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ALS signed “Joseph Story,” one page, 8 x 10, January 4, 1843. Letter to Justice John McLean. In part: “I shall certainly leave home the first promisin

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Teller, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In fine condition.

Bookplate featuring an illustration of the Palace of Westminster, 3.5 x 5.5, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 7 x 10 photo of Thatcher delivering a speech, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

Satin-finish 3 x 4.75 photo of the prime minister, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple insignificant surface

German industrialist (1842–1926) who developed one of the largest steel conglomerates in the world. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.25 half-length portrait

Engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 8 x 6, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Spiro T. Agne

Inventor, biochemist, and microbiologist (1888–1973) who discovered streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis; for this he was

The tallest documented human being of modern times (1918–1940), Wadlow reached a height of 8´11? and made his living as a touring novelty attra...

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Kaiser of Germany (1859–1941) from 1888 to 1918. Partly-printed DS in German, one page, 8.25 x 13, September 28, 1904. Untranslated. In fine condition

Commemorative cover, 6 x 5, with a cachet honoring their 1937 marriage, signed in black ink, “Edward, Duke of Windsor,” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windso

Historian and academic (1885–1963) who served as president of Yale University from 1937–1951. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Yale University stationery,

Scarce color glossy 6 x 10.5 photo of Yeltsin, signed in the lower border in black ink. A couple noticeable surface creases, otherwise fine condition.

Hungarian-born musician (1881–1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. letterhead, October 12, 1927. Response to an admirer. In part: “I am enclosing my autograph for y

Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Faithfully yours, Chas. Chaplin,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with mild toning to three e

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with moderate toning to lower corners.

Highly desirable vintage fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of soiling to the lower left

Two White House cards, signed individually in ink, “Calvin Coolidge” and “Grace Coolidge.” In overall fine condition, with moderate toning to borders.

Crisp vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Jas. J. Corbett,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Aircraft designer and manufacturer (1878–1930) who pioneered such far-reaching innovations as the aileron, the pontoon airplane, the flying boat, dual

Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Clarence Darrow,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition, with light overall toning.

Vintage ink signature, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In very good condition, with toning and soiling to borders and a clear pie

Bold ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition, with moderate toning and soiling to borders

Two signatures: vintage ink signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page; and a White House card, signed in ink, “Mamie Doud Eise

Florid vintage fountain pen signature, “F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition. A choice example of one of the most s

Quite bold vintage fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning.

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Fred Hall, Golfingly, Walter Hagen, July 27/54,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine to very fine

Artist and writer (1892–1942) best known for his work on the American West. Original vintage signed ink sketch of a horse on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pa

Boxing Hall of Famer (1875–1953) who was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1899 to 1904. Vintage ink signature, “Jas. J. Jeffries,” on

Vintage middle-age ink signature, “Robt. T. Jones, J,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning and reinforcement

White House card crisply signed in black ink, “Jacqueline Kennedy.” A thin strip of toning along left side, over portion of first stroke of signature,

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Stan Laurel 1930,” and “Oliver Hardy,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. A. Lindbergh,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. A 10-cent US ‘Lindbergh Airmail’ postage stamp featuring an airplan

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

Original ticket stub from the March 13, 1961, title fight between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, 2.5 x 3.25, signed on the reverse in blue bal

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thanks for the compliment, Winsor McCay,” adding his name again in large block letters above the sentiment, on an off

Vintage fountain pen signature, “A. A. Milne,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Sought-after vintage pencil signature, “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with trivial edge toning.

Distinguished pianist and composer (1873–1943) who takes a place among the last great figures of the Russian romantic school. Vintage ink signature, “

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Circus pass for the Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows of the 1929 season, 4 x 2.5, issued to Mr. A. J. Dickinson, signed at th...

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a dog on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, signed “Your faithful friend, Norman Rockwell.” In fine condition. Origina

White House card, boldly signed in blue ink, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In fine condition, with just a hint of mild toning.

Original early vintage signed ink sketch of Charlie Brown on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with a bit of

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Popeye on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Segar,” with a small sketch of a lit cigar added next to his sign

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 2.5 x 4.5 lightly-lined page, with a collector’s notation reading, “St. Paul—1926.” In fi

Early ‘boy wonder’ of golf (1908–1963) who, at the age of twenty-one, played on the 1929 PGA tour and won eight of twenty-two events, as well as finis

Spectacular original vintage signed ink and watercolor sketch of a dog-like animal leaping over his signature on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “

AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, Sousa pens four bars of music to his classic ‘Stars and Stripes Forever,’ signing above the quote, “John Philip S

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Felix the Cat holding a fountain pen on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Pat Sullivan 1927.” In fine conditi

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, September 29, 1908. Letter to a librarian in St. Paul. In part: “I write to than

Vintage ink signature, as chief justice, “Wm. H. Taft, Washington, Feby 22nd 1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined page. In fine condition, w

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Vintage fou

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with slight toning to lower border.

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “‘Amos,’ F. Gosden,” and “‘Andy,’ Chas. J. Correll,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some sca

Extremely scarce vintage ink signatures of Roald Amundsen, Lincoln Ellsworth, Finn Malmgren, Oscar Wisting, F. Storm Johnson, and Birger Gottwaldt on

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Henry on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning.

American golfer (1894–1968) who, despite suffering a severe eye injury during World War I, went on to win three major titles. He was elected to the Wo

Robust vintage ink signature, “Robert Baden-Powell,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Cartoonist (1915–1975) who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip, The Sad Sack. Original vintage signed ink s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Theda Bara 1932,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Ethel Barrymore,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a small spot of light toning.

Vintage ink signature, “Jack Benny,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, also signed by Mary Livingstone. In fine condition, with a couple of light bends.

Bold fountain pen signature, “Irving Berlin,” on a light brown 3.5 x 1.75 clipped slip. A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, otherwis

Inventor (1851–1929) known for developing the disc record gramophone, which used cost-effective flat discs rather than the expensive wax cylinders of

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli

Desirable vintage ink signature, “Gutzon Borglum,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine to very fine condition.

French champion tennis player (1898–1994) who dominated the sport in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Vintage fountain pen signature, “J. Borotra,” on

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, James J. Braddock,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of slight soiling.

Tremendously popular actress (1892–1939) who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress two years before her death from cancer. Vintage fountai

Longtime women’s wrestling champion (1915–1989). Vintage fountain pen signature, “Mildred Burke, World Champion,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. Slig

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzana, Oct. 12, 1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Brewing magnate (1899–1989) who built the Anheuser-Busch Companies into the largest brewery in the world. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Anheuser-Busch let

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Nancy on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a horizontal crease above signature.

Major General in the US Marine Corps (1881–1940) nicknamed ‘The Fighting Quaker,’ who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in US his

English auto and speedboat racer (1885–1948) who held the world records for both land speed and water speed at several times during the 1920s and 1930

English auto and speedboat racer (1885–1948) who held the world records for both land speed and water speed at several times during the 1920s and 1930

Original signed red artist’s pencil sketch of the Dragon Lady on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a young Terry Lee from Terry and the Pirates on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of mi

Vintage 6 x 8 newspaper photo of Carnera during training, signed in fountain pen. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a very s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Primo Carnera,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of toning and soiling to lower corners.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. L. Chennault,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light edge toning.

International Tennis Hall of Famer (1901–1987) who was one of the famous ‘Four Musketeers’ of France who dominated tennis in the 1920s and 30s. Vintag

Explorer and physician (1865–1940) who claimed to have reached the North Pole a year before Peary. His claim was later rejected on grounds of insuffic

Boxer (1889–1973) who was bantamweight champion of the world from 1910 to 1914. Upon retiring, the diminutive man had a stage act where he challenged

Illustrator (1896–1966) known as the ‘artist of the stars,’ whose subjects included Carol Lombard, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Veronica Lake, and Lana

Three items: original vintage signed ink sketch of a man smoking a cigar on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed, “Yours truly, J. N. Darling, Alias: D

Spanish aeronautical engineer (1895–1936) who invented the autogyro, enabling the development of rotary-wing aircraft like the helicopter. Bold vintag

Vintage ink signatures, “Jack Dempsey” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page; and “Gene Tunney Feb 24–1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In

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

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thomas E. Dewey,” on an off-white 5 x 3 State of New York Executive Mansion card. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Geo. Eastman,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition.

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

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light soiling to lower corners.

American competitive swimmer (1905–2003) known as the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo honoring Ederl

Vintage ink signatures of female swimmers of the English Channel on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, two of which are lined. Signers are: Gertrud