The Summer 2003 Autographs & Memorabilia Sale - Session 2

Typed letter signed, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 4, 1972. Letter to Bruce Etchison of Bear Pond Studio, in part, "In your...

Typed letter signed, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, July 3, 1972. A brief letter to a friend: "Dear George - Thanks for your last ...

From the artist who told the American story through artistic imagery like no other, presented here is an original 5 x 7 hand drawn ink sketch, accompl

French sculptor; his works are characterized by energy and emotional intensity. Best known for "The Thinker" and "The Kiss". Han...

Civil War. Union Commander of the monitor Weehawken which captured the Confederate ironclad Atlanta. Letter signed "Jn Rogers," one page, ...

Son of President Theodore Roosevelt. Fountain pen signature, "Kermit Roosevelt - September 28, 1902 - Groton School, Groton, Mass," penned...

Union general and commander of the Army of the Cumberland who was defeated at Chickamauga. Ink signature, "W.S. Rosecrans, Br. Maj. Genl., U.S....

English banker and financier. Rare signed document, one page, 14 x 10.25, London, March 15, 1832. A partly printed indenture in which Rotschild assign

English banker and financier. Russian English and French signed document, one page, 9.25 x 14.25, dated March 1822. A Russian bond for 720 roubles at

Rare signed bank check, November 9, 1950, drawn on Ruby's Silver Spur business account. Made payable to Jimmy Belker for $180.00, filled out ent...

Rare signed bank check, March 4, 1960, drawn on Ruby's Sovereign Club business account. Made payable to Claude Merrill for $13.15, filled out en...

Confederate brigadier general. Commanded 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. Excellent war-dated handwritten letter

Set of four beautiful 6" x 8" color glossy photographs of prominent Russian Cosmonauts. Included with this lot is photo signed by Andrian ...

8.5 x 11.5 sheet, featuring a Russian heading reading "Pilots - Cosmonauts", beautifully signed by 22 noted cosmonauts from the Russian sp...

Successful financier and capitalist. A ruthless businessman whose alliance with the Tammany Hall political machine allowed him to take control of the

President of Egypt who earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in creating peace in the Middle East, only to be assassinated three years later. A

Financier who amassed a 70 million dollar fortune. Scrip Preferred Stock certificate, 10 x 6, dated April 1, 1874, made out to Sage for ten shares and

Co-discoverer of the Polio vaccine. Excellent 8 x 10 glossy photograph featuring Salk at work with an experiment at his labratory, signed in black ink

Union general who was army commander in Sherman's Atlanta campaign and later served as general in chief of the army. Fountain pen signature, &qu...

Lot of two identical 8 x 10 color photographs of Schweickart in his spacesuit, both nicely signed and inscribed in blue ink. In fine condition. Est.

Acclaimed humanitarian, theogian, missionary, organists, and medical doctor who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. Excellent 4 x 5.5 paperstoc

A rare and seldom found offering from the repertoire of memorable characters in the world of Dr. Seuss, presented here is a large sketch of Yertle The

From the beloved icon of children's literature, presented here is a 6 x 9 book page featuring a printed image of Seuss' most popular creatio...

Signed book: "Moon Shot". First edition, Atlanta: Turner, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed in blue felt tip ...

Union general whose cavalry command finally blocked Lee?s escape at Appomattox during the Civil War. handsome ink signature, "P.H. Sheridan,&qu...

Politician, friend, and supporter of Abraham Lincoln, and father of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Also the younger brother of General William T. Sherman

Nice ink signature, "W.T. Sherman, General," 3.5 x 2, on the reverse of Sherman's personal calling card. Mounting remnants on the reve...

Impressive handwritten letter signed "W.T. Sherman," three pages on two adjoining 5.5 x 9.25 lightly lined sheets, May 22, 1889. Letter to...

Governor of the Massachusetts colony during the Colonial Period (1741-46). Signed document, "W. Shirley," 8 x 6.75, March 22, 1736. A warr...

A terrific image from what was billed as the "Trial of the Decade", presented here is a fabulous 11 x 14 glossy color photograph of O.J. S...

Millionaire oil magnate who, after experiencing success and scandal in the oil industry, shifted his efforts into baseball in hopes of elevating the p

Nobel Prize winning Russian author best known for his novel "The Gulag Archipelago". Rare signed Russian book, "Army Stories", h...

Band leader and composer nicknamed "The March King", best known for his American patriotic theme, "The Stars and Stripes Forever"...

A fine specimen of signed handwritten musical bars done on a blue 6 x 3.5 album page. Penned are the first four bars of The Stars and Stripes Forever,

United States Treasurer serving from 861-1875. Autograph check signed, Jacksonville, Fla., February 14, 1876, drawn on the First National Bank of Flor

Signed hardcover book, "We Have Capture", 288 pages, published by Smithsonian Institution Press of Washington, 2002. Boldly signed by Staf...

Recognized as one of the world's greatest orchestral conductors, perhaps best known for Disney's "Fantasia". Typed letter signed, ...

German composer who held the position of Court Conductor at Munich and Chief Conductor of the Berlin Court Opera. Handwritten letter signed, "R...

German composer. With the ability to create controversy amidst music circles with his iconoclastic works, debates over Strauss' style was notori...

Imprisoned for murder at age 18, Stroud (known as "The Birdman of Alcatraz") spent over 54 years in jail (47 of them in isolation) where h...

A leader in Senate among the opponents of slavery who also played a large role in the impeachment proceedings against President Johnson. Handwritten l

Handwritten letter signed, two pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 9th, 1841. Writing to famed author Edward E. Hale, Sumner dicusses a report which he ha

Ohio senator and Senate Majority Leader. Signed stamp block, "Robert A. Taft," penned across a block of four 5-cent air mail stamps. Accom...

Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremecy over state authorities. Signed legal docu

Rare 4 x 6 vintage Russian portrait postcard of the first woman ever in space, nicely hand signed by the female cosmonaut in black ink. Well preserved

Army officer who, after serving in the Civil War at both First Bull Run and Port Royale, remained in the regular army and became commander of the expe

Signed document, one page, 11 x 10, October 2, 1854. A warrant bond, Second Class "B", Public Debt for the late Republic of Texas in compl...

Pilot of the Enola Gay during the Atomic bombing of World War II. Rare triple signed bank check, dated September 6, 1991, drawn on Tibbets’ personal a

Signed hardcover book, "Return of the Enola Gay", 339 pages, first edition, published by Mid Coast Marketing of Ohio, 1998. Nicely signed ...

Superb lot of six (6) bank checks from the Enola Gay pilot, drawn on Tibbets' personal account, dated between 1990 and 1992, entirely accomplish...

President of Yugoslavia, 1953-1980. Ink signature on a block of four (4) 6-cent Air Mail postage stamps, affixed to a 4 x 6 album page. In fine condit

A terrific 4 x 6 photograph of Titov, the second Russian cosmonaut sent into space, featured in uniform. Nicely signed by Titov in in black ink across

Russian novelist and moral philosopher who wrote the great novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina". He advocated a classless,...

Ink signature, "Clyde W. Tombaugh, Discoverer 9th Planet, Pluto, on 18 Feb. 1930," penned in blue ballpoint pen on a 3 x 5 card. In fine c...

A rare and fascinating signed caricature of Toscanini, drawn from life by world famous caricaturist Oscar Berger. Measuring approximately 8.5 x 14, th

Founder of Pan-American Airlines. Signed stock certificate, 8 x 11, April 8, 1933, issuing 1,000 shares of stock to Trippe in the Pam American Airways

Handwritten letter signed, 6 x 9.5, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend. In part, "The 'Red Bishop' was most interesting a...

Strip of two 6-cent United States postage stamps, each individually signed by the aviation legend in green ink, "Roscoe Turner, L.A. to NY 1934...

Promotional 2.5 x 3.5 calling card, produced by Champion Spark Plug Company, featuring an image of Turner posed alongside his plane, nicely signed by

Signed document, one page, 10.5 x 15.5, October 12, 1870. A partly printed payment order in which William Baird is paid $7642.45 for paving an area be

Signed property contract, two adjoining pages, 8 x 13, November 19, 1878. An official property contract in which Vanderbilt purchases a section of lot

One of America's firstcolinial governors. During his term as governor of Massachusetts helped found Harvard College. Later in his career, his ou...

Union general, author of "Ben Hur", and governor during the Lincoln County wars. Clean ink signature, "Lew Wallace," penned on a...

Former President of Poland and founder of the Solidarity Trade Union. A critical figure in the termination of Communism in Eastern Europe, Walsea help

Bold ink signature, "Andy Warhol," boldly penned by the famed pop-culture artist in black felt tip marker on a 4 x 6 card. Handsomely doub...

General in the Revolutionary War. Signed document, one page, 8 x 10, June 2, 1783. A Pay-Table Committee document in which twenty six pounds and eleve

Lawyer and statesman famed for his oratorical skills. Document signed, "Accepted, Danl. Webster," one page, 8 x 5, December 10, 1842. An o...

Rare hand drawn and signed caricature of Wells, drawn from life by world famous caricaturist Oscar Berger. Measuring approximately 7 x 8, this work ha

An exceedingly rare and intriguing piece of modern American history, presented here is an original bank check from the Whitewater Development Company.

King of England who raised a halt to the slave trade and was the last king to attempt to force a Prime Minister on Parliment. Handwritten letter signe

Paleontologist who played a key role in the development and history of natural science. Large and impressive 17 x 22 copper plate printed lithograph f

Vice President of the United States, serving under President Ulysses S. Grant from 1873-1875. Ink signature, "Henry Wilson - Mass," on a v...

A choice offering for the military enthusiast and collector of war memorabilia, presented here is an instant collection (or handsome addition to an ex

Original World War II Propaganda Poster, 20 x 28, produced by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943. A colorful poster centered around an image of

Ink signature of John Mitchell, Rex Barber, John Loiser, R.M. DeHaven, Calvin Wire, Jack Ilfrey, Frank Hurlburt, Tony Levier, Joe Kuhn, Dick Willsie a

A choice piece for the autograph and stamp collector alike, presented here is a 3.5 x 2 block of four postage stamps, 2-cent, honoring the Internation

Desirable signed bank check, 8.5 x 3.25, Winters National Bank & Trust account, payable to Wilbur Wright for the sum of $50.93. Nicely signed in...

From the most prolific architect of the 20th Century, presented here is one of the most desirable documents ever offered on Frank Lloyd Wright. Three

Legendary World War I hero awarded with the Medal of Honor for his amazing bravery and accomplishments on the battlefield, which included single hande

Religious leader who became president of the Mormon Church in 1844 when its founder, Joseph Smith, was shot and killed by a mob of angry opponents. Yo

Official unsigned 9 x 12 invitation for the Inauguration of George Bush as President and Dan Quayle as Vice President on January 20 1989. Official sea

Typed letter signed "George," one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 1, 2002. Bush declines an invitation from Cy Laughter. In par...

Typed letter signed, "George," one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 13, 2002. Letter to a friend with an interesting mention to...

A choice piece on America's 2nd father & son presidential duo, presented here is a first day cover, 6.5 x 3.75, honoring the 100th annivesar...

Double sided handwritten note, November 23, 1971. Accomplished on a 4.5 x 6.5 personal card featuring the American seal and an imprinted caption, &q...

Signed book: "The Capitol of Texas, A Legend is Reborn". First printing. Atlanta, Georgia: Longstreet Press, 1995. An attractive leatherbo...

Lincoln's prophetic utterance rings true now more than ever. Typewritten statement from Abraham Lincoln's timeless Gettyburg Address, boldly...

Rare handwritten letter with good content, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Texas Rangers Baseball Club letterhead, May 21, 1981. Addressed to friend regarding hi

Signed Executive Mansion Card, 4.5 x 2.75, handsomely signed "Grover Cleveland" across the center in black ink. Light toning and soiling, ...

Superb signed Executive Mansion card, 4.5 x 2.75, handsomely penned by Cleveland across the center in a dark black ink. Light impression along the low

8 x 10 glossy black and white photograph, "Bill Clinton," signed as Governor of Arkansas. In excellent condition. Accompanied by an offici...

A fabulous association between two beloved American traditions - Rock N' Roll and the American presidency - presented here is a custom hand pain...

Signed stamp block, 3 x 2.5, featuring four (4) 16-cent stamps with the American Eagle, boldly signed across the block, "Dwight D. Eisenhower,&...

Typed letter signed as President, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, official White House letterhead, May 19, 1954. Addressed to Robert R. Gross, President of the

Typed letter signed, 7 x 10.25, personalized "DDE" letterhead, June 3, 1967. Addressed to actress Joan Crawford, Eisenhower writes in part...

Exceedingly rare document, pertaining the Electoral College of 1832. A payment slip, 8 x 5, December 5, 1832, Electoral College, Senate Chambers, by w

8 x 10 color photograph featuring the former president in a distinguished pose, nicely signed across the lower white margin in blue felt tip marker. I

Attractive original 7.5 x 8.5 color Bureau of Engraving print featuring the Great Seal of the United States, handsomely signed by U.S. Presidents Gera

A highly collectible statement signed by Ford regarding the findings of the Warren Commission in regards to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. On F

Fantastic signed typescript of the Pardon of Richard Nixon, granted by Ford in August of 1974. The text reads, in part "?Now therefore I, Geral...