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TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, October 25, 1988. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I had no con

Scientist (1916–2004) known for his work on the structure of DNA; he was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize along with James Watson and Francis Crick. Gloss

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliv. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 4.75, July 7, 1775. Pay order to Charles Webb, paymaster of “the first company in the Sevent

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Civil War–dated

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. ALS signed “Cyrus,” one page, 8 x 9.7

TLS signed “E. J. Flanagan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home letterhead, May 20, 1939. Letter to the director of the Kentucky Departm

Signed book: The Road Ahead. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the ti

American businessman (1885–1966) who served as longtime chairman of the board of Gimbel’s Department Stores. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, Gimbel Brothers

Hand-addressed free frank panel, 3.5 x 2.25, addressed by Gladstone to “The Rev. H. Caswall, West Lavington, Wilts,” and franked in the lower left, “W

Tombstone surgeon who specialized in treating gunshot wounds, and a close friend of the Earp family. Rare ALS, nine pages, 8 x 10.25, no date. Lengthy

Signed book: The August Coup. First edition, first printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 127 pages. Signed and in

Influential American jurist (1872–1961) best known for his opinions on contract law, economics, and the First Amendment. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, per

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Hedin looking

Ballpoint signature, “Ed Hillary,” on a white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very fine condition.

American pioneer of restaurant ratings who licensed his name to a number of food products, including a popular line of cake mixes (1880–1959). Two ite

American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer (1904–1996), famously accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in con

Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 slip bearing a collector’s notation of July 4, 1972. In fine condition, with a central

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Original signed ink sketches of the chemical structures of LSD and Psilocybin on an off

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed on the front in blue and black ink by Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Shamir, and Moshe Ar

German psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969) who attempted to discover an innovative philosophical system. TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, s

Vintage pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and so

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Agent Hill riding along the side of the car following President Kennedy moments before his assassination, signed in black

Historic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Detective Leavelle’s reaction to Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In fine conditi

TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, United States Senate letterhead, January 7, 1983. Letter to General Maxwell Taylor. In part: “Thank you very m

Souvenir typescript, one page on a 3.75 x 7 card bearing four affixed postage stamps. King Edward VIII’s farewell address, which famously concludes, “

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cab

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Vintage matte-

Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After h

Western lawman who, as Sheriff of Pima County, was sent to Colorado with orders to return with the Earp brothers. LS, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 1

Governor of Georgia who came to prominence as a staunch segregationist (1915–2003). Color matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a portrait of Maddox by Don Sim

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Meredith holding a newspaper announcing his college enrollment, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784–1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Origin

Political activist and labor leader (1882–1942) who was convicted of the San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing of 1916; believed to have been wrongly

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 8, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, March 11, 1993. Letter to Charles Irion. In part: “May God

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” In very fine condition.

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Le Knit for $171.00, July 31, 1

Ink signature, “Napole,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 laminated vellum slip clipped from a larger document. In very good condition, with show-through from

Scrapbook consisting over 160 letters, covers, signatures, and a couple of photos, many signed by key figures in the fields of finance, politics, musi

Famous color glossy 10 x 8 photo of congressional Democrats walking into the Capitol to vote on the ‘Obamacare’ bill, signed in blue felt tip by Nancy

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. TLS signed “W. Osler,” one page, 8.5 x 6, p

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the civil rights activists, signed in black felt tip, “Rosa Parks,” and silver ink, “10/31/97, Keep Hope Alive! Jesse Jac

Three items: glossy 5 x 7 photo of Pauling wearing a hat and smiling, signed in blue felt tip; and two felt tip signatures, “Linus Pauling,” on indivi

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Pauling speaking, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Signed book: Fifty Years with the Golden Rule. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1950. Softcover, 5 x 7.25, 245 pages. Signed in blue ink on the

TLS signed “Rainier Prince de Monaco,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Her Highness Princess Gra

Youngest of the famed Ringling brothers (1866–1936) who purchased the Circus Corporation of America in 1929. Pass for the St. Louis & Hannibal R...

Signed book: Total Recall. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 646 pages. Signed i...

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Seaborg behind his desk, s

Two softcover autograph books, 4 x 6.25, signed inside on individual pages or affixed slips in ink by 90 political notables. Signers include: Alfred E

Vintage satin-finish 10.5 x 14 photo of the distinguished justice, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To John W. Snyder, with the admiration and affe

Bold vintage ink signature, “Felix Frankfurter,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card bearing a typed collector’s notation. In very good condition, with t

Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11 portrait of Jackson wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Hon. John W. Snyder, with regard

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Bachrach portrait of Rutledge in his Supreme Court robe, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To John W. Snyder, my fr

Engraved portrait of the Capitol building, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, October 29, 1964. Letter to a supporter. In part: “I would like to thank you again for your hel

Glossy 5 x 7 half-length photo of Thatcher, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Signed book: The Path to Power. First edition, later printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on th

Signed book: Statecraft. First edition, first printing. NY: HarperCollins, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 486 pages. Signed on the titl

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.

Twelve colorful Yugoslavian postage stamps featuring Tito’s portrait, all affixed to an off-white 5.5 x 5.5 sheet, with three of the stamps signed in

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, October 6, 2003. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I agree with the thoughts…concerning the guilt and pardon

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the side panels by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. In very fine condition.

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, April 6, 1847. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I think it might be very useful to Edward, y

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 8 x 10, December 22, 1857. Letter to James Buchanan, addressed “to the President.” In full: “Mr. Hunter is quite

Dentist (1815–1846) who pioneered the use of nitrous oxide for anesthesia. Ink signature, “Horace Wells,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 clipped slip. In fi

TLS, one onionskin page, 8.25 x 11.75, Dokumentationszentrum letterhead, January 9, 1978. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Concerning my book ‘The Murd

Scarce full ink signature, “Steve Wozniak,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card; and an FDC with cachet honoring progress in electronics, signed in blue ballpo

Partly-printed DS, signed “J. L. Chamberlain,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, July 25, 1868. A state of Maine pension certificate for Margaret Powers, “widow

Exceedingly scarce Planters National Bank of Louisville check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to cash for $10, Mar

Headquarters, Department of the Missouri mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed in Custer’s hand to his wife (and incorporating his signature), “Mrs.

Ink signature, “A. Doubleday, Major General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition, with slight overall rippling.

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Scarce ALS signed “T. J. Jackson, Bvt. Maj. Infty,” one lightly-lined light blue page, 8 x 9.75, July 31, 1851. Jackson, then on vacation in upstate N

Career military officer (1788–1868) who served during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Gates, Capt. Duty,” one page, 21.5

French military commander, later the Général d'Armée, and a Marshal of France (1735–1820). Compelling LS in French, signed “Kelle...

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 7, March 6, 1835. Letter to John Lloyd of Alexandria. In full: “If you can use advantageously to

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, February 25, 1955. Letter to Virginia Carlson Knight. In part: “Thank you so much for sending me your poem to the Unknown Soldi

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, February 2, 1956. Letter to well-wishers. In part: “Thank you for your birthday greeting. I appreciate your thoughtfulness mo

American World War I ace (1879–1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy depart

ALS signed “Geo. S. McClellan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 12, 1883. Letter to ex-Union general Henry Abbott. In full, “I ha

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Isington Mill letterhead, March 7, 1960. Letter addressed to “My dear Headmaster.” In full: “I have today handed over Alexander

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To J. R. Fran

ALS signed “George Patton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, West Point letterhead, January 24, 1909. Letter to his mother regarding h

ALS signed “Geo S. Patton, Jr,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12, no date. Letter to his mother’s sister, “Aunt Nanie.” In full (spelling and grammar re

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, June 22, 1824. Letter to his brother Capt. Raymond H. Perry. In part: “I

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite seated portrait of Scott in uniform and holding a sabre, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Winfield Scott, 1863.”

Ink signature, “Phil. H. Sheridan, Lt. Genl, U.S.A.,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 lightly-gridded slip affixed to an irregularly torn scrapbook page. In

Third-person ALS, one page, 7 x 9, October 20, 1829. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to to Mr. McLane

Riggs and Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to R. O. Holtzman for $100, November 2, 1881. In fine

Japanese naval hero (1848–1934) who led his country’s fleet to victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Scarce ink signature, “Count Togo,” on an off-white

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Color 9.5 x 7 paperstock photo of the plane, signed in black felt tip by C. D. Albury, Charles W. Sweeney, and Fred J. Olivi, all adding their flight

Major General in the US Marine Corps (1881–1940) nicknamed ‘The Fighting Quaker,’ who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in US his

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. L. Chennault,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light overall toning.

Three TLSs to celebrity biographers William Turner Levy and Victor Scherle, each one page, 8.5 x 11, The Citadel letterhead, dated 1974 or 1976. Two l

Seven holiday greeting cards sent to celebrity biographers William Turner Levy and Victor Scherle, various sizes, each signed inside in blue ballpoint

Two items: glossy 10 x 8 composite photo commemorating Doolittle’s first blind landing, signed in blue ballpoint, “J. H. Doolittle,” and signed in bla

Color 16 x 9.25 print entitled ‘Payback Time!,’ signed in black felt tip by Ed Saylor, R. E. Cole, Tom Griffin, and David J. Thatcher; and felt tip si

Color 19 x 12.5 poster for a reunion of the Doolittle Raiders in April 2012, signed in black felt tip by R. E. Cole, David J. Thatcher, Tom Griffin, a