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Paul Warfield Tibbets, Jr. (1915 – 2007).The Uniform Colonel Tibbets wore on the Hiroshima mission and the Distinguished Service Cross Tibbets was awarded for the misssion.General Tibbets was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, best known for being the pilot of the Enola Gay, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb.This offering is a one of a kind artifact from the history making event that caused the Japanese to surrender and thus bring WW II to a close. This flight suit is the one Tibbets wore to Hiroshima and it was identified as such by Tibbets in a letter of provenance that will be provided.. The suit has the Air Force patch on the left shoulder that is seen in a photograph that was taken as he disembarked from the Enola Gay after retuning from the strike on Hiroshima.The attached medal is the Distinguished Service Cross that was awarded to Tibbets on the tarmac on Tinian by Air Force General Spaatz..The suit has the same construction as other flight suits from the 509th. According to survivors of the 509th they did not attach much importance to these garments and many of them were worn as regular clothes or for performing household chores such as working in the garden after the war.The suit is in pristine condition having been carefully preserved for over 50 years. The Distinguished Service Cross is still attached to the left chest where it was placed by General Spaatz. A remarkable historical find.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945). Governor of New York (1995-2001) & 32nd President of the U.S. (1933-1945). President Roosevelt is one of the presidents who died in office.A great war time leader and master politician.This offering is a typed letter signed on the mint green and watermarked White House stationery dated November 1, 1933 in which he is obviously responding to a request for an autograph to one General Harvy Trexler. The letter is on bi-fold stationery with typing only on the front leaf. The letter reads in part---it is a plesure to return to you this letter to add to your collection (of signed presidential letters)--Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Price:$850.00

Herbert Paul "Herb" Brooks, Jr. ( 1937 – 2003).Brooks was an American ice hockey coach, best known for coaching the U.S. hockey team to a gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in an event known as the 'Miracle on Ice.'This offering is a 8 in x10 in color photograph of the 'celebration' of the 1980 Olympic Hockey Team over the Soviet Union (no more thanks to Reagan et al) at Lake Placid, NY that is signed Herb Brooks "gold" '80.

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Lee Harvey Oswald. ONE OF A KIND JFK ASSASSINATION ITEM. Extraordinarily Rare Signature Set, being a tan colored slip, most likely removed from a book or album as one edge is trimmed in gold. Signed in pencil "Lee H. Oswald", signed just below is the police officer Nick McDonald who captured Oswald signed as "Officer M. Nick McDonald-Captor of Oswald-11-22-63" in ink. Part of the "k" in Nick touches the "H" in Oswald as shown. Also signed by James R. Lavelle who was handcuffed to Oswald when he was shot has written: Lavelle signs thus, "I was handcuffed to Oswald when he was shot. James R. Leavelle Dallas Detective." Lavelle appeared in photographs that went out all over the world with his big white cowboy hat and looking shocked as Oswald was shot by Ruby.

Price:$8,450.00

Mickey Mantle (1931-1995 ). Arguably one of the greatest players of any age.Mantle one of the Great Yankees and Hall of Famer and 500 HR hitter.This offering is an Mickey Mantle signed American League baseball. The ball and the signature would rate a 8-9. The ball is in superb condition and it is a nice bright white.

.Price: $575.00

Albert Abraham Michelson (1852 -1931). Family correspondence archive. Michelson was a Prussian-born American physicist known for his work on the measurement of the speed of light and especially for the Michelson-Morley experiment. In 1907 he received the Nobel Prize in Physics. He became the first American to receive the Nobel Prize . The prize recognized two of Michelson's accomplishments: his design of extremely sensitive optical (light-gathering) instruments, and the accurate measurements of the speed of light were made using those instruments.Albert Michelson is one of the rarest autographs among American Nobel Laureats or scientists in general. In fact we could find only one auction record of a sale of his material and that was questionable. His hadwriting manifests excellent penmanship and has a decidedly feminine style.This offering is in part an ALS witten to his wife and reads--"My Dear Wife You did not say how much you wanted--I enclose a check for $250.00. I said you could get two gowns before you left here. Albert" The letter is accompanied by a transmittal envelope addressed in Michelson's hand to "Mrs. Albert A. Michelson " which is the equivalent of his autograph.The letter is postmarked Chicago, September 28th, 1896 and the letter was dated Septemer 26th of the same year.The Michelsons were divorced a year later.The letter is part of a larger archive of gfamily correspondence that belonged to his first wife.

Price: On Request

Rutherford Birchard Hayes ( 1822 – 1893). Hayes was an American politician, lawyer, military leader and the nineteenth President of the United States (1877–1881).Hayes usually signed as RBHayes. This offering however is a scarce full signature Rutherford B. Hayes in ink pen ink on a 2.5 in x 3.5 in card. The card shows some toning from age but the signature is bold and dark. Fine.

Price:$685.00

Three Presidents-Nixon, Ford and Carter. The 37th through 39th Presidents of the United States. Printed images of their faces on a 5.5 in x 9 in. sheet of paper and it is signed by Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter. This historic item gathers together the signatures and images of three men who served this country as president. President Carter has signed with his most desireable full signature Jimmy Carter.

Price:$950.00

John Dunlap.Facsimile of an Original Dunlap Broadside. This facsimile was recreated from a first printing of the Declaration of Independence called the "Lost Copy" which was discovered in 1968 in the 132 year old Leary's Book Store in Philadelphia The "Lost Copy" was purchased at auction by Dallas business executives Ira G. Corn, Jr., and Joseph P. Driscoll for $404,000 in 1970. The document was restored and then R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, The Lakeside Press, was commissioned to produce a small number of facsimiles in the early 1970's.The original broadside from which the facsimile was created was donated to the City of Dallas in 1978. As time passed the existence of these facsimiles was forgotten until what remained of them were discovered in a used book store still in the Donnelly wrapper. In a sense, then, history repeats and these facsimiles can be thought of as the "lost facsimiles".We are offering exclusively for sale on the web this exquisite facsimile of an original Dunlap Broadside. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THERE WILL EVER BE ANOTHER RECREATION OR REPLICATION OF THE DUNLAP BROADSIDE THAT IS SO FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL FOR REASONS DISCUSSED IN THE FULL LISTING.THE DUNLAP BROADSIDE CAN BE THOUGHT OF AS OUR NATION'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

A SPECTACULAR HISTORIC FIND

Price $695.00

Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969). Ike was a General of the Army (five star general) in the United States Army and U.S. politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953–1961).This offering is a typescript of the Oath of Office as President of the United States. It is on plain white paper that is 6 in x 9 in and it is signed Dwight D. Eisenhower as shown, n.p, n.d. but probably circa early 1960's.

Price:$1,950.00

Harry S Truman (1874-1972).Senator, Vice-President and 34th President of the United States. Signed menu also signed by Bess Truman and Margaret Truman. Menu signed, October 10-16, 1948, somewhere in Indiana. An uncommon and very desirable souvenir of Harry Truman’s dramatic 1948 'whistle-stop' campaign for election as President when against all odds he defeated Thomas Dewey. The menu is signed on the front cover with large signatures by the entire First Family. The menu is a stiff board with a gold Great Seal on the cover as shown in the listing. Inside are two facing pages with menu selections and prices. The original decorative red, blue and gold ribbon or cord with a tassel is intact.A local Indiana Democratic Committee man from Valpariso, IN signed the back of the menu.He was probably invited on to the train for a ride through Indiana with the Firtst Family.

Price: $1250.00.

GeorgeS. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). Legendary US General.This letter was written when Patton was commanding General of The Seventh United States Army. The 7th was the first American formation of Field Army size to see combat in World War II. It was formed from the U.S. I Armored Corps to take command of American forces in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. During the campaign, it was commanded by Lieutenant General George S. Patton.This was Patton's first major command in the war. Patton officially took command of the Seventh Army aboard USS Monrovia (APA-31), Admiral H. Kent Hewitt's flagship, thus became the Army's motto, "Born at sea, baptized in blood." Later was added "...crowned with glory." Typed letter signed, Headquarters Seventh Army, December 21, 1943 and signed G.S. Patton, Jr., Lt . General U.S.Army Commanding. The letter is on standard sized stationey and is in good condition. Normal transfolds and ageing.Note: This letter was written shortly after the "slapping incident" so the time was one f the low points in Patton's career.

Price: $3250.00

Stephen Grover Cleveland ( 1837– 1908). Cleveland was the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States. Cleveland is the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897). This offering is a 3 in x 5 in card signed Grover Cleveland, n.p, n.d. but circa late 1800's. The card shows normal aging and toning but is otherwise in fine condition and the signature is bold.

Price:$350.00

Three Presidents.Three Presidents. The 37th through 39th Presidents of the United States. Printed Image of American flag Signed on a 5.5 in x 7.5 in. card with a First Day of Issue canceled stamp dated January 9th, 1963 and signed by Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. This historic image gatherstogether the signatures of three men who served this country and its flag as President.There is a notation on the recto of the card to the effect that dates the Nixon signature that was obtained in person.The name of the former owner has been electronically obscured to protect his identity on the web but the full name is on the piece.

Price: $950.00

Benjamin Harrison ( 1833 – 1901). Harrison was the twenty-third President of the United States, (1889 to 1893).He was the grandson and also the great grandson of the two former Harrison Presidents of the United States. Signature, as President, on a card with an engraved image of the White House. Approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Signed Benj Harrison [Washington], 1 January 1893. Card in good condition wioth ageing and toning.

Price:$OLD

Jimmy Carter (1924-) . Carter was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 - 1981, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Prior to becoming president, Carter served two terms in the Georgia Senate, and was the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971 - 1975. This offering is a color 8 in x 10 in photograph taken at the Carter inauguration in January of 1977. The photograph shows both defeated President Gerald Ford and the new president Jimmy Carter being sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger, The photograph is signed Jimmy Carter and Gerald R, Ford. Signed inauguration photographs are sought after by collectors.

Price:$1400.00

Harvey Williams Cushing (1869-1939). Cushing was an American neurosurgeon and a pioneer of brain surgery. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest neurosurgeons of the 20th century.He was educated at Yale, Harvard Medical School and had his internship in surgery at the Mass General. He later studied with the great surgeon at Hopkins William Halstead.This offering is a Typed letter signed Harvey Cushing in black fountain pen ink on the engraved New Haven Hospital, Private Pavilion, New Haven, Connecticut letterhead, February 8, 1934. 5.5 in x 8 in.1 page (recto only).Extra Fine.The letter is written to a future Nobel Laureate George Minot and it mentions another Nobel winner William Murphy in the body of the letter.

Price:SOLD

James Madison. ( 1751– 1836).Madison was an American politician and the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817), and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Madison was the last founder to die.Considered to be the "Father of the Constitution", he was the principal author of the document. In 1788, and he wrote over a third of the Federalist Papers, still the most influential commentary on the Constitution.
This offering is a standard sized address leaf addressed all in Madison's hand to Charles Segourney, Esq, Hartford Connecticut. and Madison's signature Free James Madison is in the upper right hand corner. The condition of this document is fine except for normal aging.

Price:$1150.00

Gerald R. Ford ( 1913-2006). 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). Historic Photograph Signed. The 8 in x 10 in color photograph shows Gerald Ford being sworn in as President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger. The photograph is signed by both Gerald Ford and Warren Burger.This photograph marked some dark days for the nation since Ford became president after Richard Nixon was forced to resign as a consequence of the Watergate scandal.It appears that the solemnity of the occasion is manifested in Ford's demeanor that is captured in this photograph.This is the only photograph of the swearing in we have ever seen signed by both Burger and Ford.

Price:$1350.00

GeorgeS. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). Legendary US General.This offering is a cut signature on a 2.5 in x 5 in card and signed GS Patton, Jr. Lt. Gen., np, circa mid 1940's. The signature is in superb condition and was signed boldly with a fountain pen.

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George Herman Ruth, Jr. (1895 –1948), also popularly known as "Babe", "The Bambino", and "The Sultan of Swat". Named the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings, his home run hitting prowess and charismatic personality made him a larger than life figure in the "Roaring Twenties". He was the first player to hit 60 home runs in one season (1927), a record which stood for 34 years until it was broken by Roger Maris in 1961.Outstanding vintage matte-finish crystal-clear 10 in x 8 in iconic photo of Ruth, clad in his Yankee pinstripes, inscribed in green fountain pen, “To my good friend, Trua, Sincerely Babe Ruth”, circa late 1920's In fine condition! The clarity and sharpness of the photograph, combined with the exceptional boldness of Ruth’s signature, makes this a scarce combination, ideal for the prudent collector.

Pice:$8995.00

Four Presidents and 3 First Ladies. The 37th through 40th Presidents of the United States. Bureau of Engraving image, 6 in x 9, in on heavy stock card, of the White House signed by Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan. President Reagan signed as President .The image is also signed by three First Ladies Betty Ford, Rosalyn Carter and Lady Bird Johnson.

Price:$2,250.00

Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002).Signed Baseball.Ted Williams was best known as Ted Williams, nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter, and The Thumper,. He was an American League left fielder in Major League Baseball. He played 19 seasons, twice interrupted by military service as a Marine Corps pilot, with the Boston Red Sox.Williams was a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner, led the league in batting six times, and won the Triple Crown twice. He had a career batting average of .344, with 521 home runs, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. His .551 on base percentage set a record that stood for 61 years.This offering is a signed American League baseball that would grade between 8 and 9. It is signed Ted Williams

Price: $575.00

Norman Rockwell(1894-1978). American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States and elsewhere and Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over more than four decades.The letter is on octavo sized personal stationey with one transfold in the middle as shown and it is dated November 16, 1943, Arlington Vermont. It is in very good condition as shown except for normal aging and toning. It is signed in blue ink by pen, Norman Rockwell.Comes with envelope of transmittal.TRhe letter has gret content and relates how Rockwell conceived his "pictures."

Price:$325.00

Douglas MacArthur (1880 - 1964). U.S. Army General.One of three Theater Commanders in World war II and legendary American Hero. his offering RARE 8pp 10 ¼ x 8 booklet titled "Address by GENERAL OF THE ARMY DOUGLAS MacArthur in which is printed the text of the entire speech he gave to the Members of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A.,The Corps of Cadets and Distinguished Guests upon his acceptance of THE SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD,United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 12 May 1962" signed by MacArthur on the front title cover with engraved West Point insignia at top (with printed "Duty, Honor, Country" motto). This printed speech transcript is signed on the cover Douglas MacArthur in a bold ink pen signature.This speech is considered one of the greatest speeches ever given thus ending with that immortal refrain, “Today marks my final roll call with you, but I want you to know that when I cross the river my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps, and The Corps, and The Corps. I bid you farewell.”

Price:$2695.00

GeorgeS. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). Legendary US General.This letter was written when Patton was posted to Ft. Myer between the wars as commader of the 3rd Cavalry. The letter was written at thew conclusion of an exercise with the 3rd Cavalry regiment and the 3rd Corps. The letter reads:"This is to simply thank you again for the care and consideration you and the officers underyou showed to the 3rd Cav . Due to your considreration a trip we all looked forward to with reluctance became a pleasant trip to remeber--mention a pleasant luncheon and ends with best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am GS Patton, Jr., Maj, 3 "Cav.The signature is bold and beautiful and the letter is in fine condition except for few punch holes from filing not entering the signature.

Price: $2250.00

[Nixon Impeachment Document]. A unique original U.S. Government Publication (93rd Congress 1st session - 718 pages beige softcover as issued by USGPO - United States Govt. Printing Office here in Washington, D.C.) official release from October, 1973 - IMPEACHMENT - SELECTED MATERIALS from the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives - 93rd Congress - First Session. This is a very scarce original 1973 official Government Publication of the first hearings on the IMPEACHMENT of President Richard Nixon.What makes it desirable is that three (Conyers, Lott and Cohen) of the last surviving original House Judiciary Committee Members signed this original Congressional issued - Nixon Impeachment Publication In addition one of the prime Watergate Conspirators: G. Gordon Liddy also signed the document.

Price: $345.00

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

Rutherford Birchard Hayes ( 1822 – 1893).Signed partial military aoppointment.Hayes was an American politician, lawyer, military leader and the nineteenth President of the United States (1877–1881).This offering however is a partial military appointment document measuring 10 in x 15 in signed by R. B. Hayes as President of The United States and by George W.McCrary as Secretary of War. Fine.

Price:$695.00

Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913). 38th President of the United States (1974-1977).This offering is a typed letter signed on The White House 5 in x 7 in mint green and watermarked stationey dated August 26, 1975.The letter reads in part--"Thank you for sending a copy of Antonine de Saint-Exupery's The Wisdom of the Sands . As always it is good to hear from you and I deeply appreciated your thoughtful inscription--Best wishes, etc. Boldly signed: Jerry Ford. The document measures in 6 in by 8 in and the stationery has an embossed Presidential Seal at the top .The letter is in fine condition.

Price:$195.00

German WW II Battle Flag. This large flag (8'4" x 54.5 in ) is sometimes referred to as a Kriegsmarine Battle Flag but they were also used by other services as was this one.The flag has the characteristic canton of an Iron Cross as shown.It is printed the same on both sides(one side only shown).The construction of the flag is consisrtent with a Nazi battle flag of that era. The hoist (or bunting) is bound in heavy cloth and the field or ground of the flag is made of cotton cloth. The unique basketweave binding of the halyards on the hoist of the flag help top authenticate it.There are markings on the border of the flag including its metric size also consistent with flag markings of that era. It is not marked as Kriegsmarine flag so it may well have been used on land. Any German National War Flag could have been flown on a Kriegsschiff (war ship), but it's more likely they were flown at Luftwaffe airfields, Wehrmacht facilities,barracks, or even POW camps.Since the bunting of this flag is stamped with "LOH.KR-FL. 150x250" it could have been flown in any of these places.THE FLAG IS REMARKABLY WELL PRESERVED.

Price:$950.00

Major League Baseball Legends. Historic Signed Limited Edition Lithograph of 500 Home Run Hitters depicting eleven 500 Home Run hitters lined up side by side along the base path of a baseball diamond, measuring 37.5 in. by 22 in., c. 1988. Signed beneath their images by eleven and the artist, Ron Lewis. "Hank Aaron" [755] "Willie Mays" [660] "Frank Robinson" [586] "Harmon Killebrew 573" [573] "Reggie Jackson 44" [563] "Mike Schmidt" [548] "Mickey Mantle" [536] "Willie McCovey" [521] "Ted Williams" [521] "Ernie Banks" [512] "Eddie Mathews" [512] "Ron Lewis .. Since this historic signing four other major leaguers, Eddie Murray, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa have joined this exclusive club. Rafael Palmero, Fred McGriff, and Ken Griffey, Jr. are knocking on the door. In total, there have been only eighteen Major League Baseball players who have hit 500 home runs or more in their careers. Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Mel Ott predeceased this signing. Housed in a custom frame made of ash to an overall size of approximately 46 in. by 32 in. In pristine condition.Framed.

Price:$4250.00

Three Presidents. The 37th through 39th Presidents of the United States. Printed 6 in x 8 in image of White House Signed by Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. This historic image gathers together the signatures of three men who served this country as President Carter signed with his most desirable full Jimmy Carter signature as opposed to the more common J.Carter.

Price: $950.00

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:$10,400.00

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

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (1914-1999). Nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1936–1951) for the New York Yankees. DiMaggio was a 3-time MVP winner and 13-time All-Star who was widely hailed for his accomplishment on both offense and, as a center fielder, on defense, as well as for the grace with which he played the game. At the time of his retirement at age 36, he had the fifth-most career home runs (361) and sixth-highest slugging percentage (.579) in history. He is also the only player in baseball history to be selected for the All-Star Game in every season he played.This offering is a Official American League baseball signed by Joe Dimaggio on the 'sweet' spot and it is in superb condition. The ball would grade between 8 and 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the finest.

Price: $575.00

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

William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997). Hogan was an American golfer, and is generally considered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game.He won nine major championships including the U.S. Open, The Masters and three PGA Championship-some more than once. This offering is typed letter signed on Hogan's personal stationery dated September 6, 1991 which reads in part ---I regret to advise you that I no longer have any pictures as my supply of photographs has long been exhausted, but thank you for asking--Ben Hogan. Hogan was not a generous signer so authentic autographs of his are relatively scarce.Price:$195.00

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

Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach (September – 2006). Aurerbach was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics. After he retired from coaching, he served as president and front office executive of the Celtics right up until his death. As a coach, he won 938 games (a record at his retirement)[ and 9 National Basketball Association (NBA) championships, a coaching record shared with Phil Jackson. As general manager and team president of the Celtics, he won an additional 7 NBA titles, for a grand total of 16 in a span of 29 years, making him one of the most successful team officials ever in the history of North American professional sports.This offering is a typed letter dated May 10, 1984 on Boston Celtics stationery and it reads in part---I appreciate your being a Celtics fan and it gives me great pleasure to sign this letter"--"Red" Aurerbach.The letter is in fine condition.

Price: $195.00

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

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). Actor, Governor of California, and 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). Beautiful Color Photograph Signed, being an 8 in.x 10 in. color photograph of The White House , boldly signed , Ronald Reagan." In fine condition.

Price:$475.00

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

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (1914-1999). Signed baseball.Nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1936–1951) for the New York Yankees.This offering is a Official American League baseball signed by Joe Dimaggio on the 'sweet' spot and it is in superb condition. The ball would grade between 8 and 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the finest.

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

Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (1858-1919). 26th President of the United States (1901-1909).This offering is a typed letter signed on State of new York Executive Chamber stationey and dated on July 13, 1999 from Oyster Bay, N.Y. and which reads "--Dera Mr. Severson:--You are more than kind.I wish I could have come especially with Jackin the background.Give him my warm regards:also Mrs. Severson" and the letter issigned by Theodore Roosevelt. The item is in good condition with some folds as shown.Price: $595.00

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

Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924). 28th President of the U.S. (1913-1921).This offering is an autograph letter signed on Princeton University letter head stationery (5 in. x 6.5 in) and dated Feb 25, 1913 and which reads---" I cheerfully comply with your request for my autograph, and the letter is signed, Sincrely Yours, Woodrow Wilson. The letter is in good condition with one transfold as shown not involving the signature.

Price:$195.00

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

William McKinley.(1843–1901). This offering is a beautiful 14 in x 17 in document dated Nov 1, 1895 and issued for a Notary Public appointment signed as Governor of Ohio as W McKinley . The document is in fine condition with an intact seal. Suitable for framing and display as an example of the autograph of one of Ohio's most famous sons and future president.Great for display.

Price:$295.00

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

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

William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008). William F. Buckley who was as close to a true Renaissance Man as we will ever know. His passing recently left a void in American letters and we all miss him. Among his many writings was the series of seven Blackford Oakes spy novels the title of which were : Saving the Queen, Stained Glass, High Jinx, Maro Polo If You Can, See You Later Alligator, Mongoose R.I.P.,The Story of Henri Tod.Offered here is the first novel in the popular Bradford Oakes Series,Saving the Queen.Book Description: Doubleday, New York, 1976. Hard Cover. Book Condition: BOOK NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: JACKET FINE, not clipped, price $7.95. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR , For----Cordially, Wm. F. Buckley. A very clean, attractive copy with a bright dust jacket in new, glossy brodart. NOT price clipped. No previous owner markings. First printing. First Blackford Oakes CIA novel by Buckley. Scarce, signed copy of author's first novel. Handsome, collectible copy.

Price:$395.00

Buzz Aldrin (1930-). His book Encounter With Tiber signed by Aldrin. Book Description: Warner Books, 1996. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. This book has been SIGNED by the legendary NASA astronaut on the title page as Buzz Aldrin. Price intact on the jacket flap. A book of science fiction penned by Aldrin. Literature, Pulitzer; This book is in fine condition. Dust jacket is in fine condition.Aldrin has helped create a stunning, possibly prophetic novel of the future of space exploration.

Price:$195.00

Titanic-Signals of Disaster. Signed Limited Edition by John Booth and Sean Coughlan..This book reveals many of the wireless transmissions surrounding the disaterous sinking of The HMS Titanic-some for the first time. The actual telegrams are in many instances reproduced.Book Description: 1993 White Star Publications, 1993. This book is one of a SIGNED and NUMBERED, LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies, SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. These recently discovered and previously unpublished wireless messages offer an unadulterated transcript of events, almost a running commentary, of life on board the "TITANIC" before and after disaster struck. The harrowing hours of her sinking, the calls for help and the race to rescue survivors speak of both hope and despair, providing a poignant record of how the "TITANIC", the icon of the Gilded Age, turned to rust. First edition. Signed by both authors. Mint in Mint dj. 12x8. 184pp. Frontis photo of a young Mr Marconi aboard the SS Lucania in 1903. This book now can not be found elsewhere. A must for there Titanic Buff.

Price: $345.00

Edward Koch (1924-). Ed Koch is a former congressman and was Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1889.A lifelong liberal he won three terms as Mayor of America's largest city. He was noted for trying to bring fiscal sanity to the city. He was also very active in national Democratic politics and opposed Jesse Jackson as an anti-Semite. A Broadway play Mayor was based on this book.He has also been a stalwart on the war on terror because he saw first hand what happened in NYC on 9/11.
Book Description: Simon and Schuster [c.1984], New York, 1984. Hard Cover. Later [2nd] printing of the first edition. This copy has been signed by Ed Koch on the title page as shown. 364 pages, photo-illustrated, index. VG+/Near Fine copy in otherwise VG+/Near Fine Dust Wrapper with some minor chipping but not price clipped.Signed and inscribed as To Paul Happy Birthday Ed Koch 4/21/84

Price: $75.00

Sir Edmund Hillary (1919--2008) KG, ONZ. Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. On 29 May 1953 at the age of 33, he and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. They were part of the ninth British expedition to Everest, led by John Hunt.This feat immortalized the name of Hillary in world history