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Third-person ALS signed within the text “The Queen,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered personal letterhead, Buckingham Palace, February 24, 1840. Lett

Scottish chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Three untranslated multi-page ALSs in French: t

British banker and politician (1840–1915), the 1st Baron Rothschild, from the international Rothschild financial dynasty. ALS signed “Rothschild,” one

Rudolf (1858–1889), son and heir of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, who died at the age of 30, together with his mistress, under mysterious circums

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

An archive of 41 ALSs, all signed “Albert Schweitzer” or “A. Schweitzer,” sometimes adding “Dr” to his signature, each letter signed more than once, 5

ALS signed “Rob. F. Scott,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6, personal letterhead, November 2. Letter to Mrs. Noble. In full: “Very many

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard portrait of Shackleton in formal attire, signed in black ink, “E. H. Shackleton.” Shackleton has also a

Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition bank check, 8.25 x 4.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Shackleton, “E. H. Shackleton,” as expedition com

Belgian chemist, industrialist, and philanthropist (1838–1922). Solvay, who created the famous ‘Solvay conferences’ where Einstein, Marie Curie, Bohr,

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

Personal physician (1700–1772) of the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, who helped to transform the country’s health services and education. ADS in Fren

Rare ALS signed “B. T. Washington,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 6 x 9.5, Tuskegee Normal School letterhead, February 21, 1884. Letter to a wom

LS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, March 31, 1911. Letter to Edwin C. Lewis of Boston. In part: “Our student

Signed book: The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume I. First edition, subscriber’s copy. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown, 1851. Hardcover, 6.5

Ink signature, “Your friend & obedient servant, Dan’l Webster,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Two vertical ...

Free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed to “Messrs. Washburn & Woodman, Mineral Point, Wisconsin Territory,” and franked in the upp...

America’s ‘first’ economist (1726–1795), said to have developed the entire basis for the Constitution by himself in 1783, four years before the Consti

American social reformer (1860–1935) who shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. TLS, one page, 6 x 9.5, Hull House letterhead, January 8, 1931. Short lett

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of ‘individual psychology.’ Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Adler, signed vertically in

Collection of nine items, consisting of TLSs, photos, signatures, and covers, each signed by a different adventurer. Signers are: Thomas J. Lipton, Vi

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Theodor Hertzl, signed in blue ballpoint by Ben-Gurion. A uniform shade of mild toning and a vertical fold

Souvenir copy of the Proclamation of Israel Independence issued on May 14, 1948, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “M. Begin.” In very fine condi

Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 11.75, November 13, 1649. Document from the Committee of the Navy regarding payment to aldermen of Dublin. Signed at the

Ink signatures of ten different British prime ministers on clipped slips of various sizes. Signers are: Robert Peel, Aberdeen, Derby, Melbourne, John

Ink signature, “W. J. Bryan,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Matted with an image of Bryan to an overall size of 7.75 x 8.25. In fine condition.

British civil servant and colonial administrator (1688-1729) who served as governor of New York and New Jersey. Manuscript DS, signed “W. Burnet,” one

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 21, 1946. Letter to a stamp collector. In part: “I do not think that any of the Turkish stamps are

Farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist (1927–1993) who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW). Vintage unused academic membership card

Vintage ink signature in Chinese on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 card bearing an affixed newspaper photo of the leader. In very good condition, with scatte

Scarce and desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 portrait of the leader, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original m

Vintage ink signatures of Chiang Kai-Shek (in Chinese), and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (in English), on individual off-white 6.5 x 3.5 envelopes. In fine

Color 7.25 x 5 cardstock close-up photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Bon appetit to Alfred Kaiser, Julia Child.” In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, 10 Downing Street letterhead, November 19, 1954. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “My Husband and I have read your revised pr

Signed book: The Good Heart. Later printing. Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1996. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 207 pages. Signed on the title page in black b

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of the UN General Assembly Resolution 1353 of 1959 regarding Tibet. In part: “Considering that the fundamenta

US Army officer in the Civil War (1828–1879). Although successful in a number of Civil War battles, he is best remembered for two attributes: the simi

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Lee De Forest Laboratories, Inc. letterhead, February 20, 1943. Letter to George Shanks. In part: “I have always regarded Pro

Governor general of the French establishment in India and rival of Robert Clive (1697–1763). Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Dupleix,” one page

Signed book: Genes, Girls, and Gamow. First American edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Signed on t

Signed book: DNA. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 9.5, 446 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballp

Signed book: The Double Helix. NY: Signet, 1968. Paperback, 4.25 x 7, 141 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “James D. Watson.” In fin

American lawyer and journalist (1764-1846). ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, December 31, 1836. Letter to S. W. Pomeroy, Jr. concerning a long du

Souvenir typescript, one page on a 3.75 x 7 card bearing four affixed postage stamps. King Edward VIII’s farewell address, which famously concludes, “

Unsigned Elizabethan-era manuscript DS, one page, 17.25 x 4.5, November 8, 1586. Period copy of a document appointing a commission to judge a land dis

Manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 6.5, August 1, 1776. Pay order for Doctor Joseph Coit and Robert Patrick “all for purchase &...

Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex, and an English nobleman and soldier (1670–1710). LS signed “E. Essex,” one page, 6.25 x 8.75, circa late 1600s. Le

Archduke of Austria and a Prince of Hungary and Bohemia (1863–1954). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Eugen in profile, signed at the bottom of

Vintage ink signature, “F. Franco,” on an off-white 6.25 x 3.5 card with a commemorative postage stamp affixed to the middle of the card. In fine cond

S.G.S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Rialto Florist, Inc. for $200, June 14, 1957,