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Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924) Italian composer; his most famous operas are La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot. Autograph Musical Q

[American Suffragettes - Set of Five Stanhopes, c. 1920]. Five optical devices called "stanhopes," holding microscopic portrait images of ...

Booth, Evangeline (1865-1950) English-born 4th General of the Salvation Army (1934-39); daughter of William Booth, who founded the Army in 1878. Three

Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895) Born a slave, he escaped and became an abolitionist lecturer, writer, and publisher. He served as an advisor to Presid

[English Suffragettes - Set of Six Stanhopes, c. 1920]. Six optical devices called "stanhopes," holding microscopic portrait images of Eng...

Ghandhi, Mohandas K. "Mahatma" (1869-1948) Indian spiritual and political leader who used nonviolent resistance to obtain reforms. He succ...

Wiesenthal, Chavez, & Friedan. Four signed items: Simon Wiesenthal business card signed by the famous Nazi hunter; two 2 x 3½ cards signed...

[Religious Leaders] Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, Desmond Tutu, & Others. Fourteen signed items: Mother Teresa 5 x 4 in. sheet about prayer, 1987...

Darwin, Charles (1809-1882) Evolutionary biologist; he published On the Origin of Species in 1859. Autograph Letter Signed "Ch. Darwin," 1...

[Einstein, Albert]. Two photos of Albert Einstein: the first 7 x 5 in., with his second wife Elsa in Palm Springs in 1931 (crease at upper left and pa

Pasteur, Louis (1822-1895) French chemist and microbiologist responsible for some of the most important theoretical concepts and practical application

Teller, Seaborg, Richter & Others. Nine items signed by six scientists: Edward Teller (1908-2003) Father of the H Bomb; two 3 x 5 in. car

[Scientists/Physicians]. Group of thirteen items (11 cards, a photo and a memo sheet) signed by ten scientists/ physicians. Included are: Paul R. Ehrl

Clark, William (1770-1838) Soldier and co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Governor of the Missouri Territory, and Superintendent of Indian A

Cody, William F. "Buffalo Bill" (1846-1914) Legendary figure of the Old West, best known for his Wild West Show. Before becoming a showman...

[Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co]. Autograph Letter Signed by W. B. Franklin, who was a Colt Vice President and General Agent, on blue ...

Custer, George Armstrong (1839-1876) U.S. Army Civil War Bvt. Maj. Gen.; Indian fighter; he died on June 25, 1876 at the Little Big Horn, along with h

Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) American painter, illustrator, and sculptor; best known for scenes from the American West. Autograph Letter Signed, on

Younger, Cole and Bob. Robert Ewing "Bob" Younger (1853-1889) and Thomas Coleman "Cole " Younger (1844-1916) were outlaws, who, ...

Bohn Aluminum and Brass Corporation - 10 Futuristic Ads, Mid 1940s. Ten individual 18 x 14 in. ads from Bohm, a Detroit company, touting futuristic pr

Broadside For An 1806 Solar Eclipse. Early 19th century imprint titled "Approaching Solar Eclipse," 1 page, 19¼ x 8 in. (Philadelphia...

California Hunting and Angling Licenses, 1930s-1970s. A group of 76 licenses, issued in Fresno, California for Ben Karabian and his wife Hazel, some w

Iconography. Group of approximately 55 engravings of various sizes, including Presidents,generals, artists, American and foreign statesmen, and others

(Slavery) 1807 Georgia Plantation Account Sheet. Manuscript titled "Dr. Mathias de Monet in Account Current with Louis Mallet Cr.," 1 page...

Stanhopes - Group of Five. Five optical devices called "stanhopes," holding the following microscopic portrait images: two of Georges Boil...

Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk. Burlwood with brass embellishments and a brass nameplate that was never engraved. Measurements are 9 in. tall

Well-Equipped Edison Home Phonograph, Plus "Records". United States, c. 1907. A nice Edison Home Phonograph; perhaps an early version of M...

Sailor's or Military Chest, c. 1571, Made From One Piece of Bent Wood. The body of the chest is made from one curved piece of wood. Brass bands ...

[New Hampshire - Early Ship-Related Document]. Manuscript Document, 1 page, 12 x 7¼ in., Hampton, New Hampshire, Feb. 20, 1727/28. Being an ind...

18th Century English Land Indentures. Three vellum documents from 1742, 1790 and 1791 with revenue stamps. One document has four signatures with wax s

Pamphlet: A Prospective-Plan of the Battle near Lake George, on the Eighth Day of September, 1755. With An Explanation thereof; Containing A full th...

Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) American Revolutionary War General and hero of the battle of Saratoga who turned traitor in 1780 and planned to surrender

Gardner, Henry (1730-1782) American Revolution politician who helped organize a provincial congress of New England states in 1774. Document Signed &...

Gates, Horatio (1727-1806) Revolutionary War general; took part in the unsuccessful Conway Cabal which planned to oust Washington and make Gates Comma

Hancock, John (1737-93) First Signer of the Declaration of Independence; President of the Continental Congress (1775-77); Governor of Massachusetts (1

July 4th Oration, c. 1820. Manuscript Document, 2pp, 12¼ x 7 7/8 in., c. 1820. In part, "…It is indeed a proud day in the annals of...

Paine, Thomas (1737-1809) Radical American patriot and revolutionary propagandist; author of the pamphlet "Common Sense." Autograph Note S...

[Sumner, Increase] 1799 Manuscript Broadside In Honor of His Death. Original historical manuscript broadside as sent to the printer, 16½ x 10&#...

Thomson, Charles. 1729-1824) First and only secretary of the Continental Congress (1774-1789); he was chosen to notify Washington of his election to t

[Wilson, Robert] His Personal Pewter Tea Cannister and Creamer. The canister is a narrow oval box with a hinged lid and nob handle, with lock but lack

36 Star American Flag. Printed, not sewn, flag composed of seven red stripes and six white, with 36 white stars against a blue field. The dimensions a

Group of CDVs. Six items: Four CDvs of officers in uniform (one is probably General Phil Sheridan): one three-quarter length, signed on the mount, &...

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) Confederate general; mortally wounded by his own men at Chancellorsville. Scarce battlefield Au...

Kearny, Phillip (1815-1862) Union general killed when he inadvertently rode into enemy lines at Chantilly. War-date Autograph Letter Signed "Ph...

Lee, Robert E (1807-1870) Legendary Confederate general. Free Frank Signature, "R.E. Lee / Gen'l" in the upper right corner of a blue-...

Max M. Connell - Surrender At Appomattox. Original watercolor showing General Robert E. Lee mounted on his horse Traveler and Lieutenant General Ulyss

Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) American general in three wars and General in Chief of the Army when the Civil War began; presidential candidate in 1852.

Sheridan, Philip H (1831-88) Union general; one of the first to use "scorched earth" tactics. Autograph Letter Signed "P.H. Sheridan,...

Sherman, William T. Autograph Letter Signed "W.T. Sherman," 3pp, 8 x 5 in., St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 25, 1885. To his brother, Hoyt Sherman i...

Sherman, William T (1820-1891) American soldier; Union general. Card Signed "W.T. Sherman / General," 2½ x 3 5/8 in., n.p.,n.d. Light...

Thomas, George H (1818-1870) Union general, called the "Rock of Chickamauga." War-date Autograph Telegram Signed "Geo. H. Thomas / Ma...

Cartes de Visite of Robert E. Lee and J.E.B. Stuart. CDV of Lee by E. & H.T. Anthony. The waist-length image of Lee in uniform is a little light...

Confederate Cartes de Visites. A nice, clean chest-up CDV photo in uniform of General Richard Ewell. No photographer's imprint; his name and &qu...

[Civil War Letters]. Group of 16 letters, six written by Vermont soldier B.F. Hulburd (2nd Vt Infy., Co. E, 6th Corps) and ten by friends and relative

von Richthofen, Mannfred, Freiherr (1892-1918) German fighter pilot, the most successful flying ace of World War I. He flew a red Fokker Dr. I

Five Military Books From the Estate of Otto Kruger. Four small World War I era books: The Ship and Gun Drills / U.S. Navy 1914; The Elements of Naviga

[Military Signatures]. Group of approximately 15 military signatures, most with rank or title and, representing much of U.S. military history; also in

Dõnitz, Karl (1891-1980) German Grand Admiral who built up their submarine fleet and commanded the German navy. He briefly succeeded Hitler, th

Manstein, Erich von & Wilhelm Keitel - Two Field Marshals (1887-1973) Considered the most brilliant of all of Hitler's 27 Field Marshals. Ty...

McAuliffe, General Anthony C (1898-1975) American soldier and West Point graduate. He fought in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He is f

[Eleven Generals From World I Through the Gulf War, An Admiral & Others]. Group of 17 items, 15 of them signed: John J. Pershing on 5 x 7 in. to...

[Enola Gay]. Six cards signed by members of the crew of the Enola Gay, the B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima,

Cased Pair of Full-Size Box-Lock Flint Pistols. An Antique English Cased (Pair) of Full-Size Box-Lock Flint Pistols by BATE (Edward), LONDON, circa. 1

English Queen Anne Style Flintlock Pistol. An antique English Queen Anne style flintlock cannon barrel pocket-pistol by J&M circa 1750. 3.5"...

Cased pair of Belgian Traveling Pistols. An Antique Cased (pair) of Belgian Percussion Traveling Pistols w/accessories, circa. 1840-1850's. 5.5&...

French Hunting Short Sword. A very nice example of a French style Hunting Short Sword Trouse (Includes knife and fork) with an ivory grip and original

Hand Carved and Scrimshawed Colonial Powder Horn. A fine large antique hand carved & scrimshawed Colonial powder horn, circa. 18th century. 13&q...

Stonebow - Late 17th or Early 18th Century. Made of wood and iron, 28¾ in. long. The bow is 27½ in. across. Strings not present. Stonebows...

Belgian Percussion Dueling/Target Pistol. An Antique Belgian percussion dueling/target pistol, circa. 1840's. 9.25" 50 cal. octagon barrel ...

Revolutionary War Bayonet With Original Belt and Scabbard. Britsh made and used during the periods of the Revolutionary War and The War of 1812. This

French Marshall Percussion Pistol. Thid handsome French pistol measures 14" with a 83/4 " barrel. It has mostly steel hardware with a bras...

Civil War Militia Knapsack. A scarce Antique Civil War Militia-Style Box Frame tared canvas and leather knapsack, circa 1859-1864. Measures 13.75&qu...

Naval French Percussion Pistol. An 1849 French Navy pistol measuring 12" overall with a 61/2" barrel. The lockplate, hammer, barrel and ra...

Box Lock Pocket Pistol. A Fine Antique English Peanut Size Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by: "JOHN EGG, LONDON", circa 1835. 1.3/8&quo...

New Jersey Militia Ammo Pack. Used during the The Indian War periods, this sturdy and handsome leather pouch measures 71/4"x31/2"x13/4&quo...

Box Lock Pocket Pistol. An Antique English Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by:"A. WILSON, LONDON", circa 1835. 1.7/8" 4.5 cal. roun...

Old Copy of Washington Peace Medal. These medals were offered by government Officials to Indian Chiefs as peace offerings during the Colonial Period.

Italian-made Cased Black Powder Pistol. This Remington reproduction has a 6¼ in. barrel, 44 cal., chrome with wood grips. With 7½ in. powd...

Colonial Bee Hive Powder Horn. A Rare Antique American Colonial North Carolina "Bee Hive" Powder Horn, circa. 18th century. Measures 9&quo...

Elaborate Silver Plated and Ivory Page Turner. Measuring 11 1/4"x2", this attractive piece has 5 3/4" ivory blade and a 6" silve...

Single Shot Percussion Pocket Pistol. A small antique American single shot percussion pocket pistol, circa 19th century. 2" .30-32 cal. octagon...

English Powder Flask. An antique English Hunting Powder Flask by James Dixon & Sons, circa. late 18th - early 19th century. 8.5" with spout...

Antique-style Single Shot Percussion Pistol by Hacker Martin. Tennessee, United States. c. mid-20th century. The steel barrel, of octagonal shape, is

Attractive Kentucky Type Flintlock Rifle. United States, perhaps Pennsylvania origin, c. early 19th century. Stocked in handsome striped maple, with e

Americae nova Tabula. Auc: Guiljelmo Blaeuw, c. 1640. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Copperplate engraving of the Western Hemisphere with full col

Basinger, Kim - Collection of Four Signed Items. Items signed by Kim Basinger, the sultry, award-winning actress who has appeared in more than three d

Kruger, Otto - Dice From the Stork Club. Leather dice cup and seven ivory-colored dice with "Stork N.Y.C. Club" on each one. Also, five bl...

Kruger, Otto - Meerschaum Pipe. 7 in. long; bowl is 1¾ in. across. Used. Elaborate carving of a man sitting on a wagon full of hay which is bei...

Kruger, Otto - Meerschaum Pipe. 6 in. long; bowl is 1 3/8 in. across. Unused. With carvingss of a playful lion and lioness. Amber lucite stem. In orig

Kruger, Otto - Two Personal Dart Sets. One set is composed of eight steel-tip darts, 6 in. long. The other set, in a Spalding Dart-Pac metal box, has

Kruger, Otto - Used Meerschaum Pipe. 4 in. long; bowl is ¾ in. across. Used. The pipe is in the shape of a hunting horn atop of which is carved...

"A League of Their Own" Baseball Signed by Four Stars and the Director. Signed in black ink by: Madonna, Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Pett...

Group of 26 Signatures. Tweny-six autographs on a color postcard, 24 cards and one slip of paper. Cards are signed by: Freeman F Gosden / "Am

Astaire, Fred (1899-1987) Vintage 10 x 8 in. Photograph Signed in black ink in the lower right corner, no place, no date. A seated, smiling portrait o

Astaire, Fred & Ginger Rogers. Black and white photos signed by the famous dancing pair. Astaire's pensive photo is 6¼ x 4¾ and si...

Ball, Lucille & Desi Arnaz. Three items: 2 x 3½ in. white card signed "Love Lucy" with a blue felt-tip pen; a Typed Letter Signed...

Bob Hope & Jimmy Stewart. Typed Letter Signed "Bob" and "Jimmy" as Chairmen of "Veterans Salute '94 With A Special ...

Cecil B. deMille & John Huston. Signature, "Cecil B. deMille" in blue ink on a 1 x 5¼ in. slip of paper; ink smear to top of &quo...

[Celebrities - Group of 23]. Twenty-three cards, approximately 2 x 3½ in., six business cards and the remainder plain, signed individually by t...

[Celebrity Autographs - Group of 23]. Cards signed by: Amanda Blake (3), Ginger Rogers (with inscription to Harry Sparks), Ray Bolger (2), Jack Webb,