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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dayan saluting while departing from a plane, signed in black felt tip, “M. Dayan.” In fine condition, with scattered surface be

Color 10 x 8 calendar photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bob from John DeLorean.” In fine condition.

Merchant (1713–1780) and first unofficial Spanish observer of the Continental Congress during the Revolution; friend of George Washington, John Jay, a

Philosopher, psychologist and educator (1859–1952). ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, May 17, 1949. Dewey pulls out of a speaking

Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James D. Watson.” In

FDC with a cachet honoring Edwin H. Armstrong, signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson,” and “Francis Crick.” In fine condition.

Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer (1786–1847) who perished, along with his entire crew, along the Northwest Passage. Ink signature, “John Frankli

Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. S.G.S. Associates business

Bold ink signature, “Indira Gandhi 1978,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1978 letter from Jagdish Narain, acknowle

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Gates with his arms crossed, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light contrast to the signature

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall interacting with a chimp, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Office of the Tribune letterhead, February 27, 1863. Letter to James Porter. In full: “I want to call on you and

British physician (1865–1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo by E. Purdy and Co.

Italian statesman (1483–1540) considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 12

Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who commanded Satterlee Hospital in Philadelphia during the Civil War. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “I. I. Ha

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hilary and Norgay ascending Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition.

Two items: one vintage matte-finish 9 x 11 photo of an artist’s depiction of Hoover, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mary Joyce Sutton, Best

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, FBI letterhead, July 23, 1971. Brief letter of condolences. In full: “I want to express my sincere sympathy to you on the pas

Captain of the ill-fated ocean liner S. S. Volturno, which sank in the North Atlantic in October 1913. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Inch, in h