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German geologist (1814–1900) known for his studies on the Carboniferous and Cretaceous rocks and fossils of Saxony. Original carte-de-visite portrait

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, New York Tribune letterhead, December 23, 1869. Letter to H. Y. Lewis in Greeley’s difficult to decipher hand dec

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 11.5 portrait, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Joseph Liga, Sincerely, J. Edgar Hoover, 5/20/37

DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 10.5 x 18, no date. Document entitled “Establishment and Regulation of Allowances,” listing pay for troops, includin

Large ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 slip affixed to a 9 x 5 light blue sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds

King of France from March 31, 1547, until his death in 1559. Uncommon manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed “Henry,” one page, 22.75 x 19, April 155

Bold ink signature, “R. E. Peary,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. In very good condition, with horizontal fold under signature, scattered toning, and signatu

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Vintage ink signature, “W. A. S

Ink signature, “Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3.5 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In very good condition, with scatt

Program, 3.5 x 7, two pages, for the Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council Annual Recognition Dinner, signed inside under his image in black ink.

British military officer (1804–1883) and the second Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s

One of the most successful military commanders in modern European history (1663–1736). Manuscript LS, in German, signed “Eugenio di Savoya,” one page,

Commander in chief of the French army from 1914–1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “J

Wife of union soldier Charles Wesley Keyes, who was brevetted for meritorious service on the battle of Spottsylvania. Unusual original 2.25 x 4 carte-

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Anders holding a model rocket, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Curtis Kent, With best regards, Bill And

Three signed color cardstock photos of the Voyager in flight, two 20 x 16 and one 16 x 20, each signed in felt tip by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager. In

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the nighttime launch of Apollo 17, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul and the future! Harrison H. Schmitt, Ap

Ink signature, “Bartholdi,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In very good condition, with light scattered soiling, a couple bends to the top and bottom e

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 12 photo of a child standing over a sidewalk chalk drawing, affixed to a 14 x 22 mount, boldly signed in red ink under the mo

Vintage print, 8.25 x 11.5, of Borglum’s work entitled ‘Wonderment of Motherhood,’ signed under the image in black ink, “Gutzon Borglum, March 5, 1911

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971). ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a gentleman

Scientist and pioneer daguerreotypist (1811–1882) who took the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.5, filled out and s

French painter and sculptor (1901–1985) known for his authentic and humanistic approach. TLS in French, one page, 5.75 x 4.5, November 5 [1945]. Early

AQS, in French, on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card. Dumas pens three untranslated lines, signing at the conclusion, “A. Dumas fils.” Some scattered light

Author (1825–1907) who sold two million books during her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. ALS, signed, “M. J. Holmes,” one page, both s

Signed book: Brave New World (but bound Blood Precedent). Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1946. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 311 pages. In keep...

Glossy 4.5 x 7 photo of Jones at the River Seine, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Robert Merritt Allen, James Jones.” In very good condition, w

American pop artist (1960–2010) who began his career in Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory.’ Original limited edition hand-embellished oil and screen print of a b

Ink signature and sentiment, “Very sincy yours, Rudyard Kipling,” on a light gray 3.75 x 1.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter. In very good

New Zealand crime writer and theater director (1895–1982). Glossy 4.5 x 6.25 photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Twin brothers who founded the Guinness Book of World Records. Ross was assassinated by the IRA in 1975. Vintage 6.5 x 8.25 semi-glossy photo of the br

Popular and influential American author and journalist (1880–1956) best known for his satirical pieces that took aim at contemporary American society.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few paperclip impressions to the top and slight s

Politician, author, and editor who published Sense and Nonsense. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Pomeroy at his desk by Fredric

Danish-American writer, photographer, and activist (1849–1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured by the

Original vintage ink sketch of Little Mary Mix-Up on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card, signed, “R. M. Brinkerhoff, Oct. 24, 1928.” A rusty paper

Original vintage ink sketch of a man and his dog on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card, signed, “Sincerely, Scott Brown, ‘29.” A rusty paperclip m

Three items: one printed color sketch of Garfield on an off-white 10 x 8 cardstock sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes! Jim Davis”; one prin

Felt tip signatures and inscriptions on two white 6 x 4 cards. Signers are Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas, and Ward Kimball, with Kimball adding a small

Original ballpoint sketch of Dick Tracy in profile on a white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, signed, “Best wishes, Chester Gould,” with a clipp

Original vintage ink sketch of Mr. Knicknack on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card, signed and inscribed, “To Ellis D. Robb, from Mr. Knicknack, D

Original ballpoint sketch of a character smoking on a white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, signed and inscribed, “For Alexander Jones, with bes

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen and dated 1933. In fine condition, with light mounting remnants to revers

Vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by W. and A. H. Fry of Brighton, signed and inscribed in black ink on the reverse, “To his young friend, De Lara, wit

Black-bodied Crescent ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authenti

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. In fi

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authe

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certi