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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