Autographs and Historical Documents

Lincoln, Abraham.

Abraham Lincoln Relief Bust.

Rare cast metal relief portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. Housed in a custom circular frame with gilt decorative floral reliefs. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.

Eisenhower, Dwight D.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower in military uniform, boldly signed by him. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17.75 inches by 14.75 inches. A very attractive signed photograph.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower; David Eisenhower.

Eisenhower Family Signed Photograph.

Photograph of the Eisenhower family, signed by Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, their son and daughter-in-law and only grandchild. Inscribed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, “For Ken & Joyce Browne with best wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Additionally inscribed by the Eisenhowers’ eldest son John and his wife Barbara, “To the BrownesContinue reading "Eisenhower Family Signed Photograph."

Linclon, Abraham; Designed and written by W.H. Pratt. Lithograph by A. Hageboeck.

Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Typographic Portrait.

Davenport, Iowa: 1865.

Original typographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln composed of his Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19 inches. An exceptional piece, a rare and desirable piece of Americana.

Dickens, Charles.

Charles Dickens Gilt Bronze Relief Portrait.

Original gilt bronze relief portrait of Charles Dickens. Framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12 inches. In near fine condition. A unique example.

Truman, Harry S.

Harry Truman Signed Photograph.

1957.

Large black and white photograph of the Senate Committee investigation headed by Harry Truman into the $40 million contract for wartime planes with Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser, lengthily inscribed by Truman, “To my good friend and Committee Councilor Charles Patrick Clark, with kindest regards and happy memories of a most important day inContinue reading "Harry Truman Signed Photograph."

Jones, Bobby [Robert Tyre Jones, Jr.].

Bobby Jones Signed Photograph.

Photograph of Bobby Jones, boldly inscribed by him, “For Dave Christensen with warmest regards Bob Jones.” The photograph measures  7 inches by 9 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5 inches by 18 inches.

Keller, Helen.

Helen Keller Signed Photograph.

Original photograph of Helen Keller with her Great Dane, Sieglinde, and beloved teacher Anne Sullivan’s Scottish Terrier. Inscribed by Helen Keller, “To Perry Finkelstein, with cordial greetings, Helen Keller, June 14th, 1938, Helen Keller.” Helen Keller had at least one pet from childhood until the end of her life. Dogs served as a special sourceContinue reading "Helen Keller Signed Photograph."

Stravinsky, Igor.

Autographed Letter Signed From Carl Haverlin To Igor Stravinsky.

1962.

Single page typed signed letter with notes in Stravinsky’s hand. Typed signed letter from 1962 to Igor Styravinsky from Carl Haverlin, pioneer in radio broadcasting, and longtime president of Broadcast Music Inc. The letter is on Broadcast Music Inc. stationary, and Haverlin writes to inquire about some illustrations which Dulac had made for Stravinsky’s Firebird Ballet.Continue reading "Autographed Letter Signed From Carl Haverlin To Igor Stravinsky."

Simon, Joe.

Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration.

Original full color illustration of one of comics’ most enduring superheroes, Captain America. Inscribed by Captain America’s co-creator, Joe Simon, to actor and voice actor Miguel Ferrer, “Just thought I’d drop in on Miguel Ferrer, Joe Simon.” American actor Miguel Ferrer’s notable roles include OCP Vice President Bob Morton in the 1987 film RoboCop, FBI Agent AlbertContinue reading "Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration."

Cobb, Ty.

Ty Cobb Signed Photograph.

Photograph of baseball legend Ty Cobb posing on a golf course with three other golfers, signed by Ty Cobb. Also signed by golfers M. Ridgely and Frank Robinson. In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 11 inches by 13 inches. Photographs signed by Cobb are rare.

Lindbergh, Charles A.

Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph.

Black and white photograph of Charles A. Lindbergh in his flying gear, inscribed by Lindbergh, “To Ms. Elizabeth Reynolds Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9 inches by 11 inches. A striking image, rare and desirable signed by Lindbergh.

Friedman, Milton.

Milton Friedman Manuscript on J.M. Keynes’ The General Theory.

One page signed and hand-corrected manuscript entirely in the hand of Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman discussing Keynes’ The General Theory. Inscribed in the top right corner, “For Mark Gruber, Milton Friedman”, the manuscript reads, “Inflation, not unemployment, continued to be the major economic problem after the war, as it was during the war. Keynes’…flexibility would haveContinue reading "Milton Friedman Manuscript on J.M. Keynes’ The General Theory."

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy.

Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Original photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan and their two children: Ronald Jr. and Patti. Signed by the Presidential couple below each of their portraits, “Ronald Reagan” and “Nancy Reagan.” Double matted and framed, the photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 13.5 inches. InContinue reading "Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan."

Pope Pius XI. (Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti).

Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed.

c. 1930.

Rare hand-illuminated apostolic benediction signed by Pope Pius XI with a circular portrait of him. The blessing in elaborate script reads, “Most Holy Father, Margaret, Katherine, Regina, John, Leo and Charles Lougrhan, humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness beg one special blessing.” Signed by the pope at the conclusion, “Pope PP. XI.” InContinue reading "Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed."

Darrow, Clarence.

Clarence Darrow Signed Photograph.

Original photograph of prominent American attorney and civil libertarian Clarence Darrow. Signed by Darrow on the lower right-hand corner of the photograph four years after the historic Scopes Monkey Trial, “Clarence Darrow with best wishes to his friend Donald Gallagher Chicago March 14th 1929.” Matted and framed the entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 17Continue reading "Clarence Darrow Signed Photograph."

Borglum, Gutzon (Abraham Lincoln).

Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

1907.

Photograph signed and dated “Gutzon Borglum 1907.” The photograph taken by Borglum shows his marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. On February 6, 1908, the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, wrote to Borglum regarding the bust as, “the most extraordinarily good portrait of my father I have ever seen.” The sculpture is on display in the CryptContinue reading "Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

Reagan, Ronald.

Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed.

1989.

Autograph note signed by Ronald Reagan on his personal letterhead as follows, “20 Sept. ’89 Dear Ford and Norma, Thanks for your letter and generous words, I’m more grateful than I can say. Thank you too for your prayers. They were answered & I have had an almost instant recovery, at home and feeling justContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed."

Ben-Gurion, David.

David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed.

1970.

Autograph letter signed by the founder of modern day Israel and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. It reads, “Sdeh. Boker,  28. 2.  70 Dear Mr. George P. Viegelmann, Jr. I share entirely your view that it is vitally necessary for everyone in the Middle East to live in peace. I am expressing a private view:Continue reading "David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed."

Venizelos, Eleftherios.

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

1922.

Autograph letter signed by “the maker of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. One page, typescript on Delegation Hellenique letterhead, the letter reads, “Lausanne, 7th December 1922 My dear Mr. Hammond, I thank you most cordially for your letter and wish to express to you the deep gratitude that I feel for the promptness with which youContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."

Stowe, Harriet Beecher.

Harriet Beecher Stowe Signed Photograph.

Photograph of Harriet Beecher Stowe, boldly signed by her. The photograph is a portrait by Hastings, showing her in profile. Signed on the mount below the image. The photograph measures 5.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Matted and framed.

Truman, Harry S. and Bess.

Harry and Bess Truman Signed Postage Stamps Sheet.

Complete 9 inches by 10 inches full sheet of fifty United States three-cent postage stamps depicting the White House and honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington D.C. Boldly signed by Harry and Bess Truman, “To Mike Zebniak From Harry Truman” and “Bess W. Truman”. Matted and framed the entire piece measures 17 inches by 18 inches.

Smith, Samuel Francis.

Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee.

Autograph transcription of the first four stanzas of the American patriotic song My Country ‘Tis of Thee, which served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States before the official adoption of The Star Spangled Banner in 1931. Transcribed and signed by lyricist Samuel Francis Smith all in his hand, “MyContinue reading "Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee."

Sloan, Alfred P.

Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph.

Photograph of legendary executive Alfred Sloan, boldly signed, “Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., May 1 , 1937.” Framed in a custom gilt stamped morocco frame. The entire piece measures 13.5 inches by 16.5 inches. Photographs signed by Sloan are rare.