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Framed Autographs and Historical Documents

Raptis Rare Books maintains an extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, signed and inscribed photographs, and historical documents.

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Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Ricardo Tischi. In an envelope affixed to the rear of the framed piece is the original tissue guard featuringContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95330
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Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Ch’i-Lin and her Chinese Unicorn Watercolor Painting.

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Rare original water color painting of Hilary Knight’s characters Ch’i-Lin and her Chinese Unicorn. Rondo, painted in watercolor, ink and gold paint. Captioned by Knight in the lower left corner in pencil. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A lovely presentation.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-96228
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Williams, Ted and Jim Thorpe

Ted Williams and Jim Thorpe Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Olympic Gold medalist Jim Thorpe and Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams smiling together at the New England Sportsman’s and Boat Show in 1952. Signed by both Williams and Thorpe. Double matted and framed; the photograph measures 9.5 inches by 7.5 inches. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14 inches.Continue reading "Ted Williams and Jim Thorpe Signed Photograph."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-96152
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Nehru, Jawaharlal

Jawaharlal Nehru Photograph Signed.

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Signed photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru of the first prime minister of India. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 13.5 inches.

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-99334
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Mother Teresa and Helmut Kohl

Mother Teresa and Helmut Kohl Signed Photograph.

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Black and white photographic portrait of Mother Teresa and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. Signed by Mother Teresa, “God bless you M. Teresa mc” and signed by Helmut Kohl. Mother Teresa and Chancellor Kohl met on July 13, 1986 at Mother Teresa’s home in Oggersheim. Kohl gained a reputation for his strong commitment to European integration and French–GermanContinue reading "Mother Teresa and Helmut Kohl Signed Photograph."

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$6,200.00
Item Number: RRB-96017
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Taft, William Howard

William Howard Taft Signed White House Card.

1913.

Rare original White House card inscribed by President William Howard Taft, “For Robert H. Schutz of Hartford, with best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, Feb 21st, 1913.” Double matted and framed with a medallion of Taft by Barber. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 9 inches. Rare and desirable.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-96012
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White, Stanford

Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed.

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Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of American architect Stanford White. Four pages, dated March 6th 1896 and addressed to Mrs. Frederick McMonnies, the letter reads, “The sketches duly arrived and as I write Mac I am simply overpowered. I really melted with pleasure and continue to do so every time IContinue reading "Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95110
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Stravinsky, Igor

Igor Stravinsky Autograph Letter Signed.

1966.

Rare autograph letter signed by Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. One page, type-written, dated December 21st, 1966 and addressed to John McClure at Columbia Records, the letter reads, “Dear John, Please answer this Mercury Record letter for me, telling them that they can have the permission, though they can have it, I think, without asking me, inContinue reading "Igor Stravinsky Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95109
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Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Lisa Kirk Watercolor Portrait.

1950.

Rare original Hilary Knight watercolor portrait of Kiss Me Kate Star Lisa Kirk performing at the Waldorf Astoria in 1950. Knight designed the glove for Kirk for her opener in the Waldorf’s swank Wedgewood Room which featured a slightly blue but clever parody of the serpent that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden intoContinue reading "Original Hilary Knight Lisa Kirk Watercolor Portrait."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-95365
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Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features model Maria Carla, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tischi’s muse. In fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-95328
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Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features three models in black Givenchy gowns by Riccardo Tischi and Sophia atContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95327
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Knight, Hilary (John Galliano)

Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration titled “Blood and Grommets” features three models on the runway of the DiorContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95326
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Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features supermodel Mariacarla Boscono wearing Givenchy by Tischi at the Musee Bourdelle. InContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95324
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Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed.

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Original ink and watercolor painting by American illustrator Hilary Knight. Titled, ‘Silver Bangles Thick and Thin’, the painting depicts ‘N. Emily’, a character Knight created to embody a typical Neiman Marcus customer for 24 double-page fashion spreads published in The Book, Neiman Marcus’ monthly magazine for two years in the late 1990s. In fine condition.Continue reading "Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95323
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Bush, George H.W.; Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

President George Bush, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Signed 1989 Inaugural Invitation.

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President George H.W. Bush, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Signed 1989 Inaugural Invitation. 8.5″ x 11″; Washington, D.C.; with First Day Cancellation stamp dated January 20, 1989. Invitation to the inauguration of George H.W. Bush and Dan Quayle. Signed by President George H.W. Bush, William H. Rehnquist and SandraContinue reading "President George Bush, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Signed 1989 Inaugural Invitation."

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-74988
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Nixon, Richard; Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio Presidential Commission Signed by Richard Nixon.

Washington, D.C 1970.

Rare Richard Nixon Presidential Commission appointing Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio as a “Member of the Conference on Physical Fitness and Sports.” Dated September 25th, 1970 the appointment is signed by President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers with the Presidential seal. Double matted and framed. In fine condition. From the personalContinue reading "Joe DiMaggio Presidential Commission Signed by Richard Nixon."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-95202
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Hemingway, Ernest

Ernest Hemingway Autograph Letter Excerpt Signed.

Chicago : The Walden Book Shop, 1930.

Rare letter excerpt boldly signed by Ernest Hemingway. Published by the Walden Book Shop in 1930, the introduction begins “The following notes are excerpts from a Hemingway letter in answer to questions concerning editions and numbers of copies.” It goes on to provide a long italicized quote from the letter in which Hemingway describes theContinue reading "Ernest Hemingway Autograph Letter Excerpt Signed."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-95977
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Chaplin, Charlie

Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin. Signed by Chaplin beneath his portrait, “Faithfully Chas Chaplin.” In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The photograph measures 7 inches by 5 inches. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 14.5 inches. Rare and desirable.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-95208
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Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling Autograph Note Signed.

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Rare autograph note inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling. The note reads, in part: “but it is a chapter about…theatrical. They are always great fun. Very sincerely yours Rudyard Kipling.” Double matted and framed with an engraving of Kipling. The entire piece measures 14.75 inches by 10.25 inches. A handsome example.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95201
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Lincoln, Abraham

Abraham Lincoln Relief Bust.

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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.

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-95124
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Eisenhower, Dwight D

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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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.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-95837
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower; David Eisenhower

Eisenhower Family Signed Photograph.

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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."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95836
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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.

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-95831
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Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Gilt Bronze Relief Portrait.

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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.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-92795
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