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ALS signed “Louis D. Brandeis,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Supreme Court letterhead, July 20, 1930. Letter to Zionist leader Henrietta Szold, discussing the

ALS signed “B. N. C.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 8, January 7, 1930. Letter to Frank S. Hiscock, “My dear Chief.” In full: “Thank yo

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 Hessler Supreme Court portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my esteemed Brother Harlan F. Stone, with happy

ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, July 13. Letter to Judge [Louis E.] Levinthal. In part: “One of the…satisfactions your P

AQS on an off-white 7 x 9 heavy stock marbled sheet. Frankfurter writes, “Let us raise a standard to which goodwill may repair. Felix Frankfurter, Cam

American politician and jurist (1845–1921) who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1910 to 1921, best known for establishing the ‘Rule o

Ship’s surgeon on board the Carpathia, who tended to Titanic survivors. Vintage ink signature, “Frank E. McGee, CO., 2.6.12,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sh

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

French political thinker and historian (1805–1859) best known for his works Democracy in America and The Old Regime and the Revolution. Untranslated A

American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. His mansion in

French police official (1775-1857) whose crime-solving techniques served as patterns for private detective agencies. He nowadays is considered by hist

AQS on the correspondence side of an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 card, postmarked September 25, 1900. Washington writes, in full: “One of the best ways for a

British statesman (1676–1745) generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Manuscript DS, signed “Walpole,” one page, 9 x 12.5, Au

ALS in German, signed “Ch. Weizmann,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, Hotel Plaza Athenee letterhead, January 17, 1925. Weizmann, one of

DS one page both sides, 12 x 8.25, September 9, 1864. A nicely engraved certificate for two shares of capital stock in the American Express Company, i

Engineer and businessman (1846–1914) best known for the invention of the air brake and for his energetic promotion of AC power distribution. DS, signe

Signed book: Alcoholics Anonymous. Second edition, first printing. NY: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., 1955. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x

Endorsement signature, “Brigham Young,” on the reverse of a manuscript check on an 8 x 5 lightly-lined sheet made out to him by John B. Price for &#...

American financier who was the wealthiest member of the Astor family in his generation (1822–1890). ALS signed “J. J. Astor,” one page, 5 x 7.75, June

Unitarian minister and Transcendentalist (1813–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Bartol seated at his desk, signed in the lower border in bl

Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3.5 photo of Ben-Gurion, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “D. Ben-Gurion.” In fine condition.

Stockbroker (1891–1957) and father of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bouvier III, “J. V. Bouv

Republican Senator from Illinois who also served as secretary of the interior under Andrew Johnson (1806–1881). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet half-lengt

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Partly-printed DS, signed “B. K. Bruce,” three p

American philanthropist and social activist (1810–1879). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Burritt with his hand to his cheek, signed in t

British politician and statesman (1836–1914). ALS signed “J. Chamberlain,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Southborne letterhead, January 14, 1880. Letter headed “

Signed book: Grapes of Conflict. First edition. Pasadena, CA: Hope Publishing House, 1987. Velvet hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, 142 pages. Signed on the colo

Vintage unused academic membership card for the National Farm Workers Association, 1966, 3.5 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Cesar E.

Chinese medical aid worker with the American Bureau for Medical Aid to China. ALS, on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of General and Madame Chiang Kai Shek, no d

ALS, two pages both sides, 5.25 x 7, Manor House letterhead, May 21, 1938. Letter to Mrs. Pearman. In part: “I must write to you to say how very very

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partly-printed DS, signed “Jay Cooke, Trustee,” one page, 12.5 x 7.75, December 1, 1876

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Dr. Cooley, signed in black felt tip by Cooley and DeBakey; and a softcover cookbook, entitled Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, si

Wild West cowboy and sharpshooter (1876–1951), a member of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, who went on to make western films. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postca

Lawyer and politician (1817–1894) who served as the governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of C

Pseudonym of the 19th century French satirist and political cartoonist Emmanuel Poiré (1858–1909). ALS in French, one page, 5 x 6, no date. Sho...

Lawyer, statesman, and a member of the prominent Delano family (1809–1896). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Delano, signed at the b

Postmaster general in the cabinet of Abraham Lincoln (1815–1882). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Dennison, signed in the lower bor

Signed book: What Mad Pursuit. Later printing. London: Weisenfeld and Nicolson, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 182 pages. Signed on the

Vermont senator (1828–1919) and Republican presidential nominee in 1880 and 1884. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Charles Parker of Washington, D

Handwritten letter by Daniel W. Knowles, 12 pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, June 12, 1864. Letter describing a southern school a

Vintage ink signatures, “Donald B. MacMillan,” and “R. E. Byrd,” on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, with typed collector’s notations and binder

Scottish civil engineer and shipbuilder (1789–1874). ALS signed vertically along the left side, “W. Fairbairn,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 26, 1859. L

English women’s rights activist (1835–1895). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Faithfull at her desk by the London Stereoscopic and Photograph

Duke of Aosta (1869–1931) who was a member of the House of Savoy, Crown Prince of Spain from 1870 to 1873, and a cousin of Victor Emmanuel III of Ital

Confederate general and politician (1806–1863) who served as secretary of war under President Buchanan, the 31st governor of Virginia, and lost the cr

Senator from Mississippi (1804–1880). ALS signed “H. S. Foote,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to an unknown recipient. In full: “If

American politician, historian, and publisher (1790–1868) who served as Mayor of Washington, DC, in the 1830s. Force assembled and published an exten

French republican statesman (1838-1882) who helped direct the defense of France during the Franco-German War of 1870–71. ANS in French, signed “L. Gam

One of the first female engineers to hold a Ph.D. (1878–1972), she was the first industrial/organizational psychologist. ALS signed “LMG,” one page bo

Senator from New Hampshire who was the first to oppose slavery (1806–1873). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Hale holding

Duchess of Hamilton (1878–1951) and early animal rights activist who co-founded the the Animal Defence and Anti-Vivisection Society. Vintage matte-fin

Four TLSs from Herzog to Senator Daniel P. Moynihan, one signed “Chaim Herzog” and three signed “Vivian,” 8.25 x 11.75, dated between 1983 and 1992. A

Felt tip signature, “Thor Heyerdahl,” on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 postcard. In fine condition, with postmark ink slightly affecting the first letter

Color limited edition 31 x 25 composite lithograph entitled ‘Hillary Conquers Everest,’ numbered 1483/1953, showing Hillary atop Everest, signed in th

Founder and president of the Hilton Hotels Corporation (1887–1979). Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 portrait of Hilton, presented in its original 1

ALS, one page, both sides, 5 x 7.75, July 14, 1958. Letter to a woman reads, in part, “It was gracious of you to write to me. I found your letter most

Leader, lecturer, and activist in the American Suffragist movement (1822–1907). AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 card, signed at the bottom in black ink

Collection of six TLSs, all signed “J. E. Hoover,” all one page on Department of Justice letterhead, dated 1924–1925. All the letters are to H. D. Kni

Two TLSs, both signed, “J. Edgar Hoover,” both one page, 8 x 10.25, on FBI letterhead. One letter from 1960 congratulates an employee with the Bureau

Three TLSs, all signed, “J. Edgar Hoover,” all one page, various sizes, all on FBI letterhead, dated from 1940–1953, with Hoover sending polite thanks

US senator (1816–1883) who also served as postmaster general under Chester A. Arthur. Scarce manuscript subscription form, signed “T. O. Howe,” one pa

Physician and Continental Congress delegate (1747–1801). ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, April 30, 1792. Letter to John Nicholson. In part: “Please to read

Pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Brian, with best wishes, Rose Kennedy.” Matted to an overall size of 11.

TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, January 11, 1983. Letter to Robert S. McNamara. In part: “The courageous speech yo

Jurist and legal scholar (1763–1847). ALS, one page, 8 x 10, January 3, 1844. Letter to D. Van Schaack. In part: “I am unable to furnish you with any

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length photo by F. Jamrath and Sohn of Berlin, signed in the lower border in black ink and dated 1865. In fine

Politician who served as secretary of war under Grover Cleveland (1851–1905). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet bust portrait of Lamont, signed at the botto

Songwriter and chaplain of the 37th Indiana Infantry, known for composing U. S. Grant’s campaign song (1830–1907). Scarce original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet

Vintage ink signature, “Cordialmente saluti, Guglielmo Marconi, 23 Maggio 1912, Lisbon,” on a light green 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with scat

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Meir with a thoughtful expression, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentic

Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ro

American jurist and member of the Continental Congress (1743–1835). ADS one page, 7.5 x 4.5, May 18, 1789. Pay order sent to Jedediah Huntington reque

Notable geographer (1761–1826) and father of telegraph pioneer Samuel F. B. Morse. Manuscript DS, signed “Jedh Morse,” one page, 7.5 x 12.5, January 1

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Edward Don and Company for $

Eight items: TLS by John Purroy Mitchel with a lengthy autograph postscript; SP, TLS, and philatelic souvenir signed by Robert F. Wagner; SP and TLS b

Sister of Kewpie doll creator Rose O’Neill. ALS signed “Tista,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, July 19, 1944. Letter to a family friend

Union general, 15th governor of Illinois, and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party in the 1896 election (1817–1900). Original 4.25

Suffragette (1880–1958) and co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, The Women’s Party letterhead, March 25,...

Color limited edition 22.25 x 18 lithograph entitled ‘The Mentor,’ numbered 318/500, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in pencil by the artist, An

FDC with a cachet honoring journalist and performer Ida B. Wells, signed in black ink, “3-10-92, Rosa Parks.” In fine condition.

Souvenir typescript, two pages, 8.5 x 11, entitled ‘One Moment in Time,’ detailing the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan on 1981. In part, “Sudde

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

Sea merchant (1646–1734) who developed a simple fishing business into a worldwide commercial empire. ALS signed “Wm. Pepperell,” one page, 7.5 x 3.75,

French archaeologist and physician (1835–1922). Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Riviere by Gessford of New York, signed and inscribed b

Two articles: publication entitled ‘Vaccination Against Paralytic Poliomyelitis Performance and Prospects,’ signed in black ink, “Jonas Salk, May 1977

American pediatrician (1877–1967) who devised the Schick test to determine susceptibility to diphtheria and also coined the term ‘allergy.’ Vintage ma

Vintage ink signature, “W. A. Sunday, Psalm 34,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, with typed collector’s notations and binder holes across the top edge

Seven covers postmarked 1969, each signed in ink by an associate justice of the Warren Court. Signers are: Hugo Black, William O. Douglas, Abe Fortes,

American statesman, diplomat, and jurist, whose career culminated in a lengthy period of service as an associate justice of the Supreme Court (1803–18

Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court who also served as Abraham Lincoln's campaign manager at the 1860 Republican National Conve...

Supreme Court justice (1792–1873) who served from 1845 to 1872. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Nelson in profile, signed at the bo

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Jewish Community of Palestine letterhead, April 28, 1932. Letter to Ze'ev Jabotinsky. In part (translated):...

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of an older Teller pointing from a stage, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

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

Christmas card featuring an image of Westminster Abbey on the front and printed Christmas greeting inside, 7.75 x 5.75, signed in blue ink by Thatcher

Two photos: satin-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Thatcher, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and a color 5 x 7 light-weight photo of 10 Downing

FDC with a cachet honoring the 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, signed in blue felt tip; and a bookplate featuring an illustration of the Palace o