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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