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Politician and Founding Father (1748–1826) who refused to sign the Constitution on the grounds that it violated states’ rights. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8

Inventor of the Maxim Gun (1840–1916) who immigrated to England and adopted British citizenship. Vintage 5.5 x 3.25 silver gelatin print postcard phot

Founder and first president of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). Three ALSs in English, signed “T. G. Masaryk,” Czechoslovakian presidential letterhead, dat

Prominent political leader and the first Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States of America. War-dated ALS signed “C. G. Memminger,” thre

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Untran

Merchants National Bank check, 8.25 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Wells, “Wm. Wells, Collector,” payable to Wilson S. Hungerford for

ALS signed “Saml. F. B. Morse,” one page, 4.75 x 8, December 31, 1861. Letter to “Messrs Lecour Rhind and Barry Lecture Comtee of the Mercantile Libra

Naturalist and author (1838–1914) who gained the establishment of Yosemite National Park. ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, no date, but April/May 1909. Lette

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 13, 1815. Letter to Joseph Fouche duc d’Otrante, minister of police during the Hundred Days. In ful

Temperance agitator (1846–1911) known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. ALS signed “Carrie A. Nation,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, March 17, 1907. Letter