategists of the latter 19th century. Ink signature on an off-white 4 x 1.5 s

Six items consisting of signatures and letters. Signers are: Tenzing Norgay, James Morris, George Band, Charles Evans, Charles Wylie (2). In overall f

Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, November 19, 1936. Untranslated document in Italian, boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mus

Ink signature, “Napoleon,” on an irregularly-clipped off-white 2 x .5 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with overall to

Collection of 12 signed photos, various finishes, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5 up to 6 x 4, including five color, each signed in ink or felt tip by th

Collection of 10 photos, various finishes, all approximately 5 x 7, each signed in felt tip or ink by the scientist pictured. Signers are: Baruj Benac

Light blue envelope bearing four Indian postage stamps honoring the conquest of Everest, signed on the left side in fountain pen, “With very best wish

TLS signed “Tenzing,” one page, 8.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, April 9, 1955. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Your letter of dated nil asking for my

Collection of 11 items consisting of signatures, letters, and a couple of signed photos, each signed by a different notable. TLSs are from Stephen Sam

AQS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9, Hoffman House letterhead, January 21, 1888. Ochiltree pens a verse from Tennyson, in full: “Howe’er it be, it

Signed book: Quiet Strength. Later printing. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 7, 93 pages. Signe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks being fingerprinted by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color limited edition 24 x 19.5 lithograph entitled ‘The Mentor,’ numbered 260/500, signed in black ink. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Anthony

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Pauling sporting a beret, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 5 x 7 of Watson, signed in blue felt tip, “J. D. Watson.” Scatt

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). AQS on an off-white 3.75 x 6 sheet, dated May 5, 1964. Wendell pens a patriotic quote during wa

Collection of 28 items consisting of signatures and letters, each signed by a former politician or diplomat. Signers are: Edvard Benes, Nicholas Butle

Rare ballpoint signature, “Karol Wojtyla,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card with a collector’s notation dating it to 1973. In fine condition.

Virginia politician who served as secretary of the Navy under Zachary Taylor (1805–1862). Partly-printed LS signed “Wm. Ballard Preston,” one page, 7.

Christmas card from 1986, measuring 4.75 x 6.25 closed and featuring a 3.25 x 4.75 photo inside of the royal family, signed below the printed Christma

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Black-bordered 5 x 3.75 envelope addressed in Alexandra’s hand to “Prince E

Christmas card from 1939, measuring 8.25 x 6.75 closed and featuring an image of a garden on the front, signed inside below a printed Christmas sentim

Color 8 x 12 cardstock photo of Rice wearing a Cleveland Browns jersey, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American soldier and statesman (1733–1804) who served as a general in the American Revolution and was a member of the first session of Congress as a S

Signed book: Total Recall. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 646 pages. Signed i...

Collection of six items consisting of signed photos, signatures, and a book page, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different scientist or explorer.

Three printed articles, each signed by the scientist who originally wrote the article. Signers are: Werner Arber (Contemplations of Genes and Biologic

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed vertically in black felt

Ink signature, “Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, William H. Seward,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine c

Governor of New York who lost the presidential election of 1868 to U. S. Grant (1810–1886). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 26,

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in black felt tip, “W=Shockley,” adding a small transistor sketch above his signature. In fine condition.

American physician and woman’s rights advocate. AQS on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 clipped sheet. Smith writes, in full: “Temperance is sensible—prohibiti

Ink signature, “Alexander H. Stephens, M. C., of Georgia, at National Hotel,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by two uns

Little person who achieved great fame appearing in P. T. Barnum’s show under the name General Tom Thumb (1838–1883). Ink signature, “Charles S. Stratt

ALS, two pages both sides, 9.25 x 7.25, February 21, 1844. Sumner references several authors, including Dana and Longfellow, in this letter likely sen

Collection of three signatures: two signatures of Harlan Stone on off-white slips clipped from the closing of typed letters; and an ink signature of C

Jurist (1803–1881) who served as attorney general under James K. Polk and went on to serve as a Supreme Court justice from 1858 until his death. Third

Supreme Court justice from 1851 to 1857, especially notable as one of the two dissents in the Dred Scott decision; as an attorney, he served as chief

Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “O. Ellsworth, a Judge of Sup. Court” and “Oliv. Ellsworth, a Judge of Super. Court,” one page, 8 x 5.25, September 2

Jurist (1794–1870) who served on the Supreme Court from 1846 to 1870. ALS signed “R. C. Grier,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8.25, Mount Carbon, July

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, stamped on the reverse, “Collection of Americana Frederick H. Meserve, 268 Edgecome Avenue, New York City,” s

Supreme Court justice who served from 1845 to 1872 (1792–1873). Attractive vellum partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 10.5, New York, October 13, 1840.

Supreme Court justice appointed by John Quincy Adams who served from 1826 until his death (1776–1828). Ink signature, “Robert Trimble, November 5th, 1

Nephew of George Washington appointed to the Supreme Court by John Adams, where he served from 1798 until his death (1762–1829). Manuscript DS, signed

Politician from Georgia who served on the Supreme Court from 1835 until his death (1790–1867). ALS signed “James M. Wayne,” one page, 4.5 x 6, Supreme

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe, the l

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Signed book: The Path to Power. Limited leatherbound first edition of 3000 copies (this being No. 1544). Connecticut: Easton Press, 1995. Leather-boun

Four glossy 7 x 5 photos of the Titanic, each signed in ballpoint by Dean. In overall very fine condition.

Politician who served as secretary of the Navy under Benjamin Harrison (1830–1915). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, sig

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

Royal navy officer (1704–1757) whose loss of Minorca at the beginning of the Seven Years’ War led to his execution. Incredibly rare manuscript DS, sig

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He late

Hand-addressed Hotel Grand Continental, Cairo envelope incorporating his full signature, 6 x 4.5, addressed to “Mrs. Joshua L. Chamberlain, 226 Maine

ALS signed “J. L. C.,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, no date. Letter to his wife written from New York. In part: “Do not think I am ‘keeping tally’ w

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o

Interesting war-dated ALS signed “A. Doubleday,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, March 2, 1862. Doubleday writes to Colonel Wm. Ch.

Collection of approximately 19 signed items, consisting primarily of signed cards and letters from military and political figures, many affixed to scr

Scarce original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter-length carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut in naval uniform by C. D. Fredricks of New York, circa 1863, crispl

War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “Wade Hampton, Lieut. Genl,” on an off-white slip. Endorsement reads, in full: “HdQrs Cavalry, 24th March 18

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

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

ALS signed “R E Lee,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 2, 1869. Letter to his nephew John Mason Lee. In full: “ I recd this mrng

Original Civil War–period 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Vannerson and Jones of Richmond, Virginia, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. L

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in brow

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 5.75, April 24, 1810. Lafayette writes to Le Comte Peter de la Louret, “Councillor of State,” in Pari

Interesting scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 57 signed items from military figures ranging from the Civil War to World War II, consisting

Ink signature, “James Longstreet,” on an off-white slip. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Longstreet to an overall size of 10.25

ALS signed “Your affec Uncle, M. C. Perry,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7, April 7, 1849. Letter to his nephew, James DeWolf Perry. In

ALS signed “Your affec Uncle, M. C. Perry,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.75 x 10, February 15, 1849. Letter to his nephew, James DeWolf Perry

American soldier who participated in the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served in Colonel Jonathan Ward’s regiment. Manuscript DS, one page, 6 x 3.75, M

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one lightly-lined page both sides, 7.

Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. G. Comdg,” on the reverse of the second page of a two-page ALS by Colonel Jno. Co

Rare manuscript DS, signed “Wellington,” one page, 15.25 x 11.25, October 8, 1821. Document appointing Thomas Wood as “Cornet…in the Corps of Light Ho

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7, August 21, 1847. Letter in Wellington’s difficult to decipher hand in which he poses three questions. In f

ALS signed “Wellington,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.75, July 31, 1826. Letter to a Lady Hamilton [not the mistress of Horatio Nelso

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as “Fightin’ Joe,” who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Thre

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, June 12, 1840. Letter to Mr. Cleland reads, in part: “The Duke of Wellington has received Mr.…Cleland’s lette

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the runways on Tinian, signed in blue and black felt tip by seven members of the 509th: Fred J. Olivi (ins), Charles W. S

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 11.25 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To Col. Mu. S. Sweeny, Q. C., with best wishes of H. H