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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