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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.

Bold pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with an unsigned FDC honoring Edison’s 100th birthday to a

TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 7 x 7.25, Thomas A. Edison Laboratory letterhead, February 17, 1927. Letter to Dr. S. W. Stratton of MIT. In f

Vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Edison seated in the chemistry lab of his West Orange Laboratory, with his secretary William Meadowcroft and four other

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction; he was ap

Important manuscript ledger labeled “Book B” on the front cover, 6.25 x 15.75, containing 90 pages of financial records kept alternately by William Fa

Physicist (1901–1954) who became the first to split the atom and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938 for his developments in harnessing nu

American politician and a Founding Father of the United States (1748-1828). Few represented the state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention. Rar

Colorful American financier (1834–1872) who made his fortune on army contracts during the Civil War. He was shot and killed after becoming involved in

Partly-printed DS, signed “Chas Foster by H. M. Flagler,” one page, 3.75 x 7.5, May 24, 1882. Receipt for 1000 shares of an unidentified stock transfe

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Outstanding

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. ALS, on a 5.5 x 4

Friend of Benjamin Franklin and delegate to the First Continental Congress who later became a Loyalist and returned to Britain (1731–1803). Manuscript

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. In 1901 he was appointed customs colle

Early partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 8.5, July 15, 1922. Stock certificate for 1000 shares of the Oklahoma Oil Corporation issued to G. W. Woolley,

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands before surrendering in 1886. After

Eighth President of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation, a post he held in 1786. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 8.5, November 5, 1772.

Historic DS, 24 pages, 8.5 x 11, December 15, 1885. A first mortgage bond to fund construction of the Memphis Branch of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain a

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 17, February 11, 1785. Hancock appoints James Endicott of Stoughton “to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in

Partly-printed DS one page, 6.5 x 8, October 29, 1783. Hancock issues a pay order to the town of Halifax for “Forty two pounds nine shillings & ...

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Los Angeles Examiner letterhead, March 1, 1939. Letter to David Warren Ryder. In full: “Many thanks for

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Untranslated handwritten no

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Scarce glossy 4 x 5.75 head-an

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. TLS in German, signed “W. Heis

Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, November 9, 1825. Houston signs a grant in “pursuance of an act of the General Assembly, of the Stat

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 3.75, December 22, 1860. Treasury warrant for $92.29 issued to Joseph A. Stanley for “protection of the frontier th

Historic archive of documents related to Hoffa’s life insurance policy through US Life, three signed by Hoffa, consisting of approximately 70 pages da

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, Cedar Point, Texas, July 29, 1841. Letter to “Venerated General” Andrew Jackson. In full: “Permit me to introdu

Scarce commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight. The cover, issued in conjunction

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of

Holy Roman Emperor (1741–1790) from 1765 until his death, and ruler of the Habsburg lands. Exceptional collection of 42 untranslated LSs in German, si

Classy vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy wearing a bow tie, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Tony, With the appre

TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 3, 1964. Letter to Bernard Baruch. In full: “I just wanted you to know how

Important printed press release, four pages, 8.5 x 14, dated April 13, 1966. Release is titled “Testimony of Senator Robert F. Kennedy Senate Judiciar

ALS signed “Bobby,” one page, 6 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, no date, but postmarked February 27, 1968. Letter to Dave Powers in Boston. In f

ALS signed “Bob,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered Attorney General letterhead, March 13, 1964. Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNa

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, April 18, 1967. Letter to a woman looking for a previous letter. In part: “I am afraid that all

Scarce ALS signed “Ted,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Kennedy’s Senate letterhead, December 1969. Letter to John Kennedy’s secretary of defense. In full: “The

TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, December 15, 1964. Letter to Joseph Kingsbury-Smith. In part: “Now that I am leavi

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 13.25 x 9.25, August 23, 1799. King George appoints Archibald Arnott as a “surgeon in our Twent

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 15.5 x 11.75, February 20, 1799. King George appoints William Kelly to be “Captain Lieutenant o

LS in German, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, July 2, 1765. Untranslated letter written from the Palace at St. James, signed at the co

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spen

ALS signed “George R,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, no date. Letter to Lord Keith. In part: “I might answer you in the same

King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost singl

King of the Belgians who reigned from 1865–1909. ALS in French, signed “Leopold,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 8, 1879. Lett

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Manuscript DS, in

Very rare and desirable manuscript DS in Old English, signed “Henry R,” one page, 11 x 7.75, October 25. Document issued to John Heron lending fifteen

Program from an event held in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on March 13, 1966, 6 x 6, two pages, featuring a collage of images of King and the Nobel Peace

Extremely influential French chemist (1743–1794) noted for his discovery of the role oxygen plays in combustion. Rare manuscript DS in French, signed

ALS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,” six pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Isham & Lincoln letterhead, April 1, 1874. Letter to Norman Mu...

British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. Original 4.25 x 6.5

British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,”

The father of future King of the French, Louis-Philippe, who actively supported the French Revolution but was guillotined during the Reign of Terror (

Sister of King Francis I of France (1492-1549), also known as Marguerite of Navarre, she was a major author and poet who became an outstanding figure

TLS signed “G. Marconi,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, July 13, 1931. Letter to Admiral Mark Kerr. In part: “I read with great interest your

Unsigned autograph manuscript, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Malcolm X pens some thoughts on prison conversion. In full: “Members. Buy little on instal

Page from the original typescript of Alex Haley’s 1963 interview of Malcolm X for Playboy magazine, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, signed “Malcolm X” i

Fabled queen of Louis XVI of France (1755–1793) whose public execution, along with that of her husband, was the most grisly, visible, and powerful sym

Rare twice-signed partly-printed DS, signed “J. Marshall,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 13, January 14, 1797. Indenture between Marshall and Abraham In

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

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4 x 5, June 29, 1866. Letter to a colleague, translated in full: “Here is my note. I prefer not to discu

LS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Comite de Patronage des Etudiants Etrangers letterhead, February 15, 1894. Letter to a

Unsigned autograph notes in French, two pages, 7.75 x 10.25, August 10, 1857. Pasteur’s notes written based on his observations in the Swiss Alps, con

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm Penn,” one page, 14.75 x 11

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x

Italian pope (1792–1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, who ascended the papal throne in 1846 and served until his death. Among the notable ach

Uncommon Post-Dispatch business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, payable to J. G. Kappner for $300.00, November 5,

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American li

Partly-printed DS , signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 21 x 16.5, December 12, 1957. Elizabeth appoints “Miss Stefania Renata Wittenberg, Member of Our M

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 15.75 x 11.75, February 15, 1855. Queen Victoria appoints William Shaw as a “Lieutenant Colonel in O