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Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. (b- 1950). Alito is the junior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States having been recently appointed by George W. Bush. He was educated at Princeton and Yale Law School. Alito served as a United States attorney and a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit prior to joining the Supreme Court. He is a conservative jurist with a libertarian streak (especially on First Amendment issues); since becoming a member of the Supreme Court he has often voted with conservative members of the court. He is the 110th justice and the second Italian-American on the Supreme Court.He is considered a brilliant jurist.The offering is a Bureau of Engraving B &W image of the US Supreme Court. It is signed in black felt tipped pen Samuel Alito, n.d., n.p. but presumably Washington, D.C.

Yasser Arafat (1929 – 2004). Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization . Both a prominent Arab leader and champion of the Palestinian cause he was also a brutal terrorist who died with blood on his hands.It is rumored that they are still looking for the billions he stole from his impoverished people. he was committed to the destruction of the State of Israel. This is an embossed folded from the State of Palestine which when opened has a color portrait of Arafat to the left and a nice signature as Yasser Arafat to the right.n.p,n.d. but circa 1980's.Price: $395.00

Moses Austin (1761-1821). American Merchant, Miner, Pioneer, and the Founder of Texas. Austin was the first American to obtain a grant from Spanish Texas for the formation of a colony. Exceptionally Rare Autograph Letter Signed, one page, approximately 8 in. by 8 in., from Mine au Breton, Louisiana, District of St. Louis (present day Potosi, Missouri), dated November 11, 1809. Moses Austin material is exceptionally scarce; it is generally accepted that only 25-30 signed documents or letters by him are known to exist. Boldly written and in fine condition.Price: $6,500.

 

Camacho, Manuel Avila ( 1897 – 1955). He served as the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946.

Ávila did not receive a university degree, although he studied at the National Preparatory School. He joined the army in 1914 as a 2nd lieutenant and reached the status of Colonel by 1920 and, in the same year, served as the Chief of Staff of the state of Michoacán under Lázaro Cárdenas, and became his close friend. In 1929, he fought under general Cárdenas against the Escobar Rebellion and, that same year, achieved the rank of Brigade General.After his military service, Ávila entered the public arena in 1933–1934 as the Official Mayor of the Secretariat of National Defense, and became Secretary of National Defense in 1937. Two years later, he was elected president of Mexico, after being appointed to represent his party. He declared war on Germany when German subs sank Mexican tankers in the Gulf during WW II.This offering is a 3 in. x 5 in. card with a Presidential Seal that is signed M. Camacho and dated 20 May 1943. Price:$90.00

 

President Fernando Collor de Mello (1949-).He was president of Brazil from 1990 to 1992.

Photograph in color 5 in x 7 in head and shoulders pose in formal dress. Signed on the lower white margin.Price: $275.00

 

Getulio Vargas (1882 - 1954) was the president of Brazil from 1930 to 1945 and from 1950 to his suicide in 1954.He was supplanted once by a revolution and the second time by a military coup.FDC with UN cachet and postmarked June 12, 1953.The cover is signed boldly Getuliuo Vargas. In fine condition.Price: $245.00

 

John George Diefenbaker(1895-1979). Prime Minister of Canada 1957-1963. A 6.5 in. x 8. 5 in. , B&W head and shoulders pose signed John Diefenbaker. Circa 19760's.Price:$145.00

 

Edwin Booth (1833-1893). Nineteenth Century American Stage Actor. Partly-Printed Autograph Check Signed, December 22, 1862, being drawn of the Howard Bank, Boston. One of the great thespians of the century and founder of the famed Players Club. He is forever linked to his younger brother John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Lincoln. Accompanied with an antique engraving of Booth. Ideal for framing. $OLD

 

Menachem Begin ( 1913 – 1992) . Head of the Zionist underground group the Irgun, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the first right-wing Likud Prime Minister of Israel. His legacy remains highly controversial and divisive. Despite having established himself as a fervent conservative ideologist, Begin’s first significant achievement as Prime Minister was to negotiate the Camp David Accords with President Sadat of Egypt, agreeing on the full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from the Sinai Peninsula and its return to Egypt in 1978. Yet in the years to follow, especially during his second term in office from 1981, Begin’s government was to reclaim a nationalist agenda, promoting the expansion of Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied territories, and launching a limited invasion into southern Lebanon in 1982, which quickly escalated into full-fledged war. As Israeli military involvement in Lebanon deepened, Begin grew increasingly depressed and reticent, losing grip on the IDF’s operation in Lebanon and the instable economy which was gradually spiralling into hyperinflation. Mounting public pressure, exacerbated by the death of his wife Aliza in November 1982, increased his withdrawal from public life, until his resignation in September 1983. A 7in.x 9 in. B&W signed and inscribed photo signed To--- with best wishes, M.Begin. Photo in excellent condition.

Price: $150.00

 

Nicolae Ceausescu (1918-1989). He was leader of Communist Romania from 1965 until shortly before his execution in 1989.He rose steadily through the communist ranks and became absolute ruler of his country along with his wife In 1978 Ion Mihai Pacepa, a senior member of the Romanian political police (Securitate), defected to the United States. A 2 star general, he was the highest ranking defector from the Soviet bloc in the history of the Cold War. His treason was a powerful blow against the regime, forcing Ceausescu to overhaul the architecture of the Securitate. Pacepa's 1986 book Red Horizons: Chronicles of a Communist Spy Chief reveals details of Ceausescu's regime such as his collaboration with Arab terrorists, his massive espionage on American industry and his elaborate efforts to rally Western political support.After the Berlin Wall came down and the communists retreated from eastern Europe, he and his wife were summarily executed by his countrymen. This is a 5 in. x 8 in color photograph signed on the lower margin N. Ceausescu n.p, n.d. circa 1980's.Price:$695.00

 

 

Neville Chamberlain (1889-1940). British Prime Minister whoo signed accord at Munich inn 1938 that attempted to appease Hitler. Historiv 1938 typed letter from 10 Downing Street mentioning the "difficult and anxious tijmes" on the brink of WW II. Signed Neville Chamberlain. Price: $OLD

 

Whittaker Chambers (1901-1961). A very rich in content typed letter signed by one of the seminal figures of the Cold War. The man who exposed the traitor Alger Hiss. Price:$OLD

 

Sir Winston Spencer Churchill (1874-1965). British Politician, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, and Nobel Laureate (1953), and generally regarded as one of the most important leaders in British and world history. Very Choice Signature, measuring approximately 5.25 in. by 1.75 in., no place or date. Churchill has signed boldly: "Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill". $OLD.

 

Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965). Prime Minister during WW II and many other accomplishment especially in his writings. Matted signed photograph from Chartwell, 1947. Price: $OLD

 

The W.J. Stone Declaration of Independence on Rice Paper. A Rare 1848 Rice Paper Copy of the Declaration of Independence from Peter Force's American Archives printed from William J. Stone's copperplate. One of the few hundred remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence inserted in the 1st volume of the 5th series of the Archives between columns 1595 and 1598. Price:

$OLD

 

Helen Gahagan Douglas (1900-1980). American Actress and Politician.HGD was a legendary figure in Washington. At one time she was a misttress to LBJ. She was voted the worst Representative in the House by her colleagues. In history she is known as The Pink Lady, a name she received in her 1950 senatorial race against Richard Nixon.Very Rare Photograph Signed. $395.

 

Edward VIII (1894-1972). King of England (January 20-December 11, 1936), Duke of Windsor, and Governor of the Bahamas (1940-1945). Abdicated the British throne to marry an American Wallis Warfield Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986). Unusual Original Photograph Signed, of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, measuring approximately 5.5 in. by 7 in., oblong, aboard the USS United States, dated 1961.Minor residue on verso, normal age toning, otherwise very good example. $OLD.

 

Francisco Franco (1892-19717). Famous national Hero of Spain. Became head of the Army and

Spanish military leader. Took control of the government after the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) during which he received aid from Nazis an Mussolini. 3 in. x 5.5 in. B&W head and shoulders in full uniform and signed F. Franco n.p,n.d.but circa 1960. Price: $650

 

Eric Honecker, Leonid Brezhnev and Michael Gorbachev. Three prominent Communist leaders.This offering is a standard FDC stamped with stamps depicting link between Soviet Union and East Germany, one stamp has image of Brezhnev and Honecker shaking hands. The FDC is signed by Honecker, Brezhnev and Gorbachev with ink pen signatures. Honecker added date 8.9.86. An extremely scarce collection of signatures. Price:$795.00

 

Victorino Huerta (1854 – 1916). Huerta had a colorful and controversial career. He rose through the ranks of the Army, was involved in multiple internal rebellions and eventually became President of Mexico after a coup. He imposed a tyrannical rule that was objected to by President Wilson. The US landed troops in Mexico and helped depose him. He went into exile but eventually returned to New Mexico where he plotted to return to Mexico. He was arrested by the US Army and died in confinement of alcoholism.A 2 in. x 7 in. card signed V. Huerta in black ink, n.p., n.d.but circa late 1800's.Price:$185.00

 

Chaing Kai-shek (1887-1975). Chaing was a major WW II leader in China. he first assumed power following the death of Sun Yat-sen in 1928. He was supported as a major leader by the allies during WWII since he was perceived as an interment to fight the Japanese. He attended the 1943 Cairo conference as a member of 'The Big Four.' After the war, Chiang attempted to eradicate the Chinese Communists but ultimately failed, forcing his government to retreat to Taiwan, where he continued serving as the President of the Republic of China and Director-General of the KMT for the remainder of his life.The story of Chaing and how the communists took over China remains very controversial history and the whole debacle sullied the reputations of many prominent Americans including George Marshall.This offering is a signed in x in. B&W photo of Chaing with his American born wife known as 'Madame Chaing.' Comes with transmittal card with Chinese characters .Price: $175.00.

 

Mary Geneva Doud "Mamie' Eisenhower (1896-1979) and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994). First Ladies. A Very Rare Photograph Signed by Each, showing Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Pat Nixon sitting together at the White House during the transition of the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations, January 1961. Signed in black: "Mamie Eisenhower" and in blue pen: "Jacqueline Kennedy". Price: $2750.

 

Isabella and Ferdinand. RARE DOUBLE SIGNED DOCUMENT SEPTEMBER 1492 —WHILE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WAS ON THE OCEAN! LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE SIGHTING LAND IN THE AMERICAS. A true direct link to an epoch in discovery and exploration that would not be matched until the Apollo missions centuries later! Please contact us for price information.

 

Felix Frankfurter (1882–1965). American Jurist, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1939–62), Presidential Adviser; Superb Content Typed Letter Signed, one page, octavo, on personal Supreme Court stationery, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1941. Writing to attorney, Fanny Holtzmann, who was working to admit more Jews into the U.S. and bring attention to Nazi atrocities, Justice Frankfurter reponds to her letter eloquently, but at the same time addresses the limits, as a Justice, of his willingness to act and use his office in a political role, however much he agrees with her views. Frankfurter's response is just as powerful and timely today as it was in 1941. Price:$1,500.

John Hancock (1737–1793). Leader in the American Revolution, President of the Continental Congress, and First Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Historic Printed Document Signed, "John Hancock Prest." as President of the Continental Congress, undated, no place (but c.1776, Philadelphia).Price: $15,000.

[John Hancock]. An Historic Manuscript Document, being the First Printing of the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, in the New England Chronicle or the Essex Gazette, printed by Samuel and Ebenezer Hall, in Stoughton Hall, Harvard-College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, d. July 21, 1775, Volume VII, Number 365. Boldly signed in print: John Hancock, President... Philadelphia, July 6, 1776. Housed in a custom frame.Price: $OLD

John Hancock (1737-1793). Leader in the American Revolution, President of the Second Continental Congress, and First Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Choice Bold Signature: "John Hancock, Spk Pro Temp", removed from a document during his second term as President of the Continental Congress (1785-86). With engraved 6 in. by 8 in. antique portrait. Ideal for framing.Price: $3,950.

John Hancock (1737-1793).Beautiful document (military appoaintment) signed as governor 1788. Good overall condition. Price:$OLD.

Oliver Wendell Holmes (1831-1935). Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. (1902-1932). Known for his vigorous, articulate, opinions. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Washington, D.C., November 25, 1910, as Supreme Court Justice. In excellent condition and ideal for framing. $1,650.

 

Father Oscar L. Huber[JFK]. The priest who administered the last rites to President Kennedy after he was assassinated in Dallas. Signed post card as Dr.Oscar L. Huber, C.M. Pastor. Price:$95.00

 

Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978). An important 1968 letter to John Lindsey, Mayor of NYC with excellent public policy content. Written during the 1968 Democratic presidential primary campaign and 15 days after Robert Kennedy had been assassinated in Los Angeles.Sighed Hubert H. and with a post script in his hand.Price:$OLD

 

Sam Houston (1793-1863). This offering is a 4 5 in. x 2.5 in cut signature that was a free frank and the signature reads, Sam Houston,free,n.p.,n.d. but circa early 1800's.The signature is in good condition and shows normal aging.The image shows the mounting corners. The signature will be accompanied by an image of Sam Houston for framing. Price:$1250.00

 

Laura Keene (1810-1873). Famed Nineteenth Century Actress Forever linked to Abraham Lincoln and the fateful night at Ford's Theater. She was the actress on stage at Ford's Theater in Washington, DC, the night Lincoln was assassinated, April 14, 1865. It was a benefit and the last night that Ms. Keene was to play the part of Florence Trenchard in "Our American Cousin," which was originally produced and performed by her. After the president was ahot she made her way to his box where she was allowed o hold Lincoln's head on her lap as he lay bleeding and dying.Extraordinarily Rare Autograph Letter Signed, one page, large octavo. Together with a Vintage Signature of John T. Ford, on a 3 in. by 2 in. card. Simply an extraordinary example of Keene. No Lincoln collection is complete without either.Price: $6,800.

 

Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968). Deaf and Blind American Author, Activist, and Lecturer. Attractive Photograph Signed, being a half-length pose sitting and reading a book in Braille. Ideal for framing. Price: $1,450.

 

Helen Keller. Book Description: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1941. Hardcover. Book, octavo size. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair plus toGood. Price intact-$1.00. Let Us Have Faith. Signed and Inscribed by Helen Keller on the first page as shown in her characteristic block printing using pencil.. Green covers show with some wear wear. Dustjacket does show moderate wear and tear around the edges with some chipping. but has been placed in a mylar cover for added protection. A rare collectible copy. Two similar books listed for sale on thye internet are priced at $800.00 and $1,000.00 respectively.Price: $595.00

 

Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994). One of the most famous photographs of the young Kennedy family ever taken. This photograph was posed outside the Kennedy compound in Palm Beach on Easter.It was taken by JFK's in-house presidential photographer Cecil Stoughton (circa 1962)..It shows President Kennedy, Jackie and their 2 children, John, Jr. and Caroline.This photo is frequently reproduced to this day especially in the Palm Beach area.The photograph is in excellent condition. It is signed and inscribed For William H. Shaw, with best wishes, Jacqueline Kennedy. It reminds us all of happier times for both the Kennedys and the country.Price:$OLD

 

 

Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968). U.S. Senator New York (D) U.S. & Attorney General (1961-1964). Typed letter signed, Febrraury 25, 1966, Washington, D.C. Signed Robert F. Kennedy as Senator from New York..Original historical material actually signed by Robert Kennedy is very scarce. He used the autopen and secretaries to sign most of his correspondence.This is a letter written to the pilots, including the recipient of the letter Captain William H. Shaw, who were responsible for flying the fleet of presidential helicopters. Senator Kennedy mentions his brother President Kennedy in the text of the letter.$OLD

 

Robert F. Kennedy (1925-68). Signed Program from 1966 South African speech.At the time Senator RFK went to South Africa in 1966 the white liberal students at Cape Town University were agitating for the anti-apartheid cause ad were very discouraged at the lack of progress. However, according to all accounts the Kennedy speech which is still refrerred to as a momentous event gave the all white student body and faculty as well renewed hope that they could chnge their country and society for the better.The program measures approximately 6 in. x 9 in. and is complete in every respect. It shows normal aging and there are file holes to the left as shown in the above image. The fountain pen signature is bold as Robert F. Kennedy. Price:$1395.00

 

Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) U.S. Senator New York (D) U.S. & Attorney General (1961-1964). Document Signed as Senator.Original historical material actually signed by Robert Kennedy is very scarce. He used the autopen and secretaries to sign most of his correspondence.This is a letter written to a young supporter and reads in part ---"you were thoughtful to write--I especially appreciate your empahsizing the potential strength of the support of the Teen Dems inn New York. They have nbeen of great help to me in the past." signed Robert F. Kennedy, April 5, 1965, Washington, D.C. Letter in pristing condition and has never been folded. Probably not folded because it -was transmitted with a signed photograph mentioned in the letter.Price: $OLD

 

Masaryk. Tomas S. (1850-1937). First President of Czechoslovakia (1918-35). a truly great man in the history of Europe he was an advocate of independence for his country and he was a student of American Founding Documents the principle of which he incorporated in to his country's constitution. He had to flee in the first World War but returned from exile to become President and he served for 2 terms.President Wilson helped support him after WW I. When the communists occupied his country, they tried to eradicate all vestiges of Masaryk's influence because he stood for democratic principles. This is a wonderful and rare vintage photo signed as T.G. Masaryk and dated 9/Xi/20.

Price: $750.00

 

James Clark McReynolds (1862–1946). Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from September 5, 1914 to February 1, 1941. Great Content Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, no date, but circa 1937, penned from Washington D.C. Responding to Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to "Pack" the Supreme Court.Price: $OLD

Thomas Melville (1751-1832). Original member of the Boston Tea Party and Revolutionary War Veteran, Grandfather of Herman Melville. Partly-printed Document Signed, one page, oblong, small folio, Port of Boston, May 12, 1818. Signed by Melville as Naval Officer for a cotton shipment from Calcutta bound for New York. Accompanied with original invoice. Rare in this form. Price:$495.00

President Fernando Collor de Mello (1949-).He was president of Brazil from 1990 to 1992.

Photograph in color 5 in x 7 in head and shoulders pose in formal dress. Signed on the lower white margin.Price: $275.00

 

Mubarak,Muhammad Hosni (1929- ).Became President of the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1981 after the assassination of Sadat. Considered a somewhat moderate Arab leader he is pro U.S. enough to garner significant foreign aid from the United States year after year.This is a 4.5 in. x 7 in. color heads and shoulder portrait signed on the lower white margin M. Hosni Mubarak. n.p., n.d. but probably circa 1980's.$175.00

 

Bertrand, Jean-Jaques. (1917-1973).Premier of Quebec, Canada (1968-1970). A 5 in. x 7 in., B&W, head and shoulders portrait signed.Price: $150.00.

Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro. Nice photograph taken on the floor of the Minnesota House the morning that Walter Mondale introduced Ferraro as his running mate in the 1984 campaign againsn Ronald Reagan and George Bush.Signed by both Mondale and Ferraro. Price $250.00

Minnesota Governors. Collection of signatures of 17 different Minnesota Governors including that of Harold Stassen (x2). Price: $249.00

Thelma Catherine Patricia (Pat) Ryan Nixon ( 1912 – 1993). Pat Nixon was the wife of Richard Nixon and the First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974. Before she met The President she worked at various jobs and eventually became a school teacher in Whittier, CA where she met her husband. Mrs.Nixon served with distinction as First lady through difficult tmes for her whole family and the nation.She was know as a real 'lady' in the finest sense of the word and she was beloved by her husband the president. Her death probably perciptated his demise.This offering is a lovely 8 in x 10 in B&W portrait of a young Pat Nixon that is in excellent condition. It is signed and inscribed, To George Ingram with best wishes Patricia Nixon, n.p, circa early 1950's. Price:$75.00

New York City Icons. A New York City lot consisting of a signed photograph of Robert Moses and a typed letter signed by mayor LaGuardia. Price: $200.00.

Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963). Assassin of President John F. Kennedy; Officer M. Nick McDonald, the man who fought, disarmed, and captured Oswald; and Detective James R. Leavelle, the man handcuffed to Oswald when he was shot by Ruby. A rare symbiotic chain of personalities intricately linked forever in history to that great tragedy in Dallas, on November 22, 1963— the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Extraordinarily Rare Signature Set, Signed by all three Men! A most unique piece of American history and surely the only one in existence. Choice. $OLD

Don Juan Carlos Ongania (1914-) President of Argentina (1966-1970). Scarce 6.5 in. x 9 in. B&W photo circa late 1960's of him in full dress.He was removed from office by a military junta.Price:$350.00

James Cash "J. C." Penney (1887-1971). American merchant who established one of the largest chains of department stores in the United States. Vintage Portrait Signed, being an 11 in. by 14 in. Bachrach portrait of the founder of J.C. Penney’s, signed and dated "Best Wishes Sincerely J.C. Penney 11/25/49". A wonderful signed portrait of a great American business legend. Housed in an archival frame. In fine condition.Price:$450.

'Evita' & Juan Perón Signed Photographs. María Eva Duarte de Perón 'Evita' (1919-1952). Actress and Legendary 'First Lady' of Argentina, wife of Juan Perón. Extraordinarily Rare Photograph Signed, being a 3.5 in. by 5.5 in. publicity portrait of a young Evita as an aspiring actress, dated 1939. With an accompanying Black and White Photograph Signed, of her husband, Argentine General, Dictator, and President (1946-1955) Juan Perón (1895-1974). $OLD.

Eva Peron( 1919-1952 ). A Very Rare Eva Peron typed letter on 'EP' stationery in which she thanks a minister for his wishes for her recuperation. Signed in blue ink Eva Peron. Price:$OLD

Evita Duarte(Peron)- (1919-1952). Evita Duarte handwritten letter to a fellow actress circa 1940 and signed Evita Duarte. Price: $1500.

Qaddaffi, Mohammar el-(Alg) (1942-). President of Libya (1962-).Well know for his support of terrorism and friend of the communists. He made the mistake of incurring the ire of one Ronald Wilson Reagan after the US tied him to a bombing in Germany that killed U.S. servicemen. We bombed him at home and just missed killing him. He went into hiding and, then, professed that he had reformed when Saddam Hussein was pulled from his gopher hole in Iraq. He renounced the development of weapons of mass destruction and turned over all the plans for building them Those plans showed that his nuclear program was more advanced than we thought. Sound familiar??. This is a 5 in. by 7 in.color photograph of a head and shoulders pose signed boldly in green ink by Qaddafi. Price:$395.00

John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937). American industrialist and philanthropist. Vintage Photograph Signed, being a 6.5 in. by 9 in. sepia portrait, seated, half length 1905, Geo. F. Edmondson Co., wide borders. Signed in full. A wonderful signed portrait for framing or display. $OLD

Antonin Scalia (1936).Beautiful color image of West Front and Plaza of the United States Supreme Court. Signed boldly Antonin Scalia. Price: $OLD

Jehan Sadat (1933-). The second wife of Anwar Sadat she was First lady of Egypt 1970-1981 when her husband was assassinated. A nice TLS dated a year before her husband's assassination with excellent content.Price$95.00

Antonin Scalia (1936).Signerd and inscribed matted official Supreme Court color photograph of Associate Justice Scalia signe and inscribed by Antonin Scalia. Price: $OLD

Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, OM, CH, (1870 – 1950) Smuts was a prominent South African and Commonwealth statesman and military leader. He served as a Boer General during the Boer War, a British General during the First World War and was appointed Field Marshal during the Second World War. In addition to various Cabinet appointments, he served as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and from 1939 to 1948. From 1917 to 1919 he was also one of five members of the British War Cabinet, helping to create the Royal Air Force. He played a leading part in the post war settlements at the end of both world wars, and was one of the driving forces behind the formation of both the League of Nations in 1919 and the United Nations in 1945. As the foremost spokesman from the Dominions and Colonies his advice was decisive in reshaping the British Empire into the British Commonwealth.As Prime Minister, he opposed a majority of Afrikaners that wished to continue and further the de facto Apartheid of the inter-war years. After the Second World War, he established and supported the Fagan Commission, which advocated the complete abandonment of all segregation in South Africa. However, Smuts lost a general election before he could implement the suggestion, and died, just as de jure Apartheid was being implemented.One of his greatest international accomplishments was the establishment of the League of Nations, the idea for which is usually credited to Woodrow Wilson, but the implementation of which was guided by Smuts. He later urged the formation of a new international organization for peace: the United Nations. This is a 3.5 in.x6 in. card signed J C Smuts, Capetown, 13 Feb.1931. Card in excellent condition with normal aging. A wonderful example of an important world leader.Price:$150.00

Supreme Court Signed Photos. A collection of 5 different color photographs (8 x 10)that are matted and are all signed on the mat. The Associate Justices represented are Anthony Kennedy, Byron White, David Souter, Harry A. Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell, Jr, Price:$OLD

Smith, Alfred E. (1873-1944). Governor of New York and 1928 Democratic Canditate for President.This offering is a letter of transmittal from Smith's secretary and a bold fountain pen signature, Alfred E. Smith, n.d. but letter dated 1928.The signature is on a 2 in.x 4 in. card. The letter and card show toning and aging but are in good condition.A 5in x 7 in image of Smith will be included.

Margaret Thatcher (b. 1925). British politician and the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, a position she held from 1979 to 1990. A Pair of Books, being her political autobiographies, The Downing Street Years & The Path to Power, the latter signed bookplate. For the pair: $OLD

Desmond Tutu (1931-) More or less self-proclaimed religious leader of South Africa as Bishop of Johannesburg. Darling of the left world wide and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Signed 4 in. x 5.5 in. color photograph in religious dress.Dated Sept '90.Price: $175.00

 

Getulio Vargas (1882 - 1954) was the president of Brazil from 1930 to 1945 and from 1950 to his suicide in 1954.He was supplanted once by a revolution and the second time by a military coup.FDC with UN cachet and postmarked June 12, 1953.The cover is signed boldly Getuliuo Vargas. In fine condition.Price: $245.00

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915). Educator and Author; Head of Tuskegee Institute. Very Choice Signed Card, Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Alabama. May 26, 1902." Measuring approximately 2.25 in. by 3.75", remnants on verso from prior mounting with Washington's name and profession written in another hand. In very fine condition.Price: $795.00

Booker T. Washington (1865-1915). Leading early Black educator and Black rights activist.This offering is a Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, small oblong octavo, Tuskegee Institute, July 15, 1915. To the editor of the Boston Transcript. "Enclosed I send you the list of lynchings for the first six months in this year." Signed Booker T. Washington. It is housed in a beautiful archival frame as shown.Price:$OLD

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915). Educator and Author; Head of Tuskegee Institute. Very Good Content Typed Letter Signed, one page, quarto, on official "TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE" letterhead, dated May 25, 1900, from Tuskegee. In this important and symbolic letter the famed educator sends a reminder that the advancement for African-American dignity was a struggle even in the lexicon. A very fine letter indicative of Washington's efforts in the struggle for African-American equality. In very fine condition.Price: $OLD

Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952). First President of Israel (1949-52). Rare Photograph Signed, on the mount of an approximate 8 in. by 7 in. photograph of a portrait of Weizmann. Very unique. No place or date, but approximately 1940s. Boldy signed in English: "With best wishes, Chaim Weizmann". Overall, in good condition. Ideal for framing.Price: $2,500.

 

Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952). First President of Israel (1949-52). Typed Letter Signed in Hebrew, one page, on the imprinted stationery of "The Jewish Agency For Palestine", Jerusalem, 1945. To Rabbi Yitzhak Meir Levin (member of the First Cabinet and Signer of the Israeli Scroll of Independence). Nice war-time letter, Yitzhak Meir Levin, just a few years later in 1949 would hold the position of Minister of Social Welfare in the Cabinet with Chaim Weizmann. Great association. Shows normal aging and handling, a notation on verso is transparent as viewed. Overall, in very good condition.Price: $OLD

 

William Williams (1737-93). Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Archivally framed signed receipt(1789) for interest payment on a CT State note. The receipt is signed Wm Williams. Framing and note in superb condition.Price:$OLD

 

Lech Walesa (1943- ). He is a Polish politician, a former trade union and human rights activist, and also a former electrician. He co-founded Solidarity (Solidarnosc), the Soviet bloc's first independent trade union, won the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize and served as President of Poland from 1990 to 1995 .A 4 in x 6 in B&W photograph of Walesa speaking at a rally.Signed Walesa in light portion of photograph and scarce in authentically signed material.Price: $175.00

 

Earl Warren (1891-1974). A nice TLS on Chief Justice strationery written in 1954 the year the Supreme Court ended school segregation.The letter has interesting content and is archivally framed.Price:$595.00

Brigham Young. American Mormon Leader and Governor of Utah. Choice Bold Signature: "Brigham Young", on a 4 in. by 1 in. slip of lined paper, no place or date. Overall, very good. With 3.5 in. by 5.5 in. antique color postcard. Ideal for framing. Price:$950.