JOHN HANCOCK His handwritten March 1783 letter as Governor of Massachusetts, instructing a garrison commander to forbid a ship full of Tories to disembark, requiring them to sail instead for New York (still in British hands) Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1 page, 7¾x12. Written as Governor. Boston, Massachusetts, 1783 March 27. To William Gordon, Commander of the Garrison in Dartmouth. In full: "I have this moment received your Letter by Express, giving information of the arrival of a Flag with a Number of Persons on board who were desirous of remaining some time at Dartmouth. I have laid the state of this Flag before the Council, & in consequence of their advice you are hereby Directed upon no pretense whatever, to suffer any of the Persons or any of the Effects brought in the Flag to be Landed at Dartmouth, or in any other place, but that you give immediate Directions for the Departure of the Flag with the Persons, & their effects to New York, and that after the Receipt of this Letter you make a point of Embracing the first fair wind to put her under Sail for New York, as no circumstance can possibly induce me to Deviate from this order. I am Sir your very humble servant.
WALT DISNEY and HIS ARTISTS Extraordinary collection including a sketch of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney himself, and another sheet with original drawings of Disney characters by Disney artists, a composer and a business manager. Framed with two photos to an overall size of 25x33. Framed Collection, including: 1) Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John Adrian, Hoping he will be able to draw better than this - Walt Disney", 6¾ x 10½ sheet, upon which Disney has drawn a pencil sketch of Mickey Mouse. Horizontal fold creased at center. Lightly toned and soiled. Otherwise, fine condition. 2) Original Art signed by each of the following: drawing of Goofy, signed "Ted Sears, Santa Clara - 41"; Pluto, signed "Norm Ferguson"; Donald Duck, signed "Franklin Thomas"; Bacchus, signed "Jim Bodero"; J. Thaddeus Toad, signed in pencil "Toad - of Toad Hall, Webb Smith"; Autograph Musical Quotation signed, "I'm the Reluctant Dragon What Ho! Quite So!/Charles Wolcott S. S. Santa Clara, 1941". Also signed by Disney's business manager
JOHN HANCOCK Hancock handwrote, dated and put his "John Hancock" on this letter to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" in 1783, while he was Governor of Massachusetts. He wrote this letter to inform the recipients that he had received an "Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe" from the Penobscot, which offered their services to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. This letter was written less than eight months before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war between the colonies and England. Draft autograph letter signed "J.H." as Governor of Massachusetts. 1 page, 7¾x6¼. Council Chamber, Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1783. Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives". In full: "I have this moment Rec'd a Letter from Colonel Lithgow, by Two Indians of the Penobscot Tribe, these Indians are come to make Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe. The Letter with the Commissions given one of these Indians by Brigr. Genl.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER and HENRY FLAGLER. Stock certificate signed by company founder Rockefeller, not long after the oil giant became a trust. Stock Certificate signed: "J.D. Rockefeller" as President, "H M Flagler" as Secretary and "J A Bostwick" as Treasurer of the Standard Oil Trust, 1p, 11½x7¼ with 4¼x7¼ receipt portion attached at left. New York, 1883 October 13. Certifying that "Frank Edward Bliss is entitled to Fifty Shares in the equity to the property held by the Trustees of the Standard Oil Trust...." Each share was valued at $100. On verso, this certificate was transferred on June 25, 1891 by "Frank Edward Bliss/per Elijah Bliss Atty".Witnessed: "George R. Blair". The Standard Oil Trust, created in January 1882,placed all stocks and properties of over a dozen oil companies (including JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER's Standard Oil Company of Ohio) into a trust, of whichRockefeller owned over a third of the combined holdings, under the control of nine trustees.
HOWARD HUGHES Hughes loans actor Louis Wolheim to Samuel Goldwyn for The Awakening. Document signed: "Howard Hughes", 3p, 8½x12½. Los Angeles, California, 1928 April 28. Hughes' Caddo Company loans actor Louis Wolheim to Samuel Goldwyn Inc. to appear in a film titled The Innocent. (The film was released later that year by United Artists as The Awakening.) Signed on p3. Also signed by a representative of Samuel Goldwyn Inc. (name illegible). Some dates added in ink (unknown hand). Accompanied bytyped letter signed "Jos. W. Engel" on letterhead The Caddo Company, dated 1928 May 12, delaying by one day the period of Wolheim's loan-out so that he can spend an extra day filming The Racket. Larger than life HOWARD HUGHES (1905-1976), movie mogul, aircraft designer and builder, political intrigue, and the world's richest man at the time of his death, dashing lothario turned ultra-eccentric recluse, continues to fascinate, as evidenced by a recent film biography (The Aviator, 2004), and even a film about a fake biography (The Hoax, 2007). JOSEPH W.
HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS Peters complains to her husband that the guards are taking over too much of the house. Autograph Note Unsigned: "J." on verso, 2p, 8¼ x 10¾, yellow sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides). Matted and framed to overall size of 41 x 22¼ with three metallic plaques and two unsigned photos (b/w, approximate size 4½ x 6½). No place, no date. In full in Hughes handwriting: "An airplane race is around 3 Pylons [sketch to the left] and the one back of the pilot is called the 4th Pylon or the pilot's pylon-upside down, within note, secretarial-For Mr. Hughes - at bottom, Peters' note, written beneath her husband's, begins -Its OK about the car - But I am Still having my stuff moved out of garage into one of back room off kitchen - which those guards have usurped for their card games & TV viewing - originally they started out using one john (dressing room) they have ended up with more floor space than we have - & it infuriates me.". On verso, Peters has written a note: "Dearest Love- I have gone to Mrs. Brinds for a couple of hours. She has 8mm movies of her trip to Israel.
ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills. Begins: "Dear Sir". In full: "I send herewith a Copy of Mr. Burds Official list of the Actions in which Geo. Eddy became Special Bail for me. I have marked those that are settled and amongst them those of Myers Musgrove & Ketland which you wrote me you had settled. Of these that remain I expect I can settle with Steinmetz and Newhold, but how the rest are to be managed I do not yet know, and shall be glad to receive your Sentiments with any information you can give thereon - How comes it to pass that I am in a more responsible situation in these cases than you are. If I had not entered Special Bail I must have been responsible to Jno Baker & he would have taken me instead of Geo Eddy 
RUDOLF DIESEL Thedeveloper of the internal-combustion machine that uses oil as a fuel writes to a grieving acquaintance. Rare ALS: "Diesel," 2pp, 3¾x5½, separate sheets. Haus Diesel, 1909 April 14. In German with English translation to Dr. Bloch. In full: "I did not completely understand your telephone message yesterday and that you were personally grieved; and only today I learned about the facts. I ask you to accept my expression of heartfelt sympathy. I would have expressed the same to you yesterday at the cemetery if I had been informed." Diesel patented his engine in 1892. Diesel engines are less smooth-running, heavier, and initially more expensive than gasoline engines but make more efficient use of cheaper fuel. They are widely used in ships, heavy vehicles, power installations and in passenger cars. Diesel signed material is rare in any form. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 35¼x20.
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Beautifully framed display of a Marconi signed NAWA certification. Partly Printed DS: "G Marconi" 1p, 10¼ x 8. National Amateur Wireless Association certification to James P. Buxton. Expiration date October 1922. Marconi (1874-1937) carried out successful experiments with wireless telegraphy near Bologna, Italy in 1895. Two years later, he erected a wireless station at La Spezia at the invitation of the Italian government. In 1898, Marconi established communications across the English Channel between England and France. He was awarded the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics in recognition of his "contribution to the development of wireless telegraphy". In 1914, Marconi was appointed a Senator in Rome. While in England in 1924, Marconi signed contracts with the British Postal service to set up radio communication with all parts of British Commonwealth. Toned, creased and stains throughout. Framed to an overall size of 19½ x 29½. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. Left knob was cracked and repaired. 
WALT DISNEY Vary rare Disney signed Donald Duck comic book. Comic Book signed: "Walt Disney" on the first page, 32p, 7x10. "Walt Disney's/Duck Album/featuring 5 complete duck stories", published by Dell Comics, issue number 611. "Four Color". Copyright 1954 by Walt Disney Productions. Authorized edition. Published and distributed by Dell Publishing Co. in January 1955. Designed and produced by Western Printing & Lithographing Co. Walt Disney's Duck Album was produced between 1951-1957 with 12 different issues. This issue, no. 611, was seventh in the series. American Disney comics started in 1930 when Walt Disney began writing a daily Mickey Mouse comic strip for newspapers. By 1940, Disney, through Western Publishing, was publishing comic books fully dedicated to one of his characters, featuring only a comic strip format. Interestingly an all-Donald Duck comic book was his first of the concept. Original stories exclusively for the comic book (not borrowed from newspapers) was launched in 1941. The comic book 
EDWARD Z.C. JUDSON (NED BUNTLINE) The author signs "Ned Buntline, Ready for Game" on a photograph of himself holding hunting rifle. Photograph signed: "'Ned Buntline,'/Ready for Game." Sepia, 4¼ x 6¼ overall, image 3¾ x 5¼ (one surface). Studio photograph by Sarony of New York, signed with his penname. A nautical term for the rope at the bottom of a square sail, the name Buntline was adopted from his youthful navy days. Soldier, adventurer, and writer Edward Z.C. Judson (1823-1886) had developed his sensational literary style in the 1840s, when he began submitting exaggerated accounts of his adventures to "Knickerbocker Magazine". Arrested, shot at and even hung once (someone cut the rope), in 1869, Judson "discovered" Western scout William F. Cody, nicknamed him Buffalo Bill and exploited his adventures in books and plays. Earlier, Judson had helped organize the anti-foreign, anti-labor American Party, better known, thanks to Judson, as the Know-Nothing Party (1850-1856).
ORVILLE WRIGHT. Photograph signed: "Orville Wright". B/w, 6¼x4½ overall, image 5x3¼ (one surface). Captioned at lower margin: "First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903/Kitty Hawk, N.C." Orville Wright (1871-1948) and his brother, Wilbur (1867-1912), made aviation history with their Flyer in Kitty Hawk, on North Carolina's Outer Banks, on December 17, 1903. While the Wrights had been testing their gliders on Kill Devil Hill for a number of years, this was their first test of their motorized, heavier-than-air flying machine. At 10:35 a.m., Orville Wright was at the controls of the 21-foot biplane with the 40.3-foot wingspan. The 605 pound craft, powered by a 12-horsepower engine that had four piston cylinders and revved to 1,090 rpm, left the ground, staying aloft for 12 seconds and covering 120 feet at an altitude of ten feet. Later that day, during one of their three test flights, Wilbur also manned the controls, traveling 852 feet in 59 seconds. In 1905, Wilbur and Orville decided to stop flying and tried to market their machine, first offering it to the U.S. government and then flying it in France.
THOMAS A. EDISON The famous inventor penned a section of answers on this questionnaire! Printed Questionnaire filled out by an assistant who has signed: "Thomas A. Edison" at the conclusion, but with 11 words in Edison's hand, 1p, 7¾x10½. J.K. Macomber, Professor of Physics at the Physical Laboratory Agricultural College in Ames, Iowa, sent Edison and other authorities in the field, a printed questionnaire, dated September 27, 1879. Macomber message, in part: "The people of the Western States have been imposed upon by lightning-rod peddlers more, perhaps, than by any other class of swindlers. Among other rods being sold in Iowa is one known as the 'Chambers' rod, widely has been patented by the 'Chambers' National Lightning Protection Company,' of Cincinnati, Ohio. Briefly, this system consists on an Iron rod running along the ridge of the building with points at each end projecting upward…Many public buildings in thus State have been furnished with these rods…I beg leave to submit the following interrogations." Macomber lists seven questions for Edison to answer.
CHARLES BABBAGE The famed mathematician sends a dinner invitation. Third Person ANS: "Mr. Babbage", 1p, 3½ x 3¾. Dorset St., (no year) May 23. In full: "Mr. Babbage will have the honor of dining with Mr & Mrs Strutt on Saturday the 11th June". Charles Babbage (1791-1871) is known as the "Father of Computing" for his ideas about building an analytical engine, the predecessor of the digital computer. He proposed operations research that involved the idea of using machines to perform routine mathematical operations, eliminating errors in human calculation. By 1825, he had developed a machine that was capable of calculating up to 20 decimals. Plans formulated by Babbage in the mid-1830s became the basis for the computers that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Lightly stained at upper right blank corner. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 27½ x 16¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. 
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE The famed inventor sends a letter to an influential Kentucky congressman. Autograph Letter singed: "Saml F.B. Morse". 1p, 7¼ x 10. No place, no date. Morse writes to a Kentucky congressman instrumental in getting congress to appropriate $30,000 for an experimental line between Washington and Baltimore upon which, in May of 1844, he transmitted, using a code of dots and sashes that he developed (The Morse Code), his famous salutation “What Hath God Wrought”. 1 page, 7¼ x 10. Written and signed in black ink “Saml F.B. Morse” to: William P. Thomasson (congressman from Kentucky) from the telegraph room 9:30 P.M. In full: “Dear Sir / If there is any thing of interest / in the house to send to Baltimore / I will send it / Respectfully / Yr. Mo. Ob. Servt” Kentucky (1843-1847). Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 32¼ x 21¾. Minor chip on frame left front, minor wearing at frame corners. Samuel F. B. Morse (1791-1872) was an accomplished portrait and mural painter and founder of the National Academy of Design.
J. PAUL GETTY Rare early stock certificate signed by Getty. Stock Certificate signed: "J. Paul Getty" as President, “H. M. Hoffnagle” as Secretary. 1p, 13x8. Certificate number 331 representing 1000 shares of the Capital stock in OKLAHOMA OIL CORPORATION registered in the name of G. W. Woolley, vignette of a railroad sitting in an oil field printed on upper left side, with various oil related vignettes around border, large gold seal of the corporation affixed on lower left side. 3½ x 8½ partly-printed transfer register with red 50 stamp affixed to left side. Fine condition. Frame to an overall size of 27x25. Verso viewable from back of frame. In 1916, Jean Paul Getty (1892-1976) and his father, George, had incorporated the Getty Oil Company, an early precursor to the great conglomerate. His multistate operation went international in 1949, when he completed a deal to lease oil fields in Saudi Arabia. During the Depression Era, he had bought extensive quantities of stock and in 1956 he gained control of Pacific Western, which he renamed Getty Oil, ending a 19-year stock battle with Standard Oil.
DAVID D. BUICK Stock certificate, bearing Buick's signature, that was issued for one of his few later enterprises connected with the automobile industry. Stock Certificate signed: "D.D. Buick" as Presidentand "F.O. Patterson" as Secretary of the David Buick Carburetor Corporation, 1p, 10¾ x 8¼. No place, 1921 August 20. Certifying that F.U. Wells "is the owner of one hundred Shares of Ten Dollars each of the Capital Stock of the David Buick Carburetor Corporation…." The corporation issued capital stock of $3 million, and the embossed corporate stamp indicates the company was formed in 1919. Buick (1855-1929) formed Buick Co in 1902 and invented the valve-in-head engine. He built his first car in 1903. Printed yellow seal at lower left. By 1927 Buick, poverty-stricken and in ill health, returned to Detroit, where he took a position as an instructor at a trade school. That year, a million cars bore his name on their radiators, but Buick died a virtual unknown in 1929. Buick is one of the scarcest of all automotive signatures.
HENRY WELLS, WILLIAM G. FARGO and ALVIN ADAMS Amazing collection from the founders of the great “Express” companies. Comprises (1) Partly Printed Check endorsed: "Alvin Adams" on verso, 7½ x 3. San Francisco, California, 1877 August 14. Wells Fargo & Company check, payable to Alvin Adams for $46.10. Secretary Signed: "William G. Fargo" on front. (windowed to show both sides of certificate) Lightly soiled. Fine condition. (2) Stock Certificate signed: "Henry Wells" as President, "Alexander Holland" as Treasurer and "Jas. C. Fargo" as Secretary of the American Express Company, 1p, 11¾ x 8. New York, 1866 May 28. Issue of 18,000 shares of Capital Stock; each share was worth $100. Certificate No. 661, certifying "that R. A. Porter of Keenu New Hampshire is entitled to One Share in the American Express Company...." On verso, the certificate has been transferred on June 28, 1866, the date of its issue (windowed to show both sides of certificate). Lightly creased. Light show through of revenue stamp affixed to verso. Fine condition.
LINUS YALE, JR. The famous lock inventory writes a letter to his wife, complete with printed drawings of some of his locks. Autograph Letter signed: "Linus," (and "Linus Yale Jr." on verso) 1¼ p, 3½ x 8. Johnson's Hotel, 1856 January 9.The inventor of the cylinder lock and combination lock writes to his wife, Kate.In full: "Here I am at Johnson's Hotel 9 o'clock Wednesday evening. Got along tolerably well on the only train through from Philad. Left at 2 P.M.- Found the MS. and brot (sic) it on asked John to send the note which accompanies it out to you. Did you get it? What do you think of the modification? Don't it show the way the wind blows? I think it is clear he thinks well of it or is at least anxious it should not come to N. York but I shall take it up to the Founders and try. I had much rather they would publish it. I am sorry we can not push it although it will by management go without. Got orders from Hull & Dodds for two more locks. Oseur is not in yet so don't know what is the news. My appointment with the Bank of Commerce is for tomorrow. Hope to succeed. Morris thinks it's a good idea to keep Remington in the business.
THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS URGES THE PRESIDENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO TAKE THE SAME STEPS AS MASSACHUSETTS HAD TAKEN IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON THE MERRIMACK RIVER JOHN HANCOCK. Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1p, 6¾x9. Boston, 1783 October 31.To "His Excellency Meshech Weare Esqr. President of the State of New Hampshire".Begins: "Sir". In full: "In compliance with the Request of the Two Branches of the General Court I inclose you Two Acts of this Government making provision to prevent the Destruction of Fish by Mill-Dams in Merrimack River & c - As the Design'd [illegible] of this Bill will much Depend upon the measures that shall be Adopted by the Legislature of your State, I am to Request that your Excellency will be pleas'd to lay those Acts before them, and cannot but flatter myself that they will Take such effectual Steps as will ensure the good Effects for which our Govt. Court had in View in passing the Bill - I am with Sentiments of [portion of word crossed out] Esteem, Sir, Your Excellency's Most Obedt & Humbl Servt." Hancock's retained copy of his letter to Weare. Docketed in unknown hand on verso.
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE Signed autograph letter (1871) to an experimenter, in which Morse discusses "the present Science of Electro-Magnetism." ALS: "Saml F.B. Morse". 1½ pages, 5 x 8, front and verso. New York, 1871 February 22. The inventor of the Morse Code and the Electromagnetic Telegraph writes to G.W. Varnum, M.D., Montgomery City, Mo. In full: "I received yesterday through my friend & your Cousin J.B. Varnum, Esq your letter of the 16t. instant. In regard to the experiment mentioned in your letter, it is by no means new. Indeed it was from observing this effect, upon a needle, of the magnetism of an electric current (not indeed upon the modern electromagnet, which was the result of his observation,) that Oersted founded the present Science of Electro-magnetism. The use made also of this effect of the magnet upon the needle, to indicate the presence of an electric current upon the telegraph wires, is almost universal in the Offices in Europe; every instrument being furnished with a Galvanometer for the purpose, So although although (sic) not new, you have at least the satisfaction of having independently Suggested a valuable use of the magnetic needle.
WILBUR WRIGHT Rare checks signed by the aviation pioneers. Collection consisting of 1.) Check filled out and signed: "Wright Brothers/W.W.," 8 x 2¾. Dayton Ohio, January 10, 1910. Drawn on The Winters National Bank, payable to M. A. Culp for $78.85. Fine condition. 2.) Check filled out and signed: "Wright Brothers/OW.", 8 x 2¾. Dayton, Ohio, February 1, 1908. Drawn on The Winters National Bank, payable to Ladaskie Miller for $6.00. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 31½ x 21½. During 1904 and 1905, the Wrights built and tested new planes and engines. An improved Flyer II was flown near Dayton, Ohio in 1904. They began designing Flyer III. At Simms Station, Ohio, on October 5, 1905, Wilbur flew for 24 miles in 38 minutes, landing only when their new Flyer III gas tank ran dry. The Flyer III was powered by a 15-horse powered engine. This was the Wright brothers' first flight of more than a half hour and renewed their confidence in man's ability to sustain flight. They had invented the first fully practical airplane that could turn, bank, circle and fly figure eights.
GATLING TELLS COLT PATENT FIRE ARMS THAT THE STATE OF NEW YORK "HAS SENT TWO GATLING GUNS HERE FOR REPAIRS" RICHARD J. GATLING. TLS: "R.J. Gatling", 1p, 8½x11½. Hartford, Conn., 1885 April 14. As President, on stationery of The Gatling Gun Company. To Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, Hartford. In full: "The Chief of Ordnance, State of New York, advises us that he has sent two Gatling Guns here for repairs, and that if anything is needed in the way of appendages or spare parts, that he be furnished with a list of the same, before he gives the order for them. As soon as the guns are received, please put them in good working order, and furnish us with a list of the articles required as above." Exactly 20 years before this letter was written, John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln with a Derringer pistol. Twelve days later, U.S. Cavalry Sgt. Boston Corbett shot Booth with a Colt revolver. By the 1850s, Richard J. Gatling (1818-1903) had become wealthy from agricultural inventions such as machines for sowing rice and wheat.
P.T. BARNUM This extraordinary letter was handwritten, signed and dated by Barnum. It's written on unique letterhead that incorporates a flyer from his Gallery of American Beauty and talks about his financial woes and about Charles Stratton - better known as General Tom Thumb, one of Barnum's biggest attractions. Autograph letter signed "P.T. Barnum". 1 page, Barnum's American Museum, New York, February 28, 1856. To Messrs H.B. Curtis & Scribner. The letterhead that this was written on is unusual and increases this piece's interest. It was written on letterhead from Barnum's American Museum, New York. The right side, which is overall 4¾ x 7½ has a 3½ x 7½ blank area for writing and a left margin promoting Barnum's subsidiary enterprises. The integral leaf at left is a handbill promoting Barnum's "The Gallery of American Beauty,/One Hundred Premiums presented to the Handsomest Women In America!" In full: "As I am in debt to you for professional services I send you by Express my account books which I assign to you.
HENRY FORD and HARRY FERGUSON Extraordinary photograph capturing the two innovators together. Rare Photograph signed: "Henry Ford" and "Harry Ferguson". Sepia, 13¾ x 11 overall, image 11 x 8 (one surface). HARRY FERGUSON, a manufacturer of tractors in England and Ireland, developed the Ferguson tractor, a scale model of which is shown on the table in this photograph. His system of tractor-implement integration utilized a hitch, the linkages, and controls of which made the tractor and implement work as a single unit operated almost entirely from the seat of the tractor. Seeking an American market for his product, Ferguson entered into an agreement with HENRY FORD and the Ford Motor Company. Ford, who had formed Ford Motor Company in 1903 and was noted for introducing the successful assembly-line method of production, was to manufacture and market the Ferguson tractor in the U.S. The company commenced making the tractors in 1938, but the agreement was terminated after WWII. Ferguson then began manufacturing his own equipment in Great Britain and the U.S.
ENZO FERRARI The framed race car engineer signs a biographical page from a pamphlet. Pamphlet signed: "Ferrari", 8 x 11¼. Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988), whose name is synonymous with quality engineering, began his racing career in 1919 and soon became a test driver for Alfa Romeo. About 1939, Ferrari organized his own factory but was prevented from producing his own automobiles for four years because of a contract with Romeo, which feared competing against the famed Ferrari name. During WWII, Ferrari's factory was converted to produce ball bearings and other equipment. In 1947, however, Ferrari's first car with the prancing horse insignia debuted. A lifetime racing enthusiast, Ferrari produced few automobiles for private consumer sales until the 1953 debut of the 250 Europa, the first of the long line of Ferrari street cars that to this day remain highly valued as collectibles. Ferraris excelled on international racing circuits and garnered ten wins in the Formula One Constructors' Championship from 1956 to 1983 - more than any other make. Surface creases, otherwise fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15 x 25¾. 8 photocopied pages of the pamphlet included on back of frame.
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE and SARAH E. MORSE The two sign a 3-page, handwritten 1863 letter to their son Willy, away at school Autograph letter signed: "Yr Affectionate Father/Saml F.B. Morse" and "Your loving mother/S.E. Morse", 1 page, 4½x7½. 5 West 32nd Street, 1863 November 22. To their son Willy. Samuel F. B. Morse married his second wife, Sarah Elizabeth Griswold, in 1848. In a three-page letter, Mrs. Morse writes about family affairs, about his pet "Spottie is full of mischief. He tears many things that comes in his way." She tells him she is "going to have somethings on Christmas" wanting to know if he has "enough handkerchiefs…." Beneath his wife's signature, Morse writes, in part: "I add a few lines to your dear mother's letter. She says the truth when she says she thinks of you every day. Both you & dear Arthur are constantly in our thoughts…You must do all you can to please Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Fay and the other teachers and be diligent in your Studies…." Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) was an American painter and inventor.
WALT DISNEY and RAYMOND DISNEY Planning to buy insurance from his older brother Raymond, Walt signs an application for a life insurance policy (also signed by Raymond). Framed by the Gallery of History with an unsigned picture of Walt Disney with Mickey Mouse. Partly Printed DS: "Walter E. Disney", "Geo. E. Morris" as Secretary of Walt Disney Productions and "Raymond A. Disney" as Soliciting Agent, 1 page, 9 x 13¾. Framed to overall size of 33¼ x 22¾. No place (probably Los Angeles), no date (c. 1938-1943, the tenure of Morris). "Application for Insurance in/Connecticut General Life Insurance Company". Other than the signatures, the application has not been filled out. Walter Elias Disney took out insurance policies as he became more successful with Walt Disney Productions. Disney Productions developed in the 1930s. Disney would use his insurance policies as collateral to raise cash in 1952 in order to plan and build Disneyland (1955). Walt purchased his policies from his older brother, Raymond.
BUGS MORAN The Chicago gangster and target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre adds his very rare signature of "George Moran" to this petition in 1938. Documents signed by Moran with his birth name are extremely scarce in the public market. Document signed "George Moran" and by "Lillian E. Cohen" as Notary Public. 1 page, 8x3¾ (visible), framed to 29x19 with b/w photos of Moran and the aftermath of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and a 5x8 bio plate. November 28, 1938. In full: "GEORGE MORAN being first duly sworn, states that he has read the above and foregoing petition, signed by him, and that the same is true except for those matters stated by him to be upon information and belief, and that as to those matters this affiant states that he believes them to be true." This document appears to be related to a forgery trial that, according to the Nov. 28, 1938, Chicago Daily Tribune, included Moran and nine other defendants. Moran was accused of forging American Express checks, New York Central railroad bonds and cigarette revenue stamps. The trial started on Jan.
ARCHIBALD McLEOD and OTHERS. McLeod signs a document detailing the expenses and commitments required of a guide on an upcoming fur trapping trip. Partly Printed DS: "A.N. McLeod", 1p, 6½ x 11¾. Montreal, Canada, 1820 October 20. In French, translated. In full: "BEFORE THE NOTARIES of the Province of Lower-Canada in Montreal, residing there, undersigned: was present Joseph Alexis Jeussaume de Rigaute Who has voluntarily committed himself and commits himself by these presents to Messrs. William McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Archibald Norman McLeod, Thomas Thain, and Henry Mackenzie, of Montreal, Merchants and associates, under the name of McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & Co. & PIERRE DE ROCHEBLAVE, A N McLeod Esquire here present and accepting, upon their first requisition, to depart from Montreal in the capacity of Bowman in one of their canoes, to make the voyage, and to winter during three years in the dependencies of the North-West in the Upper-Canada, (will not be free of the present commitment until Business & Finance | Art
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C. C. (CHARLES) BECK - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 1977 - HFSID 15916C. C. BECK The Captain Marvel artist draws an original self-portrait, dating it 1977. Extremely rare! Original art signed: "CC Beck/1977". Pen and ink drawing, 6x9. C. C. Beck (1910-1989) is best known for creating the comic character that would become Captain Marvel.Sale Price $234.00
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ROGER D. BRANIGIN - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 273753ROGER D. BRANIGIN Roger D. Branigin signs a color photograph of him sitting in a chair in a suit and tie. Photograph signed: "Roger D Branigin/Governor". Color, 3¼x5½ overall, image 3x4 (one surface). Captioned at lower margin: "Reproduced from painting by/Helen Duckwall 1967".
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OLEG CASSINI - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED - HFSID 275088OLEG CASSINI. Humorous self-caricature of the fashion designer drawn from the side with blue ink Self-Caricature signed: "Best Wishes/Oleg Cassini" on verso of 5x3 ruled index card. Cassini has drawn his profile in black ink. Raised in Italy, Oleg Cassini (1913-2006) came to the U.S. in 1936.
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WALTER P. CHRYSLER SR. - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK 01/27/1934 - HFSID 347962WALTER P. CHRYSLER SR. The founder of the Chrysler car manufacturer signed this printed pencil sketch in ink on January 27, 1934 Printed Art Signed in Ink: "W. P. Chrysler 1/27/34". Original pencil sketch was drawn by M. H. Herrin; this is a printed copy of that sketch.
Sale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00
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DR. DENTON A. COOLEY - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 12/13/2010 - HFSID 286946DENTON A. COOLEY Heart surgeon Cooley draws a sketch of the human heart! Original art signed: "Denton A. Cooley M.D, 12-13-2010." B/w, 5x7. Denton A. Cooley (1920-2016) performed the first successful heart transplant in the U.S.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOE DANTE - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 300123JOE DANTE The famed director draws a gremlin on a 4x6 "wanted" card Original Art Signed: "Joe Dante", 4x6 Card. Joe Dante (b.1946) is an American actor, producer, and most notably, director. Having directed over
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 47272JACK DEMPSEY "The Manassa Mauler" sings a printed illustration of him in the boxing ring. Printed Illustration signed: "Jack Dempsey". Color, 5x8 overall, image 4½x5½ (one surface). Captioned: "DEMPSEY-TUNNEY".
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 154953JACK DEMPSEY Jack Dempsey signs a printed illustration of"The Long Count - 14 seconds that are the most famous in boxing history" Printed Illustration signed: "Jack Dempsey". B/w, 8x11. Captioned magazine illustration of "The Long Count - 14 seconds that are the most famous in boxing history".
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK 06/06/1928 - HFSID 76243JACK DEMPSEY He inscribesthis 10x12 printed drawing of himself Inscribed Printed Art Signed in Imk: "To Tom Callaghan/Best Wishes/Jack Dempsey/July 6/28". B/w, 10x12 overall, image 8½x10¾ (one surface). Reproduction of a pencil drawing of him by John Doctoroff © 1927.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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WALTER E. "WALT" DISNEY - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: FRANK THOMAS, NORM FERGUSON, TED SEARS, JIM BODERO, WEBB SMITH, CHARLES WOLCOTT - HFSID 350466Extraordinary collection including a sketch of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney himself, and another sheet with original drawings of Disney characters by Disney artists, a composer and a business manager. Framed with two photos to an overall size of 25x33.
Price: $60,000.00
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HENRY DREYFUSS - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 17874HENRY DREYFUSS A buxom nude, drawn and signed in pencil by the consumer product designer Original Art signed in pencil: "Henry Dreyfuss", 1 page, 8½x9½. To the right of the signature is Dreyfuss' pencil drawing of a nude woman. Another (unidentified) signer has added a note commenting on the drawing.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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E. DANA DURAND - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 56823E. DANA DURAND The US government economist and statistician signs a card bearing a silhouette of him by artist Betty Kaufman. Original Art signed: "E. Dana Durand", 3x5 card. Card bears a hand-cut black silhouette of him by artist Betty Kaufman.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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GEORGE EASTMAN - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 35523GEORGE EASTMAN The found of Kodak inscribes and signs this original drawing Inscribed Original Art Signed: "To Harry L. B. Gray/Geo. Eastman". B/w, 6x8½, matted to 10x13. American inventor and
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JAMES A. FARLEY - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 56819JAMES A. FARLEY. Original Silhouette signed: "James A Farley". B/w, 5x3 overall, image 1¼x2¾ (two surfaces). Right bust profile of the Postmaster General and business executive by artist Betty Kaufman.
Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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STEVE GARVEY - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 37300STEVE GARVEY The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman signed this color illustration Illustration inscribed and signed: "Hi Mike/ Best Wishes/ Steve Garvey". Color, 8½x11 overall, image 7½x9½ (one surface). Name imprinted at bottom blank margin.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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WILL H. HAYS - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 87105WILL H. HAYS Printed b/w bust sketch of Will H. Hays, creator of Hollywood's Hays Code Illustration signed "Will H Hays". B/w, 8x10 overall, 7x9 image, one surface. Hays (1879-1954), who was Postmaster General
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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HORACE HEIDT - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED CIRCA 1942 CO-SIGNED BY: DOROTHY A. AHRENS - HFSID 102033HORACE HEIDT and DOROTHY A. AHRENS Signed 1942 b/w bust pencil sketch by Dorothy A. Ahrens of big band leader Horace Heidt Inscribed illustration signed: "To/'Dorothea'/You certainly/have a great/talent, and future./Sincerely/Horace Heidt". B/w, 12x15¾ overall, 10x12 image, one surface.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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THOMAS HILL - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 304777THOMAS HILL The Covent Garden proprietor has drawn a man in a top hat, perhaps a self-caricature. Original Art signed: "Pooh Pooh I happen to know - Thos. Hill", 4x7¼. His original drawing of a man in period suit and top hat.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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BILL HOLMAN - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 258154BILL HOLMAN Cartoonist Bill Holman, creator of Smokey Stover, drew an original black ink drawing of his most famous character on this index card and signed it "With sincere good wishes". Inscribed original art signed "To/ Earl F. Jarvis/With sincere/good wishes -/Bill Holman".
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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TONY JACKLIN - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 148281TONY JACKLIN 10¼x13½ color printed art of Tony Jacklin after he has hit a golf ball. Printed Art signed: "Tony Jacklin". Color, 10¼x13½ overall, image 8x11 (one surface).
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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RUSS JOHNSON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 15935RUSS JOHNSON Original signed ink drawing of "Mister Oswald" Original Art signed: "Russ/Johnson", 6 x 9 card. His black ink drawing captioned by him, "Mr. Oswald". Russ Johnson (1893-1995) began drawing cartoons while a US Navy shooting instructor during World War I. Returning home to Gibson City, Illinois, he began drawing ads for his father's hardware store.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JESSE H. JONES - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 56816JESSE H. JONES Jesse H. Jones signs card bearing his profile silhouette Silhouette signed: "Jesse H. Jones". B/w, 3x5 card with original left profile silhouette by artist Betty Kaufman. Jesse H. Jones (1874-1956), was a Houston politician and entrepreneur-equally respected and feared.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JACK S. KILBY - ORIGINAL ART ON FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 153349JACK S. KILBY He draws a microchip on a First Day Cover honoring Progress in Electronics. Original art on First Day Cover signed: "J.S. Kilby", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring Progress in Electronics, 11-cent stamp affixed, postmarked New York, New York, July 10, 1973, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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JACK S. KILBY - ORIGINAL ART ON FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 153351JACK S. KILBY He draws his microchip on a signed First Day Cover honoring four American inventors. Original art on First Day Cover signed: "J S Kilby", 6½x3½. Kilby has also sketched his invention, the integrated circuit, commonly called the "microchip".
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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JACK S. KILBY - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 181867JACK S. KILBY Jack S. Kilby draws his invention, a microchip in black ink. Original Art signed: "Jack S Kilby", 10½x6¾ card stock. In 1958, Kilby went to work at Texas Instruments. Within a year, the electrical engineer had invented a monolithic integrated circuit that he called a "microchip", which he has drawn on this card.
Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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STANLEY KRAMER - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 286253STANLEY KRAMER His original pencil sketch, an abstract, futuristic design Original Art signed: "From the collection/of/Stanley Kramer" in pencil, 5x8. One of Hollywood's best known independent producers from the
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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JAKE "THE RAGING BULL" LA MOTTA - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 270968JAKE LaMOTTA Publicity art from the cover of the February 1951 issue of "The Ring" Printed Art signed in Ink: "Jake La Motta/ Raging Bull" Color, 8½x11. Photograph of the cover of the February 1951 issue of "The Ring".
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JACK LEMMON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 290843JACK LEMMON 9x11¾ pencil sketch of the actor in character as Harry Stoner from the 1973 film Save the Tiger. Original Art signed: "Jack Lemmon", 9x11¾. Pencil sketch of Lemmon in character as Harry Stoner from the 1973 film Save the Tiger.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JACK LINDSTROM - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 291525JACK LINDSTROM Original drawing of the character Jonathon Stone from his comic strip Executive Suite Inscribed Original Art signed: "Here's To Betty/Jonathon/Stone of/Executive Suite/© United Feature Syndicate/Jonathon Lindstrom", 5x3 card.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JACK LINDSTROM - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1995 - HFSID 181825JACK LINDSTROM American cartoonist draws one of his characters giving some advice, signs his name underneath in black ink Original art signed: "Jack Lindstrom" in black ink. Color, 5x8. Word bubble: "When you grow up young man, try to avoid a career in business".
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
