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Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. ALS signed “Alexandra,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Marlb

Queen of France (1703–1768), wife of Louis XV and grandmother of Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X. Referred to as Marie Leczinska, she was the lon

Large fountain pen signature, “Elizabeth R, 4th August 1975,” on an off-white 7 x 2.75 sheet. Attractively triple-cloth-matted and framed with a portr

Scottish chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 head-and-shoulde

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister.

The Standard Oil Co. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Rockefeller, “J. D. Rockefeller,” payable to Wetherbee and

British banker and politician (1840–1915), the 1st Baron Rothschild, from the international Rothschild financial dynasty. ALS signed “Rothschild,” one

Rudolf (1858–1889), son and heir of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, who died at the age of 30, together with his mistress, under mysterious circums

Legendary explorer (1874–1922), who became a national hero in 1909 after nearly reaching the Sout Pole; he was knighted the same year. In 1915, during

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, Marlborough Club letterhead, October 16, 1917. Letter to Sir Albert Stanley. In full: “I have asked M

Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands. Fleeing to

Manuscript DS, signed “Alexander Caldwell and G. W. Stigall,” one page, 7 x 4, April 20, 1839. Legal document reads, in full: “We hereby agree that th

Politician and statesman (1785–1861) who served as Postmaster General and an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. Manuscript DS, signed “John Mc

Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

English naval officer (1850–1912) in command of the RMS Titanic, and one of the 1502 who died when the ship sank. Very rare DS, signed “E. J. Smith,”

Lawyer and soldier (1809–1836). He grew up in South Carolina and Alabama, studied law privately, and was admitted to the bar before he turned 20. Migr

Archive of the papers of Asa Waterman, including a Revolutionary War-dated letter from Benedict Arnold. Archive consists of 47 total items, ranging in

Italian physicist (1745–1827) best known for his epochal investigations into the nature and uses of electricity, leading him to invent the battery. Th

British engineer (1736–1819) who developed an efficient steam engine which was a universal source of power and provided one of the most essential tech

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889–1951) whose primary interests included logic, mathematics, and language. ALS in German, one page