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Unused off-white bookplate featuring the presidential seal, 3.5 x 4.5, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Reagans in formal attire during their Hollywood years, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John Musolino, Best Wish

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the couple at the White House, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Aaron Paul, Best wishes, Nancy Reagan” a

Signed book: George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile. First edition, limited issue of 1250 copies. College Station: Texas A&M Univers...

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, November 26, 2003. Letter of thanks to a supporter. In full: “I love your gigantic flag. That flag mu

Two TLSs, both signed Bill, each one page, 6.25 x 9, personal letterhead, dated June and August 2008. Both letters are to the Osbourne Family sending

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, January 24, 1994. Letter of thanks for flowers. In full: “My family and I want you to kn

Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages. Signed on the title page in blue fel

Red, white, and blue “Hillary for President” campaign poster, 21.5 x 14, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Bill Clinton,” and “Hillary Rodham Clin

Souvenir typescript of Bush’s address to the nation on the night of September 11, 2001, on two 5.75 x 9.25 sheets of mock White House letterhead, sign

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, first printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed

Emperor of Japan (born 1933) from 1989 to the present. Scarce vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portrait of Akihito affixed to an 8 x 10 mount, signed in

Manuscript DS, signed “Green B. Jameson,” and “Robt M. Williamson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 12, October 7, 1828. Document concernin

Eldest daughter (1461–1522) of Louis XI of France and his second wife, Charlotte of Savoy. She held the regency of France from 1483 until 1491, making

ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.25, National Woman Suffrage Association letterhead, March 25, 1876. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I

English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, and author (1561–1626). He served both as attorney general and lord chancellor of England. He remai

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...

American showman (1847–1906) best known as a partner in Barnum and Bailey’s circus. TLS signed “J. A. Bailey,” one page, 8.25 x 11, ornate, informatio

Watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat, fugitive, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary (1732–1799) best known for his theatrical works, es

ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” two pages, 4.5 x 7, March 24, 1873. Letter to Mr. Bogdon. In part: “I am sorry that a bad cold compels me to keep indoors

Early politician within the Republic of Texas (1788–1870), serving as their interim president in 1836, second vice presiden, and secretary of state af

Softcover autograph book, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips or letters in ink by 28 notable business and religious leaders,

French prince (1394–1465) kept prisoner by the King of England for thirty years during the Hundred Years War, remembered as an accomplished medieval p

DS, in Spanish, two pages, 9 x 13.5, February 20, 1959. Ministry of Education document. In part (translated): "It is a concern of the Revolutio...

Very scarce DS, signed “W. F. Cody V.P.,” and “G. W. Lillie Pres.,” one page (with an accounting of posters on a separate slip affixed to the front),

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Winston and Clementine Churchill outside, signed in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Collector’s notation on the

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliver P,” one page, 8 x 11.25, April 19, 1655. In full: “Our will and pleasure is, and governs hereby required…to pay unto Sis

American military officer and politician (1808–1889) who, after serving as a senator and US secretary of war, was the first and only president of the

Pennsylvania Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). LS boldly signed “Robt. Morri

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784), military officer, Continental congressman, and president of Delaware. LS, one pag

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1724–1777). Partial manuscript vellum DS, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date. Partial land gra

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “E. Rutledge, Dfts Atty,” one page, 12.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784), military officer, Continental congressman, and president of Delaware. Handwritten

Christmas card from 1986, 5 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10.25 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as

Embossed gift card, 4.75 x 3.75, filled out by Charles, “To you both—With every best wish for Xmas from us both—Charles and,” after which the Princess

Eldest son of King Edward VII (1864–1892) whose sanity was a topic of much speculation—with some going so far as to propose he was the infamous serial

French military officer (1847–1923) who was the actual perpetrator of the act of treason of which Captain Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully accused and co

Vintage pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. Mounting remnants above the signature, otherwise fine conditio

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, April 29, 1947. Letter to Miss Fishel. In full: “I

Incredible vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 portrait of Einstein seated at a table with astronomer Charles Edward St. John, signed in the lower right in

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 7.75 x 6.75, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, October 16, 1948. Brief letter of thanks to an u

ANS, in German, signed “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.25 “Autographen-Post” sheet. Collected as a part of a campaign to help the Home for Ger

Vintage ink signature, “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.5 slip affixed to a page inside a 5 x 7.25 Waterman’s autograph album. Page bears a penc

AQS, signed “A. Einstein,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard of Coq sur Mer, also bearing a note regarding a trip from writer Antonina Vallentin to her da

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 three-quarter-length portrait of Elsa Einstein, signed in the lower right in black ink, “Elsa Einstein, Pasadena, Feb. 3

French revolutionary and public prosecutor of the Revolutionary Tribunal (1746–1795). He personified the ruthlessness of the Reign of Terror and claim

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed in the text, “Mr. Franklin,” one page, 6 x 3.5, Paris, France, March 12, 1781. In full: “Mr. Franklin presents his

TLS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, December 28, 1923. Freud sends his regrets. Translated in full, “My response to y

Pre-printed 6 x 5 card, signed “Freud,” dated May 1936, in German, concerning the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The printed text reads (translat

Financier (1836–1892) well known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. Rare and espec

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Bold ink signature and sentiment, “Your very hum Sevt, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger letter and affixed to a 7.

Three TLSs to Buster, each one page, various sizes, dated between 1939 and 1943. Two letters, each signed “W. R. Hearst,” express gratitude for birthd

ALS in pencil signed “WRH,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting the Stelvio Pass, no date. Letter to Buster. In part: “They say lightning never

Original typed manuscript for an essay titled at the top in pencil, “Americanism versus Communism,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in b

Seven pages of poetry handwritten by Hearst, the first in pencil on five sheets and the other in ink on two sheets. The pencil poem, apparently an ode

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Heidegger’s personal addres

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 8

Tremendously influential philosopher (1711–1776) considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. Unsigned autograph

Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and

Signed book: Helen Keller’s Journal. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1938. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 313 pages. Signed on the second free

Vintage pencil signature, “With loving greetings to my young friends, Helen Keller, January 29th, 1945,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 sheet. Double-matt

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, August 23, 1965. Kennedy thanks Bill Marx for his gratitude. In full: “Thank you for your le

Christmas card, 3.5 x 2.25, with a printed sentiment reading, “Wishing you a Happy Xmas and a bright New Year,” signed underneath, “from Edward R.” Do

Ink signature, “Albert Edward, President,” on an off-white slip. Suede-matted and framed with a portrait of Edward and a ticket for a January 28, 1889

LS signed “Albert Edward,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, Marlborough House letterhead, December 12, 1878. Letter to C. L. Sutherland. In part: “As th

King of Denmark from April of 1947 until his death in 1972. Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 6.75 photo of Frederick and another man looking over a manuscr

Vintage 9.25 x 12 photo of King George, Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and their children Margaret and Elizabeth, signed in the lower border in black in

King of France (born 1551), the son of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, who reigned from 1574 until his assassination in 1589. Manuscript DS, in Fren

King of England and Ireland (1566–1625) under whom the ‘Golden Age’ of Elizabethan literature and drama continued. Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Jam

LS in Early Modern English, signed in the upper left, “Henry R,” one page, 10.25 x 8, November 22, 1512. A letter to the Treasurer of the Chamber, Sir

Autograph letter [not signed], one page both sides, 6.75 x 9, October 19. Letter to the Countess of Litchfield. In part: “I came yesterday from Newmar

King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 to 1483. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 12.75 x 8.5, September 14, 1478. Decr

King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643. LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 8.25 x 12.5, 1627. The sixteen-year old king wri

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” two pages, 17.5 x 9.5, 1671. Crisply penned untranslated document signed at the bottom of the first page by

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

King of Prussia and first German Emperor who, along with Otto von Bismarck, oversaw the unification of Germany (1797–1888). LS in German, one page, 9

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Martin Luther King,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 album page. Nicely double-suede-matted and framed with a ph

French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. ALS in French, one page,

Princess of France (1476–1531) and mother of King Francis I, she served twice as the regent of France in the early 16th century. Rare manuscript LS, w

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 6.25, personal letterhead, May 4, 1890. Lister declines a public engagement. In full: “My engagements are just now of

TLS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Reale Accademia d’Italia letterhead, Rome, February 14, 1934. Untranslated letter to an Italian ambassador in T

Political theorist and scientist (1743–1793) best known for his career in France as a radical journalist and politician during the French Revolution.

Empress of Austria (1717–1780) and mother of Marie Antoinette. Large collection of approximately 100 official letters to Ludwig Count Zinzendorf and h

French cleric and statesman (1601–1661) who, through the influence of Cardinal Richelieu, became Prime Minister of France; he is best known among anti

Queen Consort of France (born Florence, 1519) from 1547 to 1559 and mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III. Manuscript ve

Inventor of the Linotype machine (1854–1899). Rare ALS signed “Ott. Mergenthaler,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Ott. Mergenthaler & Co. Mechanical Engin...

Queen consort of France (1575–1642), as the second wife of King Henry IV of France, and a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medici. Manuscri

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 15.7

Partial autograph manuscript, in ink and pencil, one page, 8 x 12.25, part of a page from Muir’s working draft of The Mountains of California. Numbere

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, February 26, 1908. Letter to artist David Pell Secor. In full: “I thank you very much for your letters & bo...

Temperance agitator (1846–1911) known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. ALS signed “Carrie A. Nation,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, March 17, 1907. Letter

Popular and much admired emperor of Brazil who ruled for nearly sixty years (1825–1891). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pedro seated in an ornat

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.25 photo, housed in its original 13.25 x 17.5 mat, signed and inscribed on the mat in blue ballpoint “To Ted Yoder, Best

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8.25 photo of Pope Francis as a cardinal, signed in black felt tip, adding “Archbishop of Buenos Aires,” beneath his signatu

English cardinal of the Catholic Church (1500–1558) and the last papal Archbishop of Canterbury. Very rare LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.25, Rome,

ALS in German, signed “Joseph Card Ratzinger,” one page, 3.75 x 7, May 9, 1984. Neatly penned letter to “Mrs. Gerb,” written at the conclusion of a lo

Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Among the most notable ev

American inventor and industrialist (1831–1897) best known for developing the first successful railroad sleeping car. TLS signed “Geo M. Pullman,” one