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Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. Signed b

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). AQS, signed “Geo

Italian fashion designer (1946–1997) who was murdered by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Satin-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Versace standing on a pile of book

Fifteen items representing the four vice presidents who served between 1965 and 1981: three signed and inscribed photos, three TLSs, and two programs

The tallest documented human being of modern times (1918–1940), Wadlow reached a height of 8´11? and made his living as a touring novelty attra...

Governor of Maine during the Civil War who supported abolition and helped recruit Union troops (1813–1883). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-qu

Cardstock 4 x 5.75 photo of the famed Nazi hunter, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Chinese diplomat and politician (1842–1922) who was briefly acting premier during the early years of the Republic of China. Scarce vintage ink signatu

Sociologist (1865–1908) who gave Princeton's first course in the discipline. ALS signed “Walter A. Wyckoff,” one page, 4.75 x 5.75, Paul Smith’s...

Governor of Illinois during the Civil War who is often considered the greatest war governor of the period (1815–1873). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visi

Governor of Illinois during the Civil War who is often considered the greatest war governor of the period (1815–1873). Sharp original 2.25 x 4 carte-d

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Florid ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1884,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with light toning.

Bank check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Beauregard, “G. T. Beauregard,” payable to S. R. Proctor for $25.00, July 27, 1878. A t

Union general and private secretary to U. S. Grant (1835–1884). ALS signed “O. E. Babcock,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September

Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by S. Anderson of New Orleans, signed below the image in black ink, “G. T. Beauregard 1866.” A trimmed botto

Governor of Kentucky who was elected in 1863 and guided the state through the latter part of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction (1817–1

French revolutionary (1756–1794) known for his exceptional violence and cruelty. LS in French, signed “Carrier,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Les Representa

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He late

Mailing envelope, 8 x 4, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Monroe, Michigan.” Envelope bears four three-cent George Washington postage

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. ALS si...

Officer (1755–1805) in the Continental Navy and later the United States Navy, who served on board Bonhomme Richard during its 1779 battle with HMS Ser

DS, signed twice, “N. B. Forrest,” one page both sides, 16.5 x 20, September 1, 1869. A handsomely engraved (including a vignette of black cotton work

Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “G. W. C. Lee,” four pages on two adj

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 6.5, October 9, 1868. Letter to Mr. Edwin James. In full: “I have forgotten the year in which Mr.

ALS signed “R E Lee,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 2, 1869. Letter to his nephew John Mason Lee. In full: “ I recd this mrng

Superb original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Vannerson and Jones of Richmond, Virginia, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee, Genl.” A

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9, February 9, 1955. Response to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter…It was thoughtful of you to writ

American soldier (1839–1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. TLS, one page, 4.25 x

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters United States Army Forces, Pacific letterhead, October 11, 1945. Letter to John Piskorowski. In part: “M

ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7 x 7, personal letterhead, June 23, 1956. Nimitz writes to a gentleman in California. In part: “Thanks…for your

Address leaf, 8.75 x 7 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 4.5 x 3, addressed by Nelson to “William Pearce Esq, Admirality, London,” and initia

Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost

War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 4, 1862. Letter to Dr. Henry McSherry. In part: “Have heard as yet nothing from Ma

Rear Admiral in the US Navy (1797–1878) who served from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. Paulding Cmdt,” one page,

Italian nobleman (1599–1656) whose military career included service as a Spanish general and then as a field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. ALS in

Vintage glossy 10.5 x 5.5 oversized postcard photo of the SS Leviathan, signed on the right side in fountain pen, “John J. Pershing.” Also signed by H

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Par

Rare ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Craig,

French Consul General (1775-1860) in Washington from 1810–1815 and envoy from 1831–1835. ALS in French, to Louis Bignon (1771-1841) former Foreign Min

US naval officer (1819–1892) who served in the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and as superintendent of the Naval Academy. LS, one page,

Naval officer and writer (1816–1885) remembered for taking the first photograph of the Fort McHenry flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner. ALS s

Engineer for the Union during the Civil War (1826–1906) known for his work on the ‘Marsh Battery’ during the Second Battle of Charleston Harbor. War-d

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Sherman in uniform to an overall size of 10

War-dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi letterhead, O

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was exe

Union soldier who served as a lieutenant in a regiment of the US Colored Troops. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. L. Ames,” one page, 9.

Well-done 1/100 scale composite model of a B-2 Spirit, with a wing span of 20.5?, signed on the front in silver ink by pilots Bruce Hinds and Richard

Union general and secretary of war (1829–1890) who holds the distinction of being the only Cabinet secretary ever to have been impeached. AQS on an of

Commodore during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Bell in uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink, “C

Two books: a hardcover edition of Baa Baa Black Sheep, signed and inscribed, “Aug 22, 87—To Bob Harris—With best Regards—Pappy Boyington,” on his full

Signed book: Baa Baa Black Sheep. Later printing. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 384 pages. Signed on the ha

American military officer (1818–1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much co

Army general (1806–1879) in the Mexican-American and Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Cadwalader,” one page, 21.5 x 17.5, November 6, 1872.

Union general (1829–1903) who commanded brigades at the Battle of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. War-dated ALS signed “W. P. Car

French army officer of Irish descent. LS in French, signed as Napoleon’s Minister of War, “Cte. D’Hunebourg,” one page, 8 x 10, July 12, 1809. Letter

Civil War–dated ALS signed “A. W. Johnson,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.25, Adam’s Run, South Carolina, January 31, 1865. Letter to his father. In part

Union general and surgeon (1810–1884). Handwritten war-dated pass, signed “Jno. M. Cuyler, Medl. Inspector U. S. A.,” on an off-white 8 x 4.5 sheet, d

Vintage ink signature, “J. H. Doolittle,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, with typed collector’s notations and binder holes across the top edge. In fi

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an artist’s depiction of the Enola Gay immediately after dropping the bomb on Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay crew in uniform, signed vertically in blue felt tip by Paul W. Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, and Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ V

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue ink, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bo

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip, “The first atomic bomb was dropped from 30,600 feet. It deton

Assistant secretary of the Navy during the Civil War (1821–1883). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Fox presented in an original 3.75 x 5.

Color limited edition 27 x 20.5 print entitled A Wolfpack Salute, numbered 79/300, signed in pencil by Gabby Gabreski, Bud Mahurin, and Jerry Johnson.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising, signed in blue felt tip by three Medal of Honor recipients from that battle: Jack Lucas, Hershel Wi

American naval admiral (1882–1968) who commanded the Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 half-length p

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the 35th anniversary of the liberation of Korea, signed across the top in ink. Double-matted with a profile

Career military officer (1812–1887) who served as chief of staff to his son-in-law, General George B. McClellan, during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x

Union officer and politician (1815–1881) who participated in the Peninsula Campaign as well as the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, the Battle of Cold Harbor

Union naval officer who served on the USS Fort Henry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of McCauley in uniform and sporting fluffy facial hai

Color 38 x 25.75 print entitled ‘Memphis Belle,’ signed in the borders in ballpoint by Robert Morgan, Peggy Evans (wife of Vincent B. Evans), Harold P

Ten covers postmarked 1969, each signed in ink by a prominent military figure. Signers are: Omar N. Bradley, Lucius D. Clay (2), Maxwell Taylor, Georg

Three commemorative covers, including one FDC, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different aviator. Signers are: Chuck Yeager, James Doolittle, and

Union officer and astronomer (1810–1862). Uncommon ALS signed “O. M. Mitchel,” one page, 7.75 x 7, October 28, 1848. Letter to an unidentified recipie

FDC with a cachet honoring the Red Cross Centenary, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, “Mountbatten of Burma, AF.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA

Union general (1822–1866) best known for his actions at the 1862 Battle of Antietam, where his brigade played a key role in securing Burnside's ...

Union general who commanded a brigade in the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsula Campaign (1815–1886). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed

Vintage program cover from the United Nations Corner-Stone Ceremony, held in New York on October 24, 1949, 8 x 10.5, signed at the top in blue ink, “C

Merchant and soldier (1696–1759) in Colonial Massachusetts, remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the Fr

Vintage ink signature, “John J. Pershing, Feby 9, 1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined page, with binder holes across the top edge. In very

Civil War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 10.5, Memphis, September 5, 1863. Letter to two surgeons. In full: “You will hold a careful survey

Signed book: Operation Overflight. Later printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 375 pages. Signed on the

Grandson of King Louis-Philippe of France. He fought for the Union in the American Civil War, and then for France in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War. Ori

Vintage ink signature, “Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, with typed collector’s notations and binder holes across the top ed

Vice admiral in the US Navy (1808–1890) who commanded the broadside ironclad New Ironsides on blockade duty off Charleston. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

Career soldier and an accomplished painter (1824–1891). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Seymour in uniform, signed at the bottom of

Army officer (1828–1868) during the Seminole Wars, Civil War, and Old West. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Slemmer in uniform, sig

US naval officer (1826–1862) who was killed in action while in acting-command of the USS Congress when she was destroyed by the Confederate ironclad C

Union general (1819–1886) who served as Hooker's Chief of Staff at the battle of Chancellorsville. He disappeared during a trip from Liverpool t...

Admiral in the German Imperial Navy (1863–1932). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of an artist’s rendition of von Hipper in uniform, signed in fountai

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. ALS signed “John E. Wool, Major General,” on

FDC , signed felt tip and ink by James Doolittle, Mathew Ridgeway, William Westmoreland, Mark Clark, Thomas Moorer, and Alexander Haig. In fine condit

French engineer (1841–1925) best known for his pioneering work in aviation. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ct Ader,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, Vil

FDC bearing a July 20, 1969, Moon Landing cancellation, and a September 9, 1969, Washington, D. C. cancellation, signed in black felt tip by Neil Arms

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 27, 1968. A printed “Agenda for Astronaut Briefing on S-II Stage,” signed in various inks on the first page by Neil Arm

Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet of the Apollo 12 mission emblem with navy wings underneath, bearing a November 14, 1969,

Always desirable uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, boldly signed in blue felt t

Mailing envelope with a typed return address of the Air Force Kokee Station and a March 22, 1965, Waimea, postal cancellation, signed on the reverse i