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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