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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