Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Herbert Hoover and Iowan Governor William Beardsley seated in an automobile which was part of the August 1954 Iowa State Fair Parade. Boldly signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover, and inscribed by Beardsley, “For the Ken Brownes, Wm. S. Beardsley,”Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Herbert Hoover dated April 25,Continue reading "Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph."

Baldwin, A.C.; R.B. Thurston; Timothy Williston

Liberty or Slavery; the Great National Question. Three Prize Essays on American Slavery.

Boston : Congregational Board of Publication, 1857.

First edition of this important collection of three prize-winning antislavery essays published in Boston the same year as the infamous Dred Scott decision. Small octavo, original publisher’s brown gilt- and blind-stamped cloth. Containing Reverend R.B. Thurston’s essay “The Error and the Duty in Regard to Slavery,” Reverend A.C. Baldwin’s essay “Friendly Letters to a ChristianContinue reading "Liberty or Slavery; the Great National Question. Three Prize Essays on American Slavery."

Ford, Gerald R. Sidey, Hugh; Fred Ward [Photographer]

Portrait of a President.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1975.

First edition of this intimate, behind-the-scenes look at President Gerald R. Ford during his early days in office. Square octavo, original publisher’s cloth with a vignette of the Whitehouse stamped in blind to the front panel, facsimile signature to the front free endpaper, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs from Ford’s presidency. Lengthily signedContinue reading "Portrait of a President."

Johnson, Lyndon B. and Hubert Humphrey

Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey Signed Inaugural Ceremonies Program.

January 20, 1965.

Original Inaugural Ceremonies Program from 1965 of Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey, boldly signed by both on the front panel. Octavo, original wrappers, presidential seal in gilt, ribbon bound in, eight pages. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

Crawford, Samuel W

Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter1860-1861.

New York : Charles L. Webster & Company, 1887.

Rare first edition of this classic work on the genesis of The Civil War. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated with tissue-guarded frontispiece, plans, map. The publishing firm Charles L. Webster & Co. was founded in 1884 by Mark Twain, together with his business partner (and niece’s husband) Charles Webster, initially to publishContinue reading "Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter1860-1861."

Smythe, J.K

American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books.

1858-63.

Rare collection of American Civil War era letters written by American business magnate J. K. Smythe concerning business between Europe and America during the initial years of the war. Quarto bound into two volumes in half-cloth over pebbled boards by Auguste Bellance of Paris, with marbled endpapers and a paper title label with Smythe’s signatureContinue reading "American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books."

Tucker, George; [Thomas Jefferson]

The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States; With Parts of His Correspondence Never Before Published, and Notices of his Opinions on Questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law.

London : Charles Knight and Co, 1837.

First British edition of this classic biography of the United States’ third president, published simultaneously with the American edition in Philadelphia. Royal octavo, original publisher’s cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Thomas Jefferson to Vol. I, largely uncut. In very good condition with some sunning to the spine, bookplate to the front free endpaper of bothContinue reading "The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States; With Parts of His Correspondence Never Before Published, and Notices of his Opinions on Questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law."

Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Speech.

New York 1902.

Rare speech on missionaries signed by as president by Theodore Roosevelt. Octavo, one page, dated May 20, 1902. Printed speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at the Centennial Meeting of the Home Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church in New York, New York. Boldly signed by President Theodore Roosevelt at the bottom right. The excerpt fromContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Signed Speech."

Mather, William Williams

Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith.

New York 1842.

Rare hand-colored example of Mather’s monumental pre-Civil War wall map of Long Island, the finest and largest map of Long Island of the period. One page, two sheets joined from the topographical surveys of J. Calvin Smith, and lithographed by Endicott. Issued with Mather’s 1843 Geology of New York, the map offers fine detail ofContinue reading "Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith."

North America XIV Florida: Published Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

London : Baldwin & Cradock, 1834.

Rare 19th century English map of the state of Florida, published by Baldwin & Cradock under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. One page, the map shows the placements of Indian lands just before the second Seminole war and contains full margins showing all of the Florida Keys. In near fineContinue reading "North America XIV Florida: Published Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge."

Brady, Tom; Deion Branch

Tom Brady and Deion Branch Signed Photograph.

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Outstanding color satin-finish photograph of New England Patriots teammates Tom Brady and Deion Branch in their uniforms celebrating together. Boldly signed by both in white ink, “Tom Brady, 4x SB MVP” and “Deion Branch, Tito.” In fine condition. Double matted and framed. A Fanatics authentication hologram is affixed to the lower left corner. The entireContinue reading "Tom Brady and Deion Branch Signed Photograph."

Truman, Harry S. [Georgia Neese Clark Gray]

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman 1945-1953 Volumes I – VIII Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the Presidents.

Washington, D.C : United States Government Printing Office, 1961-1966.

First editions of the complete set of Truman’s papers from 1945-1953. Imperial octavo, eight volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispieces. Presentation copy, inscribed by President Truman in the fifth volume 1949 on the half-title page, “Kindest regards to Georgia & Andy Gray, from Harry S. Truman, 3-2-65.” The recipient, Georgia NeeseContinue reading "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman 1945-1953 Volumes I – VIII Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the Presidents."

Jackson, Andrew

Andrew Jackson Autograph Document Signed.

December 6, 1830.

Rare Presidential Land Grant signed by Andrew Jackson as President and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. One page partially printed on vellum the document is dated November 11, 1830 and officially grants Scott Riggs a 72-acre land parcel in Springfield, Illinois. Signed at the conclusion “Andrew Jackson” and “Elijah Hayward” withContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Autograph Document Signed."

Victor, Orville J

The History, Civil, Political & Military of the Southern Rebellion, From its Incipient Stages to its Close.

New York : James D. Torrey, Publisher, [1861].

Complete first edition set of one of the earliest histories of the American Civil War. Octavo, four volumes, original publisher’s full pebbled morocco decorated in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, illustrated with steel engraved plates, additional vignette title pages. frontispieces, and maps. In good condition. A rare complete set, we have never seen anotherContinue reading "The History, Civil, Political & Military of the Southern Rebellion, From its Incipient Stages to its Close."

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Twice Signed Clark Anniversary Celebration Program.

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Rare original 75th Anniversary Celebration program of the Clark Equipment Company signed by astronaut Neil Armstrong. Square duodecimo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs, sixteen pages, golden bookmark tassel, dated May 7-9, 1978. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong in blue felt tip on his biographical page and on a back “Notes” page.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong Twice Signed Clark Anniversary Celebration Program."

Washington, Booker T

Up From Slavery. An Autobiography.

New York : A.L. Burt Company Publishers, 1901.

First edition of the A.L. Burt Publishers edition of Booker T. Washington’s landmark biography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Exceptionally rare in the original dust jacket.

Jackson, Rev. William

The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America; The Declaration of Independence; and The Articles of Confederation Between the Said States.

London : Printed for J. Stockdale, in Piccadilly, 1783.

Rare second English edition, “the best English edition” (Howes), of the Constitutions of the thirteen newly independent American states, published only one year after the first English edition, with early printings of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and important U.S.-French treaties. Preceded by the 1781 American edition of only 200 copies and the 1782Continue reading "The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America; The Declaration of Independence; and The Articles of Confederation Between the Said States."

Wood, Gordon S

The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787.

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1969.

First edition of this classic examination on how the Founders of America invented popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and judicial review. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Gordon S. Wood on the half-title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Karen Havighurst.

Paine, Thomas

Rights of Man: Being an Answer to Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution.

London : Printed for the Booksellers, 1792.

Scarce early collected edition of Paine’s classic work. Duodecimo, two parts bound in one volume, contemporary three-quarter calf over marbled boards. In very good condition with rubbing to the extremities, spine, front and rear panels. First printed in London by Joseph Johnson in March, 1791, publication was quickly taken over by J.S. Jordan, who publishedContinue reading "Rights of Man: Being an Answer to Burke’s Attack on the French Revolution."

Hoover, Herbert & Harry S. Truman

Signed Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman.

1946.

Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman, signed by both Presidents. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 11.25 inches by 9.5 inches. Rare and desirable signed by both Hoover and Truman.

Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Document Signed as President.

1870.

Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Octavo, one page, partially printed. The document reads in full, “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John Thrasher, Jr., dated this dayContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Document Signed as President."

Toner, Joseph Meredith [George Washington]

George Washington as an Inventor and Promoter of the Useful Arts. An Address Delivered at Mount Vernon, April 10, 1891, by J.M. Toner, M.D.

Washington, D.C. : Press of Gedney & Roberts Co, 1891.

First separate edition of Turner’s address delivered at Mount Vernon on the occasion of the visit of the officers and members of the Patent Centennial Celebration. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards by Stikeman & Co. with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spineContinue reading "George Washington as an Inventor and Promoter of the Useful Arts. An Address Delivered at Mount Vernon, April 10, 1891, by J.M. Toner, M.D."

Dana, Richard Henry

To Cuba and Back.

Boston : Ticknor and Fields, 1859.

First edition of this classic travelogue that reveals the character of pre-Spanish American war Cuba. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “Rev. John A. Albro with the sincere regards of Richard Henry Dana.” In very good condition, restoration to the crown of the spine. Rare and desirableContinue reading "To Cuba and Back."

Wright, Orville

Orville Wright Signed Photograph.

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Rare vintage matte-finish portrait photograph of Orville Wright. Inscribed by Wright at the lower left corner in fountain pen, “To Wm. P. MacCracken from his friend Orville Wright.” The recipient, William P. MacCracken Jr. (1888–1969), was an American lawyer, aviator, and public official who played a pivotal role in shaping early U.S. aviation policy. As theContinue reading "Orville Wright Signed Photograph."