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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

Impressively large vintage pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 7.25 x 5.25 sheet. In fine condition, with a central ver

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Agent Hill riding along the side of the car following President Kennedy moments before his assassination, signed in black

Signed book: America Back on Track. Limited first edition of 1720 copies (this being No. 1656). Connecticut: Easton Press, 2006. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.2

Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Kerry, one color, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Kerry standing behind John Lennon at an anti-Vietnam rally in the early 1970s, signed in blue felt tip by Kerry. In fine

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1660–1727) from 1714 until his death. Ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 8.5 x 3 slip clipped from the top

King of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1683) from 1727 until his death in 1760. Ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 8.5 x 3 slip. In very good

Ink signature, “George PR,” on an off-white 2.75 x 4 slip clipped from a larger document, bearing an intact paper seal affixed below. Overall soiling

Three hardcover books, each signed on the half-title or title page in felt tip. Books are: White House Years, Years of Upheaval, and Years of Renewal.

Signed book: White House Years. Limited edition of 3500 copies (this being No. 1). Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1979. Hardcover with slipcase,

TLS signed “F. LaGuardia,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, City of New York letterhead, February 1, 1941. Letter regarding an obscenity trial. In part: “Would

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, City of New York, Office of the Mayor letterhead, January 15, 1938. Letter to a constituent. In part: “Please have some mercy

Tremendously important entomologist (1825–1883) responsible for classifying approximately half of the insect taxa known in the US; he volunteered for

AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card. Lipton writes, “‘There’s no fun like work,’ Yrs faithfully, Thomas J. Lipton.” In fine condition.

British statesman (1863–1945) and the only Welsh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he is also the only one to have spoken English as a second lang

British statesman (1863–1945) and the only Welsh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he is also the only one to have spoken English as a second lang

Prominent French physician (1726–1783) who treated Louis XV during his final illness. ALS in French, signed “Lorry,” four pages on two adjoining sheet

Conservative British prime minister (1894–1986) who served from 1957 to 1963. Sharp vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 11.75 portrait by Vivienne of London a

Signed book: Long Walk to Freedom. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 558 pages. Signed on the c

Gossip columnist, author, and socialite (1883–1963) known for her high society parties and the introduction of the scavenger hunt as a party game. Vin

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Uncommon ALS signed “Jo

Three hardcover books, each signed on the half-title or title page in felt tip. Books are: Worth the Fighting For, Why Courage Matters, and Faith of M

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

Private typed memo, signed in type, “Robert S. McNamara,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Secretary of Defense letterhead, August 3, 1964, and headed at the top,

Controversial cultural anthropologist (1901–1978). Signed book: People and Places. First edition. Cleveland: World Publishing Company, 1959. Hardcover

Unusual 7.75 x 10 book photo of Meir as a child posing with her mother and sisters, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by a pre-

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

Nobel Prize–winning physicist (1868–1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.5 bust-length portrai

French mathematician (1746–1818) and the father of differential geometry. Manuscript LS, in French, signed “Monge,” one page, 8 x 12.25, October 4, 17

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784–1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink si