APOLLO XI. Signed Photograph of the Apollo XI lunar astronauts crew posing in their space suits against a lunar background, Inscribed by Armstrong and Signed on the mount below, “Best Wishes To James E. Rogan / Neil Armstrong “. Also Signed by M. Collins and Buzz Aldrin. The color photograph measures 14 inches wide by … [ Read More ]
Americana
Baden-Powell, Robert
“…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
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 ]
California Gold Rush
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
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 ]
Cody, William F.
AMERICAN SHOWMAN CREATOR OF BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST SHOW William Cody, aka Buffalo Bill. Double Signature, “W.F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill’, 1898” on a sheet of paper measuring 6 3/8 inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high. Price: $1,750
Currier, Nathaniel
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
Custer, George Armstrong
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
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 ]
Dillinger, John
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 ]
Durant, Henry Fowle
Founder of Wellesley College. Autograph Letter Signed, three pages, small octavo, Wellesley, Massachusetts, August 15, 1887. “I want for immediate use at College about 200 feet in length glazed drain pipes. I can use 9, 10, or 12 caliber – I prefer 10 inch. Have you got it on hand so that I can have … [ Read More ]
First Presidential Inauguration
THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION THE ONLY KNOWN PRIVATELY OWNED COPY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INAUGURATING GEORGE WASHINGTON THE THIRD DOCUMENT PRINTED BY THE NEW UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Printed Broadside, The Committees of Both Houses of Congress, appointed to take order for conducting the ceremonial of the formal reception, & of the President of the United … [ Read More ]
Florida
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 ]
Garrett, Patrick Floyd
Frontier lawman; killed Billy the Kid. Arrest Warrant Signed, “Pat F Garrett / Sheriff of Lincoln County,” July 24, 1882, octavo. The warrant is for the arrest of Ed L. House who is accused of “willfully and maliciously” killing one Juan Chavis of Pino on July 20, 1882. The Warrant, written by Frank H. Sea, … [ Read More ]
Gone With the Wind
A copy of the final mimeographed shooting script, dated on the front cover, January 24, 1939, and stamped copy number 137. Starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland. Screenplay by Sidney Howard. Produced by David O. Selznick. Directed by Victor Fleming. 273 pages. Folio. Enclosed in a full blue morocco clamshell box. … [ Read More ]
Greeley, Horace
“THEY ALSO SERVE WHO ONLY STAND AND WAIT.” HORACE GREELEY. American journalist and political leader. Autograph Quotation Signed, two lines from Milton on an octavo sheet, New York, December 15, 1863. “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Price: $1,750 This item is associated with these categories in our inventory: Civil War Literature – … [ Read More ]
Greeley, Horace
“THERE IS NO SAFETY, NO REAL PEACE BUT IN UNIVERSAL JUSTICE AND IMPARTIAL FREEDOM” HORACE GREELEY. American journalist and political leader. Autograph Quotation Signed, one page, octavo, Rochester [New York], October 15, 1866. “There is no safety, no real peace, but in universal justice and Impartial Freedom.” Fine condition. Price: $1,750 This item is associated … [ Read More ]
Hancock, John
Autograph Letter Signed, initials, one page legal folio, Council Chamber, Boston, February 18, 1783. As governor of Massachusetts, to the Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. “I am exceedingly Sorry that a Bill upon so important a matter as the Sitting of the Supreme Judicial Court of the County of … [ Read More ]
James, Frank
FRANK JAMES. Desperado; robbed banks and trains together with his brother Jesse. Letter Signed, Ben, one half page, at the conclusion of a five and a half page letter from his friend, Mrs. Sam Gilkey written to Mr. and Mrs. James, octavo, Gallatin, Missouri, July 7, [1883]. To his wife, Annie James. With original envelope. … [ Read More ]
Lewis and Clark
American explorers who led the Expedition (“Voyage of Discovery”) of 1804. A portion of an Autograph Letter written by Meriwether Lewis, Signed in the text, Capt Lewis, circa 1801, and an Autograph Document Signed by William Clark, 1815, framed together as an ensemble. During the late 1790’s Meriwether Lewis was in the Army and was … [ Read More ]
New York
Document, issued in the name of Queen Anne, of England, one page, folio, [15 by 17 1/2 inches], on vellum, May 15, 1703. A land grant in favor of William Lawrents for a small island containing about eight acres, sitting at the mouth of Little Spillgate, and between great and Little Agazzi Islands in the … [ Read More ]
Oregon
A VERY EARLY AND IMPORTANT EFFORT TO ATTRACT AND ENCOURAGE THE SETTLEMENT OF OREGON The American Society for Encouraging the Settlement of Oregon Territory. Document Signed, by the president and secretary of the Society, two pages, large oblong quarto, with the paper and wax seal of the Society. The document is headed Oregon Settlement Stock, and bears … [ Read More ]
Sutter, John A
Price: $17,500 Pioneer in California; founded colony on site of what is now Sacramento; gold was discovered on his property (1848), after which he became bankrupt, as his workmen deserted him, his sheep and cattle were stolen, and his land occupied by squatters. Document Signed, J.A. Sutter, three pages, quarto, June 1849. Sutter grants Archibald … [ Read More ]
Voyageurs
Price: $1,250 A Partly Printed Contract in which Louis Rocquebrune is engaged by the firm McTavish, McGillivray & Co. and their associates, John Ogilvy and Thomas Thain, “to make the journey both to and from Fort William on the River Kaministiguia; pass through Michilimakinac and go to the Rain Lake, if he is so required … [ Read More ]