Price; $495.00

James D. Watson, PhD.(b.1928). American biologist a Nobel Prize winner for the discovery of an 8 in x 11 in typed letter on Cold Spring Harbor stationery and signed with pen James D. Watson. The intriguing aspect of this letter is that in one sentence lays out the strategy for attacking the cancer problem by developing drugs that will prevent the development of cancers (by blocking the expression of the cancer causing genes (oncogenes). The letter is in fine condition.

Price:$695.00

ON HOLD

PRICE:$899.00

Mercury 7 Astronauts. Here is a chance to acquire theautographs of four of the Mercury Astronauts. Three have signed a photograph of the Mercury 7 with JFK ---Walter Marty Jr. (Wally) Schirra (b.1923) US astronaut; member of original Mercury 7; only astronaut to enter space as part of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs; [Malcolm] Scott Carpenter (b. 1921). US astronaut; 2nd American to orbit Earth 1962; member of original Mercury 7; [Leroy] Gordon Cooper, Jr. (b. 1927). Photos of JFK with the astronauts are scarce.The photograph is in excellent condition. The other photograph in this collection is a 5 in x 7in B&W photo signed by John Glenn.If this collection does not sell as is we will be adding autographs of the three remaining Mercury Astrounauts as they become available.

Price: $575.00

SPECIAL OFFERING

Goering's Massive Sword

HERMANN GOERINGSWORD.This offering is a massive sword (55 inches long, weight 15 #) that was manufactured by Krupp Arms company and presented to Reichsmarshall Herman Goering to commemerate his being designated as the creator of the FOUR YEAR PLAN to revitalize German industry in preparation for war. The sword is in superb condition and it is the most important Goering artifact to surface in recent memory. The provenance is solid and will be available to any buyer.This format of Turkish Damascus forging in the blade of the sword is the rarest and hardest pattern of Damascus steel to make. The high quality represented in this sword has never been surpassed since the 'Third Reich' era. The skill, knowledge and equipment required to replicatethis massive sword means without a question that this sword is authentic and was made by Krupp in the time of Nazi Germany. In support of this contention note the following two facts: first, we have correspondence from Krupp stating that a sword identical to this one was presented to Reichsmarschall Herman Goering ; and ,second, three experts in German edged weapons, two of whom were metallurgists, have deemed this sword was from the NAZI ERA AND THAT IT IS CORRECT IN EVERY DETAIL AND THEREFORE AUTHENTIC.The inlay in the blood groove reads: "To the Smith Reichsmarschall Goring of the Four Year Plan." The inlay also shows the patented Krupp logo as demonstrated in the above photo.(germans use 'smith' to indicate maker of r progenitor of such as smith of edged weapons).

PRICE ON REQUEST

Barry M. Goldwater (b.1909-1998). Signed Photogrph.Barry Morris Goldwater was a United States politician and a founding figure in the modern conservative movement. Goldwater personified the shift in balance in American culture from the Northeast to the West. A five-term United States Senator from Arizona, he was the Republican Party candidate for the Presidency in the 1964 election.This offering is a superb 8 in x 10 in B&W signed photograph signed with a black sharpie as Barry Goldwater.

Price:$495.00

THE WORDS THAT SEALED HIROSHIMA'S FATE

Straight Flush photo signed by co-pilot Ira Weatherly with Famous Quote.Straight Flush was the name of the B-29 that was the weather plane that was the first plane over Hiroshima. It radioed back to Enola Gay "2/10's cloud cover -bomb primary." Paul Tibbets, commander and pilot of Enola Gay immediately informed his crew-"It's Hiroshima." This offering is an image of Straigt Flush signed by the co-pilot Ira Weatherly who has written out the famous communication between his plane and Enola Gay on the margain of the photograph. A unique piece of history. Price:$750.00

JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 ) .War hero, Congressman, US Senator and 35th President of the United States.A spectacular Phillipe Halsman 8 in x 10 in photograph signed "To Patricia / Keating / with very best / wishes / John Kennedy," probably as Senator from Massachusetts. Signed in the image. Staple holes in margin at top left, very minor dings otherwise excellent condition.Phillipe Halsman was a world famous photographer and his images are avidly sought by photograph collectors. A check of photograph auctions shows that Halsman photographs and portraits sell for between 5 hundred and 20 thousand dollars each.This photograph is exquisite an combines a high quality signature and inscription of JFK with the finest in a photo portrait. Volumes have been written about the difficulty in finding authentic JFK signatures. All the Kennedy sons were famous for their liberal use of both secretarial signatures and autopens.This authentic signature and inscription is one of the BEST we have ever seen.

Price : $7950.00

U-Boat Collection-Doenitz, Topp, Ketschmer and Suhren. U-boat and submarine is common in English-language usage (where "U-Boat" is used to refer exclusively to the German naval submarines of the First and Second World Wars) but unknown in German, in which the term U-Boot refers to any submarine.This offering is a collection of the autographs of three of the most famous WW II German U-Boat commanders-- Kretschmer and Topp and Suhren as well of that of Admiral Karl Doenitz. Kretschmer, Topp and Suhren have designated on the FDC the # of the U-boat they were last commanding in WW II.

Price: $old

Price:$1200.00

CLAIRE TREVOR(1910-2000). Trevor was an American actress. She was nicknamed the "Queen of Film Noir" because of her many appearances in "bad girl” roles in film noir and other black-and-white thrillers. She appeared in over 60 films. She appeared in over 60 films and won an Academy Award forBest Supporting Actress in the classic film Key Largo nd she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.This offering is a pristine 8 in x 10 in portrait of Claire Trevor done by the famous Beverly Hills photographer David D'Caggeri. It is signed Sincerely Claire Trevor. Price: $375.00

Reinhard Hardegen (1913- ).Hardegen was one of Germany's most important U-boat commandres. His two commands were of U 147 and U 123.Hardegen transferred from the air arm of the Kriegsmarine to the U-Boat service in 1939.During the course of several patrols including ones of the East Coast of the United States Hardegen's boats sunk 22 ships (115,656 tons), remarkable record.This made him one of Germany's top U-Boat.

Price:$345.00

Map from USS Hornet aircraft carrier signed by Jimmy Doolittle and over 40 of the Doolittle Raiders. This offering is one of the most incredible and important artifacts from the Doolittle raid we have ever handled. The item is a 11 in. x 17 in.map that was abord the USS Hornet. The map is 11 in. x 17 in.and depicts Japan and the coast of China. China is of course where the raiders planed to ditch their aircraft since they knew they would not have enough fuel to get back to the carrier the USS Hornet that of course turned back after it launched its planed.The following signed the map with fountain pen signatures (some with rank): Jimmy Doolittle, Richard Cole, W.N. Fitzhugh , James Matthews (owner of map), Robert M. Gray, Thomas Griffin, Everett W. Holstrom, D.E. Hallmark, R.L. Hatzell, R.L. Hite, F.A. Kaeppler, L. N. Youngblood, R.L. Wildner, C.R. Greening, R.O. Joyce, R.R. Wilder and Griffith Williams as well as several others.There are in excess of 40 signatures on the map.

Price: SOLD

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).Governor of New York (1995-2001) & 32nd President of the U.S. (1933-1945). Document Signed, being a Governor of New York card signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt". Even age toning.Otherwise in excellent condition with a bold signature. Writing is dark.Comes with a 10 in.x 13 in. presidential head and shoulders image that is a print of "The Unfinished Portrait." The Unfinished Portrait of FDR is a water color image of Franklin Delano Roosevelt that was in progress at the time of his collapse and subsequent death. Elizabeth Shoumatoff had begun working on the portrait of the president around noon on April 12, 1945. FDR was being served lunch when he stated "I have a terrific headache" and then collapsed of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Later that day Roosevelt died. Shoumatoff never finished the portrait. Gimble Brothers acquired the right to reproduce the image of the portrait and published several editions of the print. This ,however, is a Limited First Edition print published by Gimble Brothers, Inc, New York, 1945.Theportrait shows some toning consistent with its age and a few minor dings here and there but it is overall in fine condition.

Price:$1,150.00

NevilleChamberlain(1869-1940).Brit. PrimeMinister1937-1940. Chamberlain is perhaps the most ill-regarded British Prime Minister of the 20th century, largely because of his perceived policy of appeasement. Chamberlain's political legacy is therefore unfortunately defined by his dealings with Nazi Germany. As one historian noted, "there are no statues to Chamberlain."This offering:Typed letter signed, one page, 7.5 in x 10 in, personal letterhead, November 18, 1924. Letter to Captain William Brass about a possible upcoming appointment. In part: “I am really writing to ask you about my P.P.S. I shall have to appoint somebody very soon, and I need hardly say that I would rather have you than anyone. At the same time I can quite understand that you may wish not to take up a rather more independent position; and, if so, please don’t hesitate to tell me. I want you to consider your own career first in this matter.” Chamberlain also writes a brief postscript: “Please be quite candid in lettering me your inclination.” Bisecting mailing folds, one through a single letter of signature, pencil notations to top, rough and lightly trimmed left edge, and a light overall shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Chamberlain is scarce in any form and he should be represented in any WW II collection.

Price:$575.00

Charles Best (1899-1978) and James Collip. This offering is a ink pen signature of James Collip on a 3 in x 5 in card and also a glossy 3 in x 4 in B&W head and shoulders photograph of Charles Best signed Charles H. Best. The Collip signature is bold but the Best signature was signed on the dark part of the image but can be seen with closer viewing.Both the photograph and the card are in excellent condition.

Both Best and Collip were, along with Banting, the most important investigators responsible for the discovery of insulin.However the Nobel Committee did not award them the prize for their discovery. Rather, the prize was awarded to Banting and Macleod. It was Macleod's laboratory in which the work was done but he was on sabbatical for much of the time the most important work was done. Banting and Macleod shared the money from their prizes with Best and Colip because they knew that their work was essentiial to the success of the project.

Price:$650.00

Alexsis Carrel (1853-1944) .French-born, American Physician & Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1912). Typed Letter Signed, one page, , October 8, 1937, on official "THE ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH" letterhead, New York. A short typed letter that reads. Signed: "Yours very truly, Alexis Carrel". A nice letter on the letterhead fromthe institution where was working when he was awarded the Nobel prize. A nice sample on the Carrel letters are scarce.

Price:$595.00

Charles Breton Huggins, M.D (1901 - 1997) and Francis) Peyton Rous (1879 – 1970). These two researchers were awarded the 1966 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This offering consist of two items the first of which is a 4 in x 6 in B&W photograph of Charles Huggins signed Charles Huggins Nobel Prize 1966. The photograph is in excellent condition.The second item is a TLS on Rockefeller University stationery, d.October 31, 1966 in which Rous writes: Dear Martha.your letter about the Nobel Prize gave me keen pleasure.Though we will be seeing each other at the Weizmann dinner in 2 days more. I want you to know this now. Your friend Peyton Rous. (P.S.) Please excuse the fact this comes late and typed. I want you to know this now. A host of "musts" have got me down. These two items are linked in writing to their Nobel prizes.Rous material is scarce.

Price:$795.00

John Hancock (1737-1799 ). Pristine Document Signed. This warrant is the most perfectly preserved John Hancock document we have ever haneled.This archivally framed document is 8 in x 6.5 in and is contained in an a gold archival frame with an engraving image of Hanciock.It is a warrant for an appointment as an officer in the Fleet of the United States. What is intriguing is that this must have been a document that was printed just before The Declaration of Independence was signed because the document reads Fleet of the United Colonies but Hancock has crossed out the word Colonies and has overwritten Colonies with the word States. It is signed John Hancock, Pres- obviously President of the Continental Congress.Therefore this is a circa1776 document

PRICE: $7500.00

Price: $195.00

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

Price: $48,000.00

JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 )- Raerest JFK Book-As We Remeber Joe, As almost everyone familiar with Kennedy lore knows the oldest son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.** and Rose Kennedy was Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr (Joe) and he was the family designate to run for president. But, he died when taking part in Operation Aphrodite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite) in which he was a wartime test pilot of a modified B-24 Liberator drone bomber experiment.BOOK DESCRIPTION: Privately Printed by Cambridge, MA. University Press. 1945 (First Issue). [published date: 1965 for this issue despite what it states on title page] Hardcover Second ISSUE. Edited by John F. Kennedy. Size:9.25 in. x 6.12 in.Privately printed in two issues and limited TO 500 OR SO TOTAL BOOKS PUBLISHED in the two states. Based all available information as to number of books published in each issue this second edition may be slightly less common than the first issue or first edition. The title page OF THIS BOOK is printed entirely in black.The Second Issue of which this book is an example has a set of BLACK PILOTS WINGS ON THE TITLE PAGE (AS OPPOSED TO THE RED PILOT'S WINGS IN THE FIRST ISSUE). The second issue was printed at the behest of Jack's brother Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 1965. The condition OF THIS BOOK is pristine and the book covers are finely woven burgundy cloth stamped brightly in gold or gilt on black on the spine and the front boards as shown.With numerous photographs throughout, including a full-page frontispiece photo of a smiling Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., U.S.N.R. July 25, 1915--August 12, 1944.Also found on pages 72 and 73 are full page images of Joe's Navy Cross and the medal citation (below). With photos of letters, articles, and Joe"s Navy Cross on plates in the rear of the book (image below) as mentioned.This book is unsigned.

Price:$2395.00

Ronald Reagan (b.1911-2004). Actor, Governor of California, and 40th President of the United States (1981-1989).This offering consists of two 3 in x 5 in note cards on which President Reagan outlined A CAMPAIGN speech he gave on a 1979 swing through Montana and North Dakota . The cards are in excellent condition and they appear to have been printed using a standard ball point pen.They are unsigned. President Reagan often used similar file cards to outline his speeches and he even mentions this point in his book Speaking My Mind. These cards therefore represent an outstanding and important historical artifact. In terms of their provenance , these cards were left in Reagan's Hotel room in Cut Bank Montana and were rescued by the person with great foresight and a sense of history who cleaned the room after he departed.The world has turned over many times since that giant Ronald Reagan thundered across the world's stage. These cards represent quintessential Reagan----thoughtful, informed, insightful and well aware that the Soviet Empire was exactly what he called it somewhat later--AN 'EVIL EMPIRE' THAT COULD NOT BE TRUSTED. REAGAN HAD A COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE SECURITY AND FREEDOM OF THE LAND HE LOVED-THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS WELL AS FREEDOM FOR THE WESTERN WORLD AND TAIWAN. President Reagan had a keen sense of obligation to our friends and allies and thus turned around the thought that it was more dangerous to be a friend than to be an enemy of the United States which flourished while Carter was president.

Price: $5,900.00

Charles Lindbergh (1902-1972).Letter Mentioning Alexis Carrel's Research.Pioneer American Aviator famous for piloting the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Environmentalist.In the letter offered here Lindbergh refers to needles used by Dr. Carrel. Typed letter signed, 1 page, 11 x 8¼", Switzerland, May 24, 1970. To Dr. Charles T. Riall at American Cyanamid Co, referring to Lindbergh's association with Dr. Alexis Carrel (1873-1944), a French surgeon, biologist and eugenicist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912, and whose vascular-suturing technique and work in preserving organs and tissues outside the body laid the foundations for much of modern cell biology, vascular and open-heart surgeries.Thus Charles Lindbergh made some monumental contributions to the science of Medicine that added additional luster to his spectacular career.

Price:$3750.00

Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969). Signed major League baseball.Ike was a General of the Army (five star general) in the United States Army and one of three Theater Commanders in WW II and then U.S. politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953–1961).Baseballs signed by Eisenhower are very popular and not easily found.We could not find another one for sale at the time of this listing. Auction records show hammer prices for Eisenhower balls as high at $10,000. This offering is a single signed official American League baseball that was signed by President Eisenhower post-presidency in 1964 for a pitcher of the Washington Senators.It is a single signed very white, undoctored ball that is signed boldly with a blue ball point pen on the side panel. There is a minor degree of soiling either due to it being prepared for use in a game or from handling for 45 years.The ball is signed Dwight D, Eisenhower.The signature would grade at least 8 plus on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best. The ball comes with the original box as shown.Details of exactly how and when the ball was acquired will accompany the ball.A fine specimen.

Price:$7,500.00

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Richard Nixon (1913-1994). Typed letter signed Richard Nixon mentioning China initiative and three post cards signed and postmarked from China during Nixon's 1972 trip. The letter credits Konrad Adenauer for suggesting the China initiative to Nixon and the post cards mention "historic trip" and "historic place." One of the post cards is signed by Richard and Pat Nixon and and the other two were written and signed by Rose Mary Woods. The post card are the only material from China signed by Nixon we have ever seen or sold.

Price:$4,500.00

Charles Breton Huggins (1901 - 1997).This listing is a 8.5 in x 11 in reprint from the publication Science signed For Dr. Nachman, Charles Huggins 8-18-88. The reprint is from an article entitled Endocrine-Induced Regression of Cancers. It was precisely for the discovrery that human cancers often regressed if their hormone environment was changed that Huggins was awarded The Nobel Prize.

Price:SOLD

Grant, Ulysses S. Rare, choice military appointment signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, 19.5 in. x 15.5 in., on vellum, April 14, 1869. Countersigned by Secretary of War, John Rawlins (1831-1869), appointing John M. Goodhue major in the 11th Regiment of Infantry. Documents signed by both Grant and Rawlins are scarce as Rawlins, Grant's top aide throughout the war, died just six months after taking office.

Price:$1600.00

Hitler signed early Nazi Party document. Adolf Hitler (1889 – 1945) was an Austrian-born politician who led the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei NSDAP),or the Nazi Party. He was Chancellor of Germany (1933–1945) and Führer und Reichskanzler of Germany (1934–1945). Walter Buch (1883-1949), President of the Nazi party Supreme Court and father-in-law of Martin Bormann.This offering is a scarce early typewritten Document Signed, Adolf Hitler, one page (recto and verso), 7¾” x 9”, Munich, Germany, March 31, 1927, annotated with an Autograph Note Signed, Walter Buch. At the request of the Supreme Commander of the the Sturmabteilung, or SA, the Nazi storm troops, Hitler expels a member from the Nazi party for failure to attend an SA meeting. The member’s appeal is typewritten and signed by him on the reverse, with a typed note by the Supreme Commander’s adjutant and Buch’s handwritten, signed note. The document is printed on stationery of the Munich headquarters of the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei, the N.S.D.A.P. or National Socialist's Workers Party. The letter in ecellent condition but there is some toning, horizontal and vertical folds, minor edge splits, a few repairs to the edges, and a pencil note in another hand identifying Buch.

Price:$6,750.00

Reinhard Eugen Tristan Heydrich,(1904-1942). Nazi SS Obergrüppenführer; head of the Gestapo. Extremely rare and important association book.This book, which contains both parts of Mein Kampf, is the ninth printing, published in German in Munich in 1932. It has a blue cloth cover gold stamped with the Nazi eagle and swastika on the front and Hitler’s name and the title on the spine, and it contains a photograph of Hitler with a preprinted signature beneath it. Heydrich’s bookplate is affixed inside the front cover.The cover is worn and a bit frayed, and there are breaks in the binding at the front and back, but overall the binding is tight. The defects in the book’s condition pale in comparison to its rarity and importance.

Price:$8,500.00

JAMES K. POLK. (1795 – 1849) was the eleventh President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was an important president who accomplished his stated goals and then retired from politics.A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835–1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839–1841) prior to becoming president.This offering is an important Polk letter in which he discusses that he may become the nominee of the Democratic Party.Letter has intergal leaf and is in excellent condition. Polk was the first "dark horse" candidate to become president and his nomination depended on his support fot the annexation of Texas.

Price: $4,500.00

Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. (1862 –1956), better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins (3,731), losses (3,948), and games managed (7,755), with his victory total being almost 1,000 more than any other manager. He managed the Philadelphia Athletics for the club's first 50 seasons of play before retiring at age 87 following the 1950 season,This offering is a typed letter signed (TLS), 1 p.,on 8.5 in. x 11 in. American Baseball Club of Philadelphia stationery, August 12, 1949. The letter is thanking the recipient for a book on the history of the Middle Atlantic league.There is a minor small tear at the lower right edge of the letter well away from the signature nd there ia some toning reflecting the age of the letter. The item is otherwises in very good condition. The letter is signed Connie Mack. One of baseball's truly iconic names.

Price: $645.00

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, 1891-1944. Brilliant German Field Marshal known as the “Desert Fox.” World War II-dated Typed Document Signed, Rommel, two pages (recto and verso), quarto, May 3, 1942. In German.In this document, which he has signed with his distinctive signature as commander of the German Panzer army in Africa, Rommel awards two soldiers, ages 20 and 21, the distinguished service cross, second class, with swords.

Price:SOLD

Admiral George Anson (1697-1792). This offering is a letter signed, 1 p,, 7 " x 12 ", Admiralty, dated 20 March 1752,and signed ANSON. Condition very good.The letter reads, "As I intend to raise my flag on the William and Mary Yacht, I desire that you will please to cause a set of signal colorus to be placed on board her, and that you will cause William Wake to be sent on board her as a pilot during her intended voyage to Holland & back again." Docketed on verso and verso page 1.It is probable that the William Wake mentioned by Anson is the same William Wake after whom Wake Island was named after Wake visited the island as Master aboard the British schooner Prince William Henry in 1796 .Anson material is very scarce and this is the first letter with nautical content we have encountered.

Price: SOLD

Reinhard Heydrich song book signed.nazi SS Obergrüppenführer; head of the Gestapo. Rare early signed book from Heydrich’s personal library, signed Heydrich, with his naval rank, on the front free endpaper.On this book the cover binding is split on the inside at the front, but the binding of the body is pretty tight. The spine cover has been archivally repaired. A couple of pages are loose or nearly so, but otherwise the pages are intact in the binding.The rarity of this early signature makes this an essential piece for any Heydrich collection and, given Heydrich’s role in the Holocaust, a choice one for any Third Reich collection.

Price: $4000.00

John Archibald Wheeler (1911 – 2008) was an eminent American theoretical physicist. One of the later collaborators of Albert Einstein, he tried to achieve Einstein's vision of a unified field theory. He is also known for having coined the terms black hole and wormhole and the phrase "it from bit".This offering is a post card from The Center for Theoretical Physics with an AQS, July 28, 1978, "We will first understand how simple the universe is when we recognize how strange it is" signed Best Wishes John Archibals Wheeler. In a heliograph post script Wheeler recommends his book on relativity ( see below). The card is in excellent condition and the writing is all in Wheeler's hand.

Price:$345.00

George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959).Signed FDC. George Marshall (1880-1959) was an American military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense. Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II, Marshall served as the U.S. Army Chief of Staff during the war and as the chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As Secretary of State his name was given to the Marshall Plan, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.

This offering is a standard First Day Cover (Defense) signed by General George Marshall. tHE fdc IS Postmarked Washington D.C.,1940.Cover in excellent condition.

Price:$495.00

Heinrich Luitpold Himmler (1900 – 1945) Promotion Document for Hermann Fegelin. Himmler was aa Nazi German politician and head of the Schutzstaffel (SS). He was one of the most powerful men in Hitler's entourage, together with Hermann Göring, Martin Bormann and Joseph Goebbels. As Reichsführer-SS he oversaw all police and security forces, including the Gestapo.This is an excellent association document in which Himmler promotes one of his favorites, Hermann Fegelein. Fegelein became a highly-decorated officer, married the sister of Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler’s mistress Eva Braun, and then, within a year of the marriage, was executed by an SS squadron for alleged desertion as the Soviet army closed in on Hitler’s Berlin bunker.Fegelein’s own autograph material is rare enough, but this is one of only three of Fegelein’s personal service documents of which we are aware. We are currently offering a second one, a 1944 document signed by Hitler promoting Fegelein to the dual ranks of SS-Gruppenführer and Waffen-SS Generalleutnant, the equivalent of a lieutenant general an earlier promotion in March 1940. The third, Hitler’s award to Fegelein of the oak leaves to the Knight’s Cross, is illustrated in Volume I of Charles Hamilton’s classic work Leaders & Personalities of the Third Reich.

Price:$SOLD

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.This offering is an 8 in x 10 in sepia toned portrait photograph signed and inscribed--To Monroe with the affectionate regards of Bernard Baruch, Notation of '1919" left lower corner on margin.

Price:$595.00

William McKinley(1843–1901). McKinley was the 25th President of the United States . He was elected twice,in 1896 and 1900, but served only part of his second term, as he was assassinated in September of 1901. He is remembered for presiding over a major period of expansion in U.S. territories through conquest largely due to The Spanish-American War including the annexation of Cuba, the Philippines, and Wake Island. He also annexed the future U.S. State of Hawaii.This offering is a beautiful pristine Executive Mansion Card. 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.

Price:SOLD

Sir Thomas Picton (1758-1815). ALS. Letter concerns Peninsular War.Unconventional and uncouth, Thomas Picton was one of the best of the senior officers working with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula. This offering as an autograph letter signed Th Picton, Almedilla, Spain, April 13 [1811]. Four pages recto and verso with integral leaf, 8 in.x10 in.The letter has mailing folds and some minor paper loss but is in overall fine to very fine condition.The letter is quite extensive discussing progress in the Peninsula and a complete transcript is available. The letter reads in part--We have driven the French out of Portugal with the exception of Almedilla where they have a small garrison which is entirely cut off from the rest of the French Army---the battle for Portugal is almost over. Goes on to mention the rascally Spainards who have treacherously given the enemy Badajos---causing Wellington to divert forces to deal with the situation.He makes specific reference to the poor government of Portugal and mentions that Lord Wellington should be appointed Regent to straighten the situation out. Talks about the Portuguese Army in terms of how many bayonets they can bring to the fight.Fascinating content about the conduct of the Peninsular War and the people involved.Picton is scarce in any form.

Price: $750.00

JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 ) .Signed and Inscribed First Edition of his first book As We Remember Joe. As almost everyone familiar with Kennedy lore knows the oldest son was Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr (Joe) and he was the family designate to become President. But, he died while volunteering to take part in a perilous Operation Aphrodite as a wartime test as pilot of a modified B-24 Liberator drone experimental bomber during which his plane accidentally exploded and crashed in Suffolk England killing the crew. For this act, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. He was single at the time of his death and had no children, though he had been romantically linked to Edith Bouvier Beale, a cousin of his future sister-in-law Jacqueline Lee BouvierThis book is by far the rarest of all the Kennedy-related books. The First Edition was printed privately in an edition of 250 so few survive today and we could auction records of only three of these books signed by John having been auctioned since 1980 which is a reflection of its rarity .

Price:SOLD

Historic Printed Photograph Signed. Only known photograph with both Enola Gay and Bockscar in same photograph. An 8 in. x 11.5 in. oblong, color photograph from the original slide taken on Tinian Island sometime in late August 1945, showing the nose of the Enola Gay. Signed by five crew members. Signed by the following member of the Enola Gay crew: "Tom Ferebee Bombardier, "Paul Tibbets" ,"Morris R. Jepson Weapon Test Officer Enola Gay Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945","Dutch Van Kirk Navigator " ,"Richard A. Nelson Radio, Enola Gay Aug. 6 1945" " Only two of these men remain alive and only one is still in reasonable health. The "Bockscar" In In the left side of the photo in the far background and has been autographed by 6 of the 13 on board: "Captain Charles Sweeney Airplane Commander "Bockscar"Nagasaki 9 August 1945", Frederick G. Ashworth, Commander US Navy, Weaponeer, "Bockscar", Nagasaki, August 9, 1945", "Charles Albury. Pilot-"Bockscar"Nagasaki Aug. 9, 1945",' Master Sgt. Kuharek, Bockscar, Nagasaki August 9, 1945", "Sgt Ray Gallagher, Asst Flight Engineer, Bockscar, Nagasaki August 9, 1945". "Fred Olivi, Co-Pilot Bockscar" . Captain Albury is all that remains of these brave men from Bockscar.

Price:$1995.00

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: $6900.00

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], March 1st 1893. Card in good condition with ageing and toning.

:Price: $1075.00

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 returning 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.

SOLD

Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn ( 1918-2008).TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN WHO PASSED LAST WEEK.Russian Author & Nobel Laureate (1970). Typed Manuscript Signed, one page, quarto, being a transcription of the first page of the Gulag Archipelago, his most famous novel.Although this is not the work for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, most historians believe its publication was a seminal event which made him the most important literary figure of the last century.Solzhenitsyn's work called the profound evil of Stalin and communism to the attention of the entire world. Here is a quote from the typescript that illustrates the point: "The Universe has many different centers as there are living beings in it. Each of us is a center of the Universe, and that Universe is shattered when they hiss at you: You are under arrest."After the publication of Gulag, it was no longer possible for either the empty headed 'intellectuals' of most of the world or the left-leaning media in the United Sttes to find any redeeming qualities in the Soviet system--although they tried hard enough. Some argue that the publication of this book had a profound effect on many Americans including Ronald Reagan and that it was therefore the pebble that started an avalanche of revulsion which eventually led to the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Price:: $675.00

Barry M. Goldwater (b.1909-1998). Barry Morris Goldwater was a United States politician and a founding figure in the modern conservative movement. Goldwater personified the shift in balance in American culture from the Northeast to the West. A five-term United States Senator from Arizona, he was the Republican Party candidate for the Presidency in the 1964 election.This offering is his famous quote, slightly condensed, in calligraphy that is signed by Goldwater. The quote is archivally framed and ready to display. The dimensions of the framed item is 18 in x 8.25 in. The framing is a nice dark walnut wood. The quote is signed Barry Goldwater. The item was signed while Goldwater was still a United States Senator.

Price: $495.00

The History of The Declaration of Independence

Autograph Authentication

Autograph Auctions

Collecting Environmentalists

Autograph Collecting-More Than a Hobby

Collecting Ronald Reagan

Book Collecting In The Internet Era

The Problem With Third Party Authenticators-

Rangirouty' Redux.

The Problem With Thirs Party Authenticators-

Rangiorouty Redux' . Part II

Wake Island Collection. This collection consists of the last American flag to be removed from Wake Island before it fell to the Japanese in December 1941. The flag was brought out on the last Pan Am clipper to depart the island on the first day it was attacked December 8,1941.Also in this collection is a patch that we created as a memorial to the 1st Marine Defense Battalion of Wake Island.

Price: $17,500.00

Luftwaffe Aces signed Hitler Invitation Card.Invitation from "The Leader and Chancellor of the Deutchen Reichs." Signed by four aces:Walter Schuck, 206 victories.Wolfgang Spate, 99 VictoriesDiethlem von Eichel, 96 Victories
Ernst-Scheufele, 18 Victories.These aces accounted for 419 Victories.

Price:$175.00

Harvey Cushing, M.D.(1869-1939).This offering is a signed original reprint or off print of the Lister Lecture.It was found still contained in the original wax paper wrapper.The document is approximately 6 in x 8 in and is signed and inscribed Prof J.J. Abel with warm regards Harvey Cushing. This lecture was an invited lecture by The Royal College of Surgeons and the lecture is consecrated by the award of the Lister medal.Price: $2,750.00

Flying Tigers Color Photograph signed by 8. Claire Chennault retired from the United States Army Air Force in 1937 and was retained by Chiang Kai-shek to serve as an advisor to the Chinese Air Force. Chennault went on to organize the country into a series of small air fields and air raid warning networks. He also organized what became the Flying Tigers which was a group of pilots from the United States Army and Navy who volunteered for duty in Asia to fight the Japanese.This 8 in x 10 in color photograph which was taken at their Asian base and which is shown above is signed by 8 'Tigers' including 'Tex' Hill, Dick Rossi, Charles and 5 others .

Price:$545.00

[George S. Patton, Jr.] Legendary U.S. General. . This is a print is derived from an original oil painting by Michel Gnatek and titled 'Patton at Bastongne'.The print's overall framed dimensions are appx.24 in. x 30 in.. The print and the frame are in perfect condition.The print is archivally framed in a black laquer frame. The print is signed by the artist Micheal Gnatek.The print deopicts General patton during his historic effort to relieve the besieged American troops at Bastogne during the so-called Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944.

Price:$995.00

George W. Bush (1946-).Time Cover signed. Governor of Texas (1995-2001) & 43rd President of the U.S. (2001-). Document Signed, being , A complete issue of Time Magazine dated November 18, 2002 which is signed boldly on the cover George W Bush n.p, n.d. but circa early 1990's.The cover depicts an image of President Bush with one of his chief advisors Karl Rove.The magazine is in pristine condition and the signature is bold having been signesd with a silver felt tipped pen.

Price:$295.00

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

John Shaw signed print-The Warrior and the Wolfpack. This very special print is signed in pencil by General GUNTHER RALL, Colonel FRANCIS Gabby GABRESKI, Colonel ROBERT “Shorty” RANKIN, Colonel WALKER “Bud” Mahurin, Cleon Thompson and artist JOHN SHAW. These Prints Are S/Ps (Special Publisher Proofs) signed by the highest scoring Living Aces Of The USA And Germany. The print belonged to the artist. This offering also Include The Book The Warrior And The Wolfpack, The Story of Gunther Rall And The 56th Fighter Group and a numbered certificate of authenticity. The prints measures 25" 'X 36" Inches.

Price: $1195.00

Luftwaffe Aces .Colorful Aviation cachet First Day Cover Signed by 9 WWII German Aces. Many who were credited with with 1,987 victories including many U.S. bombers. Those who have "hand signed" this cover are:Erich Hartmann, 352 victories (the world's greatest Ace),Erich Rudorffer, 222 victories -10 U.S. bombers, Werner Schroer, 114 victories - 4 U.S. bombers, Adolf Galland, 103 victories - 4 U.S. bombers,Walter Schuck, 206 victories, Wilhelm Batz, 237 Victories, Johannes Steinhoff, 176 Victories,Helmut Lipfert, 203 Victories, Hermann Graf, 212 Victories..

Price:$550.00

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

Robert Taylor Signed Print--Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders.This beautiful print signed by General Jimmy Doolittle and 11 of the Raiders shows a B-25 plane taking off from the deck of the Hornet on the way to bomb Tokyo Arguably one of the most heroic actions in American Military History.Very few of the Raiders now left alive. The Greatest of the 'Greatest Generation.'This print is long sold out and no longer available except on rare occasions.Very sought after.

Price: $3,750.00

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: $775.00

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 an 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of Joe DiMaggio in Yankee uniform signing a baseball and signed in fountain pen, Joe Dimaggio. n.d.but circa 1950.

Price: $495.00

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

Brett Favre (1969-). Color Print signed.This offering is a color print titled "Passing Through the Years" depicting Favre's footbal career fom childhood through college and into the NFL. This was a logo item and comes with certification and a photo of Brett signing a similar item.The print is signed Brett Favre, 4 in black sharpie.The print is in superb condition.

Price: $195.00

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

1992 Masters souvenier program that commemorated the first Masters. This program was produced for the 1992 Masters Tournament. It was a souvenier reproduction of the program of the firsy Masters Tournament.Fourteen players who participated in the 1992 Masters signed the program including: Fred Couples (winner of the 1992 Masters) Jack Nicklaus, Ian Woosnan, Bernard Langer.Ray Floyd, Paul Azinger, Steve Elkington, Noel Henke, Jeff Sluman, Hale Irwin, Wayne Grady, Jose Maria Olazabal and one other unidentified player.

Price:$495.00

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

Theodore Samuel Williams (1918 – 2002). He is best known as Ted Williams, nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter, Teddy Ballgame and The Thumper, was an American 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. He is the last player in Major League Baseball to bat over .400 in a single season (.406 in 1941). Williams holds the highest career batting average of anyone with 500 or more home runs. His career year was 1941, when he hit .406 with 37 HR, 120 RBI, and 135 runs scored. His .551 on base percentage set a record that stood for 61 years. An avid sport fisherman, he hosted a television show about fishing and was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame.This offering is an 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of Williams in a Red Sox uniform and signed and inscribed Beat Wishes to Elwin Fraley, Jr.Ted Williams, n.d. but circa 1950

Price: $475.00

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:$SOLD

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: $650.00

[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

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:SOLD

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

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:$4500.00

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

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: $650.00

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

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:SOLD

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

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.

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

"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

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

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. There are a total of signatures representing the entire crews of Enola Gay, Bocks Car and The Great Artiste. The Great Artiste was scheduled to drop the Nagasaki bomb but last minute mechanical troubles shifted the mission to Bocks Car. For many weeks it was reported in the media that The Great Artiste had dropped the second bomb.Signers include: Paul Tibbets, Jacob Beser (the only man who flew on both strike planes), Dutch VanKirk. 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 all the three planes.

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 on request

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

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

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

Collection of 6 Associate Justices of the United State Supreme Court. The auto graphs on 3 in x 5 in cards of Hugo Black,Tom Clark, Arthur Goldberg, Sherman Minton. And Matted photographs of John P. Stevens and Ruth Bader Ginsberg signed by each on the matt.The Ginsberg is identical to the Stevens which is shown.

Price:$495.00

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

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.

BOOKS- SIGNED & UNSIGNED

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). This is a beautiful copy of Reagan's autobiography that is both signed and inscribed. Book Description: Simon and Schuster, New York. First Edition with number sequence: 13579 10 8642. Copy inscribed by Ronald Reagan., 1990. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tall octavo; 6 1/4 inches x 9 1/2 in. x 2 in. (thick), inscribed, and signed on the front flyleaf, under the Simon & Schuster device: "To Gil and Anita Ferguson- With Best Wishes. Ronald Reagan Jan. 29 -' 93", 748 pp., including index, illustrated with reproductions of black & white historical photographs. Dark blue cloth spine and sides, with titling gilt on the spine, red paper over boards, with a blindstamped Reagan signature on the lower front cover, gray endpapers; glossy, unclipped, photo-pictorial dustjacket with Dennis Brack/Black Star photos of Reagan on the front panel and spine. Scarce, inscribed copy of Reagan's autobiography.The most desireablew iteration of this book-First Edition, Signed and Inscribed in book and NOT ON A BOOKPLATE. See our article on collecting Ronald Reagan.

Price:$995.00

Harry S Truman(1874-1972).Thirty Third President of the United States, Vice President and FDR and Senator from Missouri. First Edition This is the Special Limited Kansas City Edition, limited to 20,615 copies of Volume I and 11,500 copies of Volume II. Both volumes are Very Good in cloth, with Very Good dustjackets. Dj's have some light tears to the spine tips, and some very slight tanning to the spines. Books are good and clean. Volume One is SIGNED on the limitation page: To Tom and Julia Baker with kind regards, from Harry S Truman, 12/11/55. 596 (Vol 1) and 594(Vol 2) pages.

PRICE:$SOLD

Paul W. Tibbets (1915-2007 ). Signed Book-The Flight of the Enola Gay.Tibbets was born in the corn belt in Iowa and had a typical boyhood for that region in that era. He went on to distinguish himself as a military pilot and based on his record he was chosen to put together the 509th Composite Bomb Group of the 20th Air Force that was responsible for dropping the two atomic bombs on Japan in August of 1945. Tibbets alone was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his role in the piloting of the Enola Gay. The rest of the crew received The Distinguished Flying CrossBook Description: Buckeye Aviation Book Company, Reynoldsburg, OH, 1989. Soft Bright Yellow Cover. Book Condition: Pristine. No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.. Tibbets goes through his training in the military, talks about test flying the B-47, and how dropping the bomb on Hiroshima has affected he and his crew. Included are photographs and an index. This copy is very clean and is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the dedication page as To Luke Potter, With Best Regards, Paul W. Tibbets 2-17-90. Paul Tibbets a great American Hero died in 2007. The book is also signed by the Co-pilot (Tom Ferrebee and navigator of the Enola Gay (Theodore Van Kirk).

Price:$275.00

Charles W. Sweeney (1919-2004). Major General Sweeney was a key member of the 509th Composite Bomb Group (the atomic bombers) and he is the only pilot to fly both combat missions in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Sweeney was the pilot of Bocks Car on the Nagasaki strike mission.This offering is a copy of his scarce signed book, War's End.Book Description: Avon Books, New York, 1997. Binding is Hard Cover. Book Condition: Nearly new. First Edition. Book written by the last General to command an atomic mission. This book describes the author's involvement in both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing runs, capturing the hopes and fears of that period at the end of World War II. Illustrated in black and white. Includes a personalized inscription and is signed by the author Charles W. Sweeney. Black boards with red spine, 290 pages, illustrated dust jacket. The book looks and feels nearly new. The jacket is not price clipped and is in nearly new condition.

Price: $175.00

Issac Bashivis Singer.(1902-1991).First Limited Edition of The Golem.This offering is the earliest English languauge edition of The Golem published in 1982 by Farrar Strauss Giroux, New York. It is a First Limited Edition, First printing and has a beautiful slip case and the book is signed both by Singer, Isaac B. Singer and the illustrator Uri Shulevitz. The book and slipcase are in as new condition.This story was first published in Yiddish in 1969, and was translated into English by the author in 1982 under the title The Golem. A golem is a magical creature out of Jewish mythology. He's made of clay, and imbued with life through Cabbalistic magic and/or divine intervention to assist the Jewish people in a time of need. This version of the golem myth is presented as a children's story, although it is a blood-and-guts versions of the popular fairy tales. The persecution of the Jews is told bluntly, and the absurdity of the false accusations and sham trials is made obvious to all. But persecution is only one of the many themes here. All the best children's literature is the stuff that adults won't tire of easily. The Golem is no exception. Read it for yourself first and decide if it's suitable bed-time reading for the little ones, or if it would just involve too many parenthetical explanations on your part. In any case, you won't be sorry you read it.

Price:$475.00

Price:$2750.00

Arthur Koestler (1905-1983). His landmark novel, Drakness at Noon. George Will called Darkness one of the 100 most important books ever written It marked one of the first public pronouncements by a European intellectual of the evils of Stalinism and Soviet communism.It had a significant effect onb the thinking of later intellectuals like Whittaker Chambers.Book Description: MacMillan, NY, 1941. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First U.S. Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. the 1941 date on both title and copyright pages, navy blue cloth cover with silver letters.The jacket is intact as show with minor edge damage and some small fragments missing at top of spine and on one corner. The book is in excellent condition and is bright and clean with no internal marks.

Price:$345.00

Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007). Signed copy of Palm Sunday.Vonnegut is a great American literary figure. He has had a storied career from front line soldier to car dealer to novelist and artist to teacher. IBook Description: Delacorte Press, New York, 1981. Cloth. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Printing (Stated on copyright page). 330 page. An autobiographical collage by the renowned author of SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE and GALAPAGOS. SIGNED and DATED BY KURT VONNEGUT ON F.E.P., Kurt Vonnegut 11/11/87. One of 69,500 copies issued. A near as new copy with a not clipped pictorial dust jacket protected with mylar sleeve. Fully bound in fresh brown clothed boards blocked in gild. The fine dust jacket is illustrated with a portrait of Kurt Vonnegut and his dog. .Gift Quality and/or Collectible. Hard Cover. Difficult to find in this condition.

Price:$295.00

Charles Hamilton, Jr.(1914-1996). 2 Vol set American Signatures.'Charlie' Hamilton was truly a legendary figure in the world of autographs and manuscripts.Hamilton wrote 17 books, mostly about autographs and how to authenticate them. He was notorious for exposing forgers and scams such as the bogus ' Hitler Diaries. Hamilton is often referred to metaphorically as the 'Babe Ruth' of autographs.The books offered here is a 2 Volume set titled American Autographs that was published by The University of Oklahoma Press in 1983 .These beautiful books are the absolute back bone of any reference library of autographists of all stripes from collectors to dealers to institutions attempting to build an American manuscript collection. Because these volumes are so important to the field they very seldom come on the market. These books are in AS NEW condition and come with a slip case as illustrated.The books total 633 pp. They are beautifully printed on 60 pond Warren's Old Style Wove an were beautifully bound in a combination of dark leather with gold lettering on the spine and buckram hard cover.This is an immaculate set of a classic books.Because of its rarity, condition and importance it is priced accordingly.

Price:$1,500.00

Whittaker Chambers. His First Edition book Witness signed and inscribed by Chambers. The book Witness in First Edition with a dust jacket is extremely scarce. A week ago a signed copy in poor condition sold for $950.00 on ABE in less than a week.This is copy is only the second signed copy of this book we have seen in years. Book Description: Random House, New York, 1952. Hard Cover. Stated first edition; octavo; 808 pp (including index), book in overall good condition. Dust jacket in good condition.

$950.00

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

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 and mountaineering. Following his ascent of Everest he devoted much of his life to helping the Sherpa people of Nepal through the Himalayan Trust, which he founded. Through his efforts many schools and hospitals were built in this remote region of the Himalayas.With time and modern equipment it is now rather commonplace for climbers to achieve the same thing.Book Description: Doubleday, London, 1999. Hard Cover. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New.Not Price Clipped First U.K. Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Autobiography by the first man to scale Mount Everest. Mylar d/j protector. 309pp, index, 16pp of colour photos, 16 pp of b/w photos. Book signed on title page E.P. Hillary as shown.

Price:$345.00

Henry Kissinger (1923- ).The White House Years and Years of Upheaval.Pair of signed limited Edition books with slip cases signed by Kissinger,The pair of books are in pristine condition and both have slipcases that are unblemished. Both are are part of the Limited Edition of 1500 and both are signed and numbered. Book Description: Little Brown & Co: Boston., 1982. Photos, 9.5 x 6.25, 1283 w/ index, coversclean and unworn and slip case like new "Special Edition," LIMITED TO 1500 NUMBERED COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, HENRY KISSINGER.The second book The White House Years is exactly as described for Years of Upheaval.

Price:$550.00 for 2 volumes

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

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

William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008).Blackford Oakes Collection. William F. Buckley, Jr. 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, and Who's on First.Offered here is the collection of all eight First Edition signed novels. The books are in fine condition and all have nice dust wrappers. All are signed in variuous forms of his signature in red ink by William F. Buckley, Jr.. The rarest of these novels is Saving the Queen and that is described in detail in a seperate listing.Almost all of the books could be described exactly as that item is described-fine condition wioth an intact jacket in fine condition.The Saving the Queen novel in fine condition and signed lists at one dealer for over $600.00.Price: $850.00

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 and it is signed by Karl Doenitz It is number 185 of 250 copies.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: $450.00

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

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 Near 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 First, Firsts.

Price: $185.00

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