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Endorsed business check, 8.5 x 3.5, drawn on the account of Esquire Magazine, payable to Edward M. Kennedy for $690.00, November 27, 1978, and endorse

British socialite (1868–1947) and a long-time mistress of King Edward VII. Ink signature, “Believe me, Yrs Sincerely, Alice F. Keppel,” on an off-whit

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Crisp ink signature, “Ferd. De Lesseps,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card

Highly influential French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009). ALS in French, one page, 6 x 4.25, Laboratoire d’Anthropologie Sociale letterhea

Egyptologist (1846–1916) known for his studies of hieroglyphics and archaeological excavations in Egypt. LS in French, signed “G. Maspero,” one page,

Two vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.75 head-and-shoulders photos of the Mayo brothers, one signed and inscribed in black ink, “C. H. Mayo, with best reg

Co-founder of the renowned Mayo Clinic (1861–1939). Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.25 formal portrait of Mayo, signed in the lower border in black ink,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Controversial cultural anthropologist (1901–1978). Glossy 7 x 5 photo, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Margaret Mead 1967.” In fine con

Austrian-Swedish physicist (1878–1968) who first identified nuclear fission. Ink signature, “Lise Meitner,” on an off-white 4.25 x 4.75 sheet bearing