Autographs and Historical Documents

Grant, Ulysses S.

Ulysses S. Grant Antique Print.

Rare antique print of the eighteenth president of the United States of America. Black and white print of Ulysses S. Grant with his wife Julia Grant and four children. Framed. In fine condition. This piece measures 13.25 inches by 16.25 inches.

Lemon, Frank; [Orville Wright].

Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903.

1928.

Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903. Wright Aeronautical Corporation off-set color lithograph of a Frank Lemon watercolor painting honoring the Wright Brothers’ historic flight at Kitty Hawk, signed by Orville Wright in black ink along the horizon line. Framed. In fine condition. The piece measures 15.5 inches by 18.25Continue reading "Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903."

Handy, W.C.

W.C. Handy Autograph.

July 30, 1933.

Rare autograph from W. C. Handy, boldly signed in fountain pen, “W. C. Handy, July 30, 1933, from the ‘Father of Blues.'” Matted and framed with a plaque and portrait of Handy. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 12 inches.

Grant, Ulysses S; Philip H. Sheridan.

Ulysses S. Grant and Philip H. Sheridan Signed Willard’s Hotel Menu.

Washington, D.C.: May 10, 1865.

Rare historical daily menu from the prestigious Willard’s Hotel in Washington, D.C., dating to the very day that Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured. One page, double-sided, signed inside by Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” and “Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Genl., U.S.A.” In fine condition with intersecting folds.Continue reading "Ulysses S. Grant and Philip H. Sheridan Signed Willard’s Hotel Menu."

Reagan, Ronald.

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

Limited edition panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California. Glossy color 14.5 inch by 5 inch panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California, numbered 92/250, boldly signed on the border by Ronald Reagan, and by the photographer, Tom Lamb. In fine condition. Double-matted and framed. TheContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

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."

[Lincoln, Abraham].

Abraham Lincoln Engraving.

Engraved oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. Displayed in an antique wooden frame. The engraving measures 4.5 inches by 6 inches. The entire piece measures 10.75 inches by 12.75 inches. In near fine condition.

Sloan, Alfred P.

Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph.

Photograph of legendary executive and longtime president and CEO of General Motors Alfred Sloan, inscribed by him. Black and white photograph of the General Motors president in a handsome half-length pose in later age, inscribed by him in the upper right corner of the image, “For Edward Orio, with best regards, Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.,Continue reading "Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph."

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.

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."

Lovell, James and Frank Borman.

James Lovell and Frank Borman Inscribed ‘Earthrise’ NASA Photograph.

1968.

Official NASA photograph of ‘Earthrise.’ Glossy, color photograph of the Earth as seen from space by the Apollo 8 crew after performing lunar orbit insertion burn, NASA caption text and Kodak watermarks to the verso of the photograph, signed by Frank Borman in silver ink, “Frank Borman Apollo 8 CDR,” and James Lovell, “James LovellContinue reading "James Lovell and Frank Borman Inscribed ‘Earthrise’ NASA Photograph."

Russell, John.

Map of the Northern, or, New England States of America. Comprehending Vermont, New Hampshire, District of Main, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

London: H.D. Symonds, Feb. 7, 1795.

Hand-colored engraved map of New England by renowned 18th century English cartographer John Russell, one of the few commercial maps of New England issued immediately following the American Revolutionary War which appeared in Russell’s 1795 American Atlas. One page, the folding map covers the northeastern part of the United States including part of New YorkContinue reading "Map of the Northern, or, New England States of America. Comprehending Vermont, New Hampshire, District of Main, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut."

Scorsese, Martin; Jodie Foster; Albert Brooks; Peter Boyle; Cybil Shepherd; Vincent Argo; Paul Schrader; Robert De Niro.

Taxi Driver Signed Movie Poster Photograph.

Glossy color photograph of the iconic Columbia Pictures Taxi Driver movie poster signed by Martin Scorsese, Harvey Keitel, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Peter Boyle, Cybil Shepherd, Vincent Argo, and screenwriter Paul Schrader. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. A desirable assemblage of autographs from Scorsese’s seminal film.

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."

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."

Reagan, Ronald.

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

Limited edition panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California. Glossy color 14.5 inch by 5 inch panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California, numbered 96/250, boldly signed on the border by Ronald Reagan, and by the photographer, Tom Lamb. In fine condition. Handsomely double-matted and framed.Continue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

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."

Preston, Shaffner Taliaferro.

1862 Shaffner Taliaferro Preston Map of the United States of America.

London: 1862.

Rare hand-colored lithographed folding map from the American Civil War. The map displays the Federal or non-slaveholding states, the border or slaveholding states, the Confederacy, and the Indian reservation with hand-colored borders. In fine condition. Matted and framed, the entire piece measures 15 inches by 21 inches.

Churchill, Winston.

Winston Churchill Centenary Picture Medal.

London: Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd, 1974.

Rare limited issue Centenary Picture Medal of Winston Churchill. Bronze Centenary Picture Medal containing thirteen informational disks that chronicle “outstanding events in the life of Britain’s Beloved Bulldog Winston Spencer Churchill” illustrated by F. Jaffé, original silk ribbon. One of only 2,000 medals struck in bronzed gilding metal. In fine condition with some rubbing toContinue reading "Winston Churchill Centenary Picture Medal."

Duke, Charlie.

Charlie Duke Signed Crescent Earth Photograph.

Large satin-finish black and white photograph of a crescent earth rising over the lunar surface, signed by the 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, Charlie Duke, in silver pen, “Life Is Not How Far You Travel, But What You Discover! Charlie Duke, Apollo LMP, Moonwalker.” In fine condition. The photograph measures 12.5Continue reading "Charlie Duke Signed Crescent Earth Photograph."

Borman, Frank; James Lovell; William [Bill Anders]; Alan Bean.

Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders Photograph Signed to Alan Bean.

December 1968.

Photograph of the iconic Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ given to Alan Bean and his family upon Apollo 8’s return. Glossy color photograph of the Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ inscribed in black felt tip by Bill Anders, “To the Ragsdales, A Beautiful View of Our Home, Bill Anders,” signed on the mount by the entire Apollo 8 crew, additionally signedContinue reading "Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders Photograph Signed to Alan Bean."

Kaye, S. L.; [David Ben-Gurion].

David Ben-Gurion Signed S.L. Kaye Sketch.

1960.

Framed rare graphite artist’s sketches of the Founding Father of Israel David Ben-Gurion by artist S. L. Kaye. Signed and dated by Ben-Gurion below the portrait, “D. Ben-Gurion 9. 3. 60.” Additionally signed by the artist at the corner of his sketch. In fine condition. The piece measures 20.9 inches by 16.9 inches. A fineContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Signed S.L. Kaye Sketch."

Volkamer, Johann Christoph.

Cotyledon Africana frutefcens [Fruiting African Cotyledon] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg: Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Cotyledon Africana frutefcens, or the fruiting African Cotyledon. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Volkamer, Johann Christoph.

Arbutus im Wörnlischen [Tree in Wörnlischen Garden] Garten Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg: Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Arbutus im Wornlischen Garten, or the tree in Wörnlischen Garden. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Volkamer, Johann Christoph.

Baumwollen [Cotton Plant] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg: Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of die Baumwollen, or the Cotton Plant. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.