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AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, Sousa pens four bars of music to his classic ‘Stars and Stripes Forever,’ signing above the quote, “John Philip S

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Felix the Cat holding a fountain pen on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Pat Sullivan 1927.” In fine conditi

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, September 29, 1908. Letter to a librarian in St. Paul. In part: “I write to than

Vintage ink signature, as chief justice, “Wm. H. Taft, Washington, Feby 22nd 1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined page. In fine condition, w

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Vintage fou

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with slight toning to lower border.

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “‘Amos,’ F. Gosden,” and “‘Andy,’ Chas. J. Correll,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some sca

Extremely scarce vintage ink signatures of Roald Amundsen, Lincoln Ellsworth, Finn Malmgren, Oscar Wisting, F. Storm Johnson, and Birger Gottwaldt on

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Henry on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning.

American golfer (1894–1968) who, despite suffering a severe eye injury during World War I, went on to win three major titles. He was elected to the Wo

Robust vintage ink signature, “Robert Baden-Powell,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Cartoonist (1915–1975) who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip, The Sad Sack. Original vintage signed ink s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Theda Bara 1932,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Ethel Barrymore,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a small spot of light toning.

Vintage ink signature, “Jack Benny,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, also signed by Mary Livingstone. In fine condition, with a couple of light bends.

Bold fountain pen signature, “Irving Berlin,” on a light brown 3.5 x 1.75 clipped slip. A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, otherwis

Inventor (1851–1929) known for developing the disc record gramophone, which used cost-effective flat discs rather than the expensive wax cylinders of

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli

Desirable vintage ink signature, “Gutzon Borglum,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine to very fine condition.

French champion tennis player (1898–1994) who dominated the sport in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Vintage fountain pen signature, “J. Borotra,” on

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, James J. Braddock,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of slight soiling.

Tremendously popular actress (1892–1939) who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress two years before her death from cancer. Vintage fountai

Longtime women’s wrestling champion (1915–1989). Vintage fountain pen signature, “Mildred Burke, World Champion,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. Slig

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzana, Oct. 12, 1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Brewing magnate (1899–1989) who built the Anheuser-Busch Companies into the largest brewery in the world. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Anheuser-Busch let

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Nancy on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a horizontal crease above signature.

Major General in the US Marine Corps (1881–1940) nicknamed ‘The Fighting Quaker,’ who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in US his

English auto and speedboat racer (1885–1948) who held the world records for both land speed and water speed at several times during the 1920s and 1930

English auto and speedboat racer (1885–1948) who held the world records for both land speed and water speed at several times during the 1920s and 1930

Original signed red artist’s pencil sketch of the Dragon Lady on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a young Terry Lee from Terry and the Pirates on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of mi

Vintage 6 x 8 newspaper photo of Carnera during training, signed in fountain pen. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a very s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Primo Carnera,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of toning and soiling to lower corners.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. L. Chennault,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light edge toning.

International Tennis Hall of Famer (1901–1987) who was one of the famous ‘Four Musketeers’ of France who dominated tennis in the 1920s and 30s. Vintag

Explorer and physician (1865–1940) who claimed to have reached the North Pole a year before Peary. His claim was later rejected on grounds of insuffic

Boxer (1889–1973) who was bantamweight champion of the world from 1910 to 1914. Upon retiring, the diminutive man had a stage act where he challenged

Illustrator (1896–1966) known as the ‘artist of the stars,’ whose subjects included Carol Lombard, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Veronica Lake, and Lana

Three items: original vintage signed ink sketch of a man smoking a cigar on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed, “Yours truly, J. N. Darling, Alias: D

Spanish aeronautical engineer (1895–1936) who invented the autogyro, enabling the development of rotary-wing aircraft like the helicopter. Bold vintag

Vintage ink signatures, “Jack Dempsey” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page; and “Gene Tunney Feb 24–1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jack Dempsey,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light toning to edges.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thomas E. Dewey,” on an off-white 5 x 3 State of New York Executive Mansion card. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Geo. Eastman,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light soiling to lower corners.

American competitive swimmer (1905–2003) known as the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo honoring Ederl

Vintage ink signatures of female swimmers of the English Channel on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, two of which are lined. Signers are: Gertrud