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ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” two pages, lightly-lined, 6.25 x 11, ornate pictorial Buffalo Bill Irma Hotel letterhead, November 23, 1915. Letter to his at

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the

Very scarce ALS signed “Farewell my ancient amigo. Ever yours, C. Darwin,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.5, no date (circa 1842). Letter

LS beautifully and boldly signed in full, “Charles Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, July 17, 1875. Letter to Swiss zoologis

Bank check, 6.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Darrow, “C. S. Darrow,” payable to The Pinkerton National Detective Agency for $1880.92

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip. Both sides having been professionally silked and a mild shade of toning, otherwise

Christmas card from 1990, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with the family arms. Inside, the card bears a charming color

Partly-printed DS, signed in pencil “Diana Spencer,” one page, 6 x 2.75, December 1980. Receipt, filled out in an unknown hand, issued to Ross Poole f

Beautiful 1986 Christmas card, 10.25 x 7.25 open, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spen

Christmas card from 1989, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as

Christmas tag, 2.5 x 3.25 closed, with a pre-printed sentiment inside, Diana has added, in her own hand, “Barbara,” and “A very,” above the sentiment

War-dated ALS signed “D,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Hughenden Manor letterhead, November 9, 1862. Letter presumably to Lor

A document panel, signed “Fredk. Douglass,” for a release of property title between John Selden and A. T. Brice and Priscilla Page, 3.25 x 8, April 3,

TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.5 x 7, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, November 12, 1929. Letter to Jerome Milkman. In part: “Mr. Leigh was o

American religious leader (1821–1910) who founded the Church of Christ, and scientist who authored the influential text outlining its doctrines, Scien

TLS signed “Geo Eastman,” one page, 8.25 x 7, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, June 9, 1922. Brief letter reads, in full: “Replying to your letter ju

TLS signed “Thos A. Edison,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Edison Storage Battery Co. letterhead, October 4, 1917. Letter of recommendation for R. G. Law. In p

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Edison in his laboratory, affixed to its original 8 x 10.75 photographer’s mount, signed an

Impressive vintage oversized matte-finish 10.25 x 13.5 head-and-shoulders photo affixed to its original 11.75 x 15.75 mount, signed and inscribed on t

Superb ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white card. Matted with a color print of Edison to an overall size of 10.75 x 15.5. In