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Polish-born French physicist (1867-1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Down Bromley letterhead, February 25, 1868. Letter to zoologist Henry Lee. In full: “I am very much obliged for your kindness in

French Marshall (1770–1823) considered one of Napoleon’s finest commanders. LS in French, signed “Prince d’Eckmuhl,” one page, 7.75 x 12, October 6, 1

Ink signature, “Yours respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 lightly-lined slip. In very good condition, with moderate show-through

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). ADS, signed within the text, one page, 7.5 x 4.25, July 9, 1772. Promissory

ADS, signed “Will.m Hooper,” one page, 7.5 x 12, no date. Legal document reads, in part: “The Jurors for Our Sovereign Lord the King upon their Oath P

ADS in Sherman’s hand, signed “Roger Sherman” and “Sam. Huntington Justice Peace,” one page, 12.75 x 7.75, April 3, 1772. Financial document headed, “

Partly-printed DS signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4, May 30, 1780. Bill of exchange. In full: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, Firs

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Rare ALS signed “G. Ross,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, no date. Letter

ALS signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 6, 1798. Letter to John Nicholson. In part: “In order to prevent delay in Genl. Forrest’s busin

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Walton, Chf. Justice,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, 1782. Document sent regarding the petition of Ruth Powell, callin

Christmas tag, 2.5 x 3.25 closed, with a pre-printed sentiment inside, to which Diana has added, in her own hand, “Barbara,” and “A very,” and signed

Signed book: Francis Crick and James Watson and the Building Blocks of Life. First edition. NY: Oxford University Press, 1998. Hardcover, 7 x 9.5, 110

DS, signed “Fredk. Douglass,” eighteen pages, 5.75 x 9.5, September 1, 1885. First mortgage bond between the United Lines Telegraph Company to the Far

LS signed “Fred. Douglass,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Rochester, February 1, 1870. Letter to H. J. Lewis. In part: “Any appointments are made for me by Mr. C

American journalist (1851–1902) who co-founded Dow Jones & Company, created the Wall Street Journal, and conceived the influential Dow Jones Ind...

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9.25, December 15, 1884. Letter to the Brooklyn Magazine. In full: “Candidly I do not see at this distance from t

American religious leader (1821–1910) who founded the Church of Christ, and scientist who authored the influential text outlining its doctrines, Scien

Vintage ink signature, “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3 trimmed sheet of Sandpiper Hotel, Spring Lake, New Jersey, stationery, with a collector

Astoundingly sharp vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 bust portrait of Einstein looking to the left of the camera, neatly signed in the lower border in founta

Extraordinary handwritten mathematical expressions and notes in Einstein’s hand on both sides of an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of New York’s Hotel Commo

Vintage 5.25 x 7.5 double-sided book photo, one captioned, “Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, 1940,” which shows Ei

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

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786, known for his political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, an

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

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 14.75 x 12.5, March 14, 1788. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsyl

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

French cardinal who served as the chief minister of Louis XV (1653–1743). Untranslated LS in French, signed “Le Card. de Fleury,” one page both sides,

Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. ALS, one page, 8 x 8.75, Treasury

Scarce ALS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page, lightly-lined, both sides, 5.75 x 9, ‘Trans-Continental Hotel, Elm and Belmont Avenues, (Opposite Main En

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to the Civil War

Noted Jewish merchant in Philadelphia. Manuscript DS, signed “Benj Gratz,” five pages on three sheets, 7.5 x 13, July 10, 1814. Lengthy two-piece docu

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed with his usual diminutive “che,” one page, 11 x 8.5, July 1961. Award presented to “Silvio R. Dons Smith, Worker

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 17, 1858. Letter to a gentleman looking for a photo of Greeley, in full, “I believe M. B. Brady of this city has made a

Italian statesman (1483–1540) considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 12

Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1892–1964) who helped create the modern Synthetic Theory of evolution. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, University Co

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks o...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Outstanding ALS, one page, 7 x 9, October 22, 1772. Letter to Reverend Williams. In full: “I had the pleasure a few Days past by a letter you wrote to

Rare Faneuil Hall lottery ticket dated June 1765, 3 x 1.75, boldly signed at the bottom in black ink, “John Hancock.” Ticket reads, in full: “Faneuil-

Manuscript DS one page, 7.5 x 7.25, November 15, 1767. A receipt for 10 cords of wood delivered by Samuel Hartley to the hospital on Rainsford’s Islan

ALS, signed “Abbie Hoffman, unsolicited Hayden campaign worker, Palo Alto, Calif,” three sides of two pages (one 8 x 10 and one 8 x 4.5), dated May 6,

French civil planner (1809–1891) whose name is associated with the rebuilding of Paris. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, Cabinet du Senateur, Prefet

Bold ink franking signature, “Free, Sam Houston,” on a 3 x 1 beige slip clipped from a larger panel. In fine condition, with closely trimmed edges.

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as president of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first chief justice of

English physician and scientist (1749–1823) often called the ‘father of immunology,’ who successfully tested his smallpox inoculation in 1796. Rare AL

Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Ink signature, “Ihr gantz ergebener Freund und Diener, I.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To Dr. Berthhold Lowenfeld, Whose hand stretched out to the deaf-blind is among my

German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer (1571–1630) best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion. Extremely rare ink signature, “Joha

TLS in Russian, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 17, 1948. Letter to Joseph Stalin. In full (translated): “During Council of Ministers of USSR’s February

King of France who reigned from 1824 until the July Revolution of 1830. Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Charles Philippe,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75

Very nice vintage 11.75 x 9 photo of the exterior of an ivy-covered hostel, affixed to an 18 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Edward

DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 27, 1730. Document ordering the payment “unto Harry Bendish Esq. or to his assignees four hundred pounds.” Signed at

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, March 23, 1789. In part: “Being informed that the poorer part of our Subjects in and

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

King of the United Kingdom from 1936 until his 1952 death. Partly-printed DS, signed “George R,” one page, 20.5 x 16, September 25, 1950. The king, in

King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874. Kalakaua restored many of the nearly extinct cultural traditions of the Hawai

King of England and Ireland (1566–1625) under whom the ‘Golden Age’ of Elizabethan literature and drama continued. Manuscript DS in Old English, signe

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

Last King of France (1773–1850) who reigned from 1830 until he was forced to abdicate in 1848. ALS signed “Louis Philippe d’Orleans,” one page both si

Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873). Rare ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 25, 1865. Letter to Mr. Murray. In part: “I

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Hon. Angelo J. Rossi, Mayor of San Francisco, With most sincere

King of Spain (1605–1665) who reigned from 1621 until his death. DS, signed “Yo el Rey,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12, May 19, 1654.

Rare and desirable ALS signed “Ex-patient M,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 11.75, August 21, 1989. Letter written from Victor Verster Prison in acc

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Impressive collection of 100 LSs (97 of which are untransl

Queen consort of France as wife of Louis XIV, she was born at the Escorial as the daughter of Philip IV of Spain and Elisabeth of France (1638–1683).

Rare autograph DS in German, signed “Gr. Mendel,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, September 1, 1881. Receipt for 63 fl. “which the undersigning monastery has r

ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” one page, 5 x 7.75, June 19, 1853. Letter to Samuel Colgate. In full: “Will you have the kindness to say to Mr. Havila

Naturalist and author (1838–1914) who helped establish Yosemite National Park. ALS, one page, 8 x 1, April 26, 1908. Letter to Mrs. Franz Milcke. In f

Partial autograph manuscript, one page, 8.25 x 12.25, part of a page from Muir’s working draft of The Mountains of California. Numbered “58,” at the t

Manuscript DS in Italian, one page, 9 x 14, August 1932. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Mussolini” and “Vittor

Son of Napoleon and Mary Louise (1811–1832), referred to as the King of Rome. Uncommon ink signature, in German,“Herzog von Reichstadt Oberstltn,” on

LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, May 28, 1808. Letter to Clarke, Minister of War. In part (translated): “I see in the May 1 r

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 7 x 9, January 9, 1810. Crisply-penned untranslated letter to the Duke of Feltre. In fine condition, w

LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, Republique Francaise letterhead, Cairo, Egypt, July 12, 1799. Letter to General Desaix. In f

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, July 11, 1886. Letter to Mrs. William Smith. In part: “I am glad that Joseph has behaved him

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, Ecole Normale Supérieure letterhead, September 7, 1867. Letter to Italian sc...

ALS in French, signed “Pasteur,” one page, 4.5 x 7, stamp-dated June 11, 1884. Letter to veterinarian J. Bourrel, who worked with Pasteur on the study

Quaker preacher (1727–1795) arrested in Philadelphia in 1777 by order of the Continental Congress and sent in exile to Virginia because of his opposit

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 20, 1799. Du

Revolutionary War-dated LS, one page, 7.25 x 8, October 26, 1779. Letter written to an unknown recipient. In part, “We have received your letter hinti

Member of the French court (1721–1764) who was the chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death. Rare partial autograph letter, in French, one pa

Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opp

Partly-printed DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 20.5 x 16, February 9, 1953. The queen appoints Frank Martin Taylor, Esquire “to be our Vice-Consul

Very rare partial manuscript DS one page, 6 x 2, no date. A portion of a financial document concerning a payment of “Three hundred and Eighty three do

Statesman and politician (1753–1813) who variously served as aide-de-camp to Washington, member of the Continental Congress, the first attorney genera

DS, one page both sides, 16 x 8, August 4, 1886. Scarce brown certificate, engraved with a vignette of the US Capitol, for one hundred shares of Stand

Distinguished German physicist (1845–1923) who discovered X-rays in 1895, for which he was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Scarce AL

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

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 1892 Schweitzer family portrait outside their Günsbach home by Zahneissen, including the then 17-year-old Schweit...

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 6, October 30, 1957. Short untranslated letter written at the conclusion of a longer letter by Emmy Marlin. Rusty pape

Group of 27 signed items related to a 1960 dinner honoring Linus Pauling, primarily consisting of letters and photos: untranslated ALS in French by Al

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was later

ALS, in pencil, signed “Robert Stroud, 594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10, Alcatraz, January 28, 1946. Letter to his sister Marie. In pa

Incredible hand-drawn map of an area called Cleveland’s Place in Taliaferro County, Georgia, 10 x 15, signed below a lengthy description in black ink,

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5

Engraved portrait of the Supreme Court building, 8 x 6, signed at the bottom in ballpoint and ink by all nine members of the Burger Court, “Thurgood M