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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