Framed Autographs and Historical Documents

Orwell, George

George Orwell Typed Letter Signed.

January 9, 1946.

Rare typed letter signed by the acclaimed author of Nineteen-Eighty Four, George Orwell; part of a long correspondence with scientist Edward R. Ward regarding his views on science. One page, typescript, the letter reads: ‘9th January 1946 Dear Mr. Ward, Your letter has been passed on to be by “Tribune”. I am sorry that inContinue reading "George Orwell Typed Letter Signed."

Bojaxhiu, Mary Teresa. [Mother Teresa]

Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover.

New York : Time, December 29, 1975.

Rare cover from the December 29, 1975 issue of Time Magazine featuring a portrait of Mother Teresa by Bob Peak and inscribed by her, “God bless you M Teresa MC.” In near fine condition. Double matted and framed with the original transmittal envelope inserted into a pocket on the verso of the frame showing theContinue reading "Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover."

[de Carrara, Cajetau-Louis-Antoine]

18th Century French Nobility Patent.

November 13, 1710.

Rare 18th century French Patent of Nobility for Cajetau-Louis-Antoine de Carrara. Folio, bound in full velvet, the patent is comprised of five vellum leaves, the first with calligraphy within an elaborate engraved border; the third leaf with a gilt-painted armorial miniature, all edges gilt, rope bound in. Dated November 13, 1710, the patent is signed by MarieContinue reading "18th Century French Nobility Patent."

Johnson, Alvin Jewett

Johnson’s Map of Florida.

New York : A.J. Johnson, 1863.

Rare 19th century example of Johnson’s famed Civil War era map of the state of Florida. One page, the hand-colored lithographic map depicts the state in full with color coding according to county in the midst of the American Civil War with references to towns, railroads, villages, depots, swamps, the territories of Native American tribes,Continue reading "Johnson’s Map of Florida."

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed.

1982.

Typed letter signed by Ronald Reagan as president. One page on Reagan’s White House letterhead, the letter reads: February 3, 1982 Dear Sarah and Charlie: Please forgive this belated note to thank you and Ron for the terrific briefcase. It was a great Christmas present, and I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Many, many thanksContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed."

Forty-Five Star American Flag.

[c. 1896].

Rare forty-five star American Flag. The forty-five star American Flag was in use between July 4, 1896 when the state of Utah was admitted into the Union and July 3, 1908 when Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state. In near fine condition. The flag measures 58 inches by 114 inches.

Forty-Four Star American Flag.

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Rare forty-four star American flag. The American flag bearing 44 stars was in use between July 10, 1890 when the state of Wyoming was admitted into the Union and January 4, 1896 when Utah was admitted as the 45th state. In near fine condition with ownership initials to the hoist, identified to “Camp 6 SonsContinue reading "Forty-Four Star American Flag."

Gandhi, Mohandas K

Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Document.

1909.

Early 20th century South African government document containing the fingerprints of Mohandas K. Gandhi, signed and inscribed by him, “This is what I gave voluntarily at the risk of my life to keep my promise to the Government. Phoenix, Natal, 15th February 1909, M.K. Gandhi.” In April 1893, Gandhi aged 23, set sail for South Africa toContinue reading "Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Document."

Lincoln, Abraham; Gideon Welles

Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission.

April 21, 1864.

American naval commission signed by Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States and Gideon Welles as Secretary of the Navy. Folio, partially engraved on vellum the document is dated April 21, 1864 and promotes Charles W. Tracy to the rank of Lieutenant. In near fine condition. Matted and framed with a portrait of LincolnContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission."

Churchill, Winston S

Winston S. Churchill Signed Walter Stoneman Photograph.

1942.

Silver gelatin print portrait of Winston Churchill by Walter Stoneman, boldly signed and dated by him, “Winston Churchill 1947” on the mount. Photographer’s stamp on verso. The photograph measures 9 inches by 6 inches. Celebrated war-time portrait of Churchill taken on 1 April 1942, by Walter Stoneman, self-styled “The Man’s Photographer.” In June 1897, heContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Signed Walter Stoneman Photograph."

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

1986.

Signed photograph of President Ronald Reagan showing him saluting graduates at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in South Carolina, boldly signed by him on the matte, “Ronald Reagan Parris Island May 1986.” Matted and framed with the seal of the President of the United States. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 13 inches. FromContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

1984.

Signed photograph of President Ronald Reagan showing him standing with an entourage, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Xuequian, boldly signed by him on the matte, “Ronald Reagan Arrival in Peking 26 April 1984.” Matted and framed with the seal of the President of the United States. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 13 inches.Continue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

Holmes, Jr., Oliver Wendell

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Signed Photograph.

1932.

Large photograph of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes in his judicial robes, boldly signed by him, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, April 9, 1932.” The photograph measures 13.25 inches by 9.5 x 13.25. In fine condition.

Lenin. [Ulyanov, Vladimir Ilyich]

Vladimir Lenin Signed Portrait.

1922.

Rare printed portrait signed by the father of Soviet Russia, Vladimir Lenin. One page, printed with a horizontal crease, inscribed by Lenin in the lower portion of the portrait, “VI Ulyanov (Lenin) 28.IV.1922.” In very good condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 31.75 inches.

Spielberg, Steven. Photographs by David James; [Tom Hanks]

Saving Private Ryan: A Film by Steven Spielberg.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1999.

First edition of the illustrated book companion to the Academy Award-winning film. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs by David James. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steven Spielberg on the front panel, “Bill, Remember when… Steven Spielberg” and additionally inscribed by Tom Hanks, “To Bill, Peace. Forever. Tom Hanks.” In fine condition. Mounted and framed.Continue reading "Saving Private Ryan: A Film by Steven Spielberg."

Lincoln, Abraham

Abraham Lincoln Amnesty Proclamation and Signed Pardon of December 8, 1863.

Washington, D.C. : War Department, Adjutant General's Office, 1864-1869.

Rare autograph Oath of December 8 endorsement signed and entirely in the hand of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln with an exceedingly rare contemporary printing of Lincoln’s Amnesty Proclamation which includes the wording of the oath itself and a rare carte-de-visite of Lincoln [Providence, RI: Salisbury, Bro. & Co., n.d.]. OneContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Amnesty Proclamation and Signed Pardon of December 8, 1863."

Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

Mark Twain Autograph Invitation Signed.

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Rare autograph invitation signed by and in the hand of great American author Samuel Clemens. One page, 12 mo. on Clemens’ 21 Fifth Avenue letterhead the note reads, “Friday Jan. 17 Dear Kate Riggs the next Doe-Luncheon will happen at the above address on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1p.m. please don’t fail to come. YoursContinue reading "Mark Twain Autograph Invitation Signed."

Sinatra, Frank

Frank Sinatra Signed “Johnny Concho” Poster.

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Rare magazine poster featuring a full-length portrait of Frank Sinatra as Johnny Concho, inscribed by him, “For Bonnie – Affectionately Frank.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable.

Yan, Liu (Liu Dezhi). [Ye Zipei]

Complete Map of the World with All Nations.

China : Wanguo Dadi Quantu, 1851 [Xianfeng period].

Exceptionally rare second edition of Ye Zipei’s complete map of the world, one of only two known copies produced by terrestrial globe expert Liu Yan. The terrestrial map is comprised of six accordion-style albums bound in handmade paper with white titular labels lettered in hand to each front panel. A woodblock print in red andContinue reading "Complete Map of the World with All Nations."

Connery, Sean. [Ian Fleming]

Sean Connery and Jill St. John Signed James Bond Photograph.

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Black and white photograph of Sean Connery and posing as James Bond and Jill St. John as Tiffany Case, signed by both. They were the stars of the 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

Jordan, Michael

For the Love of the Game.

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Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front panel, “To Bill Happy 50th Birthday Hope you make it to 50 more Michael Jordan.” From the collection of Bill Zwecker, the former longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. Beginning his journalism career in the 1980s, Zwecker is an industry veteran who has interviewed some of theContinue reading "For the Love of the Game."

Ancient Sumerian Cuneiform Tablet.

c. 2100 B.C.E.

Rare ancient Sumerian Cuneiform tablet recording religious offerings made to several deities including Nin-lil, Enlil, Nanaya, Inanna, and Nanna. Clay, Third Dynasty of Ur, the tablet measures 1.75 inches by 2.25 inches and documents the offerings of sheep issued by Enlil-zishagl, a well-known official involved in many other similar texts that date to the reignContinue reading "Ancient Sumerian Cuneiform Tablet."

[Luthuli, Albert; Leon Levy; Monty Naiker; Jimmy Laguma; Pieter Beyleveld

The Freedom Charter of South Africa Signed Broadside.

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Rare printed broadside of The Freedom Charter which Nelson Mandela stated “captured the hopes and dreams of the people and acted as a blueprint for the liberation struggle and the future of the nation”; signed by the five adoptive Chairmen. One page, typescript, the broadside is signed by Albert Luthuli (President of the African NationalContinue reading "The Freedom Charter of South Africa Signed Broadside."

Connery, Sean. [Ian Fleming]

Sean Connery Signed James Bond Photograph.

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Black and white photograph of Sean Connery posing as James Bond, signed by him. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. A striking portrait of the great James Bond actor.