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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1713–1779). Engraved one shilling New Jersey note, printed by Isaac Collins of Burlington,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1796) and seventh President of the Continental Congress. Manuscript DS, signed “Saml

Scarce engraved broadside, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America. When in the Course of Human

American gunsmith (1786–1868) best known for inventing and giving his name to the Deringer pistol. Partly-printed vellum DS one page both sides, 22 x

Birthday card, measuring approximately 4.5 x 7, featuring a Gary Larson color image of a frog playing a guitar. Inside bears a short pre-printed senti

Christmas card from 1983, 10.5 x 7.25 open, embossed in gold on the outside with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spenc

Color satin-finish 9.25 x 6.25 photo of Charles and Diana seated with their staff, affixed to its original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in black

Christmas card from 1981, 5.25 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10.5 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter mot

Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James D. Watson.” In

ALS signed “Fredk. Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5 x 8, November 14, 1880. Letter to the widow of a close friend, Dr.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fredk. Douglass, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10, circa March 2, 1871. Document reads, in full: “House of Representatives of the Uni

Exceedingly rare and very early handwritten endorsement, signed “W. S. Earp, Const,” on the reverse of a subpoena from the state of Missouri. The subp

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 1, 1895. An extract from the annual report of the Edison Electric Light Company of Europe,

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 7 x 10 formal portrait of the inventor, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink with a fantastic ‘umbre

Wonderful ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white card. Double-matted with a portrait of Edison posing outdoors, to an overall s

Unsigned vintage glossy 8 x 9.25 photo of Einstein attending a meeting at the California Institute of Technology with fellow scientists Walter S. Adam

Unsigned vintage glossy 8 x 9.25 photo of Einstein with his wife Elsa seated at a table. Light overall rippling, otherwise fine condition.

Choice Princeton Bank & Trust Company uncancelled check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Einstein, “Albert Einstein,” payab...

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped personal letterhead, Princeton, July 6, 1953, in full (translated): “You are obv

Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” (I the King) and “Yo el

Partly-printed DS, signed “H. M. Flagler,” one page both sides, 14.5 x 7.75, September 19, 1893. Certificate for ten shares of stock in Standard Oil i

TLS signed “Alec,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Wright-Fleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, December 21, 1948. Letter to George Wells of the American

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792–1806 when he dissolved the empire, and became the first Emperor of Austria. Seven untransl

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. TLS in German, one

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock ma

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, October 14, 1916. Letter to Austrian writer and lyric poet Arthu

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. Scarce ADS in

French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the govern

Partly-printed DS, one page, 9 x 4.5, October 17, 1761. Shipping document filled out by Hancock in the third-person, writing his name twice. In part:

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 8, November 6, 1776. Hancock appoints Elijah Vors as a “Major in the Regiment whereof John

ALS in German, signed “Hegel,” one page, 5 x 7.5, December 12, 1818. Untranslated ALS to philosopher and publicist Friedrich Wilhelm Carove regarding

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Scarce and desirable matte-fin

Partly-printed DS one page both sides, 8 x 4.25, January 29, 1861. Treasury warrant for $120.83 issued to Elijah Southward for “protection of the fron

Program for the 1993 Israeli-Palestinian Agreement, held on September 13, 1993, 4.5 x 8, four pages, with a gilt-embossed presidential seal on the cov

English physician who became the personal doctor of Queen Victoria and discovered both typhus and typhoid. Handwritten autopsy report, signed “William

ALS signed “Joe,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation letterhead, December 19, 1917. Letter to Arthur Goldsmith. In full: “We

ALS signed “Bob,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, dated in another hand, May 30, 1967. Letter to Secretary of State Robert McNamara. In full: “Many

TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, June 14, 1963. Letter to actress Marion Davies’s widower, Captain Horace Brown

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “For Meyer Blostein, best wishes, Robert Kennedy.” In very

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 230 pages. Signed on the fi

English mathematician and writer (1815–1852) and the only daughter of Lord Byron, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanic...

Inventor of photographic equipment, along with his brother, Auguste. In 1893 they developed, the cinématographe, and showed the first motion pi...

Empress of Austria (1717–1780) and mother of Marie Antoinette. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 9, March 27, 1761. Letter to her cousin. In full (transla

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

American merchant, surveyor, architect, statesman, and patriot in the American Revolution (1730–1829). As clerk to the secretary of the Continental Co

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 9 portrait of Mussolini reading affixed to an off-white 9.75 x 13.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink,

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, January 29, 1810. Short untranslated letter to the Duke of Feltre. In very good condition, with some light

Endorsement signed, “N,” on manuscript DS, one page, both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, in French, dated April 8, 1812. A two-line notation is written above the

Handwritten endorsement, “Apr, Bonaparte,” as First Consul, on the first page of a manuscript document, in French, one page, both sides, 8 x 12, dated

Ink signature, “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” on a light blue slip; unsigned ink endorsement, “Voucher No. 449 F. O. J. Smith lead pipe in full $2,207.20 Jany.

Danish physicist (1777-1851), he discovered the diversion of a magnetic needle by electric current, becoming the founder of the rule of electromagneti

Autograph manuscript, in French, one page, both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, dated June 19–28, [1857], headed at the top in pencil in an unknown hand, “(ferment

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1885. Letter to an unidentfied gentleman. In full (translated): “There’s nothing to

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “M. Planck,” one page both s

TLS in Polish, signed “Carol Card Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 3.75, Nativity-themed letterhead, 1971. Letter of thanks and Christmas wishes. In full (t

Wife of King George V (1867–1953). ALS signed “Mary R,” 4.75 x 7.25, black-bordered Buckingham Palace mourning stationery, March 26, 1936. Letter to B

ALS signed “Mary R,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, Buckingham Palace letterhead, July 19, 1934. Letter to Lady Willingdon. In part: “In Edinburgh I

Scottish chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS signed “W. Ramsay,” one page both sides, 3.

Original signed pencil sketch of Italian opera singer Giulia Grissi in character on an off-white 7 x 9 sheet, drawn by Princess Victoria at age 16. Si

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.

Seven ANSs and partial ALSs of different British prime ministers on sheets of various sizes. Signers are: Duke of Wellington, William Gladstone, Palme

Scout and world traveling adventurer (1861–1947) known for his service to the British South Africa Company, the British Army in colonial Africa, and f

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Card speaking to President Bush on the morning of 9/11, signed in gold ink, “‘A second plane hit the second Tower.

Six items: matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 photo of Christiaan Barnard, signed in the lower border in blue ink; TLS by John H. Gibbon, Jr., February 5, 1962,

Eight items: TLS signed “Adrian Kantrowitz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Sinai Hospital of Detroit letterhead, May 28, 1985, responding to an autograph reques

Signed book: Dale Carnegie’s Biographical Roundup. First edition. NY: Forest Hills Publishing Company, 1944. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25,

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Charles, best of everything, Cesar Chavez.” In fine condition.

Longtime educator who wrote an open letter to the Lindbergh kidnappers and acted as a go-between, meeting the kidnappers twice, including once to deli

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States and patented

Ten books by the noted broadcasters: four hardcover editions of A Reporter’s Life, each signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by Walter Cronkite

Former mayor of Boston and governor of Massachusetts (1874–1958) known for connections to the Irish mob and corrupt practices. Vintage matte-finish 8

Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as ‘the father of radio’ for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. TLS, one page, 8 x 1

Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry in 1936 for developing the technique of X-ray crystallography. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Debye browsing through

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Twice-signed ADS, signed “W. Williams” and “Wm. Williams, Just. Pacis.,” one p

Official unmailed DeLorean Motor Company envelope, 9.5 x 4.25, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Ted, best of all! John DeLorean.” Light ov

Eccentric American businessman (1748–1806) known as ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter whose mansion in Newburyport, Massachusetts, was decorated with life-size wo

Personally-owned and signed book: Minds, Brains and Science. Later printing, of the original 1984 work. London: BBC, 1984. Softcover, 6 x 8.25, 102 pa

Signed book: Correcting the Code. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 378 pages. S...

TLS signed “Francis Crick,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies letterhead, February 24, 1999. Letter concerning a proposed

Desirable color 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo of Watson with his arms crossed, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson,” with a small sketch of a double