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ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, December 1, 1852. Letter complying with an autograph request. In full: “I comply with much pleasure,

French academic and liberal politician (1841–1932) who helped build the modern French education system, and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace Prize with Lud

French statesman who served as President of France from February to September 1920. ALS, one page both sides, 4 x 5.25, black-bordered Chambre des Dep

Australian politician (1862–1952) who served as Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923. Original pencil sketch of a map of Australia, signed “W. M. Hughes,”

Ink signature, “William R,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 vellum slip, presumably clipped from a document. In very good condition, with a vertical fold pass

Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succe

American politician (1873–1944) who served as Governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage mat

Original signed ballpoint sketch of the Enola Gay’s flight route from Tinian to Hiroshima and back on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom, “D

Hand-addressed address panel, 5.5 x 2.25, addressed by McClellan to “Mr. Maepherses, 12 Vicolo di Alibriti, Rome,” and signed in the lower left, “Geo.

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the 10th anniversary of the flight of Freedom Seven, signed in black felt tip. In very fine conditi

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip around a pre-printed sentiment, “Kate,

The Wonder of It All DVD, signed on the front of the case in silver ink, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” The case remains sealed at the top. In fine

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, bearing a July 26, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postal cancellation, signed

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the 10th anniversary of the flight of Freedom Seven, signed in black felt tip. In very fine conditi

Color glossy 13.5 x 11 photo of the lift off of Atlantis, affixed to a 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by Karol Bobko, Ron Grabe,

Color 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Skylab in orbit, affixed to its original 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by crew members Charles Conrad, Jo

Color glossy 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Skylab in orbit, affixed to a 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Jac

French photographer (1908–2004) considered to be the father of modern photojournalism. Masterful 5.75 x 4.25 postcard photo of Cartier-Bresson’s ‘Pari

Belgian painter (1897–1994) associated with the Surrealist movement, best known for his female nudes. Uncommon color 6 x 4 postcard photo of his paint

Messrs. Coutts & Company check, 7.5 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Dickens, “Charles Dickens,” payable to Mr. Hilhouse for £7.8.6, May 6,...