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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

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Three items: one satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Agnew, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip; one invitation to the 1969 Nixon-Agnew inauguration, 6.5 x

French soldier, statesman and diplomat (1493–1567) who became Marshal and Constable of France. Manuscript vellum DS in French, one page, 12.25 x 7.5,

Legendary businessman (1915–2007) considered the father of the airport car-rental industry, he founded Avis Rent a Car in 1946 and is a member of the

British explorer, naturalist, and military officer (1821–1893) best known for expeditions to the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his expl

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip; and a Time magazine cover from the December 15, 1967 issue, 8.25 x 11, si

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to Karen Bonanno for $100.00, September 24, 1973. In fine condition, with expected

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Branson holding a model of his proposed space plane, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Italian–born French explorer (1852–1905) who opened up entry along the right bank of the Congo that eventually led to French colonies in Central Afric

Ink signatures of eight of Britain’s most notable and prolific men in mid-Victorian era political and social circles, on an off-white 7 x 8.5 guest bo

Seven photos of various finishes, one color, ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 6 x 8, each signed in ink by the former prime minister pictured. Signers ar

Four letters, three signed “W. J. Bryan,” and one bearing a stamped signature, two TLSs and two ALSs. One is an ALS as Wilson’s Secretary of State, fo

Signed book: Tap Dancing to Work. First edition, first printing. NY: Penguin, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 345 pages. Signed on the

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. Ink signature, “The sincere good wishes of John Burroughs, Aug

ALS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, May 3, 1939. Letter to Collier, Jr. In full: “I greatly appreciate your invitati

TNS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, no date. In full: “Felix Riesenberg has made an outstanding historic contribution in locating the lost,

British statesman and politician (1770–1827) who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister. ALS signed “Geo. Canning,” three pages on two

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Card speaking to President Bush on the morning of 9/11, signed in gold ink, “‘A second plane hit the second Tower.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Neville Chamberlain, October 16th, 1925,” on a light pink 8.75 x 7 album page, also signed by Stanley Baldwin, Alan J

President of the Los Angeles Times and prominent investor in Californian real estate (1864–1944). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Los Angeles Tim

Vintage ink signature in Chinese on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge card. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a let

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Christie addressing a crowd at a rally, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Journalist and statesman (1841–1929) who served as prime minister of France during World War I. ALS in French, signed “G. Clemenceau,” two pages on tw

French politician (1619–1683) who served as the minister of finance under King Louis XIV. LS in French, signed “Colbert,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, April

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, Thirty-Ninth Congress letterhead, April 13, 1866. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “It was indeed an eventfu

Glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Cousteau on a boat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: A Reporter’s Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 384 pages. Signed on the title page i

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish,

Cuban general (1858–1921) who served in the Cuban War of Independence and went on to become president of Cuba from 1909 to 1913. DS in Spanish, one pa

Cuban politician (1873–1960) who served as president of Cuba from 1934 to 1935. DS in Spanish, three pages, 8 x 13, July 5, 1934. Untranslated documen

Cuban politician (1861–1934) who served as president of Cuba from 1921 to 1925. Untranslated DS in Spanish, one page, 7.5 x 12.75, June 10, 1921. Sign

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1975. Document waiving notice of the first meeting of the incorporator and sole subscriber of Composite Technology C

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. TLS in Spanish, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 21, 1906. The President tha

Highly desirable 7.5 x 10.25 magazine photo of of Watson and Crick with a large double-helix model, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Jim Watso

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson”; and an ink signature, “Francis Crick,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson.” In very fine condition.

TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, August 2, 1989. Letter to an admirer. In full: “I agree with F

British governor of New York (1634–1715) who developed ‘Dongan’s Charter,’ establishing the administrative framework for the colony. Ink signature, “T

Automotive engineer known as the ‘Father of the Corvette’ (1909–1996). Thirty-five identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Duntov surrounded by engine

Co-creator (1861–1938) with his brother, Frank, of the first commercially produced automobile. Eight ink signatures, “Chas E. Duryea,” on individual s

Israeli statesman (1915–2002) who held various governmental posts including the first Israeli ambassadorship to the United Nations and an ambassadorsh

American academic (1918–2011) known as ‘the father of cryonics’ for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryopreserved at

Softcover autograph book, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 20 foreign notables. Signers include: Benito Mussolin

French statesman (1759–1820) who famously served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Fouche,” one page, 7 x 9.25, minister of

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1936 until his death in 1975. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black ink and dated

University of Chicago economist (1912–2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue fel

Satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the Keynesian economist, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple marks and impressi

Billionaire brothers who founded the E & J Gallo Winery in 1933 at the end of Prohibition. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the brothers holding their fam...

S.G.S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Knickerbocker Carpet Company for $400.00, Dec

One of the founders of US Steel (1846–1927). The city of Gary, Indiana, is named for him. Ink signature, “E. H. Gary,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Shull Perforating Co., Inc. for $58.80, November 14, 1945. In fine cond

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall in the wild, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Scottish explorer of eastern equatorial Africa (1827–1892). Scarce ink signature, “J. A. Grant, Major, Bengal Army,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 sheet

British socialite (1861–1938) and long-time mistress to Albert Edward, who later became King Edward VII. Ink signature, “Yrs truly, Warwick,” on a lig

Prominent civil rights lawyer (1907–2007) who helped end the doctrine of ‘separate but equal.’ Two items: one TLS signed “Oliver W. Hill,” one page, 8

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “E. P. Hillary,” on an off-white 8 x 10.25 sheet of Himalayan Trust letterhead. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Distinguished 3.5 x 6.25 cardstock photo of Hillary, signed in black ballpoint in the lower border, “E. P. Hillary.” In fine condition.

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

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

Vintage oversized matte-finish 10.25 x 13.75 photo by R. W. Johnson, affixed to its original 12.75 x 17.5 mount, signed on the mount in black ink. Mat

ANS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3 prayer slip, December 25, 1982. Brief note reads, in full: “God loves you. Love others as he l

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, “Elijah Muhammad,” payable to City Coll

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.55, June 21, 1925. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Mussolini”

Italian politician (1860–1952) who served as Prime Minister from 1917–1919. Vintage ink signature, “V. L. Orlando, London, 3 Oct. ’18,” on an off-whit

Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the ‘Blue Ribbon’ brand, the ‘beer that made Milwaukee famous.’ Twice-signe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Intelligent 5 x 7 cardstock photo of Pauling holding a molecular model, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine letterhead, August 14, 1981. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am

Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter-length carte-de-visite photo by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “George Peabody 1866.” In f