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Adams, Ansel

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AMERICAN NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER ANSEL ADAMS.  Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, quarto, February 6, 1960. On his name imprinted stationery, to “Dear Nick.” “It was good to talk with you the other day – although I must have sounded very dull indeed! This flu is bad stuff!! I am still in bed with it, and I … [ Read More ]

Addison, Joseph

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  ENGLISH ESSAYIST, POET AND STATESMAN; WITH RICHARD STEELE PRODUCED THE NON-POLITICAL SPECTATOR.  Document Signed, one page, quarto, Whitehall, January 29, 1717/18. Addison, signing on the verso of an account of Henry Worsley’s extraordinary expenses on behalf of the King, makes a two-line statement authorizing payment. The lower left corner has been torn off, affecting … [ Read More ]

Alexander III

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  AN EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENT  SIGNED BY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT POPES OF MEDIEVAL TIMES [1159-1181]. Pope Alexander III. Document Signed, as Pope, one page, folio [28 by 24 inches], on vellum, Rome, May 25, 1163.  The Pope’s signature appears beneath the text between the sign of the Rota and the Benevalete sign; countersigned and dated … [ Read More ]

Alphonso XI

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King Alphonso XI of Castile and Leon [1312-1350]. Royal Charter, one page, 32 inches by 24 inches, on vellum, Royal Chancery, Segovia, September 29, 1344. Written in Castilian vernacular with the royal names, the opening device and the King’s seal painted in red, green, blue and beige. Fine condition. An important and exceptionally attractive document … [ Read More ]

Anne, Queen of England

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Queen of England. Letter Signed, Good cousin and friend / and good sister, cousin,/ and friend / AnnaR, two and two-thirds pages, tall quarto, Given at Our Palace at Windsor, July 3, 1709.  Countersigned by H. Boyle.  To Franz Ludwig, Count Palatine, Bishop of Worms, and Johann Wilhelm, Count Palatine on the Rhine, Elector of … [ Read More ]

Architecture

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  THE PINK AND GREEN OF THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL [ARCHITECTURE].  Norman Houston, Paul Williams, Walter Gordon. The first black architectural firm. Typewritten Letter Signed, Norman Houston, Paul R. Williams, Walter A. Gordon, one page, quarto, [1943]. On stationery with a colored illustration of a cameraman filming a residential lakefront neighborhood. Two tall palm trees … [ Read More ]

Armstrong, Louis

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LOUIS ARMSTRONG.  American jazz trumpet player. Three-quarter length Photograph of Armstrong wearing a white suit, and playing his trumpet, Signed and Inscribed in green ink in the upper right portion, “To Max Turner… Louis Armstrong.” The black and white photograph measures 8 inches wide by 10 inches high. Matted in ivory and gray, and framed … [ Read More ]

Astaire and Rogers

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FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGERS. Legendary Hollywood dance team. Full-length Photograph of the duo, each posing with their right hand on their right knee and their left hand on their left hip, Signed by each in the light portion of their corresponding image. Astaire’s signature appears in red ink. The black and white photograph measures … [ Read More ]

Avery, Oswald T.

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  THE “GRANDFATHER OF MOLECULAR GENETICS” DNA pioneer. Typewritten carbon copy excerpt: “Part of a letter from Dr. O. T. Avery to his brother Roy C. Avery, dated May 13, 1945, just after his retirement from the Rockefeller Institute, when he was considering moving to Nashville, Tennessee. Original in the possession of R. C. Avery, … [ Read More ]

Aviation

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  COVER CARRIED BY FIRST PLANE TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC [AVIATION]. Cover Signed by the four crew members of the NC-4, bearing the imprint “Carried by U.S. Navy seaplane NC-4” with the post mark, November, 1919. Signed by Al Reed, M.S.N; James L. Breese U.S.N.R.F; E. S. Rhoades, U.S.N.; & Walter Hinton in the top … [ Read More ]

Babbage, Charles

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  THE YOUNGER GENERATION EXPANDS THE REACH OF BRITISH SCIENCE English mathematician and mechanical genius; perfected a calculating machine, the forerunner of the modern computer. Autograph Letter Signed, C Babbage, two pages, octavo, Com[mitte]e Room, December 1, 1832. To W. Venning. “I regret exceedingly that on consulting my Committee they advise me not to have … [ Read More ]

Baden-Powell, Robert

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  “…IF THE SCOUT SPIRIT PREVAILED AT CAPE Hd. Qrs. THEY WOULD AS MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM SINK THEIR OWN LOCAL PREJUDICES OR EVEN INTERESTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE WHOLE.” Founder of the Boy Scouts. Autograph Letter Signed, four pages, octavo, April 1, 1927.  On imprinted stationery of the Union-Castle Line R•M•M•V “Carnarvon Castle,” to … [ Read More ]

Barnum, P T

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  AMERICAN SHOWMAN CREATOR OF “THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARCH” Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Bridgeport, Connecticut, September 24, 1881. On lined paper, imprinted with the name, “Waldemere.” To “My dear Dr. Reid.” “I have just returned from the great show at St. Louis and found your letter. I hope Mr. Wildman has recd … [ Read More ]

Beatles

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British rock n’ roll singers. Signatures, on one page in an octavo notebook belonging to a girl named Nicola, [1967]. Inscribed “McCartney loves Nicola (true)“, the inscription annotated by McCartney’s sketch of three flowers. Ringo Starr signs “love Ringo Starr” and John Lennon signs it twice, with the second signature partly deleted. George Harrison signs … [ Read More ]

Bell, Alexander Graham

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    AMERICAN INVENTOR OF THE TELEPHONE  Letter Signed, two and one-half pages, quarto, Northampton, Massachusetts, March 15, 1906. To Dr. A. L. E. Crouter, president of the American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf. Also signed by three witnesses. “As I am about to sail for Europe, and since I … [ Read More ]

Bentham, Jeremy

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  ENGLISH PHILOSOPHER AND JURIST; ONE OF THE CHIEF  EXPOUNDERS OF UTILITARIANISM; AUTHOR OF INTRODUCTION TO THE “PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION” Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, full page, small quarto, undated.  A portion of the original manuscript of the second edition of Chrestomathia, with corrections and additions in the text by Bentham. “Impracticability, uselessness, mischievousness…under one … [ Read More ]

Bentham, Jeremy

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  ENGLISH PHILOSOPHER; ONE OF THE CHIEF EXPOUNDERS OF UTILITARIANISM; NOTED JURIST AND AUTHOR OF INTRODUCTION TO THE “PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION” English philosopher; one of the chief expounders of utilitarianism; noted jurist and author of Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Autograph Manuscript, full page, legal folio, undated, [December 28, 1820.] … [ Read More ]

Berlin, Irving

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IRVING BERLIN. American composer. Printed Sheet Music, to his 1913 song That International Rag, signed boldly by Irving Berlin on the front cover, five pages, 14 inches by 10 inches. The brightly colored cover is attractively illustrated with a scene showing Uncle Sam directing a chorus dressed in international costumes Fine condition, bound in a … [ Read More ]

Berlioz, Hector

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  FRENCH COMPOSER OF “SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE” Autograph Musical Quotation, written on the back flap of an envelop addressed to Monsieur Alizard. Together with an Autograph Inscription Signed, two lines on one page, octavo, [Paris], December 15, 1838, to the violinist Alexandre-Jean Boucher; with the integral address leaf attached. In his Autograph Musical Quotation, Hector Berlioz … [ Read More ]

Berlioz, Hector

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HECTOR BERLIOZ. French composer of “Symphonie Fantastique.” Autograph Letter Signed, H. Berloiz, one page, small octavo, n. d.  To Lindan.  “Here are two seats for the concert Sunday.  Do try to come.”  Framed in sand, dark brown and gilt with a portrait photograph.  Framed dimensions: 13 inches wide by 10 inches high. Price: $4,500

Bernstein, Leonard

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  AMERICAN COMPOSER AND CONDUCTOR Half-length postcard Photograph of the maestro conducting, Signed across the light portion of his image.  The black and white photograph of Leonard Bernstein  measures 6 inches wide by 4 inches high. Price: $450

Bierce, Ambrose

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  AMERICAN JOURNALIST AND SHORT STORY WRITER; DISAPPEARED INTO MEXICO IN 1913 Letter Signed Ambrose Bierce, two pages, octavo, Washington, October 30, 1911. To Neale. “Enclosed is Newbegin’s check for $278.47. I hold also his note to you at four months for $536.54 which, with your bill for the books, I will send on your … [ Read More ]

Bizet, Georges

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GEORGES BIZET. French composer of “Carmen.” Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, undated. “Here you are — you only need to have the last chorus translated, which had been suppressed and which was successfully reinstated at the last moment. As to the rest, you could request the translation from the Italians.” Framed in soft blue, … [ Read More ]

Blackstone, William

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  WILLIAM BLACKSTONE. English jurist. Partly printed Document Signed, one page, octavo, February 15, 1773. “Let the def[endant’]s attorney or agent attend me at my chambers in Sergeants Inn tomorrow morning at 9 of the clock in the forenoon to show cause why the def[endan]t should not have till ten o’clock same day to plead … [ Read More ]

Borodin, Alexander Porfir’yevich

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  RUSSIAN COMPOSER Autograph Letter Signed, A. Borodin, two and one-half pages, octavo, St. Petersburg, May 6, 1884. To My dear Monsieur Jadoul. “I have just received your letter accompanied by two programs at once. I thank you infinitely for the kindness of having performed my piece and having notified me of its success. I … [ Read More ]

Boyle, Robert

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  ANGLO-IRISH NATURAL PHILOSOPHER, CHEMIST, PHYSICIST, INVENTOR, AND GENTLEMAN SCIENTIST Autograph Document Signed, “Ro Boyle,” one page, oblong octavo, June 26, 1675. Also signed by E Anglesey (Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey). “We doe hereby acknowledge to have recd. of the Countess of Orrery our Severall propo[rt]ions of the ballance of this acco[un]t. Witnes our … [ Read More ]

Browning, Elizabeth and Robert

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  ENGLISH POETS ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING AND ROBERT BROWNING Autograph Note Signed Elizabeth and Robert Browning, one page, octavo, London, October 21, 1856. On card stock, to the Women’s Hospital in New York. Written in the hand of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Robert Browning adds the place and date, “London, October 21. ’56” beneath his signature. … [ Read More ]

Browning, Elizabeth Barrett

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  ENGLISH POET Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, octavo, 43 via Bocca di Leone [Rome], Friday, undated. To “My dear Reverend Hanna.” With the original black-bordered mourning envelope addressed in her hand. “Will you allow us to introduce to you Mrs. Hamilton and her daughter, country-women of your own, who will commend themselves to you, … [ Read More ]

Browning, Robert

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ROBERT BROWNING. English poet. Autograph Letter Signed, three pages, octavo, London, February 14, 1882. To “My dear Leighton,” the British painter Sir Frederic Leighton. “I do more indeed than ‘care to have’ a copy of that address which I certainly had ‘interest enough in to listen to.’ I think, did the case relate to any … [ Read More ]

Buck, Pearl S

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  BUCK’S SPEECH CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE OF ASIA American novelist. Typewritten Manuscript, seven full pages, quarto, undated. Buck’s speech, concerning relations between the United States and the Asian countries and her peoples, is heavily revised and corrected by the author in ink and pencil [these are shown in italic]. With … [ Read More ]

Bulfinch, Charles

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  AMERICAN ARCHITECT Autograph Document Signed, one page, legal folio, Boston, May 17, 1802. “To All whom it may concern, this certifies that Messrs. Richard Chamberlain and Thomas Chase obtained liberty of the selectmen to break ground in the public burying place, south of the common for the purpose of building a tomb therein; such … [ Read More ]

Burke, Edmund

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  “A PETITION…ON THE AMERICAN AFFAIRS IS SENT TO ME TO BE PRESENTED TO THE KING I…AM…VERY UNFORTUNATELY, IGNORANT OF ALL OF ALL THE FORMS  OF COURT & OF OFFICE….” British statesman and orator; gained a high position among the Whigs through his eloquence on the American question and vigorous opposition to George III’s policy … [ Read More ]

Burke, Edmund

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EDMUND BURKE. British orator and statesman. Autograph Letter Signed, Edm. Burke, one page, quarto, April 24, 1796. To Stephen Thurston Ady, Burke’s friend and banker. Thurston was a partner in the banking house of Boldero, Kendal & Co. Fine condition. “I beg you to pay to a Mr. Chalkley, who will call on you for … [ Read More ]

Byron, George Gordon

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GEORGE GORDON BYRON. English poet; wrote Childe Harold. Autograph Note Signed, initials, one page, oblong octavo, July 28, 1813. [To John Murray.] “The enclosed lines you will insert in paragraph named after the line ‘That wakes and wafts the fragrance there.’” The verse quoted by George Byron comes from his poem, The Giaour, which was … [ Read More ]

Cagney, James

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  AMERICAN FILM ACTOR STARRED IN  “THE PUBLIC ENEMY AND YANKEE DOODLE DANDY” Typewritten Letter Signed, Jim, one page, quarto, April 17, 1974. On his name imprinted stationery, Beverly Hills, California, to Ann Ford in Huntington, Massachusetts. “I assume by this time you are happily ensconced at The Wrens. It would be just the right … [ Read More ]

California Gold Rush

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  CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH “SUNDRY AMUSEMENTS IN THE MINES” Group of four illustrations on an oblong quarto sheet, entitled Sundry Amusements in the Mines. Lithographed and published by Britton & Rey, San Francisco. Each image measures 3 3/8 by 4 3/4 inches; the sheet measuring by 8 3/8 by10 3/4 inches. The first image, A … [ Read More ]

California Gold Rush

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CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH STOCK CERTIFICATE FOR THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY WATER COMPANY A stock certificate for the Tuolumne Country Water Company, 6 ¼ by 9 ¾ inches, Columbia, [California], September 26, 1862.  With a fine vignette of miners working a sluice and a cradle, typical of the California Gold Rush. The one-share certificate is signed by … [ Read More ]

Carnegie, Andrew

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  CARNEGIE ON A LITERARY HONOR “…I WOULD NOT FORGO IT FOR MILLIONS.” Scottish-born American industrialist; merged Carnegie Steel Co. with United States Steel Corp. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, quarto, New York, January 24, 1913. On his name-imprinted stationery, to Duffield Osborne, a representative of the Authors Club. “I wish to put on record … [ Read More ]

Cassatt, Mary

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American Impressionist paper. Autograph Letter Signed, M. Cassatt, one page, octavo, Paris, undated but circa 1904. To M. Anzoli, in French. “Would you please be kind enough to make for me, as soon as possible, a white frame for a pastel, no. 12, that is to say the frame and its number 12 figure. I … [ Read More ]

Catherine the Great

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Czarina of Russia. Document Signed, Yekaterina, one page, folio, October 11, 1762, Tsarskoe Selo.  In Russian. From the Main court chancery, a release to the administrator Udalov of Tsarskoe Selo, of three thousand roubles for the digging of ponds, if the said revenues are not sufficient, then from the Total of the Main court Chancery, … [ Read More ]

Catholic Church

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Document Signed, by Cardinal St. Praxedis, Antonio Ciocchi del Monte, one page, oblong folio, 330 by 470 mm. [13 by 18 inches], [ca. 1528]. On vellum. Two vertical folds damp-stained in the upper portion, affecting the illuminated border and two letters of the heading; some rubbing of the painted surfaces, otherwise in fine condition. This … [ Read More ]

Cezanne, Paul

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French painter. Autograph Letter Signed, Paul Cezanne, November 30, 1896, two pages, octavo. In French. To Emile Solari. “I am so very sorry I was not at Rue des Dames when you came by. There’s only one way to make up for that, and that is to give me a rendezvous for tomorrow, for example. … [ Read More ]

Chagall, Marc

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  RUSSIAN PAINTER WRITING ABOUT BELLA HIS WIFE AND MUSE Autograph Letter Signed, one full page, quarto, New York, 1945. In Russian. “She always spoke of you with affection. I always feel your sincerity. I will be happy to see you. I sent you a book. Modesty prevented me from getting in touch with you … [ Read More ]

Chandler, Raymond

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  AMERICAN NOVELIST OF CRIME FICTION CREATOR OF THE PHILIP MARLOWE DETECTIVE SERIES Typewritten Letter Signed, Ray, one page, large quarto, La Jolla, California, December 15, 1950.  On his name-imprinted stationery, to his literary agents, Swanie [H. N. Swanson] and Eddie [Edward Carter]. “Evidently Swanie has not yet heard from Carl Brandt, although I told him … [ Read More ]

Chekhov, Anton

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Russian dramatist and novelist. “MY PETITION WAS JUST A CRY IN THE DESERT.  I AM NOT A FIGHTER, IT’S NOT IN MY NATURE.” Autograph Letter Signed, A. Chekhov, two and one-half pages, octavo, February 11, [no year, but after 1897]. In Russian. To Nikolai Nikolaevich. “Due to my sickness, I am a little delayed in … [ Read More ]

Chinese Oracle Bone

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  EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE ORACLE BONE FROM XIAOTUN CHINESE ORACLE BONE, measuring 4 inches by 2 inches (120 mm by 55 mm), from Xiaotun, the site of nearly all known oracle bones, near the ancient capital of the Late Shang Dynasty of Anyang. The oracular use of bones involved the interpretation of the pattern of … [ Read More ]

Chippendale, Thomas

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English cabinet-maker. Autograph Document Signed, Thos Chippendale Junr., one page, oblong quarto, June 4, 1766. A receipt for furnishings and services from Mr. Parran, made and done for Thomas Chippendale, Sr. “Feby 22 1766, To making a new Cloaths press shelf and putting edges round two other shelves and lining them with baize and baize … [ Read More ]

Christie, Agatha

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  “….THE WORLD IS ALREADY PARTIAL TO DETECTIVE FICTION AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. HAMLET COULD CERTAINLY QUALIFY AS A DETECTIVE DRAMA….” English mystery writer; creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. Typewritten Letter Signed, Agatha Mallowan, one page, octavo, Churston Ferrers, near Brixham, South Devon, June 12, 1972. To Dear Mrs. Frink. “As … [ Read More ]

Christie, Agatha

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  ENGLISH MYSTERY WRITER; CREATOR OF MISS MARPLE AND HERCULE POIROT Typewritten Letter Signed, Agatha Christie, two pages, quarto, Winterbrook House, Wallingford, Berkshire, October 23, 1972. To Michael Underwood, Esq., Riverbank, Datchet, Bucks. “I got your letter this morning. As far as my own personal feelings are concerned I have always enjoyed the private quality … [ Read More ]

Churchill, Winston

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Prime Minister of England. THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN “THE AUTUMN OF 1940 HAS COME TO SYMBOLIZE THE SPIRIT THAT BROUGHT OUR COUNTRY THROUGH THE DARKEST DAYS OF THE WAR.” Typewritten Statement Signed in full, one page, quarto, September 1961. On imprinted stationery, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent. “It is most fitting that we should each year remember … [ Read More ]

Churchill, Winston

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Prime Minister of England. IN JUNE 1939 CHURCHILL WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT BOMB SHELTERS IN HIS BUILDING “THE MATTER IS NOT WITHOUT URGENCY.” Typewritten Letter Signed, WS Churchill, one page, quarto, Chartwell, Westerham, Kentshire, June 20, 1939. On his imprinted stationery, to Colonel Bill, concerning the building of bomb shelters in anticipation of war. With … [ Read More ]

Churchill, Winston

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Prime Minister of England. The Second World War. Six Volumes. Signed, “Winston S. Churchill, 1957,” on the half-title page of volume one. First English edition. London: Cassell & Co., 1948-1954. Each volume handsomely bound in full crimson morocco, marbled endpapers, decoratively gilt tooled on inside edges, gilt lettered on spine, all edges gilt. When Winston … [ Read More ]

Churchill, Winston

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Prime Minister of England. CHURCHILL WRITES IN 1908 ” … I RIPEN & MELLOW AS THE YEARS PASS….” Autograph Letter Signed, three pages, octavo, [London], November 24, 1908. On imprinted stationery of the Board of Trade, as president of the Board of Trade, to Lord Northcliffe. Headed Private. “I am quite alive to what you … [ Read More ]

Clemens, Samuel

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Mark Twain.  American author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Autograph Quotation Signed, Truly yours Mark Twain, two lines on an oblong octavo sheet, dated “Dec./05.” “Taking the pledge will not make bad liquor good, but it will improve it.” Matted in beige and cocoa with a bust-length portrait photograph of Samuel … [ Read More ]

Clemens, Samuel

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WRITING IN HIS HEAVENLY BED Mark Twain.  American author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Superb oversize photograph, Signed, “Mark Twain, Jan./06,” showing the author at work on a manuscript, wearing his pajamas and propped up in bed. The black and white photograph, by Underwood & Underwood, New York, is … [ Read More ]

Cohan, George M

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  AMERICAN COMPOSER AND LYRICIST OF POPULAR SONGS INCLUDING “I’M A YANKEE DOODLE DANDY”. American composer and lyricist of popular songs including I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy. Autograph Sentiment Signed, Yankee Doodlefully, Geo M Cohan, on the verso of his business card, 1-1/4 inches by 3-3/4 inches. Price: $975 This item is associated with the … [ Read More ]

Cohan, George M

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  AMERICAN COMPOSER, PRODUCER AND ACTOR Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, October 3, 1925.  To Julius [Witmark].  “This will introduce Mr. Murphy of Boston a friend of mine who has written and is writing songs, words and music.  He has played over several of his numbers for me and there might be something in … [ Read More ]

Collins, Wilkie

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  ENGLISH NOVELIST; WROTE “THE WOMAN IN WHITE”. Autograph Quotation Signed, one page, octavo, London, February 17, 1883. From The Woman in White, Collins writes: “Women can resist a man’s love, a man’s fame, a man’s personal appearance, and a man’s money; but they cannot resist a man’s tongue when he knows how to talk … [ Read More ]

Cook, Frederick A

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  THE PERPETRATOR OF THE NORTH POLE HOAX PLEADS FROM PRISON FOR CLEMENCY American arctic explorer; he claimed to have reached the North Pole April 21, 1908 ahead of Peary; denounced by Peary and his claim rejected as fraudulent, on grounds of insufficient evidence, by scientists aT Copenhagen. Partly printed Typewritten Document Signed, seven pages, … [ Read More ]

Cooper, James Fenimore

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American author of The Last of the Mohicans. Autograph Letter Signed, J. Fenimore Cooper, four full pages, legal folio, [May 20-27, 1848]. To Messrs Editors [George Pope Morris and Nathaniel Parker Willis] of The Home Journal. The Battle of Long Island that James Cooper discusses in the present letter took place on August 27, 1776. … [ Read More ]

Copley, John Singleton

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  American artist. Partly-printed Receipt Signed, J.C.Copley. one page, narrow oblong octavo, April, 2, 1787. Together with a printed prospectus of the subscription for the engraving of Copley’s painting, “The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar,” three and one half pages, large quarto, [London], undated. The receipt is from Mr. John Fornou Tuffen for “the Sum … [ Read More ]

Coward, Noel

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English actor, playwright and composer. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, one page, on a 3 by 8 inch sheet, undated. Noel Coward writes seven measures of his song, “I’ll Follow My Secret Heart,” with words to the refrain, “I’ll follow my secret heart my whole life through.” Inscribed to Lionel Aucoin. Noel Coward’s song, “I’ll Follow … [ Read More ]

Coward, Noel

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“…THE BIGGEST SMASH HIT IN NEW YORK.” English actor, playwright, and composer best known for highly polished comedies of manners. Typewritten Letter Signed, May 21, 1958, octavo, on stationary with the address 404 East 55th Street, New York. To “My dear Bink” (Hugh Beaumont). “Thanks ever so for your letter. “Yes, I am very keen … [ Read More ]

Crane, Stephen

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American author of the Red Badge of Courage. Autograph Sentiment Signed and dated by the author: Yours sincerely Stephen Crane Athens May 11, 1897. A fine example. Framed in sand, sienna, and gilt with a studio photo of the author Stephen Crane. Framed dimensions: 13 inches wide by 12 inches high. Price: $12,500 This item … [ Read More ]

Crawford, Joan

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  AMERICAN MOTION PICTURE ACTRESS Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, quarto, April 23, 1955.  On her address-imprinted stationary, to Sally and Bob Roberts in Forest Hills, New York.  With the original envelope. “Thank you so much for your lovely birthday card.  I am so deeply grateful to each of you for remembering.  “I did enjoy … [ Read More ]

Cromwell, Oliver

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  CONSOLIDATING HIS POWER, FIVE MONTHS AFTER BECOMING LORD PROTECTOR, CROMWELL DISMISSES AN OLD COMRADE WHO DARED TO QUESTION HIS AUTHORITY Letter Signed, Oliver P, one page, folio, May 16, 1654. To his old army comrade, Colonel Alured, requiring him to give up his command in Scotland to Lieutenant-General Fleetwood. With the integral address leaf attached. … [ Read More ]

Currier, Nathaniel

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  AMERICAN LITHOGRAPHER; CURRIER AND IVES Autograph Document Signed, Nathl Currier, two lines on a sheet of paper measuring 8 inches wide by 2-1/4 inches high, New York, March 4, 1836. “Received New York March 4th 1836–from A.J. Davis…Twenty dollars…” Price: $3,750 This item is associated with these categories in our inventory: Americana Art  

Cushing, Harvey

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American neurosurgeon and a pioneer of brain surgery. Typewritten Letter Signed, Harvey Cushing, quarto, one page, November 11, 1936, on his letterhead for The School of Medicine at Yale University. To Dr. Glanville Y. Rusk, Mount Zion Hospital, San Francisco, California. With two photographs of brain lesions, mounted on heavy card stock. “Dear Rusk / … [ Read More ]

Custer, George Armstrong

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Union general in the Civil War and Indian fighter; killed at the battle of Little Big Horn. Autograph Letter Signed, G.A. Custer, full page, quarto, West Point Barracks, [New York], September 20, 1857. As a cadet of the U.S. Military Academy, to Cha[rle]s C. Wil[l]son. “In my conversation with you on the cars between Cleveland … [ Read More ]

Custer, George Armstrong

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Union general in the Civil War and Indian fighter; killed at the battle of Little Big Horn. Autograph Document Signed, G.A. Custer, one page, oblong octavo, Boonsboro, Maryland, July 10, 1863. In pencil. “Recd from William Miller (2) two tons of hay for the war of the United States.” Appointed Brigadier General on June 29, … [ Read More ]

Dali, Salvador

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Spanish painter; associated with the Ultra-Modern schools, notably Futurism, Constructivism, Cubism, Abstract Irrationalism, and Surrealism. Original pen and ink sketch, unsigned, full page, large quarto, n.d. Three abstract reclining forms, each propped up on a bent elbow and each extending a hand holding a bowl. A fine example. Framed in russet, caramel and antique gilt, … [ Read More ]

Dali, Salvador

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Spanish surrealist painter. Signed Book. “Dali…Dali…Dali…” by Max Gerard. Signed, inscribed and dated on the first page of the text, A Richman, Dali, 1979. The painter has elaborated his initial D with a drawing of a snail on a leaf, from which three drops of liquid fall from its point. New York, Harry N. Abrams, … [ Read More ]

Davis, Martin

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American mathematician. “The Theory of Recursive Unsolveability”. Typed dissertation accepted by Princeton in May 1950. 96 pps of text plus front matter, end notes, and bibliography. A carbon copy made along with the original typescript. Mathematical symbols not available on the typewriter were inserted by hand by Martin Davis.   Price: $1,250 This item is … [ Read More ]

Dietrich, Marlene

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  ACTRESS; STARRED IN “THE BLUE ANGEL”. Typewritten Letter Signed, Marlene Dietrich, two pages, quarto, Paris, April 23, 1987. With the word “COPIE” stamped in orange in the top right corner of the first page, and a phone number handwritten on the top left corner of the first page. Addressed from Marlene Dietrich to Mr. … [ Read More ]

Dillinger, John

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American gangster and bank robber; known as “Public Enemy Number One,” killed by police as he was leaving Chicago’s Biograph Theater, subject of the blockbuster movie, “Public Enemies,” starring Johnny Depp. Extremely rare Autograph Letter Signed, “John Dillinger #14395,” one page, small oblong octavo, undated [circa 1929-1933]. Written while in the Indiana State Prison at … [ Read More ]

Donizetti, Gaetano

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“I SHALL SAY, AS DOES RODRIGO IN THE OPERA OTHELLO, ‘AN AWAITED PLEASURE IS ALL THE MORE SO,  WHEN IT IS EAGERLY DESIRED.” Autograph Letter Signed, Donizetti, Italian operatic composer, page, quarto, Monday, undated. “Last night, Mr. Scribe set the rehearsal of the production of my opera for tomorrow night; you find me thus forced … [ Read More ]

Donizetti, Gaetano

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Italian operatic composer. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, Mr. Joelsson et Mr. Gaetano Donizetti, four measures on two lines of music paper, with lyrics, inscribed “Here is the theme which struck you.” Undated. A fine musical example. Framed in antiqued beaded gilt; matted in gray and umber. Framed with a vintage postcard photograph of an oil … [ Read More ]

Doyle, Arthur Conan

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“FROM THE UNCLE REMUS STORY OF TALKING SNAKES AT THE BEGINNING OF GENESIS DOWN TO THE ABSOLUTE RAVING LUNACY OF THE APOCALYPSE AT THE END OF THE VOLUME” Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, one page, octavo, undated. English novelist and detective story writer; creator of Sherlock Holmes. “From the Uncle Remus story of talking snakes at the … [ Read More ]

du Pont de Nemours, Pierre-Samuel

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A LETTER FROM AMERICA “AN ENERGETIC AND ACTIVE NATURE IS A PREREQUISITE OF MY TYPE OF BUSINESS.  THIS COUNTRY’S DRY CLIMATE AND OXYGENATED AIR HAVE REJUVENATED ME.” PIERRE-SAMUEL DU PONT DE NEMOURS.  French economist; leading member of the Physiocratic school and author of many economic treatises. Autograph Letter Signed, “du Pont de Nemours”, one full … [ Read More ]

Eames, Charles and Ray

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CHARLES AND RAY EAMES. Inventive designers of the post World War II period; created the “Eames Chairs.” Typewritten Letter Signed by Charles, C, one page, quarto, May 14, 1952. To Alexander Girard (in Grosse Pointe, Michigan). With one word and two corrections in his hand, and one sentence, written in red crayon, in Ray’s hand: … [ Read More ]

Edward VI

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  EDWARD VI. King of England. Signature and top portion of a document, 21-1/2 by 2 inches, on vellum. Edward VI, the long-awaited male heir of Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, was a delicate child who ascended the throne at the age of ten and ruled through a regency until his death … [ Read More ]

Einstein, Albert

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German-born theoretical physicist; enunciated Theory of Relativity. “THE THOUGHT OPPRESSES ME; HOW SMALL MUST BE THE SELECTION, IF IN THE PURSUIT OF YOUR HUMANITARIAN WORK YOU BECOME AWARE OF [ME]….” Typewritten Letter Signed, A. Einstein, one page, quarto, Huntington, Long Island, June 21, 1937. In English, to members of the Rho Pi Phi Fraternity, Boston. … [ Read More ]

Einstein, Albert

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EINSTEIN PATENT FOR “A LIGHT INTENSITY SELF-ADJUSTING CAMERA” ALBERT EINSTEIN.  German-born theoretical physicist; enunciated the Theory of Relativity. Document Signed, Albert Einstein, two pages, quarto, New York, December 5, 1936. Also signed by Gustav Bucky. Together with a copy of the patent. Einstein signs a patent assignment for the only U.S. patent he ever received … [ Read More ]

Emmett, Daniel D

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American minstrel and song writer. Autograph Inscription Signed, Daniel D. Emmett / author of / Dixie’s Land. (1859) / “Den I wish I was in Dixie!”; one page, quarto, undated. On a sheet apparently from an autograph album; verso with an inscription dated 1904. Daniel D Emmett writes a line from the refrain of the … [ Read More ]

Faraday, Michael

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  ENGLISH INVENTOR AND SCIENTIST; NOTED FOR HIS EXPERIMENTS WITH ELECTRICITY.  MICHAEL FARADAY.  Autograph Letter Signed, M Faraday, one and two-third pages, octavo, Royal Institution, June 2, 1843. To John Hennell. “The water you describe must I conclude be very hard principally from Carbonate of lime. I do not remember what Lep[uan]tes Patent filter is … [ Read More ]

Farragut, David G

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American admiral; served extensively in the Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed, D.G. Farragut, two full pages, quarto, U.S. Ship Brooklyn Pensacola N[aval] Yard, July 19, 1859.  To Ed. G. Tilton, with the integral blank leaf attached and the original envelope.  Together with Tilton’s letter to T. Carroll’s father informing him of David Farragut’s concern.  Fine … [ Read More ]

Faulkner, William

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American novelist Document Signed, two and a half pages, legal folio, April 9, 1936. An agreement between Faulkner and RKO Studios, Inc. in which RKO engages William Faulkner “…to write, compose, prepare and/or revise a treatment and/or adaptation and/or continuity, with dialogue, of a story presently entitled ‘Gungha Din,’ suitable for reproduction as a motion … [ Read More ]

Ferdinand I

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King of Naples, gained complete supremacy over disputed throne in 1464; intrigued with Pope Sixtus IV against Lorenzo de’Medici; quelled a revolt of Neapolitan nobles in 1485; died on the eve of the French invasion of Charles VII in 1494. Document Signed, Rex Ferd, one page, folio, 15 1/4 by 17 1/4 inches], [Italy], August … [ Read More ]

Fielding, Henry

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THE VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH OF THE AUTHOR OF “TOM JONES” HENRY FIELDING.  English novelist and playwright. Document Signed, H Fielding, one page, oblong octavo, June 27, 1750. Fielding attests that “William Moncke late of Northend in the parish of Fulham and county of Middlesex Esq. maketh oath that his son John Moncke and his daughters … [ Read More ]

Fleming, Ian

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Creator of James Bond. “I BARELY BUDGE WHEN I AM WRITING.  OTHERWISE I JUST DON’T GET ON WITH IT.” Autograph Letter Signed, “Yours Ever, Ian,” one page, quarto, undated. On imprinted stationery, Goldeneye, Oracabessa, Jamaica, to “Dear Allou”. “A thousand thanks but I barely budge when I am writing. Otherwise I just don’t get on … [ Read More ]

Florida

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EARLY FLORIDA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT [FLORIDA].  Henry O’Reilly, American author; prominent in early Rochester affairs, including the Anti-Masonic Excitement.” Autograph Letter Signed, Henry O’Reilly, one and a quarter pages, legal folio, [Rochester, New York], August 5, 1836. To Moses King in Attica, New York. “…the plan adopted for our settlement in East Florida, is to … [ Read More ]

Ford, Henry

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American automobile manufacturer. Superb oversize Photograph, showing Ford examining an automobile engine, signed and inscribed to “Mrs. Cameron” in the light lower portion. The black & white photograph measures 11 inches wide by 14 inches high. Henry Ford’s aversion to farm work and his interest in mechanical things, caused him to leave home at the … [ Read More ]

Fouquet, Nicolas

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French finance minister; confidential agent of Cardinal Mazarin; the last surintendant whose career ended with his conviction for embezzlement. Document Signed, Foucquet N, one page, Paris, March 15, 1661. “Order is given to Mr. Nicolas, carpenter contractor of the Paris dams, to pay cash with the funds he was allocated for the year 1660, to … [ Read More ]

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