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Framed Autographs and Historical Documents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Rare Books maintains an extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, signed and inscribed photographs, and historical documents.

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Hughes, Howard, Henry H. Arnold, Oscar Westover

Howard Hughes Signed Photograph.

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Rare United States Air Force photograph of legendary aviator Howard Hughes, Major General Oscar Westover, and General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold. Signed and inscribed by each aviation pioneer, “O. Westover Maj. Gen. A.C. Chief of the Air Corps”, “Howard Hughes”, and “H. Arnold Brig Gen. A.C.” Major General Oscar Westover succeeded BenjaminContinue reading "Howard Hughes Signed Photograph."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109582
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Bolivar, Simon

Simón Bolívar Signed Order of the Liberators Appointment.

1819.

Rare autograph letter signed by ‘El Libertador’, Simón Bolívar as President of Venezuela. One page, partially printed on Bolívar’s presidential letterhead bearing his title, ‘Supreme Head of the Republic, Captain-General of the Army of Venezuela and New Granada’, the letter is dated January 18 1819 and appoints Lt. Col. Laurencio Silva to the Order ofContinue reading "Simón Bolívar Signed Order of the Liberators Appointment."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-127430
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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."

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$9,200.00
Item Number: RRB-146517
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Wright, Frank Lloyd

Frank Lloyd Wright Autographed Letter.

Taliesin 1940.

Important autograph letter signed by Frank Lloyd Wright to friend and architectural critic, Lewis Mumford. Letter is 19 inches by 8.5 inches. It reads, “My dear Lewis: I’ve read “The Brown Decade” you so kindly sent me and it is a useful work in your splendid style. I didn’t agree in total but admire andContinue reading "Frank Lloyd Wright Autographed Letter."

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$9,000.00
Item Number: RRB-3790
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Kennedy, John F

John F. Kennedy Unsmoked Cigar.

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Rare unopened cigar given to 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy by a Philippine Ambassador to the United States, handsomely presented with a portrait of Kennedy. The Coronas Alhambra cigar is mounted in a shadowbox opening and is still stored in a cellophane sheath printed in gold lettering: “Specially Made For President Kennedy.” Under itsContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Unsmoked Cigar."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-140653
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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."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146523
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Thomas, Douglas H. [John Hanson]

John Hanson Genealogical Archive.

c. 1880-1885.

Rare genealogical archive documenting the life and heritage of the first President of the Confederation Congress John Hanson, whose biographers have argued to be the true first President of the United States. The archive is composed primarily of letters, historical records and biographical documents prepared by Hanson’s ancestors, most notably several biographical volumes composed byContinue reading "John Hanson Genealogical Archive."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-116321
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Lee, Robert E

Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

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Rare Civil War era carte-de-visite portrait of General Robert E. Lee in uniform, boldly signed “RE Lee”. In fine condition. Quadruple matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19 inches by 17 inches.

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-103675
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Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Signed Photograph.

1947.

Large original silver gelatin photograph of the Founding Father of Israel David Ben-Gurion, boldly signed by him. Ben–Gurion‘s signature measures 5.25 inches by 1.25 inches. x 1.25″ alone. Also signed and dated “Charles Bergman May 1947”  who was possibly the photographer. The photograph was taken in May 1947, one year before Ben–Gurion declared the formation ofContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Signed Photograph."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-133617
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Thatcher, Margaret; Tony Blair; Gordon Brown; James Callaghan; David Cameron; Edward Heath; John Major; Theresa May

British Prime Ministers Signed New Houses of Parliament Engraving.

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Rare colored engraving signed by 8 former British Prime Ministers including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. One page, a fine colored engraving of the New Houses of Parliament signed on the mount by Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, James Callaghan, David Cameron, Edward Heath, John Major, Theresa May, and Margaret Thatcher. In fine condition. Double mattedContinue reading "British Prime Ministers Signed New Houses of Parliament Engraving."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-123644
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Crick, Francis; James D. Watson; Maurice Wilkins; Max Ferdinand Perutz; John Kendrew

1962 Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists Signed Photograph. [James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins Signed Photograph].

1962.

Original photograph from the 1962 Nobel Prize Ceremony signed by Francis Crick, James Watson, and Maurice Wilkins (jointly awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine) as well as Max Ferdinand Perutz and John Kendrew (jointly awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry). Also captured in the photograph is John Steinbeck, who was awardedContinue reading "1962 Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists Signed Photograph. [James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins Signed Photograph]."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-138937
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Shostakovich, Dmitri

Dmitri Shostakovich Autograph Musical Quotation Signed.

1947.

Handwritten musical quotation inscribed by Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich in Russian above the opening three bars of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D minor (Op. 47) on a two-stave system with holograph tempo directive and title, “To Lionel Okvin from Dmitri Shostakovich 17th February 1947.” Double matted and framed with a photographContinue reading "Dmitri Shostakovich Autograph Musical Quotation Signed."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-82418
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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."

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$8,200.00
Item Number: RRB-145393
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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Carte de Visite.

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Rare original carte de visite signed by Ulysses S. Grant, “U.S. Grant Maj. Gen. U.S.A.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches.

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$8,200.00
Item Number: RRB-109556
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Mandela, Nelson] Photograph by Jurgen Schadeberg

Nelson Mandela Silver Gelatin Print.

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Silver Gelatin Print of Nelson Mandela in his law office in 1952. Signed by both Nelson Mandela on the image and the photographer, Jurgen Schadeberg (signed and stamped on the verso by Schadeberg and also signed on the front). The photograph was taken at Chancellor House, which is where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo openedContinue reading "Nelson Mandela Silver Gelatin Print."

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$8,200.00
Item Number: RRB-4512
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Mandela, Nelson] Photograph by Jurgen Schadeberg

Nelson Mandela Silver Gelatin Print.

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Silver Gelatin Print of Nelson Mandela during his treason trial in 1958. Signed by both Nelson Mandela on the image and the photographer, Jurgen Schadeberg (signed and stamped on the verso by Schadeberg and also signed on the front). The photograph measures 11 inches by 14 inches. Matted and framed.

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$8,200.00
Item Number: RRB-4513
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Isabella I, Queen of Spain

Isabella I, Queen of Spain Signed Document.

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Single quarto manuscript document signed by Queen Isabella of Spain, dated 20 November, 1501. With “La Reyna” at the top, and signed “Yo la Reyna.” The letter is for a credit to Isabella’s chamberlain, Sancho de Paredes for various supplies, services, and expenditures. Matted and framed opposite a portrait of Isabella. The entire piece measuresContinue reading "Isabella I, Queen of Spain Signed Document."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-39080
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Churchill, Winston S.; Jawaharlal Nehru

Winston S. Churchill Signed 1953 Meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Photograph.

London June 1953.

Large original photograph of the 1953 Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conference. The large silver gelatin print is signed below signed by UK Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, India Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and every other sitter. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 34.5 inches by 24 inches. Rare and desirable signed by these two twentiethContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Signed 1953 Meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Photograph."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-147883
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Lagerfeld, Karl

Karl Lagerfeld Signed Original Fashion Design Sketch.

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Rare original fashion design sketch done and signed by legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Mixed-media full-body sketch of a female model wearing a multi-buttoned long-sleeved collared shirt. Signed on the lower left corner by Lagerfeld and annotated on the upper right, “Chemise, body.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 16.3 inchesContinue reading "Karl Lagerfeld Signed Original Fashion Design Sketch."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-147291
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Mill, John Stuart

John Stuart Mill Signed Carte-de-Visite.

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Carte-de-visite signed by philosopher John Stuart Mill. Matted and framed; the entire piece measures 9.75 inches by 8 inches. Rare and desirable signed.

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-33088
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. and Eleanor

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Photograph: Christmas 1941.

1941.

Rare original black and white photograph of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt sitting together at a table, signed by both, dated Christmas 1941. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 18.5 inches.

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-124815
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Morgan, J. Pierpont

J. Pierpont Morgan Signed Railroad Mortgage Bond.

June 30, 1886.

First mortgage bond of the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company in the amount of $1000, signed on the reverse by J. P. Morgan and H. C. Fahnestock as trustees. Unaccomplished and bound at the left edge with five pages of the original coupons, with 199 of 200 still present. In fine condition.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150475
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Sartre, Jean-Paul

Jean-Paul Sartre Signed Photograph.

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Rare silver gelatin print of French philosopher, novelist, and playwright Jean-Paul Sartre. Inscribed by him in the upper left corner of the image, “A M. Satoru Yamano, sympatheque hommage, Jean-Paul Sartre.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14 inches by 11 inches.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-123541
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Schadeberg, Jurgen. [Nelson Mandela]

Nelson Mandela in His Cell on Robben Island (Revisit).

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Silver gelatin print of Schadeberg’s powerful image of Mandela in his cell on Robben Island, one of the most iconic visual representations of reflection, resilience, and the passage of time. Silver gelatin print, signed and annotated on the verso by the photographer, “Nelson Mandela in his cell on Robben Island (Revisit) 1994 Jurgen Schadeberg HandprintedContinue reading "Nelson Mandela in His Cell on Robben Island (Revisit)."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151531
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