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ALS signed “R. E. Peary, U. S. N.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, Department of the Navy letterhead, September 15, 1903. Boldly penn

DS, in Spanish, signed “Peron,” one page, 9 x 12.5, September 10, 1945. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion by Peron. Expected st

Son of the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1846–1923) who himself headed the company following his father’s death. Vintage matte-f

Pictorial business check for the Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows, 8.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Ringling, payable to

Youngest of the famed Ringling brothers (1866–1936) who purchased the Circus Corporation of America in 1929. A pass for the St. Louis & Hannibal...

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of the cover of the February 18, 2013 edition of Time magazine, signed in gold ink. In very fine condition.

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, Third Marquess of Salisbury (1830–1903) and British Prime Minister. Reportedly suggested that Ripper suspect Prin

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Salk Institute letterhead, September 21, 1982. Response to an invitation. In part: “My commitments are such that I cannot co

Popular and troubled national news anchor who died in a bizarre car accident in 1983. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt

Signed book: Total Recall. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 646 pages. Signed i...

Vintage 4 x 5.5 lightweight photo of Schweitzer and a small deer, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In fine condition, with a light diagonal cre

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Seaborg writing molecular

Two softcover autograph books, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 90 political notables. Signers include: Alfred E

American politician (1873–1944) who served as governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage mat

Four ink signatures of Supreme Court justices on individual off-white cards, each approximately 5 x 3. Signers are: Thurgood Marshall, Byron White, Wi

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 13.5 Harris and Ewing photo of Hughes in his judicial robe, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To D

Supreme Court justice who served from 1845 to 1872 (1792–1873). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Nelson in profile, signed at

Signed book: Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts. First edition, first printing. St. Paul: Thomson/West, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket,

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher posing with four other former prime ministers and Queen Elizabeth II, signed in the lower border in black felt t

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher at an event with Virginia Governor George Allen and his wife Susan, signed in black felt tip by all three pictured. In

British politician (1925–2013) who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Early ALS, three sides of two pages, 5.75 x 8, Hous

Bookplate featuring an illustration of Palace of Westminster, 3.5 x 5.5, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Distinguished satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Titanic in port, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing.

One of the last remaining Titanic survivors (1908–1992). ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 8.75, April 28, 1986. Letter to a Titanic enthusiast. In part:

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Vintage ink signature on an off-white 5.5 x 4 card, dated January 25, 196

British surgeon (1853–1923) who saved Edward VII’s life with an emergency appendectomy shortly before the coronation and who served as the personal ph

Rawlings Official League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Color glossy 7.75 x 10 close-up photo of Tutu with his hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, Desmond Tutu, Capetown, Sept.

Color advertisement for Versace’s perfume, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Thomas, love, Gianni Versace,” and “To Thomas, love, Do

Satin-finish 12 x 8 photo of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in their office, signed in blue felt tip by both. In very fine condition.

Five bank and business checks, each approximately 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Winchell, dated between 1933 and 1942. In overall fine

Signed book: iWoz. First edition. NY: W. W. Norton & Company, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 313 pages. Signed on the title page i...

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaig

Manuscript DS, signed “J. L. Chamberlain,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10 x 15, May 3, 1868. Document granting the European and North America

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” s...

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 2

Original 1942 Japanese government-issued Philippine Peso banknote, neatly signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur.” In fine conditio

FDC, 6.5 x 4.5, one of MacArthur’s General Headquarters South Pacific Area envelopes, with all seven “Victory” overprinted stamps postmarked, “Manila

Vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of MacArthur coming ashore on the island of Leyte in the Phillipines, signed vertically in fountain pen. Some scattered lig

Softcover autograph book, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 34 notable military officers, predominately circa 192

DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8.5 x 7, June 29, 1934. Navy Training Course Certificate issued to Lester Leonard Kimble, Seaman 1st Class, stati

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Seventh Army letterhead, October 22, 1943. Letter of thanks to an admirer.

ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, US Military Academy letterhead, no date, but December 23–24, 1906. P

American general (1718–1790) who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Revolutionary War-dated LS, one pag

A rare official copy of General Sherman’s Field Order #65, in pencil, made by a Confederate adjutant general, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, May 1, 1873. Letter

American general in the Revolutionary War, a delegate in the Continental Congress, and governor (or president) of New Hampshire. He is most famous for

American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress. Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and a

Italian Blackshirt leader who popularized aviation in Italy and was killed by friendly fire early in WWII (1896–1940). Vintage fountain pen signature,

Florid ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard 1881,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. Double-matted to an overall size of 7 x 5. In fine condition.

Irish-American US Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War (1838–1902). Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.75 x 7, M

Belgian’s number one fighter ace (1892–1986) during WWI credited with 37 aerial victories. He lost his leg after being wounded by a bullet in 1918, bu

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 8.5 three-quarter-length portrait of Dewey in uniform affixed to its original 10.25 x 14 photographer’s mount, signed on t

Five signed photos, ranging in size from 3.75 x 5.25 up to 5.25 x 8.5, various finishes, each signed in black felt tip by the crew member pictured. Si

Ink and felt tip signatures of five members of Doolittle’s Raiders on custom-made 4 x 2 collector’s cards. Signers are: R. E. Cole, David Thatcher, To

Signed book: Return of the Enola Gay. First edition. Pennsylvania: Enola Gay Remembered, Inc., 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 339 page

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, 6 Aug 1945.” In very fine cond

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos of different crews and pilots, one signed in black felt tip by Charlie Bond, Tex Hill, and Ed Rector; the other signed in bla

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed on the reverse in black ink, “A. A. Humphreys, Brig. Genl. Chief of En

DS, signed “Curtis E. LeMay,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, May 6, 1988. Medical document for a “procto-sigmoidoscope & possible biopsy.” Signe...

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Ink signature, “Yours truly, James Longstreet,

Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In very good condition, with signature light, but still legible, and some s

Seven items consisting of signatures, a photo, and a souvenir typescript, each signed by a Medal of Honor recipient. Signers are: General Ray Davis (2

Civil War verteran from Iowa (1844–1936). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nocton at the age of 90, dressed in full uniform atop a white horse in a para

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Rickenbacker, “E. V. Rickenbacker,” payable to Fleet Services Inc. for $9.49, De

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ridgway in uniform, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To J. F. Valente, Sincerely, M. B. Ridgway, 09 Feb. 87.” In fine condit

Union officer during the Civil War who went on to play a prominent part as a major general in the Spanish-American War (1835–1906). TLS signed “Wm. R.

US naval officer (1790–1874) who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New Y

Military officer, ethnologist, and linguist (1878–1964) who fought under Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution. Two photos: vintage matte-finish

Union general (1833–1880) who commanded a cavalry division under Philip Sheridan. Original 2.5 x 3.5 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Torbert in unifo

Collection of items consisting of a signed photo, an FDC, and pencil and ink signatures. A glossy 14 x 11 photo of the deceased ‘unknown soldier’ bein

Collection of 22 items consisting primarily of signed photos and signatures, with a few letters, articles, and a cover also included, each signed in i

Collection of items consisting of a signed photo, an FDC, and pencil and ink signatures. A glossy 16 x 11 photo of the signing of the Japanese surrend

Very nice print, 21 x 17, of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, signed in pencil by 37 Pacific veterans including members of Doolittle’s Raiders, F

Commemorative cover, 9.5 x 4, with a stamped cachet honoring the Cactus Air Force, signed in pencil by Saburo Sakai and Shiro Ishikawa. In very fine c

American World War I hero (1887–1964) who won the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28 Germ

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. DS in Russian, signed in pen

French engineer (1841–1925) best known for his pioneering work in aviation. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ct Ader,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, Vil

TLS signed “Valerie,” and “& Bill Anders,” one page, 7 x 9, Executive Office of the President, NASA letterhead, December 21, 1970. Letter on the...

Apollo 15 insurance cover with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Cover is

Launch day ‘Bishop’ commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15, postmarked July 26, 1971, at the Kennedy Space Center, signed in black felt

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Bill Wollin, Best Wishes, Neil Armstro

Vintage program for Ojai ’75, a 1975 Flying Tigers reunion event, 9 x 12, 12 pages, signed on a biography page in green ballpoint by Armstrong. In ver

Extremely desirable uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed in crisp blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a

Color vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in formal attire, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Allen Wooldridge, Best Wishes, Neil Armstro

Signed book: Kill Devil Hill. First edition, later printing. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 389 pages. Signe

Uncommon and desirable uninscribed 5 x 7 postcard photo of an artist’s rendition of Armstrong’s white space suit portrait, signed in black ballpoint.

Unique candid color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong speaking at the 1994 Experimental Aircraft Association convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, signed a

Series 1969 D one dollar bill, signed vertically on the portrait side in blue ballpoint by Armstrong. In very good condition, with moderate show-throu

Signed book: Americans to the Moon. First edition. NY: Random House, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.5 x 11.5, 148 pages. Signed and inscribed in

Practically nonexistent color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon, beautifully signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” an

Scarce ALS, one page, 5.5 x 4.25, no date (but circa late 1969–early 1970). Brief letter to a young admirer, written on the inside of an Apollo 11 not

Two page color pamphlet, 8.25 x 11, printed as part of a Shuttle Launch viewing promotional campaign by Thermalite®, signed and inscribed in bl...

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Tim—Neil Armstrong.” In fine conditi

Ink signature, “Neil,” on an off-white 3.25 x 3.75 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter dated March 23, 1986. In fine condition.

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club FDC with a cachet honoring the moon landing, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John Vetter—with bes

Softcover autograph book, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 45 notable aviators and explorers, predominately circ