Spring Discovery Auction Autographs and Manuscripts

Manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 12, April 7, 1788. Hancock certifies “that Samuel Barrett Esquire of Boston is a Justice of the Peace.” Boldly signed In

John Hancock, partly-printed document, filled out by Hancock, with his last name incorporated into the text of the document "Hancock". Thi...

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm Penn,” one page, 14.75 x 11

Ethan Allen (1738-1789). Cut signature, “Humble Sevt Ethan Allen”. Matted and framed with small engraving depicting The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. P

Signer of the Declaration Of Independence Stephen Hopkins Pay Order Signed. One page, 6.5" x 4.25", Newport, May 12, 1755, ordering Thomas...

Declaration Signer Robert Morris Endorsed Promissory Note. One partly-printed page, 7.5" x 4", Philadelphia, May 8, 1795. It reads: "...

William Heath: "General Revolutionary War" 8" x 13", October 5, 1802, 1-page mostly printed document, Commonwealth of Massachuse...

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

Charles E. Hughes Supreme Court Photo Signed by All Nine Justices. 15.5" x 10.5" (sight), matted to an overall size of 20" x 16"...

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1961. Letter to H. P. Moll. In part: “Would you please convey to

Nice early fountain pen signature of Churchill.Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill,(30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician who

Interesting letter hand written by Wellington, London April 27, 1838, to Thomas John, 2nd Bar. Newborough and signed within in third person by the Duk

Rare Nelson Mandela signed First Day Cover, made to help raise proceeds for his children's fund. Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revo...

Very rare signature of the 5th earl of Carnarvon who, at one time many people believed died from the curse of Tutankhamen. George Edward Stanhope Moly

Nice fountain pen salutation and signature. Nathan Mayer Rothschild, 1st Baron Rothschild, (8 November 1840 – 31 March 1915) was a British banker and

Letter to W. Colson Leigh for the Leigh bureau Lecture company dated 9/7/63. in blue ball point pen in English, Ben-Gurion explains that at this time

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o

American-British financier and journalist served as New York state assemblyman and senator before moving to England and acquiring control of numerous

Simon Wiesenthal Typed Letter Signed. . One page, sight 7.5" x 10", November 12, 1964. Content-rich letter in which famed Holocaust surviv...

Edward Everett Hale

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz United States Navy Stationary. Interesting letter to a Dr. Downs, in reference to being on “Expendable ships in ww2 an

Vintage ink signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” and his wife "Jean MacArthur" on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In good condition, with toning a...

Rare Patton Signed Honorable Discharge, "G S Patton Jr.," as Colonel of the 304th Tank Brigade, honorably discharging a mechanic, Corporal...

This is a very rare signed photo of Peary in his outfit he wore to the North Pole. Signed photos of Peary are scarce, but this being an especailly nic

Twain, Mark (1835-1910) Innocents Abroad, Inscribed. New York & London: Harper, 1905. In publisher's red cloth, spine faded, head worn, insc...

Thornton W. Burgess

Fine LS by Burroughs in reference to taking a trip to San Francisco and then renting a cottage in Pasadena for 10 days to get some rest. John Burroug

Original Portrait CDV of Browning form 1860's-70's. Robert Browning (7 May 1812 – 12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose...

William Allen White (February 10, 1868 – January 29, 1944) was a renowned American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive

Charles Dana Gibson

Washington Irving an author,biographer, historian best known for his work "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". AlS dated November 24, 1848,to a ...

Robert Louis Stevenson Bank Check Signed "Robert Louis Stevenson." 8" x 3.25", filled out and signed by Stevenson, payable to A....

Helen Keller (1880-1968) .American author and lecturer. Lost her sight and hearing, due to illness, at nineteen months. Educated by her loving friend

Signed Book : “For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand Description”: Black cloth, dust jacket. Sixth Printing. Inscribed by Rand on the f

Josh Billings was the pen name of 19th-century American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (April 21, 1818 – October 14, 1885). Although his reputation has n

Hand-addressed envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, addressed by O’Neill to actress “Miss Jeanie Begg, 158 West 106th Street, New York City, c/o Emma Billeb,” and sig

Very unusual signed and filled out document by Shaw the Irish author and playwright, with the printed heading .Mr Bernard Shaws plays. It is from. The

Bank check filled out and signed in ink "Ernest M. Hemingway", payable to Roberto Herrera for $150.00 dated March 17 1953, endorsed "...

Hand painted watercolor greeting card depicting a tropical scene signed M. Adams., inside note from Ernest Hemingway in ink "Merry Christmas fr...

Bank check filled out and signed in ink "Ernest M. Hemingway", payable to Portador for $15.00 dated February 26 1951, endorsed "Rober...

Jack London signed check. Jack London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commer

Amazing letter written to W. Colston Lee from the Lecture bureau. Pyle is a Pulitzer Prize–winning American journalist (1900–1945), best known for his

British author (1882–1941) revered as one of the most important writers in the English language. On March 28, 1941, after a final attack of mental ill

Signed book: Lucy Gayheart. Limited signed first edition of 749 copies (this being No. 46). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 231 pag

Endorsed bank check, 8 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by W. C. & F. P. Church, payable to Whitman for $100.00, January 3, 1868. En...

Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams was an American playwright, author of many stage classics.After years of obscurity, he became suddenly ...

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist of the 19th century. Famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrai

Collection of 3 signed pieces, each one signed and inscribed to George. “Truman Capote” signed on cover of a play at Lincoln Center and “Virgil Thoms

A British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during t

Original hand written and signed quotation in full: " Alas for the loved one too spotless and fair the joys of his banquet to chasten and share...