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Dean, Abner [William Safire]

Naked People: A Selection of Drawings From Four of His Books: It’s A Long Way to Heaven; What Am I Doing Here?; And On the Eighth Day; Cave Drawings for the Future.

New York : Stein and Day, 1963.

First edition of this collection of drawings from four books by American cartoonist Abner Dean. Oblong octavo, original half cloth, illustrated throughout. Association copy, inscribed by the artist on the dedication page, “To Bill Safire – the one-man Publicombine Cordially, Abner Dean.” Accompanied by an autograph letter signed by Dean to Safire thanking him forContinue reading "Naked People: A Selection of Drawings From Four of His Books: It’s A Long Way to Heaven; What Am I Doing Here?; And On the Eighth Day; Cave Drawings for the Future."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146550

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Rawls, John

John Rawls Autograph Letter Signed.

Cambridge, Massachusetts January 14, 1985.

Rare autograph letter signed by one of the most influential political philosophers of the 20th century. Small octavo, one page on Harvard University Department of Philosophy letterhead, the text reads in full, “Jan 14, 1985 Dear Annette Many thanks for your review of Parfit’s Reasons & Persons with your splendid & illuminating appreciation of this work.Continue reading "John Rawls Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146554

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Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed.

September 2, 1907.

Rare autograph letter signed from Rudyard Kipling to R. G. Von Berg. One page on Bateman’s Burwash Etchingham letterhead, the letter reads in full, “Sep. 2 1907 Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 28th Aug. I am afraid that ‘Kaspar’s Song In Varda’ is one of my own compositions and that youContinue reading "Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146537

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Cody, William F. [Buffalo Bill]

William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed.

July 13, [1916].

Rare autograph letter signed by the amazing Buffalo Bill Cody to Henry Hersey. Octavo, one page on impressively illustrated ‘Buffalo Bill’ Miller & Arlington Wild West Show stationary, the letter reads in full, “Read your telegram to send $500 to apply on the 3000 note to U.S. Printing Co. as I can earn $600 todayContinue reading "William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146494

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Verne, Jules

Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed.

January 4, 1889.

Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page, the letter reads in full (translated), “I ask Madame Poritzer to please supply Mr. Debry with his tickets for Around the World. Sending compliments from her devoted.” The ‘Around the World’ event for which Verne was reserving tickets remains uncertain, however, 10 monthsContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146475

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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed.

1876.

Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of Ulysses S. Grant as President. Addressed to the Attorney General of the United States Edwards Pierrepont the letter reads, “Elizabeth, N.J. Sept. 2nd 1876 Dear Judge, While in Utica Judge Hunt spoke to me of the importance of appointing a member to Judge Woodruff atContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-101208

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Conan Doyle, Arthur

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Handwritten Manuscript Collection on Seances and Spiritualism.

c. 1920s.

Rare archive of eight unsigned handwritten manuscripts by Arthur Conan Doyle containing notes on seances and Spiritualism, totaling eleven pages on nine sheets, most undated but circa 1920s. Eleven pages on nine sheets, autograph manuscript ranging in size from 3.5 inches by 5 inches to 8.25 inches x 10.5 inches. For many of his later years, Doyle intensely pursued hisContinue reading "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Handwritten Manuscript Collection on Seances and Spiritualism."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146985

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Bojaxhiu, Mary Teresa [Mother Teresa]; Terence Cardinal Cooke; [Pope John Paul II]

Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke Signed ‘Visit of Pope John Paul II’ New York Times Front Page Souvenir.

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Souvenir printing of The New York Times October 3, 1979 front page commemorating Pope John Paul II’s visit to New York, signed by Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke. One page, featuring a printed front cover of the New York Times from October 3, 1979, with images and articles commemorating Pope John Paul II’s visitContinue reading "Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke Signed ‘Visit of Pope John Paul II’ New York Times Front Page Souvenir."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146993

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Bean, Alan

Alan Bean Signed ‘EVA’ Photograph.

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Official NASA photograph of Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean. Glossy color photograph of Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean using a fuel transfer tool on the Lunar Module. Lengthily signed by Alan Bean in silver felt pen, “An island of refuge in an ocean of storms Alan Bean Apollo 12.” In fine condition. The piece measuresContinue reading "Alan Bean Signed ‘EVA’ Photograph."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146031

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Schweitzer, Albert

Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph.

1953.

Rare photograph of Albert Schweitzer in Lambaréné. Black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer being guided down Gabon’s Ogooué River, inscribed by him on the lower border in fountain pen, “A monsieur Jerome Liplain, avec mes bonnes pensáes, Albert Schweitzer. Lambarene le 19 Mars 1953, En pirogue sur l’Ogooue.” Schweitzer’s philosophy was expressed in manyContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146013

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Hillary, Edmund

Edmund Hillary Signed 2003 National Geographic Magazine Cover.

Washington, D.C : National Geographic Society, 2003.

Original May 2003 edition of The National Geographic Magazine cover signed by the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers featuring a portrait of Hillary wearing a winter jacket. Signed by Hillary in black felt tip on the front panel, “Ed Hillary.” In near fine condition.Continue reading "Edmund Hillary Signed 2003 National Geographic Magazine Cover."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146008

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Creasey, John [John Ball]

John Creasey Autograph Letter Signed.

Bodenham August 9, 1967.

Autograph letter signed by English author John Creasey to American novelist John Ball with a review of the film based on Ball’s first ‘Virgil Tibbs’ novel. One page on Cunard Line R. M. S. Queen Mary letterhead, duodecimo, the autograph letter reads, “Dear John, Last night in New York, I saw ‘In the Heat ofContinue reading "John Creasey Autograph Letter Signed."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-145578

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Fleming, Walter L. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

General W.T. Sherman as College President.

Louisiana State University : University Bulletin, 1912.

March 1912 Louisiana State University Bulletin printing of this biographical essay about General William Tecumseh Sherman, who presided as president of the university from 1859 to 1861, reprinted from The South Atlantic Quarterly magazine; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original wrappers, wood engraved portraits of Abraham Lincoln laid in. In good conditionContinue reading "General W.T. Sherman as College President."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-145759

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Navarro, Mary Anderson de [William Tecumseh Sherman]

A Few More Memories.

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1936.

First edition of this autobiography of an actress; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original blue cloth, frontispiece portrait of Mary Anderson de Navarro, illustrated with seventeen black and white photographs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to P. T. Sherman, “To P.T. Sherman with best wishes & kind greetings from MaryContinue reading "A Few More Memories."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145878

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Coolidge, Calvin

Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed.

Northampton July 4,1930.

Rare typed letter signed by Calvin Coolidge to the Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts Ralph Bauer. One page, octavo, the letter reads in full, “Thank you for the birthday remembrance. It was good of you to think of me.” In fine condition. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption. The entire piece measures 23.75 inchesContinue reading "Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145864

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Churchill, Winston S

Winston S. Churchill Typed Letter Signed.

London March, 1957.

Rare typed letter signed by Winston Churchill to his proofreader. One page, octavo, on Churchill’s ‘Knightsbridge 28, Hyde Park Gate’ stationery, the letter reads in full, ‘My dear Wood, Thank you for your letter of March 7. I am much obliged to you for the assistance you have given me, and send you the enclosedContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Typed Letter Signed."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145452

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Reagan, Ronald and John Wayne

Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection.

California May 20-26, 1967.

Rare pairing of letters exchanged and signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor and American actor John Wayne, comprised of a typed letter signed by Wayne to Reagan and Regan’s handwritten draft of his reply. Three pages, 8.5 inches by 11 inches, the typed letter from John Wayne to Reagan is signed “Duke” by Wayne,Continue reading "Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145408

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Washington, George

George Washington Letter Signed.

Mount Vernon July 28, 1785.

Rare letter signed by George Washington to his land agent in Virginia, Battaile Muse. Quarto, three pages on a single folded leaf, the letter is addressed to Mr. Battaile Muse. The body of the letter, in a secretarial hand, reads in full: “Mount Vernon, July 28, 1785 Sir: A few days ago by a Mr.Continue reading "George Washington Letter Signed."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139571

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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card

c. 1930.

Queen Elizabeth II hand-drawn and colored Christmas card signed to her governess, Marion Crawford. One page, folded, illustrated with a Christmas tree traced and colored with crayon and a golden horseshoe wrapped in holly, the card reads, “To Crawfie From Lilibet.” Elizabeth was given the nickname, ‘Lilibet,’ which was used primarily by her immediate familyContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card"

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145365

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King, Stephen

The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight Stephen King Signed Promotional Poster.

New York : Signet/Penguin/Viking, .

Combined promotion and advertising campaign poster for Stephen King’s best-selling horror novels The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight. One page, the poster features a full color image of Stephen King with both books. Boldly signed by Stephen King in black felt pen. The poster measures 22 inches by 16.75 inches. In fine condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145483

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Kerouac, Jack

Jack Kerouac Autograph Letter Signed.

1954.

Rare autograph letter signed by Jack Kerouac to close friend Ed White. Bifoliate leaf, one page covered; pencil. With envelope addressed in autograph, postmarked Jamaica, New York. The letter reads in full, “Fri. Jan. 7 Dear Ed – For reasons completely unexplainable to someone like Beverly I’d on New Year’s Eve made a vow notContinue reading "Jack Kerouac Autograph Letter Signed."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145634

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Gershwin, George

George Gershwin Inscribed Special Detroit Symphony Concert Display Program.

Detroit January 20, 1937.

Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program featuring Gershwin as conductor and pianist. One page, small octavo, Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program, selections of ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ clipped and adhered to the front, advertisements to the rear. Presentation copy, inscribed by George Gershwin, “to Charlotte Good wishes George Gershwin.” In near fineContinue reading "George Gershwin Inscribed Special Detroit Symphony Concert Display Program."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-145295

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Frederick Douglass Autograph Letter Signed to M. M. Rodgers

Douglass, Frederick

Frederick Douglass Autograph Letter Signed.

Washington, D.C November 30, 1888.

Autograph letter signed by Frederick Douglass to M. M. Rodgers. Octavo, one page on Lyons Parchment, the handwritten letter reads in part, “Since you have so much to desire a letter by my own hand, though I have more of that kind of work to do than ought to be required of me, I takeContinue reading "Frederick Douglass Autograph Letter Signed."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145323

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Zeppelin, Ferdinand von

Ferdinand von Zeppelin Autograph Postcard Signed.

Friedrichshafen November 2, 1908.

Autograph postcard signed, in German, by Ferdinand von Zeppelin to Stuttgart publishers Levy & Müller thanking them for sending 6 copies of his book, ‘Zeppelins Kampf und Sieg,’ first published by them in 1908. Small duodecimo, original stamped envelope, illustrated with a photograph of the LZ 4 airship by Eduard Schwarz. In near fine condition withContinue reading "Ferdinand von Zeppelin Autograph Postcard Signed."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-145305

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