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Texas politician (1818–1905) who served as Postmaster General of the Confederacy. Partly-printed DS, one page, 13.75 x 8.5, October 4, 1861. Postal ap

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 16, 1921. Letter to John McCampbell of Ramanessin Farm. In part: “Thank you for your good letter f

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic in 1901–1904 and 1910–1912. During the secon

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic in 1901–1904 and 1910–1912. During the secon

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen, “E. H. Shackleton.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 11.5. In fine

ANS signed “E. H. Shackleton,” one page, 6.5 x 3.75, January 5, 1914. Brief note of thanks written on the reverse of a partly-printed thank you note f

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, May 3, 1911. Letter to English caricaturist Edward Tennyson Reed. In full: “A t

TLS signed “E. H. Shackleton,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, April 22, 1912. Letter to Mr. Knight. In full: “I thank you very much for yours

Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

English naval officer (1850–1912) in command of the RMS Titanic, and one of the 1502 who died when the ship sank. Excessively rare DS, signed “E. J. S

Scarce DS, in German and Swedish, quickly signed with an ink scribble (as he commonly did on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, Septembe

American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served

Old West outlaw (1844–1916) and leader of the Younger Gang, who eventually turned from a life of crime to Wild West shows and public speaking. Partly-

Collection of over 100 items, consisting primarily of signatures, letters, and a few documents, signed by a broad selection of notable 19th century fi

Eminent and versatile Swiss-born American zoologist and geologist (1807–1873) who carried out much of his research as a longtime faculty member at Har

Vintage 3.5 x 6 cardstock photo of Beard in his scouting garb, signed in blue ballpoint, “Daniel C. Beard.” In fine condition.

Chef and food writer (1903–1985). Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in brown felt tip. Some scattered creases, one through facial area, and a tape remnant t

Activist (1813–1888) who founded the ASPCA in 1866. AQS on an off-white 6.25 x 4 album page, signed “Henry Bergh.” Bergh pens a thoughtful line. In fu

Medical scientist (1899–1978) who co-discovered insulin in 1921. Four items: ALS inside a 6.25 x 4.75 greeting card, transmitting two articles to “giv

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Branson at the beach, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.