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Framed Autographs and Historical Documents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Rare Books maintains an extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, signed and inscribed photographs, and historical documents.

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Taylor, Thomas [J.K. Rowling]

Harry Potter, Platform Nine and Three-Quarters Original Watercolor.

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Original watercolor of Harry Potter by Thomas Taylor. In 1997, at just 23 years old, Thomas Taylor created the first-ever cover illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, introducing readers to the magical world that would soon become a global phenomenon. A decade later, the artist returned to create this whimsical and brightly coloredContinue reading "Harry Potter, Platform Nine and Three-Quarters Original Watercolor."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150587
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Churchill, Winston S

Winston Churchill Romeo y Julieta Cuban Cigar.

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Rare unsmoked Romeo y Julieta Cuban cigar gifted from Winston Churchill to an immigration officer of the RMS Queen Mary. Winston Churchill sailed aboard the Cunard-White Star Line ocean liner, the RMS Queen Mary, three times during World War II to meet with Allied leaders, travel to key conferences, and avoid German U-boats. The Romeo yContinue reading "Winston Churchill Romeo y Julieta Cuban Cigar."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149475
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Ruth, Babe [George Herman]

George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth Signed Photograph.

c. 1930s.

Photograph of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth, boldly signed by him. Sepia-toned glossy photograph of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth. Signed by Babe Ruth near the bottom of the photograph. Matted and framed with a plaque describing Ruth’s claim to fame which reads, “George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth 1895-1948 ‘Babe’ Ruth won fame as one of the greatestContinue reading "George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth Signed Photograph."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145338
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Chopping, Richard. [Ian Fleming]

Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof].

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Rare original progressive color printing proof for the iconic dust jacket design of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, designed by Richard Chopping. Chopping’s copy, retained for his personal collection and signed by him in the lower right corner. One page on archival printer’s paper, this is the magenta ink progressive plate proof (printed using one of fourContinue reading "Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof]."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124559
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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."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-133445
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Hayek, Friedrich von [F.A.]. [Queen Elizabeth II]

Royal Companion of Honour Appointment: Presented to Friedrich von Hayek by Queen Elizabeth II.

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Original Royal Companion of Honour Appointment presented to Friedrich von Hayek by Queen Elizabeth II. One page, with the Royal Companion of Honour Seal stamped in the upper right corner. Signed by Queen Elizabeth II at the head of the appointment, “Elizabeth R.” In fine condition.

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100139
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Dean, James. [Sanford H. Roth]

James Dean Signed Photograph.

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Rare large format Sanford H. Roth photograph of cultural icon James dean playing table tennis. Inscribed beneath his image, “To Mr. Roth best wishes James Dean.” The recipient, renowned American photographer Sanford H. Roth, was a close friend of Dean’s and photographed him frequently. Dean visited Roth’s home in California frequently and treated him andContinue reading "James Dean Signed Photograph."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124398
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Free, Rollie

Rollie Free Signed Motorcycle Racing Photograph Collection.

1948.

Rare collection of original photographs inscribed by motorcycle racing legend Rollie Free. The collection includes 4 photographs, all of which are inscribed by Rollie Free to close personal friend and business partner Ted Peaso. Free and Peaso co-owned a Service Station on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California at the time of Free’s record-breaking ride. PeasoContinue reading "Rollie Free Signed Motorcycle Racing Photograph Collection."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-119311
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Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Charles Conrad, Jr; Alan L. Bean; Alan Shepard; Edgar Mitchell; Dave Scott; Jim Irwin; John Young; Charlie Duke; Jack Schmitt; Gene Cernan

Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs.

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Complete set of 12 photographs of the Apollo Moonwalkers. Set of 12 photographs, all of which are official NASA lithographs with the exception of the Alan Shepard photo. Each is individually signed in ink or felt tip as follows, “Neil Armstrong,” “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Alan L. Bean,”Continue reading "Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145375
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Chopping, Richard. [Ian Fleming]

Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof].

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Rare original progressive color printing proof for the iconic dust jacket design of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, designed by Richard Chopping. Chopping’s copy, retained for his personal collection and signed by him in the lower right corner. One page on archival printer’s paper, this is a yellow and magenta ink progressive plate proof (printed using twoContinue reading "Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof]."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124288
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Waddington, David. [Winston S. Churchill]

Winston Churchill Signed Royal Air Force Portrait.

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Rare color transfer print of Winston Churchill in his Royal Air Force (RAF) uniform by David Waddington, one of five known examples produced. Boldly signed by Winston Churchill in the lower border in ink, “Winston S. Churchill.” Additionally with Waddington’s signature printed in facsimile. While serving in the Royal Air Force, photographer David Waddington was assignedContinue reading "Winston Churchill Signed Royal Air Force Portrait."

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$28,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149619
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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."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142623
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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."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-131424
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Cary, George; John and William Cary

Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes.

London : J. & W. Cary: 1818; G. & J. Cary, 1833.

Fine pair of early 19th century celestial and terrestrial table globes published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. Comprised of Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical works, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of theContinue reading "Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149735
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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."

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$35,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151905
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Ginsberg, Allen

Howl, for Carl Solomon. Mimeographed for the Six Gallery Reading.

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Two sheets from an exceptionally rare privately produced mimeographed printing of Howl, preceding the first edition. One of 25 copies printed on rectos only in purple ink typed by the poet Robert Creeley and printed by Marthe Rexroth at S.F State, where she was a secretary, for the famous Six Gallery reading (also known as SixContinue reading "Howl, for Carl Solomon. Mimeographed for the Six Gallery Reading."

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$35,000.00
Item Number: RRB-40140
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Churchill, Winston S.; Dwight D. Eisenhower; William M. Tuck; Lewis Preston Collins II; Henry Maitland Wilson

Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower Allied Leaders Signed Photograph.

: Colonial Studios, 1946.

Black and white photograph of Winston Churchill delivering a speech before the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia on March 8, 1946, with General Dwight D. Eisenhower seated to his left. Signed in the lower margin of the photograph, “Winston S. Churchill” and “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Additionally signed by Virginia Governor William M. Tuck,Continue reading "Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower Allied Leaders Signed Photograph."

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$38,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149606
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Washington, George

George Washington Letter Signed.

Mount Vernon July 28, 1785.

Rare letter signed by George Washington to his land agent in Virginia, Battaile Muse. Quarto, three pages on a single folded leaf, the letter is addressed to Mr. Battaile Muse. The body of the letter, in a secretarial hand, reads in full: “Mount Vernon, July 28, 1785 Sir: A few days ago by a Mr.Continue reading "George Washington Letter Signed."

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$40,000.00
Item Number: RRB-139571
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[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."

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$45,000.00
Item Number: RRB-131339
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Gandhi, Mohandas K. [Mahatma]

Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Engraving Portrait.

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Wood engraving of a bust-length portrait of one of the most famous graphic images of Gandhi by illustrator Fritz Eichenberg; signed by Gandhi, “God is Truth MK Gandhi.” Below Gandhi’s inscription in a pencil inscription by Fritz Eichenberg, “To Eva Aug. 16th, 1948 with love from Fritz” and additionally signed “Fritz Eichenberg.” The engraving isContinue reading "Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Engraving Portrait."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-103540
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Ames, Joseph Alexander. [George Washington]

Portrait of General George Washington.

1862.

Fine oil portrait of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by Joseph Alexander Ames. Oil on canvas, the portrait depicts Washington in profile in his Continental Army uniform. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, “J. Ames 1862.” Ames, a self-taught artist born in 1816 in Roxbury,Continue reading "Portrait of General George Washington."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149202
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Einstein, Albert

Albert Einstein Signed Photograph.

1923.

Extremely rare original photograph boldly signed “Albert Einstein Jerusalem 1923” during his only trip to Palestine in 1923. Einstein’s return voyage from his tour of Japan and China took him via the Red Sea and Suez Canal which allowed him to accept the invitation of Arthur Ruppin, the director of the Palestine office of theContinue reading "Albert Einstein Signed Photograph."

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$60,000.00
Item Number: RRB-141301
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Newton, Isaac

Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed.

November 11, 1719.

Rare and unrecorded 18th century legal document signed twice at the conclusion by Sir Isaac Newton as a witness to a land indenture. Manuscript document signed twice on the verso “Isaac Newton”, one vellum membrane, dated 11 November 1719, signed by Thomas Sturgess and with his seal, witnessed twice on the dorse (the sealing ofContinue reading "Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed."

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$65,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146958
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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."

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$75,000.00
Item Number: RRB-132045
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