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Vintage fountain pen signature, “Maxfield Parrish,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to lower right corn

Vintage fountain pen signature, “John J. Pershing,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. Moderate edge toning and slight brushing to signature, otherwise f

French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II o

FBI agent and archetypical ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notori

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

American poet (1869–1935) who won three Pulitzer Prizes. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Edwin Arlington Robinson, April 2, 1928,” on an off-white 4.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Sugar Ray Robinson,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Will Rogers,” on an off-white 2.5 x 4.5 lightly-lined sheet, with collector’s notation reading, “St. Paul Hotel, Nove

Novelist known for his series featuring the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu (1883–1959). Vintage ink signature, “Sax Rohmer,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5

White House card, neatly signed in black ink, “Eleanor Roosevelt.” In fine condition, just a bit of scattered light soiling.

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Juli

New York theatrical impresario and entrepreneur (1882–1936) known for opening the Roxy Theatre and Radio City Music Hall. Vintage fountain pen signatu

Vintage ink signature, “Jonas E. Salk,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some brushing to his first name.

Hall of Fame jockey and thoroughbred horse trainer (1898–1968) who won the Triple Crown in 1930. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Earl Sande,” on an o

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a dog running on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning.

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie was one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ernest Thompson Seton,” above small sketches of a paw print and a bear, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condi

Race car driver and president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who was killed in a plane crash in 1954. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Wilbur Shaw,”

Founders of the ‘Ice Follies’ in 1937, the first touring ice show. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Eddie Shipstad” and “Oscar Johnson,” on an off-white

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Andy Gump saying, “Oh Min!” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and r

Vintage signed ink sketch of a man and a woman on either side of his “O. Soglow,” signature on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. Bold vinta

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Casey Stengel,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, dated “1952” at the bottom in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with s

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Paw and his cat on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Cliff Sterrett 28.” In fine condition, with light toning

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Joseph W. Stilwell, Lt. Gen., U. S. A.,” also adding his name in Chinese, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine con

Vintage ink signature, “W. A. Sunday, Psalm 34,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition, with moderate toning to lower corners.

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

Vintage ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” adding the date below, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

American magician (1869–1936), billed as the ‘King of Cards,’ who was one of the most popular performers of his day. Vintage signature and inscription

Famed American tennis player (1893–1953) whose major tournament victories number in the dozens, including six consecutive years as US Singles Champion

Vintage ink signature, “Harry S. Truman, 3/26/54,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light toning over signature from an old app

Vintage 4 x 6.25 newspaper photo of Udet meeting Eddie Rickenbacker, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

German aviator (1896–1941) who was his country’s second-highest-scoring ace of World War I. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature, “Ernst Udet,” on an

Art critic and writer (1888–1939) who created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance, and was an important figure in New York’s av

Legendary amateur golfer (1901–1961) known for his rivalry with Bobby Jones during the 1920s. Vintage ink signature, “George Von Elm,” on an off-white

Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Allied forces in the Philippines during WWII (1883–1953). Vintage pencil signature, “J. M. Wainwright,” on an o

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Beetle Bailey on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine to very fine condition.

Vintage purple fountain pen signature, “Johnny Weissmuller, Chicago,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, King Features Syndicate letterhead, February 19, 1928. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Received your letter and was very gla

The last surviving Union soldier (1847–1956); current research suggests that he was also the last surviving soldier of the Civil War. Vintage ink sign

Founder of the Wrigley chewing gum company (1861–1932), he also held interests in hotels, mines, and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Vintage ink signa

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

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Sgt. Alvin C. York,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light edge toning and soiling.

Collection of approximately 53 signatures of famous actors, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5

Collection of approximately 49 ink signatures of actresses, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers include: Mary Pickf

Collection of 39 signatures of various artists, a few adding small sketches, the majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-whi

Collection of approximately 58 signatures of aviators, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page

Collection of approximately 110 signatures of various businessmen and otherwise notable figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primar

Collection of approximately 57 signatures of various cartoonists, many adding small sketches, the majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on i

Collection of 17 vintage ink signatures of various comedians on 12 off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages. Signers are: Charles ‘Chic’ Sale; Mort Sahl; Jack Pearl