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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 “