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Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865).Despite the fact that the war would not be over for another 18 months, Lincoln wanted to provide for a lenient policy of reconstruction. On December 8, 1863 he issued this proclamation which provided a means of repatriating "those who resume their allegiance" even though the war was still in progress. To those who took an oath of loyalty, he was prepared to issue a full pardon, with some notable exception.The famous Oath of Dec 8, 1863.Lincoln, Abraham. AES ("A Lincoln"), cut from a larger sheet, 1¾" x 2¾", n.p., 1864 Feb. 1. The President writes, "Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8 and be discharged." Very fine. Some interesting fragments appear on the verso: "of irreproacha[ble]…the rebel…he never will…[u]nion man…[unc]onditional----A.H. Buckner…[McCle]llan of the…." Comes with an image of Lincoln.

Price: $8,900.00

Mercury 7 Astronaut Collection. A complete collection of Mercury 7 autographs consisting of four signed on a vintage photograph of them in their space suits (Cooper,Glenn,Carpenter and Schirra), two checks( Slayton and Grissom)and one signature on a business card (Shepard).This is a more economic way to build a collection of the original astronauts of the United States because their signatures on a singler photograph or manuscript costs thousands of dollare.

Price:$1250.00

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945). This offering is a 10 in. x 12 in. Limited First Edition Print published in 1945 by Gimble Brothers, Inc., N.Y of the Unfinished Portrait by Shoumatoff that would be suitable for framing with a signature of FDR.So, we are offering a 5 in. x 3.25 in. State of New York Executive Mansion Albany card with a bold fountain pen ink signature as Franklin D.Roosevelt, n.d. but 1930 is written in the upper corner on the verso.Both the card and the print sare in good-excellent codition and show normal aging and toning. There is a minor bump to thre left lower corner of the print. This is one of the most unusual FDR items we have offered.

Price:$1150.00

Adolph Hitler (1889-1945 )and Rudolph Hess (1894-1987). A post card that was sent from (after) the Birthday Celebration of Adolph Hitler as per the message from the sender and it is postmarked on day of Hitler's birth April 20th (4/20/38). The recipient of the Post Card was Seraphine Jaeger who was an author in the Propaganda Ministry.The card was signed Adolph Hitler and dated May 20th and it was also signed by Rudolpjh Hess and dated just 1938. The card has a great provenance tracing back to aNazi official close to Hitler.

Price:$5950.00

Reagan, Ronald. (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States (1981-89). It is Morning in Amaerica again.Official 11" x 14" White House color photograph taken at the time of President Reagan's first Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 4, 1981 and signed by all 20 participants following theCabinet meeting. Stamped on verso: "Official Photograph / The White House / Washington / 4 FE 81 C487-02." Fine condition; one small ink smudge at right margin and very faint corner creases. Three participants signed in blue ink; the remainder signed in black ink. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope, which has "The White House / Washington" engraved as the return address.Many of these auographs of some of our greatest Americans are scxarce:e.g. Meese, Weinberger, Casey and Kirkpatrick. The men and women who brought thr Soviet Union down.

Price:$9500.00

George Washington. (1732-1799) .1st President of the United States (1789-1797).Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Address panel as Commander In Chief with Free Frank signed "G: Washington" at lower left and "Free" at upper right, 7¼" x 8¾", 1778 June 6. Addressed in Washington's hand to his adjutant, "Colonel Baylor / Light Dragoons / Fredericksburg." Very fine; toning around folds; seal tear has been closed and the panel is inlaid; red wax seal is present. With a 10" x 8" color, head-and-shoulders portrait of Washington in uniform.The 3rd Continental Light Dragoons also known as Baylor's Horse or Lady Washington's Horse was raised on January 1, 1777 at Morristown, New Jersey for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Guilford Court House. The regiment was caught sleeping at farmhouses in the Baylor Massacre of September 1778, sustaining heavy losses. In 1779 the Regiment rescued James Wilson during the "Fort Wilson Riot". The regiment was merged into the 1st Continental Light Dragoons on November 2, 1782.

Price:$11,900.00

Keith Haring (1958-1990) was a pre-eminent artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York street culture of the 1980s. Haring became famous for his chalk street drawings and murals as well as his graphic work which is very much collected and his better works command very high prices in today's art market.This offering is a hand drawn Haring sketch that is on a 3 in x 5 in. off white card . The Sketch of his iconic baby figure and measures appx. 1.5"x 1" and is signed K. Haring '89 (peace symbol??).

Price:$ 1200.00

Bill and Hillary Clinton.Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States and his wife Senator from New York Hillary Rodham Clinton and likely Democratic nominee for President of the United States.Beautiful 8 in x 10 in color photograph of them dancing at Bill's Inaugral Ball. Photograph comes matted with two signatures of Bill Clinton and Hillary RodhamClinton. Will they dance again at her Inaugral Ball?? Beautiful for Display purposes.

Price:$895.00

Erwin Rommel (1891-1944). German Field Marshall during World War II. Commanded a Panzer Division in the invasion of France (1940); commander of German Forces in Africa (1941-1943); recaptured Tobruk (1942) and drove the British back to el-Alamein. Called 'The Desert Fox.'This offering is a early handwritten letter by Rommel to his future wife who he was courting at the time while at the Cadet School in Danzig, early in 1911, Rommel met his future wife, 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin (commonly called Lucie). The letter to Lucie reads as follows: "What are you really up to? Does the Herr Lieutenant burden you with so much work that you no longer have a minute for me?This is unkind. Tonight I shall have some free time around quarter to seven and you could join me if you wish. Tomorrow I shall be bicycling to Karlshouse with Denke and some young colleagues".Erwin Rommel, Danzig, September 11, 1911. What is fascinating about this letter is that he is writing to a young girl he is very much intereted in but he signs the letter so formally with his first and last name-Erwin Rommel.

Price: $3750.00

Harry S Truman (1874-1972).Senator, Vice-president and 34th President of the United States. This is a TLS on US Senate stationery in which Truman responds to a letter asking him if he had changed his mind on the Supreme Court 'Question.' This letter was written just 10 days after ---"FDR sent his court-reform bill to Congress on February 5, 1937. In his accompanying message, Roosevelt stated that the judiciary should be reorganized "in order that it also may function in accord with modern necessities." FDR pointed out that the number of justices on the Supreme Court had been changed by Congress six previous times. The president argued that the federal courts were crowded with pending cases causing costly delays. He also addressed the issue of "aged or infirm judges" and the need for "younger blood."" As everyone knew then and knows now, FDR was having all of his New Deal schemes declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court and he wanted to pack the court with judges who would pass the New Deal programs.In Truman's letter he states that he has no opinion (sic) regarding FDR's proposal and that he wants more facts before deciding a matter, as HST put it, "That goes to the root of our government." A wonderful letter on a historic conflict between the Executive and Judicial branches and a letter that reflects Truman's character.

Price:$950.00

BRONZE PLAQUE DEPICTING SS SOLDIERS.This dramatic plaque was one of several that were found recently in Germany in what was a basement or bunker of the former barracks of the elite division of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler(LAH). The size of these great historical items is 24 ½ inches X 16 inches. The solid bronze plaque weighs approximately 50 pounds. The eagle depicted above the soldier became at some point the official logo of the LAH.

Price: $10,000.00

Chester Gould (1900-1985).This offering is a 3 in.x 5 in white card on which Gould has sketched the Tracy image and signed and inscribed--To Jane Mendoza, best wishes, Chester Gould, n.p, , 3/4/78. The card is in excellent condition.

Price:$495.00

Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (1858-1919). 26th President of the United States (1901-1909). One of the great figures in American History. Among his many accomplishments he was the first American and thus also the first President to win the Nobel Prize, he was the first President to leave the country, to appear in the newspaper,and the only president to be awarded The Medal of Honor (posthumously) The Roosevelts and the MacArthurs are the only father-son winners of the MOH in our history. TR was noted for his aggressive foreign policy and will long be remembered for his "Speak softly and carry a big stick."This offering is a flawless The White House Card signed boldly with fountain pen as Theodore Roosevelt. The card is archivally framed (11 in x 18 in) with an engraving of President Roosevelt. A magnificient piece for display.

Price:$995.00

Laurel and Hardy, Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). American-British Comedy Team, and the most successful comedy duo in the history of the silver screen. Photograph Signed, being their famed publicity portrait, no place or date, but circa late 1940s. Boldly signed and inscribed: "Hello Shirley! Stan Laurel" and signed: "Oliver Hardy". Photograph shows normal aging, toning, minor pin holes on top and bottom center, light soiling across bottom margin. Accompanied with an 8 in. by 10 in. photograph of the Laurel and Hardy standing on either side of the actual Shirley (and a friend), who is shown holding the signed photograph

Price:$2500.00

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) and Anton J. Cermak (1873-1933). These men were joined together in history forever because Cermak was killed when Guissepe Zaranga attempted to assassinate FDR on Feb 15, 1933 in Miami.FDR was returning from a cruise and he delivered a short speech from his limosine in Bayfront and Cermak was in the car with him. As the crowd surged forward shots were fired and one hit home in Cermak wounding him in the abdomen. Cermak lingered for six weks but died after 6 weeks. When Cermak died Zaranga was tried and convicted and went to his death in the electric chair 6 weeks after the assassination attempt.When Cermak was on his way to the hospital he turned to FDR and said, "I am glad it was me instead of you." This archive consists of a photo of FDR and Cermak in the car and autographs of Cermak and FDR as described in the listing.

Price:$850.00

Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968).Signed Program from 1966 South African speech.At the time Senator RFK went to South Africa in 1966 the white liberal students and faculty at Cape Town University were agitating for the anti-apartheid cause and 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 in Cape Town gave the all white student body and faculty as well renewed hope that they could change 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.This progrm comes with a 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of RFK at a podium delivering a speech.

Price:$1395.00

Price:$375.00

Official Seal of the President of the United States. This offering is an official Seal of The President of the United States that was made during the time of the Carter Administration. This is a rare and unusual artifact to appear on the market. The seal measures 15 in. in diameter and is made of molded plastic material like most other Presidential seals. We just sold another seal almost exactly like this.

Price:$850.00.

The W.J. Stone Copy of The Declaration of Independence. A Rare 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 remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence that was at one time inserted in the 1st volume of the 5th series of The American Archives between columns 1595 and 1598.. In excellent condition.

Price:$OLD

Kenesaw M. Landis.Very Rare Document Signed, being an official copy of his printed opinion for the historic landmark case of the United States vs. Standard Oil. The 31 page pamphlet measures approximately 7 in. by 10 in., stapled on the spine, and printed by Gunthorp-Warren Co., Chicago, 1907. Inscribed and signed boldly: "Mr. A.E. Harrick with compliments of Kenesaw M Landis District 28". Landis became 1st MLB commissioner and banned 8 Black Sox from baseball.

Price:$2900.00

Douglas MacArthur (1880 - 1964). U.S. Army General.One of three Theater Commaders in World war II and legendary American Heroes. Historic Excerpt from his address to the Joint Session to Congress on April 19, 1951 after being relieved of his command in the Far East.When MacArthur was relieved of his command for advocating a vigorous agenda for confronting and defeating Communism in Asia he was invited to address a joint session of Congress and the speech he gave is still considered one of the greatest in American history. It is know as the" old soldiers never die, they just fade away speech" but also within that speech there were other enduring phrases among which were " In war there is no substitute for victory" and his admonition "don't scuttle the pacific." His speech ended with the haunting lament about old soldiers and then he said his final "good bye" to the nation he served so well.May he RIP. This offering is an excerpt from the end of that famous speech signed: Douglas MacArthur. The signed speech come with a photo of MacArthur delivering the speech before Congress.Price:$1,295.00

Nazi Gear Cog Flag (circa early 1930's). This offering is an early Nazi flag and the gear cog that encircles the swastika indicates that the flag was from the German Labor Front (German: Deutsche Arbeitsfront, DAF)The provenace on the flag tracks back to the the family of Adolf Wagner, Gautilier of Munich - Upper Bavaria. Wagner was with Hitler at the famous "Beer Hall Putsch", the failed coup d'etat on November 9, 1923 when Hitler and his supporters unsuccessfully tried to gain power. The flag is two sided and its dimensions are 48" high by 58 1/2" wide. The red ground is wool, the center swastika and cog pattern are black and white linen machine stitched onto the red ground. The town name in upper corners is in white stitching on brown wool felt with blue wool felt trim. It is hemmed along the right and left sides. The flag appears to have been hand tacked to a support along one of its hemmed edges at some point in history. There are a few stains as pictured and a several imperfections ( holes) also visible in the photos in the listing. Overall sound condition, not fragile and not fallling apart. The flag would make a historic presentation if archivally framed.

Price:$2950.00

Johnson, Andrew. (1808-1875).17th President of the United States (1865-1869). Partly printed DS as President, 1p, vellum, 19¾" x 15¾", 1865 May 1. Fine; normal folds and light toning. Two weeks after the assassination of President Lincoln, Andrew Johnson appoints "Nathan A.M. Dudley of the U.S. Volunteers…Brigadier General By Brevet…." Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The light blue seal is intact. It is interesting to note that the docket at top left was written on April 1, 1865, and the signature of Asst. Adjt. Gen. E.D. Townsend is signed in a different color ink from the rest of the docket.Anything authentically signed by Johnson is scarce because he was the first president to use a stamped signature because of his broken arm. The stamped signatures are often sold as original signatures.Many f these military commissions had been prepared for the signature of Abraham Lincoln.

Price:$2500.00

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 circa1940s. Boldy signed in English: "With best wishes, Chaim Weizmann". Weizmann supported grass-roots colonization efforts as well as higher-level diplomatic activity. On January 3, 1919, he and King Faisal I of Iraq signed the Faisal-Weizmann Agreement establishing the relations between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. After 1920 he assumed leadership in the world Zionist movement, serving twice (1920-31, 1935-46) as president of the World Zionist Organization. In 1921 Weizmann and Albert Einstein established a Hebrew University in Jerusalem.Backstamped: "PHOTO SCHLEISHNER Rehovot" on verso. At Rehovoth, where he lived, Weizmann founded a research institute (now the Weizmann Institute of Science). Overall, in good condition. Ideal for framing.

Price: $2,500.

Ansel Adams (1902-1984). American photographer, renowned for his landscapes. Unique Picture Post Card Signed, showing his panaramic view of Mount Ranier and signed on the back at the end of a typed statement "Your wish is my command=the Time cover is signed. I do not sell my photographs. I suggest that you contact a photography gallery or dealer in your area. Thank you for your kind thoughts.Best wishes and signed Ansel Adams, December 13, 1979, n.p.

Price:$495.00

George M. Cohan ( July 4, 1878 – 1942).This offering is a nice vintage pencil signature on a 3 in x 1.5 in white card, n.p.,n.d. but circa 1930's. Signed, Yours--George M.Cohan. A fine example of Cohan's signature.

Price:$125.00

The Greatest Generation Collection. Circa 1940's Collection of great figures from U.S.Military of WWII. This collection consists of 12 different vintages signatures on plain cards or on First Day covers. The names represented are as follows : Douglas MacArthur, Omar N. Bradley, Dwight D. Eisenhower, W.F. 'Bull' Halsey, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Jonathan Wainwright, 'Hap' Arnold, Mark Clark, William D. Leahy, Admital King, Admiral Raymond Spruance, Marine General Vandergiff. This collection could serve as a cornerstone of any World War II collection and represents some of the greatest names of that era including the three who held the rank of Theater Commander-MacArthur, Nimitz and Eisenhower.

Price: $OLD

First Day Cover Signed by 12 Luftwaffe Aces. Colorful Cover Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Liberator Mk 3 (Bomber) to Royal Air Force Bomber Operations, 14 December 1942. Hand Signed by 12 WWII German Aces many who were credited with bringing down U.S. bombers. The twelve Aces who signed this cover are credited with 1,446 victories including 101 U.S. bombers. Those who have "hand signed" this cover are, among others, Hartmann and Galand.

Price:$495.00

Herbert Hoover (1864-1964 ) and Charles Curtis (1830-1936).These men were elected as President and Vice-President in 1928 having defeated Al Smith and Joseph Robinson in the general election. This offering is a typical Herbert Hoover signed 2.5 in x 4 in. White House Card, n.p., n.d. but circa 1930 and a Senate pass signed by Charles Curtis, 5/13/1931.Both cards are in excellent condition and show the normal aging and, in the case of The White House Card, toning.

Price:$400.00

Four Presidents Prize Winning Photograph signed.The 37th through 4Oth Presidents of the United States. Historic Printed Photograph Signed. An historic 8" x 10" B&W photograph, oblong, signed on the bottom margin by Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan—signed on the occasion of the presidents all gathering on the occasion of Anwar Sadat's funeral. Presidents Ford, Nixon and Carter went as President Reagan's ambassadors to that funeral.It was felt that Reagan should not go for security reasons.The photograph was titled 'Modern Day Rushmore.' It is framed in a 24 in x 26 in. gold frme. Contained in the frame are, in addition to the 4 Presidents photo. a photograph of Mount Rushmore and autographs of the Borglums.

Price:$OLD

The "New Deal ' Collection.Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).A collection of thirty three autographs from the 'New Deal' era. The collection consits of signed items from, FDR, Eleanor, three of FDR's VP's (Truman, Garner and Wallace) along with the signatures of every single individual who served as cabinet officers during the four FDR administrations plus that of Bernard Baruch one of FDR's main advisors.

Price:$2495.00

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919 ). He was also known as T.R., and to the public (but never to friends and intimates) as 'Teddy', was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement.This offering is a 19 x 16 document signed on March 2, 1909 as President, Theodore Roosevelt, An appointment for Thomas B. Lowerre as postmaster at Flushing, Queens. The foil seal remains intact at lower left. In very good condition, with all over light toning,with a dark, bold fountain pen signature. There is some damp staining at left margin almost all of which could be matted out in a framing. Nice example of TR presidential document ideal for framing.

Price:$895.00

John Adams( 1735 –1826). Adams was a politician and Founding Father of the United States of America who served both as that nation's first Vice President (1789–1797), and as its second President (1797–1801).Beautiful Free Frank all in the hand of John Adams, Letter sent from Quincy Mass to Elbridge Gerry, Vice President of the U.S. in Cambridge. The free frank itself is in pristine condition with usual transfolds as shown. The frank is on a full address leaf that was folded into an envelope and sealed. There are remnants of the wax seal persisting and there is some paper loss at the margin not affecting the frank or the dark, bold signature as J. Adams.

Price:$5800.00

Hans Albrecht Bethe ; (July 2, 1906--March 6, 2005), was a German-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1967 for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis.This theory goes to the heart of our understanding of how all the known elements in the universe were formed. During World War II, he was head of the Theoretical Division at the secret Los Alamos laboratory developing the first atomic bombs. There he played a key role in calculating the critical mass of the weapons, and did theoretical work on the implosion method, along with Kistiakowsky, used in both the Trinity test and the "Fat Man" weapon dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.This offering is a signed First Day cover with a typed quote attributed to Bethe about stamp collecting:--"my album is the only place I know at the moment where all nations of the world stick together peaceably." It is signed Hans A. Bethe, NY, Nov., 1972, New York, NY.

Price:$OLD

Ronald Reagan(1911-2004). Actor, Governor of California, and 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). Beautiful Photograph Signed, being a 5 in. x 7 in. color photograph of Reagan standing before the Brandenberg Gate and the so-called Berlin Wall where he utered his most famous speech line, "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall !" which is inscribed and signed by Reagan on the lower margin of the photo. Famous Presidential quotes in the President's own hand wil,l in our opinion, become very valuable. This particular photo signed and thus inscribed by Reagan is Extrodinarily Unusual and the source for the photo is impeccable. There are many forgeries of this photograph signed in this manner but this phot was obtaind from one of Reagan's staff .An enlarged view of photo is found on the listing on the web site.The photo is framed archivally with a Great Seal of the United States and a fragment from the Berlin Wall in a cherry wood shadow box the overall dimensions of which are approximately 18 in. x 30 in. x 3 in. (depth). This piece should only be considered by very serious collectors or an institution. . Framing-Cherry Framed shadow box.

Price:$25,000.00

Pardon of Richard Nixon. Rare document Signed, being a typed transcript copy of Presidential Proclamation 4311 of September 8, 1974, by President Gerald R. Ford granting a pardon to Richard M. Nixon, 09/08/1974, two separate pages, large octavo, no place or date, but signed in the late 1980s. Boldly signed by both Nixon and Ford.

Price: $4900.00

Earl Warren (1891–1974). Warren was a California district attorney of Alameda County, the 30th Governor of California, and the 14th Chief Justice of the United States (from 1953 to 1969). As Chief Justice, his term of office was marked by numerous rulings affecting, among other things, the legal status of racial segregation, civil rights, separation of church and state, and police arrest procedure in the United States.This offering is a 1954 TLS on Chief Justice Stationery to the head of The March of Dimes. Interesting content and archivally framed.

Price:$595.00

Commander James Stockdale and his wife Sybil. Commander Stockdale is one of America's most dedicated military heroes having won The Medal of Honor.. He spent over 5 years in a Vietnamese prison camp, His family were also heroes considering what they had to endure on behalf of this country.This listing is a 11 in. x 14 in. B&W lithograph by Ortega that is signed in pencil by both James and Sybil Stockdale.It also depicts an image of the plane Commander Stockdale was flying when he was shot down over Vietnam.

Price:$275.00

Sir Alexander Fleming (6 August 1881 – 11 March 1955) was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist. Fleming published many articles on bacteriology, immunology, and chemotherapy. He isolated the antibiotic substance penicillin from the fungus Penicillium notatum in 1928, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945..Soon after he was awarded the Nobel Prize he made a triumphant tour of Canada and the United States where he was repeatededly honored. This program was one of the events on that 1945 tour.It was a dinner held in the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia on June 18, 1945.The program measures 6 in. x 8 in. and is a typical dinner program with the menu printed on the inside of the cover and opposite that is the outline of the program and list of speakers as well as some Flemming quotes.. The cover is signed Alexander Fleming in dark blue fountain pen ink as shown.With the exception of the toning from age the program is in good condition except that the program was folded as shown. It is matted and ready for framing.

Price:$895.00

Ferdinand and Isabella superb 1492 documant signed.The marriage Of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Christian Spain. By legend she financed the Columbus Expedition to find the new world in 1492 by selling her jewels. Isabella was granted the title "The Catholic" by Pope Alexander VI.Superb Manuscript Document Signed by both as "Yo EI Rey" (I The King) and "Yo EI Reyna" (I The Queen), in Spanish, one page, small quarto, on vellum, Zaragoza, September 15, 1492—while Christopher Columbus was on his voyage and only a month from 'The New World'! This is a Royal directive of the King and Queen to the commander in Navarre. Both Ferdinand and Isabella were direct descendants of earlier rulers of Navarre, a small Kingdom in the Pyrenees then being contested between the Spanish and French. It was annexed to Ferdinand's empire in 1512.

Price:$17,500.00

Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. (b- 1950).Supreme Court Image Signed.Alito is thenewest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States having been appointed by George W. Bush. He was educated at Princeton and Yale Law School. Alito served as a US attorney and a judge on the US 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). 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.

Price:$195.00

Walter F.(Fritz) Mondale ( 1928-).This photograph was taken the morning Mondale announced his choice for Vice President or his running mate in the 1984 Presidential campaign, Geraldine Ferraro. The photograph was taken in the Minnesota House Chamber. It is a 8 in x 10 in B&W photo that is signed by both Mondale and Ferraro.
Aides later said that Mondale was determined to establish a precedent with his vice presidential candidate.

Price: $250.00

U-Boat Collection. Signed photographs of Famous U-Boat Commanders Otto Kretschmer and Erich Topp. This offering is 2, 8 in.x 10 in, photographs of Otto Kretschmer and Erich Topp (as shown) and each photograph is signed by each man with a black fountain pen signature. Both Kretschmer and Topp have designated on the photos the # of the U-boat they were last commanding in WW II.

Price:$475.00

USS Indianapolis. One of the greatest fighting ships in our history. This ship won 10 battle stars for it participation in some of the most important battles of the Pacific War. The ship came to an ignominious end when, near the end of the war, it was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 1600 odd lives. The aftermath of that sinking led to one of the most disgraceful chapters in our history in that navy brass paricipated in a cover up which made the shi[p's captain the scapegoat for the disaster.The offering is an 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of the ship signed by 33 of the survivors all of whom spent 5 days afloat in the Pacific Ocean.A rare and unusual piece signed by so many survivors.

Price: $375.00

Samuel Houston ( 1793– 1863) . Houston was a 19th century American statesman, politician, and soldier.Houston was a key figure in the history of Texas, including periods as President of the Republic of Texas, Senator for Texas after it joined the United States, and finally as governor. 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

Kennedy Signed Family Photograph signed by Jackie. One of the most famous photogrphs of the young Kennedy family ever taken. This photograph was posed outside the Kennedy compound in Palm Beach on Easter 1962.It was taken by JFK's in-house presidential photographer Cecil Stoughton .It shows President Kennedy, Jackie and their 2 children, John, Jr. and Caroline.This photo is frequently reproduced to this day especailly 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

Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006). 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). Historic Document Signed, one page large octavo on official Gerald R. Ford letterhead. Being an official reply to the findings of the Warren Commission. Boldly signed: "Gerald R. Ford 12/2/96", n.p..The document measures in 6.5 x by 8.5 in and the stationery has a gold eagle at the top.There is some residual mounting residue on obverse along top margin with no show through.

Price:$595.00

Ira Clarence Eaker(1896 -1987). Commander of 8th Air Force in WW II. His two page letter is full of important insights-some of which are eerily relevant to our situation today e.g. "In both World War I and II victory was assured by a united people who approved of the mission and supported the effort." He goes on to write about Vietnam as "our first lost war" and states,"The Vietnam War...was lost primarily because our President and the Congress did not term it a war and told our people that they could have 'butter and weapons' and make no united effort...the police action drug on for ten years and became unpopular in this country." Remember, this letter was written in 1980 so in his last major section of the letter Eaker offers a scathing assessment of Jimmy Carter's administration (not by name of course) and argues that the forced ignominious withdrawal from Cuba by the Russians made them commit to becoming the dominant world power militarily. Eaker argues that The United States had become a second rate power (in 1980) and that was what was determining foreign policy in world capitals. Of course, this was before the great one Ronaldo Maximus Reganus appeared on the American scene and before the Soviets eventually disappeared into the "dust bin of history." A two page letter that reviews our military history from WW I to 1980.Very rich in content and the letter is in pristine condition and is signed Ira Eaker, April, 1980.

Price: $850.00

Presidential Seal from Presidential Helicopter-Eisenhower/Kennedy Era. Helicopter service for the President was innaugerated early in the Eisenhower Administration. At that time, ther was a removable seal like the one shown that was placed in a holder on the helicopter when and only when the President was on board.The seal was obtained by the Command Pilot of the helicopter fleet ued to fly the president and other government officials. One of the first times that the helicopter was used was to fly President Eisenhower from Camp David to The White House to sign the bill making Hawaii the 50th state.This seal has 50 stars so it was made after that event.

Price: $OLD

Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941). American sculptor, designer of Mount Rushmore. A Scarce Photograph Signed of Mount Rushmore by the sculptor, being a 3.5 in. by 5.5 in. postcard of a work in progress, showing the completed busts of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. Roosevelt had yet to be added. Stamped "Rushmore Memorial Verne's Photo #0104" on the lower right corner. Boldly signed in dark fountain pen: "Sincerely Gutzon Borglum 1940". Accompanied by a card signed by Norman "Hap" Anderson the primary 'carver' on Mt. Rushmore 1935-1941. Very desirable, and in fine condition.

The lot-Price:$925.00.

William Howard Taft( 1857 – 1930). He was an American politician, the 27th President of the United States, and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States.Impressive Presidential signed document ready to hang. A 1912 postal appointment with elegant archival frame and image of Taft which has an intact gold seal. Signed, WH Taft.

Price: $675.00

Signatures of Crews of Enola Gay, Bocks Car and The Great Artiste.The 5099th Composite Group, that flew the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb missions that ended World War II. Signers include: Paul Tibbets, Jacob Beser (the only man who flew on both strike planes), Charles Sweeney, Fred Bock, Fred Olivi, Tom Ferebee, and many more.There are only three complete sets of these autographs known.Comes with individual nose shots of the three planes.

Price: $2,500

Samuel Francis Smith (1808-1895). Baptist Clergyman, Poet, author of the hymn America. Autograph Manuscript Signed. Four stanzas of America, 2 each on approximately 5.5 in x 9 in. paper all written out in Smith's hand and signed at the end Samuel Francis Smith. n.p,n.d. but circa 1850's.Both pages are in excellent condition but show normal aging and toning reflective of their age.A spectacular piece of Americana. Begins with the familiar refrain "My country 'tis of thee"-that is, unless you are The NY Times.

Price: $2500.

BOOKS- SIGNED & UNSIGNED

Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. (1913)-Signed Copy of A Time to Heal. Ford was the 40th (1973–1974) Vice President and the 38th (1974–1977) President of the United States. Born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska, his parents divorced when he was very young. His mother moved to Michigan and remarried and Ford was given the name of his step-father, Gerald R. Ford, Sr., who informally adopted him. Ford became President after Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate affair.In the aftermath of that resignation Ford pardoned Nixon to, as he put it," bring our long national nightmare to an end." This book details those difficult times, why he pardoned Nixon and why Nelson Rockefeller rather than George H. W. Bush was appointed to beVice President because he agreed not to succeed himself. Ford wanted to be free to choose his running mate in the next election and Rockefeller pledged not to stay on the ticket. A very observant reader would note that a photograph of ford in the Oval Office shows him sitting and writing with his left hand. Ford was right handed standing and left handed sitting.The book is a First Edition and it has a dust jacket.The book is in excellent condition. It is signed an d inscribed to a former Command pilot assigned to the White House as follows: To Major Bill Shaw, with best Wishes, Gerald R. Ford.

Price:$295.00

JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 ) .Kennedy put himself on the path to greatness with the publication of this book as a senior at Harvard.here is little doubt, according to most historians, that James Reston of the NYT wrote most of this book which was paid for by his father Joe Kennedy. Nonetheless, JFK probably had considerable input into the book and this book is very much desired by Kennedy collectors.It is scarce now as as a First Edition with an essentially intact, original dust wrapper.Book Description: New York: Wilfred Funk, Inc., 1940, 1940. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Price: $2.00. Good. 1st Edition.First Printing. Octavo, original maroon cloth,whit on black lettering original dust-jacket in good condition. Kennedy's first book, originally written as his senior thesis at Harvard and conceived as a follow-up to Churchill's 1938 book, While England Slept. A good copy in good and quite scarce in original dust jacket.

Price:$895.00

Robert Morgan (1918-1980). Signed Book-The man who flew the Memphis Belle. Morgan was a legendary hero of WW II and was best known as a pilot of the third most celebrated plane (Memphis Belle) of the war. Morgan achieved his fame in part because his plane was abel to complete 25 missions in the 8th Air Force daylight bombing campaign over Europe. Book Description: New York: Dutton, May 2001., 2001. First edition, first pritning (per publisher's requsite statement and number line upon copyright page) SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. [10], 389 pages. Hardcover; H 24.25cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket presented in a mylar Brodart protecotor. Black spine with vibrant copper stamped lettering, slate gray boards. A nearly pristine copy in unread condition with an intact dust jacket .The book is signed, "In memory of William Wyler, a good man! Robert Morgan. " William Wyler was the famous Hollywood producer who made the documentary Memphis Belle right after the war and his wife co-produced the 1990 film Memphis Belle.

Price:$245.00

Eddie Rickenbacker:An Autobiography.Rickenbacker. Book Description: Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1967. Hardcover; First Edition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good and not price clipped. Some small tears near top of spine of jacket. Light shelf wear to DJ; SIGNED by Eddie Rickenbacker on front free endpaper, and dated 1967. The autobiography of the WWI flying ace, race car driver, automobile magnate, and businessman. B&W Photographs; 8vo; 458 pages.Very rare book signed.

Price: $275.00

Price:$150.00

Maureen Reagan (1941-200). Maureen Elizabeth Reagan Revell was the daughter of President Ronal Reagan. She was very active politically on behalf of her father. This offering is her book First Father , First Daughter signed and inscribed by her. Book Description: Bostn, Toronto, London: Little, Brown and Company, 1989, Bostn, Toronto, London, 1989. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, not price clipped. First Edition. Signed and by Author, To Bob, With warm regards, Maureen Reagan.

Price:$75.00

Odyssey of a Friend by Willism F. Buckley, Jr. This signed book combines two great icons of the conservative movement. The letters of Whittaker Chambers to his friend and supporter Bill Buckley are both moving and insightful.Chambers details his 'witness' to the evils of communism ,the bankrupt philosophy so adored in principle by today's 'progressives.' By the most conservative estimate communism accounted for the death of 160 million human beings. And today we have moron 'hip' movie stars wearing purses with Red Stars on them and wearing Pol Pot hats in public.Chambers in all his writings should be mandatory reading for all school children. They might come to understangd how important he was in helping to preserve their own freedom and why President Reagan awarded him the Medal of Freedom posthumously.The book is signed by Buckley.

Price:$79.50

Hary S. Truman (1874-1972). Truman's 2 Volume Memoirs. First Edition., First Printing. Volume One, Years od Decision, is signed and inscribed and dated by Harry S Truman, at Independence in 1955. Books in excellent condition with intact dust jackets.Getting difficult to find in this condition.

Price: $675.00

James D.Watson (1928). Inspiring Science:Jim Watson and the Age of DNA ed. by Inglis,Sambrook and Witkowaski. A collection of original scientific papers and essays of rememberance to honor James Watson for the discovery of the structure of DNA..A wonderful gift for the young, aspiring scientist or teacher. The book is signed by James Watson.

Price: $295.00

James D. Watson, Ph.D(1928). His book Genes Girls and Gamow, First American Edition in unread condition, and signed and inscibed by Watson, To Wendy from Jim Watson.This book is an entertaining story of the scientists who have been responsible for much of the progress in the field of molecular biology since the seminal discovery of the structure of DNA.

Price:$425.00

Hellen Keller-Signed Copy of Let Us Have Faith.A wonderful book about faith by one of the most inspirational women to ever live. She writes as follows: "Faith is a brave look of the soul for new paths to life. It is not dogma---creeds and bodies die. Faith is immortal."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

Doenitz at Nuremberg:A Re-Appraisal.The book was edited by H.K. Thompson and Henry Sturutz. Pub. Amber Publishing Corp., New York City.1976.This is a special limited edition of 250 copies being #212 and it is signed by Karl Doenitz .pp.198. The book is replete with facsimile signatures of all of those who contributed opinions to the book.There is a preface by William Hart.The book still has the clear glycine wrapper and comes with the original slipcase. There no other books like this currently for sale.It is a rare and important book and is priced accordingly.

Price:$OLD

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).This is s very scarce book and precious piece of history. FDR lays out in this book written and published in 1934 his concepts for bring the country out of the Great Depression.Reading this book is an exhilarating experience and a chance to know the mind of one of our greatest presidents.The book is a First, First with erratum on page xi and 162 and has a 1 on the copyright page.The condition of this book and the jacket are remarkable.The jacket shows a price of $2.50 which was a lot of money in 1934 when people were working for a dollar a day.

Price:SOLD

Price:$2500.00

Margaret Thatcher (b. 1925-). British politician and the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, a position she held from 1979 to 1990. This is a BOOK of her COLLECTED SPEECHES, signed ON A BOOKPLATE, Margaret Thatcher. The book is a First Edition, First Printing and it is virtually in unread condition with an intact dust jacket.Thatcher, along with President Reagan and Pope John led the crusade that brought down the Soviet Union. She was therefore a great leader, who attained Churchill-like stature on the world stage, and she thus will be an enduring historical figure.She has reached the age where her health does not permit her to sign any more .

Price:$325.00

Hayek, Fredrich A.(1899-1992). The Road to Serfdom by Hayek is one of the greatest econmomic treatises ever written. The Road to Serfdom was first published in 1944 and reprinted 17 times that first year. Hayek won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1974. The book, which is a later printing by the University of Chicago Press in 1972, it is in excellent condition and has an intact dust jacket. It is signed--- To (name) with best wishes F.A. Hayek. This book signed is almost impossible to find. There are three listed for sale on the internet two of which are at higher prices. A classic.

.Price: SOLD

Anne Tyler. Her Book Breathing Lessons. A beautiful book , one of her best, by one of America's greatest living authors.Tyler won the Pulitzer for a previous novel, The Accidental Tourist. Book Description: Knopf, 1988. FLATSIGNED by Anne Tyler .First EDITION First PRINTING. Book is in FINE condition. Jacket is Nea Fine WITH PRICE INTACT.In our opinion Tyler is in the process of being identified as an enduring writer. We believe she should be collected in signed Firsts, Firsts.

Price: $185.00

Bernard Mannes Baruch ( 1870– 1965). Baruch was an American financier, stock market speculator, statesman, and presidential adviser. After his success in business, he devoted his time toward advising Democratic presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt on economic matters.Baruch was a high profile public figure, and did his best thinking in Washington D.C.'s Lafayette Park and in New York City's Central Park. It was not uncommon to see him discussing government affairs with other people while sitting on a park bench; this became his trademark. It was said that his office was a park bench near the White House.His was one of the most distinguished careers of any public servant in American History and it is unlikely that we will see his like again any time in the near future.Book Description: Holt Rinehart & Winston 1960, 1960. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, First Printing 1960.The Book and the Dust Jack are very good to fine.The dj is price clipped.The book is signed to the Wallace family by Bernard M. Baruch .The Wallace in this instance was the founder of Readers Digest .A wonderful historic association of two great Americans.

Price:$225.00

Carl Sandberg (1878-1967).His book Lincoln Collector: The Story of the Oliver R. Barrett Lincoln Collection which is signed and inscribed by Carl Sandburg. A wonderful book about this great collection of a man who was Sandburg's friend and lawyer and with whom he shared a lifelong interest in Lincoln.Scarce signed.

Price:$OLD

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton ( 1946). Bill Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. Clinton served five terms as the Governor of Arkansas. His wife, former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, is currently the junior U.S. Senator from New York.Although he accomplished very little as President he is still viewd positively by many Americans- a lovable rouge impossible to dislike. He continues active in the public square.The book is a First Edition, First Printing published by Knopf and it is signed Bill Clinton. The book is in pristine condition.

Price:$375.00

John O'Neil and Jerome Corsi. These two authors wrote this book on behalf of the men who served on the 'Swift Boats' at approximately the same time as did John Kerry or during the Vietnam War.Whatever one's politics, this book was credited as having contributed greatly to the George W. Bush Victory in the 20004 Presidential election. The book presents point by point why these Veterans felt that John Kerry was unfit for the Presidency. The book is in pristine condition, the dust jacket is not price-clipped and it is signed and inscribed thus-NAME(elctronically obscured)" I am so honored to sign this book for you. Please know Kerry was the only bad apple in our barrel.You would have liked everyone else.". " Signed by John O'Neil. Incredible piece of history found nowhere else.

.Price:$795.00