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Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 13 x 16, May 8, 1795. Three-language ship’s paper, with French on the left side, En

Fantastic display consisting of a scarce full ink signature, “George Washington,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip clipped from a larger document. Signature

Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 18, January 18, 1803. Scalloped-top

Ink docketing signature as president, “Mr. Jefferson,” at the bottom of a letter sent to him by Congressman William Branch Giles, one page both sides,

Conclusion of an ALS signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 5 x 3.25, no date. A self-contained closing clipped from a longer letter reads, in full: “I hav

ALS as president signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Washington, February 23, 1804, to his cousin David Meade Randolph. In full: “As it appe

ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, June 7, 1807. Letter to George Bomford of the Corps of Engineers in which Madison involves himself in a governmen

Bold ink franking signature, “Free James Madison,” with “Free” written underneath in an unknown hand, on an irregularly clipped slip taken from anothe

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.5 x 16, April 27, 1811. Four-language ship’s papers issued to James Goodday, “master or commander of the

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 14 x 9, May 23, 1825. Land grant issued to Charles and Joseph McKnight for 160 acres o

Manuscript DS as president, one page, 6.25 x 4, December 20, 1836. Document reads, in full: “By virtue of the power vested in me, by the Constitution,

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.5, March 16, 1829. Land grant issued to George Hedges for 80 acres of land in Illinois. Signed at the

Ink signature, “M. Van Buren,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip. A few vertical folds passing through his last name, otherwise fine condition.

ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.75 x 4.5, September 10, 1835. Brief letter complying with an autograph request. In full: “I cheerfully comply w

Ink signature, “W. H. Harrison,” on a 2.5 x 1 slip clipped from the closing of a letter, with another partial word in Harrison’s hand above his signat

Boldly penned ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, Washington, May 20, 1842. Letter to former Maryland Congressman John Barney. In part: “I have to ret

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, March 17, 1842. President Tyler appoints David V. Culley as “Paymaster of the Land Office for the D

Handwritten endorsement, signed as president, “J. Tyler,” on a 4.25 x 2.5 slip clipped from a larger document. Tyler writes, “If the Secretary has mad

ANS in pencil as president, signed “J. K. P.,” one page, 8 x 10, April 29, 1845. Brief response written below an initial letter sent to him by Attorne

LS signed “Z. Taylor. Col., 1st Regt U.S. Infy, Comdg,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, April 25, 1834. Col. Roger Jones, Adjutant General, U.S. Army. In full:

Ink signature, “Millard Fillmore, Jany. 16, 1854,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a portrait of Fillmore to an overall size of 8 x 10. Several cent

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 17.5, October 13, 1855. President Pierce appoints Joseph M. Bradford as “Lieutenant in the Na

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.25 x 8.25 (trimmed down from a larger size), January 20, 1858. President Buchanan directs the secretary of

Ink signature, as president, “James Buchanan, 6 April 1860,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a color portrait of Buchanan to an overall size of 8.5

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.75, June 9, 1864. President Lincoln appoints Joseph Hayes “Brigadier General of Volunteers in the

Civil War-dated handwritten endorsement of a prisoner’s release signed as president, one lightly-lined page, 7.5 x 1.75, May 3, 1864. Lincoln writes,

Ink signature, as president, “A. Lincoln, Aug. 6, 1862,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip, clipped from a larger letter and affixed to an identical size

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13 x 17, August 9, 1861. President Lincoln appoints J. D. Robinson a “Brigade Surgeon of Volunteers in servi

Handwritten endorsement, signed “Taylor and Lincoln,” with six additional words in Lincoln’s hand, “And the plaintiff doth the like, Taylor & Li...

Highly desirable Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company check, 7 x 2, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “A. Lincoln,” payable to Smith Wickersh

War-dated ALS as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, April 19, 1862. Lincoln writes to Secretary of War Edw

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 4, 1867. An authorization for the secretary of state to affix the Seal of the United States

ALS as president, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, April 23, 1870. Response penned on the reverse of an initial letter sent to him by Senator Matthew H. Carpent

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 11, 1874. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the Un

War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” two pages, 5 x 8, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, January 19, 1865. Letter to Major

Manuscript DS as president, one page both sides, 10.5 x 15.5, April 4, 1876. Pardon reads, in part: “Whereas, on the 13th day of January, A.D. 1876, i

Striking original painting of U. S. Grant by Freeman Woodcock Thorp, painted from life during Grant’s sixth year in the White House, 21.5 x 26.5, oil

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Harroun & Bierstadt of New York, printed in 1880, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. A. Garfield,...

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Chester A. Arthur,” one page, 15.75 x 19.75, March 2, 1885. President Arthur appoints George P. Bradley a “Sur

Bold ink signature, as president, “Chester A. Arthur, 25th March 1882,” on an off-white 6.75 x 8 album page. In fine condition.

Original 4.25 x 5.75 cabinet bust portrait of Cleveland, signed and inscribed at the bottom of the image in black ink as first lady, “M. W. J.—From—Fr

Ink signature, “Grover Cleveland,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip clipped from a document or check. Slip is mounted to a larger gold card and matted

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 15.75 x 19.5, December 20, 1889. President Harrison appoints George M. Stone

Fletcher’s Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Harrison, “Benj. Harrison,” payable to Mrs. Mary H. McKee for $25, April 23, 1885. In fine c

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21 x 16, July 14, 1898. President McKinley appoints Benjamin Alvord as “Captain of Infantry in the service o

TLS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, May 4, 1896. Letter to Joseph S. Nagley. In full: “I am very much obliged for your con

Ink signature, “W. McKinley,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a portrait of McKinley to an overall size of 8 x 10. A uniform shade of mild toning an

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 15.5 x 19.25, March 21, 1908. Roos

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 18.75, January 27, 1908. Roosevelt appoints Drew Linard a “Consul of the United States of America at

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19, May 15, 1908. President Roosevelt appoints Henry D. Cooke, Jr., as “a Lieutenant, junior g

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Roosevelt on the deck of the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, posing with her Captain and crew, signed in

TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Metropolitan letterhead, November 3, 1916. Brief letter of thanks for a sent letter. In full: “That’s a

TLS, one page, 6 x 5, The Outlook letterhead, January 2, 1912. Letter to Mr. Collins. In full: “That is very nice of you; but do see that that letter

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 17 x 13, January 27, 1911. President Taft appoints Elias R. Monfort as “Postmaster at

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, December 1, 1905. Letter to Lazard Kahn. In full: “I beg to acknowledge your k

Ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 6.25 x 8 album page, with a pencil notation, “The President,” above the signature in an unknown hand. In

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 23 x 19, June 7, 1911. President Taft appoints Drew Linard “Consul of Honduras at Mobi

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, April 25, 1915. Letter to H. Addington Bruce. In part: “I thank you for your courte

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 19.5, August 3, 1916. President Wilson appoints Augustin M. Prentiss as “First Lieutenant in the Coas

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 27, 1915. Letter to Michael F. Phelan. In part: “I wish sincerely that it were poss

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, State of New Jersey Executive Department letterhead, January 26, 1911. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you very heartily f

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9.25 portrait affixed to its original 9.5 x 13.25 Harris and Ewing mount, boldly signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Wood

Printed speech in booklet form, “Address of the President of the United States, Delivered at a Joint Session of the Two Houses of Congress, April 2, 1

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 10.25 photo by Edmonston Studios, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mary Yeager—With a message of good wishes, Sin

ALS signed “W. G. Harding,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Marion Star letterhead, December 13, 1904. Letter to a friend. In part: “Glad you are coming…You c

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, March 30, 1923. President Harding appoints Drew Linard, “a Consul of Class seven of the United Stat

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13.75 portrait of Harding by Moffett of Chicago, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Al Jolson, president of the Hardin

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.25 Edmonston photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mr. Maris Chamber, with very best wishes

Ink signature, “W. G. Harding,” on an off-white slip clipped from a larger document. Matted with a portrait of Harding to an overall size of 8.5 x 11.

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Coolidge, payable to Irving Sobotky for $25.00, February 20, 1909. In fine condition, with a central

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, December 17, 1923. Coolidge appoints Drew Linard “a Consul of Class seven of the United States of A

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 1, 1930. Letter to a gentleman tracing a family lineage. In full: “Please accept my thanks for

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 21, 1924. Letter to Edward W. Bok, former editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal. In full: “Your qu

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, May 6, 1924. Letter of thanks to Warren Ryder. In full: “Thank you very much for your lette

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Calvin and Grace Coolidge posing outside the White House with their dog, signed in fountain pen, “Calvin Coolidg

Signed book: The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, Volumes I–III. First edition, first printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1951 and 1952. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5.

Signed book: The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. Later printing. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 318 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first

Signed book: The Challenge to Liberty. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1934. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 212 pages. Signed and inscribed on...

Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Hoover and his dog, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed with a small photo of Hoover and a presidential seal to an

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, July 22, 1955. Brief letter of thanks. In full: “That was indeed a gracious letter and I want you to kn

ALS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Louis Crossette. In full: “I was much distressed to see the evidence of great anxiety th

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 31, 1941. Brief letter of thanks. In full: “Many thanks indeed for your letter of the 15th, which

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 13 Harris and Ewing portrait, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Alfred W. Phillips, Jr., from his

Signed book: Ten Ever-Lovin’ Years with Pogo by Walt Kelly. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacke...

Three TLSs, each one page, various sizes and letterheads, two dated 1951 and one dated 1958, all to Mrs. Gilkey. One dated September 5, 1951 reads, in

Free franked mailing envelope, 6.25 x 3.75, addressed in type to a gentleman in Australia, and franked in the upper right, “Free Anna Eleanor Roosevel

Fountain pen signature, most certainly as president, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on a light green 6.25 x 1.25 slip. In fine condition.

Vintage 10 x 8 Christmas photo of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt relaxing with a book and some knitting, signed in fountain pen, as president, “Frankl

Bold ink signature, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 5 x 3 embossed State of New York Executive Mansion card. Removably affixed to an off-whit

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, March 21, 1929. Letter to Fred B. Adams, Jr. In full: “I think the article wa

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9, Assistant Secretary of the Navy letterhead, June 18, 1915. Letter to Dr. J. D. Harrigan. In full: “I enclose a list of tentati

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 7, 1941. Letter to Cyril Jones of Massachusetts. In part: “I hope much that the

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal collection of envelopes sent to him by admirers and critics alike, consisting of a total of 52 covers—most

DS as president, one page both sides, 6 x 4, January 3, 1940. Commercial vehicle registration from 1940 for Roosevelt’s 1935 Ford truck. Filled out in

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Truman shaking the boxer’s hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Vince Handley, from Harry Truman

White House card, signed in fountain pen, “Bess W. Truman.” Corner-mounted to a TLS from her secretary on White House letterhead transmitting the card

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5 portrait of Truman, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint; and a ballpoint signature, “Harry S. Truman, 11-27-67.” on an

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 25, 1942. Letter to a doctor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In full: “Appreciate very m

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 22, 1941. Letter to Sergeant Robert P. Tomlinson of the Marines. In part: “It is ne

Ballpoint signature, “Harry S. Truman, 10-30-68,” on a 6 x 4 white card with the pre-printed sentiment, “I am pleased to comply with your request for