Autographs and Historical Documents

Warren, Earl; Hugo L. Black; William O. Douglas; John Marshall Harlan; William J. Brennan Jr.; Potter Stewart; Byron R. White; Abe Fortas; Thurgood Marshall.

Earl Warren Supreme Court Signed Photograph.

Washington: c. 1968.

An original black and white photograph of the 1967 Warren Supreme Court, boldly signed by all nine justices. A group portrait showing the justices in two rows, signed in the blank lower margin, each justice near his own portrait:  Abe Fortas, Potter Stewart, Byron White, Thurgood Marshall, John Marshall Harlan, Hugo Black, Earl Warren, WilliamContinue reading "Earl Warren Supreme Court Signed Photograph."

Bruce, David K.E. [William Safire].

Sixteen American Presidents.

Paris: Chaix, 1953.

The first French edition of David K.E. Bruce’s study of the first sixteen Presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln. Octavo, written in English, original printed wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For William Safire, with warm regards and best wishes from David K.E. Bruce.”Continue reading "Sixteen American Presidents."

Cooley, Denton A. [Bill Clinton].

Denton A. Cooley Signed Photograph.

Washington: c. 1998.

An original color photograph of the pioneering heart surgeon Denton A. Cooley receiving the National Medal of Technology from President Bill Clinton. The image captures the moment President Clinton placed the medal around Dr. Cooley’s neck in recognition of his revolutionary contributions to cardiovascular surgery. Boldly signed by Denton A. Cooley in black ink inContinue reading "Denton A. Cooley Signed Photograph."

Cooke, Alistair. [William Safire].

Alistair Cooke Typed Letter Signed.

New York: 1987.

A wonderful typed letter signed by the broadcaster and writer Alistair Cooke to the columnist William Safire, together with the annotated typescript of one of Cooke’s Letter from America broadcasts. One page, dated 27 August 1987 on Cooke’s Fifth Avenue stationery. The letter welcomes Safire back from his travels, praises his “Punish The Guilty” columnContinue reading "Alistair Cooke Typed Letter Signed."

Kennedy, John F.

John F. Kennedy Unsmoked Cigar.

Rare unopened cigar given to 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy by a Philippine Ambassador to the United States, handsomely presented with a portrait of Kennedy. The Coronas Alhambra cigar is mounted in a shadowbox opening and is still stored in a cellophane sheath printed in gold lettering: “Specially Made For President Kennedy.” Under itsContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Unsmoked Cigar."

Adams, Sarah.

Sarah Adams Victorian Mortgage Indenture 1862.

Hampshire, England: January 14, 1862.

Original Victorian mortgage indenture, engrossed in manuscript on a single large vellum membrane and dated the fourteenth day of January 1862. The document records a mortgage in fee of a messuage and premises situate in Ringwood in the County of Southampton, now Hampshire, by which Sarah Adams mortgages the property to William Chapple of FridayContinue reading "Sarah Adams Victorian Mortgage Indenture 1862."

Whitman, Walt.

Walt Whitman Signed Photograph.

G. Frank E. Pearsall, 1872.

Sepia photograph of the great American poet Walt Whitman, signed and dated by him. Half-length portrait by G. Frank E. Pearsall, showing Whitman seated at a writing table in three-quarter view, looking reflective. Boldly signed and dated by Whitman within the image at the lower right, “Walt Whitman 1881.” This is the portrait Whitman choseContinue reading "Walt Whitman Signed Photograph."

Roosevelt, Theodore and William McKinley.

William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photograph.

Pach Brothers, circa 1900.

Remarkable photograph for the 1900 McKinley-Roosevelt presidential campaign, signed by both William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Full-length sepia-toned photomontage copyrighted  Pach Brothers New York 1900, the double portrait shows the two men seated together in a leafy garden. Boldly signed within the image at the lower edge, each beneath his own portrait, “William McKinley” andContinue reading "William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photograph."

Washington, George; John Adams; Thomas Jefferson; James Madison; Andrew Jackson; Martin Van Buren; William Henry Harrison; James Tyler; James H. Polk; James Buchanan; Zachary Taylor; Millard Fillmore; James Buchanan; Franklin Pierce; Abraham Lincoln; William Seward; Andrew Johnson; Ulysses S. Grant; James Garfield; Chester A. Arthur; Grover Cleveland; Benjamin Harrison; Grover Cleveland; William McKinley; Alexander Hamilton.

Autograph Album of the Presidents and Cabinet Officials of the United States of America.

Rare folio album containing an extensive collection of Presidential autographs, letters, carte-de-visites, and portraits in addition to those of each Cabinet. Folio, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, large giltContinue reading "Autograph Album of the Presidents and Cabinet Officials of the United States of America."

Roosevelt, Theodore.

Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed.

New York: November 28, 1916.

Typed letter signed by Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, written on the stationery of Metropolitan magazine from his office as its contributing editor. One page, headed “The Livest Magazine in America, 432 Fourth Avenue, New York” and “Office of Theodore Roosevelt,” dated November 28, 1916, and boldly signed “Theodore Roosevelt.” TheContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed."

Ray, Man. [Yousuf Karsh].

Man Ray Original Abstract Painting Gifted to Yousuf Karsh.

1959.

Rare original painting by American artist Man Ray from the collection of Armenian-Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh. Matte paint on board, in thick impasto in some places, features abstract amorphous shapes in black, blue, yellow, and orange. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, “Man Ray 59.” From the collection of Yousuf KarshContinue reading "Man Ray Original Abstract Painting Gifted to Yousuf Karsh."

Schulz, Charles M.

Charles Schulz Original Signed Snoopy Drawing.

Fantastic original pen-and-ink sketch of beloved Peanuts character Snoopy in a stocking cap, trying on a huge ice skate. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz at the bottom right. Matted and framed. In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 18.75 inches.

Churchill, Winston S.

Winston S. Churchill Autograph Letter Signed.

London: 1904.

One page autograph letter signed by Winston S. Churchill, entirely in his hand. Written to Mr. Crawshaye Williams regarding a forthcoming political meeting, dated October 6, 1904, on his 105 Mount Street letterhead. The letter reads in full, “Dear Mr. Crawshaye Williams, You are quite right to proceed with your arrangements for the meeting inContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Autograph Letter Signed."

Conrad, Charles; Richard Gordon; Alan Bean; et al.

Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean Signed Apollo 12 Photograph.

November 1969.

Vintage NASA photograph from the Apollo 12 mission, the second crewed lunar landing, showing lunar module pilot Alan Bean carrying the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) across the surface of the Moon. Boldly signed and inscribed along the mat by three Apollo 12 crew members to Elton “Steph” Stepherson, Jr., one of the earliestContinue reading "Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean Signed Apollo 12 Photograph."

Jay-Z; Strouse, Charles.

Jay-Z Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life RIAA Multi-Platinum Award Presented to Charles Strouse.

1999.

RIAA multi-platinum sales award for Jay-Z’s Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, presented to Charles Strouse, the composer of the song that gave the album its title. Platinum cassette and compact disc mounted in a frame with the holographic RIAA certification plaque and reproductions of the original album cover, the plaque reading “presented to Charles StrouseContinue reading "Jay-Z Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life RIAA Multi-Platinum Award Presented to Charles Strouse."

Miller, Henry.

Henry Miller Original Watercolor Painting.

1969.

Rare original watercolor painting by American writer and artist Henry Miller. Signed and dated by the artist, “Henry Miller 8/69.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed, the entire piece measures 31 inches by 27 inches. To read Miller without his watercolors is to miss something essential. The two practices were never separate compartments ofContinue reading "Henry Miller Original Watercolor Painting."

Schulz, Charles.

Charles Schulz Signed Charlie Brown Drawing.

Large original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Charlie Brown in his signature zigzag stripe shirt with his name written above. Drawn and signed in brown felt tip by Charles Schulz. Triple matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 19.25 inches by 22.25 inches. Rare and desirable in such a large format.

Schulz, Charles.

Charles Schulz Signed Lucy Drawing.

Large original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Lucy van Pelt in her signature dress. Drawn and inscribed in brown felt tip by Charles Schulz. Triple matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 19.25 inches by 22.25 inches. Rare and desirable in such a large format.

Stallone, Sylvester.

Sylvester Stallone Signed Two Dollar Bill.

1995.

Two-dollar bill signed by Academy Award-winning actor and painter Sylvester Stallone in black felt tip to the right. Series 1995 Federal Reserve Note from the United States of America. In fine condition. Housed in a clear acrylic banknote display case. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 4 inches. Rare.

Osbourne, Ozzy.

Ozzy Osbourne Signed Two Dollar Bill.

2003.

Two-dollar bill signed by British metal legend Ozzy Osbourne in black felt tip in the center. Series 2003A Federal Reserve Note from the United States of America, with “Good luck! Ozzy” written in red in an unknown hand. In near fine condition. Housed in a clear acrylic banknote display case. The entire piece measures 8Continue reading "Ozzy Osbourne Signed Two Dollar Bill."

Washington, George.

George Washington Signed Partial Document.

January 21, 1799.

Rare partial document signed by George Washington on January 21, 1799, eleven months before his death on December 14, 1799. Octavo, the partial manuscript document reads, “I do acknowledge that this is the Platt referred to in the Deeds made for the Lands of George Mercer.” Signed by Washington, “Go. Washington” and countersigned by three witnesses. AccompaniedContinue reading "George Washington Signed Partial Document."

Hawthorne, Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Signed Document.

Port of Liverpool: 1854.

Rare original Naval “Oath of the Master and Mate” document signed by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Printed “Consul’s Certificate” accomplished in manuscript and signed in ink “Nathaniel Hawthorne Consul,” one page, dated 20 February 1854, with wafer seal. The Scarlet Letter author Nathaniel Hawthorne served as consul to the U.S. in Liverpool, England, from 1853-57. The appointment ofContinue reading "Nathaniel Hawthorne Signed Document."

King Jr., Martin Luther; Coretta Scott King; Ralph Abernathy .

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Signed Kenyan Independence Day Invitation.

[Stockholm]: [13 December 1964].

Rare invitation to a celebration of the first anniversary of Kenyan Independence in Stockholm, Sweden signed by Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and Ralph Abernathy. The color-printed invitation to the event “Kenya Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Independence & Republic Day” held at the Hotel Malmen in Stockholm, signed at the upper left in ink byContinue reading "Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Signed Kenyan Independence Day Invitation."

Mather, Cotton.

Reverend Cotton Mather Autograph Manuscript of a Sermon.

[Boston]: n.d. [1685–1723].

Rare late 17th to early 18th century autograph manuscript of a sermon or devotional essay in the hand of the “first American Evangelical” Puritan clergyman Cotton Mather. Duodecimo, comprising two bifolia prepared from a folded and cut sheet of paper to a total of 8 pages, penned in dark brown ink, very densely written (asContinue reading "Reverend Cotton Mather Autograph Manuscript of a Sermon."