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Vintage fountain pen signature, “Maxfield Parrish,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to lower right corn

Vintage fountain pen signature, “John J. Pershing,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. Moderate edge toning and slight brushing to signature, otherwise f

French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II o

FBI agent and archetypical ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notori

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

American poet (1869–1935) who won three Pulitzer Prizes. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Edwin Arlington Robinson, April 2, 1928,” on an off-white 4.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Sugar Ray Robinson,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Will Rogers,” on an off-white 2.5 x 4.5 lightly-lined sheet, with collector’s notation reading, “St. Paul Hotel, Nove

Novelist known for his series featuring the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu (1883–1959). Vintage ink signature, “Sax Rohmer,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5

White House card, neatly signed in black ink, “Eleanor Roosevelt.” In fine condition, just a bit of scattered light soiling.

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Juli

New York theatrical impresario and entrepreneur (1882–1936) known for opening the Roxy Theatre and Radio City Music Hall. Vintage fountain pen signatu

Vintage ink signature, “Jonas E. Salk,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some brushing to his first name.

Hall of Fame jockey and thoroughbred horse trainer (1898–1968) who won the Triple Crown in 1930. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Earl Sande,” on an o

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a dog running on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning.

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie was one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ernest Thompson Seton,” above small sketches of a paw print and a bear, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condi

Race car driver and president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who was killed in a plane crash in 1954. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Wilbur Shaw,”

Founders of the ‘Ice Follies’ in 1937, the first touring ice show. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Eddie Shipstad” and “Oscar Johnson,” on an off-white

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Andy Gump saying, “Oh Min!” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and r

Vintage signed ink sketch of a man and a woman on either side of his “O. Soglow,” signature on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. Bold vinta

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Casey Stengel,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, dated “1952” at the bottom in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with s

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Paw and his cat on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed “Cliff Sterrett 28.” In fine condition, with light toning

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Joseph W. Stilwell, Lt. Gen., U. S. A.,” also adding his name in Chinese, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine con

Vintage ink signature, “W. A. Sunday, Psalm 34,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition, with moderate toning to lower corners.

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

Vintage ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” adding the date below, on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

American magician (1869–1936), billed as the ‘King of Cards,’ who was one of the most popular performers of his day. Vintage signature and inscription

Famed American tennis player (1893–1953) whose major tournament victories number in the dozens, including six consecutive years as US Singles Champion

Vintage ink signature, “Harry S. Truman, 3/26/54,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light toning over signature from an old app

Vintage 4 x 6.25 newspaper photo of Udet meeting Eddie Rickenbacker, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

German aviator (1896–1941) who was his country’s second-highest-scoring ace of World War I. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature, “Ernst Udet,” on an

Art critic and writer (1888–1939) who created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance, and was an important figure in New York’s av

Legendary amateur golfer (1901–1961) known for his rivalry with Bobby Jones during the 1920s. Vintage ink signature, “George Von Elm,” on an off-white

Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Allied forces in the Philippines during WWII (1883–1953). Vintage pencil signature, “J. M. Wainwright,” on an o

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Beetle Bailey on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine to very fine condition.

Vintage purple fountain pen signature, “Johnny Weissmuller, Chicago,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, King Features Syndicate letterhead, February 19, 1928. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Received your letter and was very gla

The last surviving Union soldier (1847–1956); current research suggests that he was also the last surviving soldier of the Civil War. Vintage ink sign

Founder of the Wrigley chewing gum company (1861–1932), he also held interests in hotels, mines, and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Vintage ink signa

American World War I hero (1887–1964) who received the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Sgt. Alvin C. York,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light edge toning and soiling.

Collection of approximately 53 signatures of famous actors, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5

Collection of approximately 49 ink signatures of actresses, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers include: Mary Pickf

Collection of 39 signatures of various artists, a few adding small sketches, the majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-whi

Collection of approximately 58 signatures of aviators, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page

Collection of approximately 110 signatures of various businessmen and otherwise notable figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primar

Collection of approximately 57 signatures of various cartoonists, many adding small sketches, the majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on i

Collection of 17 vintage ink signatures of various comedians on 12 off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages. Signers are: Charles ‘Chic’ Sale; Mort Sahl; Jack Pearl

Collection of approximately 78 signatures of musicians and composers, many adding an AMQS, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on

Collection of 21 ink signatures of explorers, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers are: Roy Chapman Andrews, Vincent

Collection of approximately 82 ink signatures of foreign dignitaries, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers include:

Collection of nine vintage ink signatures of influential inventors on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages. Signers are: Edward Teller, Fritz von Opel

Collection of approximately 79 signatures of various military figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-whit

Collection of approximately 58 signatures of many political figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white

Collection of approximately 97 signatures of various political figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-whi

Collection of approximately 64 signatures of various entertainers, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual off-white 4.

Collection of approximately 37 ink signatures of numerous religious figures, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers ar

Collection of 39 ink signatures of various singers, primarily on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, some lined. Signers include: Harry Belafonte, E

Collection of approximately 58 signatures of a diverse selection of sports figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on indivi

Collection of approximately 66 signatures of a wide array of sports figures, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individual of

Impressive collection of approximately 125 signatures of writers from all genres, the vast majority in ink with a few in pencil, primarily on individu

Collection of ten ink signatures of poets and playwrights on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages. Signers are: Lord Dunsany, Edgar Guest, Edwin Markh

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o

Amazing manuscript firsthand account of the Battle of Gettysburg, dated 1896, 41 pages, 8 x 10.25, titled at the top, “Recollections of the Rebel Inva

As colonel of the 13th Louisiana Infantry, he fought at the Battle of Shiloh. After being promoted to brigadier general on January 11, 1864, he fought

British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ Ink signature, “Believe me. Yours si

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of a painted portrait of the German military hero, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “von Hindenburg.”

LS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 3, 1923. Letter of recommendation to a journalist, translated in part: “In memory of th

Rare vintage 10 x 8 photo of three of the men captured in the historic photograph of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima, shown examining the t

Original ink and watercolor survey map, 7 x 9, done by Hotchkiss shortly after the end of the Civil War. This particular map was part of a larger repo

War-dated endorsements of Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson, A. P. Hill, James H. Lane, Norman R. Fitz Hugh, and R. H. Chilton on the reverse of an ALS fr

American military officer (1803–1862). Upon hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he became Confederate commander of Western Department. On April

Free franked House of Representatives mailing envelope, 6.75 x 3.5, addressed to “Geo. W. May, Esq., Trevilian, Va.,” and franked in the upper right,

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 8 x 10, September 17, 1830. Letter to Etienne-Maurice Gerard, Minister of War and Marshall of France. In

ALS, in pencil, signed “J. Longstreet,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Office of Longstreet, Owen & Co. letterhead, March 1, 1...

Early TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, War Department letterhead, June 15, 1933. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you very much for your fine no

FDC, 6.5 x 4.5, one of MacArthur’s General Headquarters South Pacific Area envelopes, with all seven “Victory” overprinted stamps postmarked, “Manila

FDC, bearing a MacArthur, West Virginia, postmark, signed in the upper left in black ink, “Douglas MacArthur.” In fine condition.

ALS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 6, 1969. Letter to friends. In part: “I retired from the Army in 1956,

War-dated TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 103rd Infantry Division letterhead, February 14, 1945. In a letter to J. F. Seiberling

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan, Maj. Gnl USA,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, March 31, 1862. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I feel

Signed book: Key to the Exercises in Ollendorff’s New Method of Learning To Read, Write, and Speak the German Language. NY: D. Appleton and Co., 1850.

Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gray Ghost

DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8.5 x 7, June 29, 1934. Navy Training Course Certificate issued to Lester Leonard Kimble, Seaman 1st Class, stati

ALS signed “George S Patton, Jr,” three pages, 6.75 x 10.5, April 13, 1913. Patton writes his mother while in Fort Myers, Virginia. In full (with spel

Lawyer, politician, and Confederate general in the American Civil War, best remembered for his poor performance at the Battle of Fort Donelson. War-da

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, March 22, 1849. Letter to his nephew, James DeWolf Perry. In part: “I returned last Evenin

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, September 22, 1867. Response to an invitation. In part: “I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your kind

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Vin

Military officer (1809–1867) who served as an American general during the Mexican-American War and as a Confederate general during the Civil War. Engr

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 3.75, May 31, 1776. Financial pay order document. In part: “Pay to Mr. Benjamin Smith…the sum of

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 9.25, personal letterhead, June 13, 1890. Letter to General Stewa

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, November 7, 1866. Letter to General Stewart Van Vliet, an old friend and

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie, which led

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, June 12, 1840. Letter to Mr. Cleland reads, in part: “The Duke of Wellington has received Mr.…Cleland’s lette

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, December 5, 1834. Brief letter to an admiral. In part: “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to the Ad

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 8.75, of the “Instrument of Surrender of all German Forces,” signed at the bottom by Matthew Ridgway, Mark W. Cla