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Autograph Letters Signed

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Thackeray, William M

William M. Thackeray Autograph Letter Signed.

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Autograph letter signed by William M. Thackeray to Lady John Russell, wife of the Prime Minister. One page, the letter reads, “I have an engagement contracted 3 weeks ago unfortunately, or I should have had the greatest pleasure in coming to Richmond on Friday.” Matted and framed with two engravings, one of Thackeray and theContinue reading "William M. Thackeray Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145284
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Schorr, Jonathan [William Safire]

Hard Lessons: The Promise of an Inner City Charter School.

New York : Ballantine Books, 2002.

First edition of this journalistic analysis of charter school life from the library of American journalist William Safire. Octavo, original half cloth. Autographed letter to American journalist William Safire laid in. As thanks for his thoughtful announcement in the word column, the note reads in part, “I am touched by the effort and generosity thatContinue reading "Hard Lessons: The Promise of an Inner City Charter School."

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-145238
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Mays, Willie; Monte Irvin; Hoyt Wilhelm; Al Dark; Sid Gordon; Al Corwin; et al

New York Giants 1955 Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare unbranded baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 25 members of the 1955 New York Giants, including: Willie Mays, Monte Irvin, Hoyt Wilhelm, Al Dark, Sid Gordon, Al Corwin, Bill Taylor, Sal Maglie, Jim Hearn, Bobby Hofman, Marv Grissom, Davey Williams, Whitey Lockman, Wes Westrum, Joey Amalfitano, WindyContinue reading "New York Giants 1955 Team Signed Baseball."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145912
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Elizabeth II, Queen and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph.

1954.

Black and white photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with young Prince Charles and Princess Anne waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, signed by Queen Elizabeth II, “Elizabeth R 1954” and Prince Philip, “Philip.” Removed from the official Royal 1954 Christmas card. The photograph measures 7 inches by 5 inches. Matted and attractively framed. The entire pieceContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145203
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Patton, George S

George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

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Rare black-and-white photograph of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, inscribed by him to General Royal B. Lord. Black-and-white matte-finish photograph of Lieutenant General Patton in his military uniform. Inscribed by Patton on the lower portion of the photograph, “To Gen. R.B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.”Continue reading "George S. Patton Signed Photograph."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145055
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Washington, George

George Washington Autograph Diary Leaf.

[Mount Vernon] March 1762.

Autograph manuscript, being George Washington’s diary entries for a portion of March 1762, detailing the fruit grafts that he has accomplished. 2 pages (5 14/16 x 3 10/16 inches, irregular) on a leaf of laid paper, [Mount Vernon], March 1762; browned, left margin of recto waterstained and abraded causing a loss of text in mostContinue reading "George Washington Autograph Diary Leaf."

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$250,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142654
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Ali, Muhammad

“The President” Muhammad Ali Signed Manuscript Poem.

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Manuscript poem signed by famed American boxer Muhammad Ali. One page, the poem is titled, “The President” and reads in part, “The face of the Pres is open, The eyes of the Pres are bright, The lips of the Pres are now closed, The head of the Pres is upright, The breast of the Pres slantsContinue reading "“The President” Muhammad Ali Signed Manuscript Poem."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-143204
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Herzl, Theodor

Theodor Herzl Printed Letter Signed.

December 19, 1903.

Printed letter signed by the father of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl, in the wake of the collapse of Zionist fundraising efforts in Russia. One page, printed, sent from Vienna on December 19, 1903, the letter is in German and translates into English as, “As of around the 23rd of Oct. we have requested that you,Continue reading "Theodor Herzl Printed Letter Signed."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-143208
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Dorr, Thomas W

Thomas Wilson Dorr Signed January 20th 1841 Democratic Republican Convention Proceedings Document.

January 20,1841.

Rare manuscript copy of the proceedings of the January 20th 1841 Democratic Republican Convention, signed by Chairman Thomas W. Dorr. Octavo, one page, the document reads, “Resolutions. Resolved, That the members of the Convention must cordially concur in the strong recommendations of William Ennis for the post of paymaster in the Army, or purser inContinue reading "Thomas Wilson Dorr Signed January 20th 1841 Democratic Republican Convention Proceedings Document."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-142568
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Rare original program from the Christmas Party of the Oldsmobile Girls held on December 19th 1928; signed by legendary aviator Amelia Earhart

[Earhart, Amelia]

Amelia Earhart Signed Oldsmobile Girls Club Christmas Party Program.

[Lansing, Michigan] [1928].

Rare original program from the holiday luncheon held for female employees of Olds Motor Works held on December 19th 1928, signed by legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Octavo, bound in handmade tissue paper with a red ribbon, illustrated with a tipped in portrait of Amelia Earhart. Signed by Earhart in pencil beneath her portrait. In veryContinue reading "Amelia Earhart Signed Oldsmobile Girls Club Christmas Party Program."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-142535
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Bryant, William Cullen

William Cullen Bryant Autograph “The Voice of Autumn” Poem Signed.

November 21, 1853 .

Rare autograph poem in the hand of William Cullen Bryant sent by him to magazine publisher George R. Graham for inclusion in his literary periodical Graham’s Magazine with the accompanying transmittal letter from Bryant to Graham. Quarto, two pages. Addressed to George R. Graham, the letter reads in part, “New York Monday Nov. 21, 1853Continue reading "William Cullen Bryant Autograph “The Voice of Autumn” Poem Signed."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-142753
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Mifflin, Thomas; Thomas McKean; William Findley; Joseph Hiester; et al

Collection of 28 Autographs of the First Governors of Pennsylvania.

c. 1798-1908.

Rare collection of printed and manuscript documents, signed by the first 28 (of 29) Governors of Pennsylvania, being a near continuous representation of the office from its establishment in 1790 with the first Governorship of Thomas Mifflin, up until the 1930s with the 29th Governorship of Gifford Pinchot. Quarto, each document is tipped in to a paperContinue reading "Collection of 28 Autographs of the First Governors of Pennsylvania."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142634
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Updike, John [Erica Jong]

Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.

First edition of the third installment in the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s Bech series. Octavo, original cloth. With an autograph postcard and typed letter signed by Updike to Erica Jong laid in. The recipient, Erica Jong remains best known for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying which became famously controversial for its portrayal of female sexualityContinue reading "Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-143620
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Hayek, F.A. [Friedrich August von]

F.A. Hayek Collection of 28 Index Cards with Autograph Manuscript Notes on economics and Other Subjects.

1970s-1980s.

Rare collection of 28 index cards from the library of F.A. Hayek with autograph manuscript notes and statements on economics, political theory, and other subjects. Many considering how economic structures drive social change and the power of free markets (“…”Men without common purposes and men which [sic] do not even know of each other canContinue reading "F.A. Hayek Collection of 28 Index Cards with Autograph Manuscript Notes on economics and Other Subjects."

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$45,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142494
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Orwell, George

George Orwell Typed Letter Signed.

June 1945.

Rare typed letter signed “Geo. Orwell“, to Gerry Byrne announcing that “my wife died three months ago, very suddenly and unexpectedly”, writing about the aftermath of her death including his relief that their son Richard was too young to to miss her (“…He is now 13 1/2 months old and is extremely well. He hasContinue reading "George Orwell Typed Letter Signed."

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$19,500.00
Item Number: RRB-142701
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Orwell, George

George Orwell Autographed Letter Signed.

June 1944.

Rare autographed letter signed by George Orwell signed to Amy Charlesworth Byrne detailing his usual weekly routines between his home and the offices of Tribune, in order to make lunch arrangements to meet her and her husband, also promising her a book (“…I’ll try & find a copy of ‘Burmese Days for you. These PenguinsContinue reading "George Orwell Autographed Letter Signed."

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$14,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142004
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Washington, George

George Washington Autograph Letter Signed.

January 24, 1790.

Rare autograph letter signed by George Washington as the first President of the United States. Quarto, one page, the letter reads in full, “New York Jany 24th 1790 Sir Capt. Burnett delivered me your letter of the 18th and is so obliging as to take charge of this answer – It is my sincere opinionContinue reading "George Washington Autograph Letter Signed."

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$65,000.00
Item Number: RRB-141583
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