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Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Edwin Booth,” one pag

Highly regarded American poet (1794–1878) best known for the much-anthologized ‘Thanatopsis.’ Civil War–dated DS, signed “William Cullen Bryant, New Y

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Civ

Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Civil War–dated ALS signed “Schuyler Colfax, Speaker H. R. U. S.,

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Civil ...

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. Civil War–dated DS, signed “I am, Dear Sir, Yours Truly,

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Civil War–dated

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Very respectfully, D. G. Farragut, R

Civil War–dated DS, signed “I cheerfully comply with your request by giving my autograph for your Fair. Truly yours, Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, Sept.

Civil War–dated ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, January 7, 1864. Letter to a Fair committee member. In part: “I send you some autographs, and

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Civil War–dated DS, signed “City Point, Va., Sept. 21st/64, U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. A.,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Grant signs at the conc

ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, December 18,

Manuscript testimonial, signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. V.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Office of the Great Central Fair letterhead, 1864. In full: “W

LS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, 4.75 x 8, Head-Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, June 15, 1865. Letter to Hubert P. Main.

Founder and editor of the New York Tribune (1811–1872) who used the power of his newspaper to advocate for a variety of liberal causes, most important

Eminent American writer (1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and the much-anthologized poem ‘The Chambered Na

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Civil War–dated AL

Distinguished American poet (1807–1882) who produced timeless classics such as ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha.’ Civil War–dated DS, si

Distinguished American poet (1807–1882) who produced timeless classics such as ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha.’ Civil War–dated ALS si

Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lin

Fifth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he handed down the Dred Scott decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities (1777–1864). Civi

American Quaker poet and abolitionist (1807–1892) best known for such works as ‘Barbara Frietchie’ and ‘Maud Muller,’ which includes the immortal line

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Gen’l U. S. V.,

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ Civil War–dated ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj.

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Civil War–dated ALS signed “John E. Wool, Ma

The United States Sanitary Commission was a relief agency designed to support sick and wounded soldiers during the Civil War, created in 1861 in respo

Archive related to the atomic bomb including two eyewitness accounts from Thomas Ferebee and James Corliss. Both of the letters are addressed to Mr. N

Seventeen copies of the first page of an article entitled ‘Birth of the Atomic Age,’ 8.5 x 11, each signed by someone associated with the atomic bomb.

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 13.25, September 25, 2001. Letter describing his experience while dropping the atomic bomb. In part: “The mission

Collection of over 40 items consisting of signatures, letters, and documents from various Civil War officers, soldiers, and politicians, many affixed

Rare vintage 10 x 8 photo of three of the men captured in the historic photograph of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima, shown examining the t

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” s...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters United States Army Forces, Pacific letterhead, October 7, 1945. Letter of condolence to the family of a

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 stoic photo of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 17.5

Signed book: Reminiscences. First edition, limited issue of 1750. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1964. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 438 pages. Signed on t

War-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Chief of Staff of the Army letterhead, September 15, 1942. Letter to Major General J. P

Union general who served under Col. John A. Logan; he was assassinated after the war while serving as a politician in the Dakota Territory (1837–1873)

Vintage 4 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of Nimitz in uniform, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Arnold Breise—C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral USA”; an

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, April 19, 1945. Letter to a wounded vet

ALS signed “Louis Mountbatten,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Brook House letterhead, September 10, 1922. Letter to Mrs. Hewitt for a

Vintage 4.75 x 8.25 paperstock photo of Patton in the field, signed in fountain pen, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” A vertical fold to right side (which could be

Two ALSs and one partial ALS, all signed “Wellington,” two dated October 1850 and one undated. First is four pages on two adjoining sheets and mention

ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Department of the Missouri letterhead, February 10, 1874

Partly-printed pass, 5 x 4.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen’l.” In full: “Admit Gen’l Butterfield and party to

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) remembered for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run. ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, lightly-lined, 5

LS signed “Wellington,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, London, December 16, 1819. Letter regarding an award to one of his soldiers. In part: “I enclos

ALS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The American Club, City of Mexico letterhead, January 11, 1905. Letter to his daughter. In part: “I have bought for you a be

Souvenir copy of a document regarding the delivery of the atomic bombs, 8.5 x 11, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Paul Tibbets, Frederick L. Ashwo

Three items: one glossy 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Boyington and his pilots, signed in blue and black felt tip by Jim Hill, Ed Olander, Henry Bourgeois, T