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English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. ALS, one page

Brazilian diplomat (1876–1954) who helped 800 people escape France during the Holocaust, including 425 confirmed to be Jewish. ALS in Portuguese, sign

ALS signed “Jeffer Davis,” one page, 5 x 6.75, Senate Chamber, March 14, 1849. Letter to the US secretary of the treasury. In full: “Sir, the enclosed

Signed book: The Story of My Life. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Son, 1932. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 487 pages. Signed and inscribed in black in

English naturalist and author (1809–1882) whose book explaining his theories of evolution, On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection

DS, signed “Jeffer Davis,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, February 17, 1855. Secretary of War Davis informs William W. Ricketts of P

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves. ALS in French, one page both sides, 6 x

Vintage ink signature, “C. de Gaulle,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 trimmed card, dated “11/10/59,” in a collector’s hand. In fine condition, with mounting

Political theorist and constitutional expert (1741–1804). ALS signed “J. L. de Lolme,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12, June 27, 1789. In

Partly-printed DS, signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 9.5 x 4, Philadelphia, June 5, 1786. Bill of exchange drawn on John Rucker. In part: “At ninety da

Manuscript DS, signed “Charles Carroll of Carrollton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 11.25 x 16, May 2, 1817. Lengthy indenture in which Carroll

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Lee served as President of the Continental Congress, yet opposed the Constitution

ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4, Kensington Palace letterhead, May 28, 1992. Short letter to Fay Appleby. In full: “A little ‘something’ for you wh

Christmas card from 1983, 5.25 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10.5 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto, a

Handwritten gift tag, 4.75 x 3.5, featuring the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto at the top, signed and inscribed in black ink by Charles,

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.5, December 1, 1924. Letter to an unidentified recipient. In full (translated): “ Thank you kindly to hav

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8, 1866. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “You have indeed, been fortunate if until now you have nev

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, June 8, 1869. Letter, written from Rochester, to C. S. Carter. In full: “I am obliged by your favor of the 4th

French chemist (1800–1884) best known for his work in determining atomic and molecular weights. ALS in French, signed “J. Dumas,” one page, 5.25 x 8,

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.75 portrait of the great inventor, signed in the lower border in black ink with his classic ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A.