AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350401

AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - COLLECTION WITH THE AMERICAN EXPRESS - HFSID 350401

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. (3) Stock Certificate signed: "Wm G. Fargo" as President, "E.P. Ross" as Treasurer and "J.N.…"

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HOWARD HUGHES - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/28/1928 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 274929

HOWARD HUGHES - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/28/1928 CO-SIGNED BY: JOSEPH W. - HFSID 274929

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 by typed 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. ENGEL (1883-1939), a movie executive, was production manager on Hughes's air combat extravaganza, Hell's Angels (1930). He went on to produce many films for Fox, mostly Westerns, in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

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D.W. (DAVID LEWELYN WARK) GRIFFITH - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/02/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 298724

D.W. (DAVID LEWELYN WARK) GRIFFITH - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/02/1936 CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 298724

Chastened by a messy divorce from his first wife, the famed director signs a prenuptial agreement with his bride to be, Evelyn Baldwin, who has also signed here. Document signed: "David Wark Griffith", "Evelyn Baldwin", 2 pages, 8½x13. No place, 1936 March 2. In anticipation of his pending marriage to Evelyn Baldwin, Griffith irrevocably transfers to her all rights to an annuity contract with the Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, yielding annual income of $5,632.80 for the rest of her life. In exchange, Baldwin releases Griffith, along with his heirs and assigns, from any additional claims except for assets freely given to Baldwin by Griffith. The agreement is to become effective only on the consummation of the Griffith-Baldwin marriage. David Llewelyn Wark GRIFFITH (1875-1948) directed his first film in 1908, and in 1910 became the first to shoot a film in Hollywood. His Judith of Bethulia (1914) was among the first feature films, and the controversial Birth of a Nation (1915), became the first blockbuster movie hit, inspiring the movie industry that we have known since. Griffith co-founded United Artists studio with Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Five of his movies are deemed important enough for preservation in the US Film Registry.

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CHARLES BABBAGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 5/23 - HFSID: 350482

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.

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HOWARD HUGHES - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/28/1928 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 274929

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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/08/1868 - HFSID: 285860

Signed, handwritten letter to telegraphic expert Robert Sabine (1868), insisting that he be given journal space to refute "Hamel's calumnious paper read before the Society of Arts". ALS: "Saml F.B. Morse, 3 pages, 5x8. Po'keepsie, N.York, 1868 August 8. The inventor of the Morse Code who established a telegraph line between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore in 1844 writes to Robert Sabine, Westminster, London. In full: "I began a letter to you on the 18th July in reply to your valuable letter of the 18th of June. I have had so many interruptions since my return that I must defer its completion, until I have finished by Report as Commissioner for my Government. I write now simply to acknowledge your kindness and to thank you for your courtesy, and to promise you at no very distant day the finished letter on Hamel's calumnious paper read before the Society of Arts. The part in which he refers to me, requires a thorough exposure. I do not ask to have it published entire, but I do ask that it be read to the Society, and that it be recorded in their proceedings, with such remarks of their own as their sense of justice may prompt after a proper examination of the case.

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THOMAS A. EDISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 09/27/1879 - HFSID: 348032

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. Edison dictated his answers to an assistant who handwrote his replies in a hand resembling Edison's.

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RUDOLF CHRISTIAN KARL DIESEL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1909 - HFSID: 350446

The developer 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.

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WALTER E. "WALT" DISNEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350348

WALTER E. WALT DISNEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RAYMOND A. DISNEY, RUBA - HFSID 350348

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. Raymond had left home when he was 17 and eventually started an insurance agency in Chicago. Walt and brother Roy, who was Walt's partner in the production company, saw an influx of Disney relatives -- Ray moved his agency from Chicago to Los Angeles.

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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/13/1883 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 354593

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/13/1883 CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 354593

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 which Rockefeller owned over a third of the combined holdings, under the control of nine trustees. The trust was dissolved by court decree in 1892.

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DAVID DUNBAR BUICK - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 08/20/1921 - HFSID: 350391

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 President and "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. Slight yellowing in areas, vertical fold runs between "D.D", nicked at bottom edge just at start of fold, otherwise fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 18 x 24½.

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D.W. (DAVID LEWELYN WARK) GRIFFITH - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/02/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 298724

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Business & Finance | Baseballs

JOHN ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291866

Baseball signed by John Allen, the former Cincinnati Reds executive, in blue ink, includes the inscription "John Allen". Allen served as Chief Operating Officer from 1999-2007 and was hired in 2011 to oversee the Los Angeles Dodgers' finances.

Price: $90.00
JERRY BELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291830

Baseball signed by Jerry Bell, President of the Minnesota Twins, includes the inscription "Jerry Bell/President Minnesota/Twins". Bell has been instrumental in the team's success and the development of Target Field, emphasizing his significance in baseball history.

Price: $120.00
BRIAN CASHMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 292639

Baseball signed by Brian Cashman in blue ink, featuring the signature on a Rawlings Official Major League Baseball for the 2009 Inaugural Season of Yankee Stadium. Signature is PSA/DNA authenticated, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (#M69256).

Price: $180.00
ALBERT B. "HAPPY" CHANDLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 135966

Baseball signed by Albert B. "Happy" Chandler features his signature "A.B. Chandler" on the sweet spot. Chandler, serving as MLB Commissioner from 1945-1951, supported integration in baseball and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

Price: $160.00
RICH DOZER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291822

Baseball signed by Rich Dozer, the former Arizona Diamondbacks President, includes the inscription "Rich/Dozer" in black sharpie. Dozer played a key role in the team's early success, leading them to a World Series victory in 2001.

Price: $120.00
LENNY DYKSTRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 290786

Baseball signed by Lenny Dykstra, a 1986 World Series Champion. Includes a PSA/DNA sticker and Certificate of Authenticity (K12655). Dykstra played for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, achieving All-Star status multiple times.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
JOHN ELLIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL 07/25/1992 - HFSID 291826

Baseball signed by John Ellis, inscribed with "7/25/92/John Ellis/'Go Mariners!'". Ellis became Chairman of the Board for the Seattle Mariners in 1993, during which the team made four playoff appearances. Signature is lightly bled but legible.

Price: $120.00
STEVE GARVEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 274774

Baseball signed by Steve Garvey includes the inscription "Steve Garvey/74/NL/MVP". It is a Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, commemorating his ten-time All-Star status and MVP wins, highlighting his record of 1,207 consecutive games played.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MIKE HERMAN - INSCRIBED BASEBALL SIGNED - HFSID 291859

Baseball signed by Michael E. Herman, inscribed with "Richard/Best Wishes/Mike Hermans" in blue ink. Herman served as president of the Kansas City Royals from 1990 to 1999, succeeding Ewing Kauffman. Signature is lightly smeared at "wishes".

Price: $90.00
RICHARD E. JACOBS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291829

Baseball signed: "R. E. Jacobs" is a Rawlings Official American League Baseball with a signature from Richard E. Jacobs, late owner of the Cleveland Indians. Jacobs, known for revitalizing the team, contributed significantly to its success during his ownership.

Price: $120.00
RICHARD E. JACOBS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL 04/04/1994 - HFSID 291828

Baseball signed by Richard E. Jacobs in 1994, the year his team won its first pennant in forty years. Signature reads "R. E. Jacobs/4/4/94" on a Rawlings Official American League Baseball. Jacobs was instrumental in revitalizing the Cleveland Indians.

Price: $120.00
CASEY KASEM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 278913

Baseball signed by Casey Kasem in black ink, located to the left of the stamp. This Diamond Little League baseball commemorates Kasem's legacy as a radio and television personality and renowned voice actor, especially known for his role as Shaggy in Scooby Doo.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
JAKE "THE RAGING BULL" LA MOTTA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 274047

Baseball signed by Jake LaMotta includes the inscription "Raging Bull" in black ink on an Official Rawlings American League baseball. LaMotta, known as the "Bronx Bull," achieved prominence by defeating Sugar Ray Robinson and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Price: $280.00
GARRY MARSHALL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 278903

Baseball signed by Garry Marshall features his signature in the sweet spot, referencing his role as Walter Harvey in A League of Their Own. Marshall is known for producing successful comedies, and his signature is faded yet legible.

Price: $360.00
DON MATTINGLY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 269099

Baseball signed: "Don Mattingly". Official Major League Baseball features Mattingly's signature below a printed Yankees logo commemorating the team's 100th anniversary. Mattingly played exclusively for the New York Yankees and is recognized for his significant achievements in baseball.

Price: $350.00
DON MATTINGLY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 284808

Baseball signed by Don Mattingly in the sweet spot, marked with "Don Mattingly". This Rawlings Official American League Baseball showcases Mattingly's significant contributions to the New York Yankees as a player and coach, highlighting his accolades and legacy.

Price: $320.00
DON MATTINGLY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 290520

Baseball signed by Don Mattingly, inscribed in blue ink in the sweet spot. Authenticated with a PSA/DNA sticker and Certificate of Authenticity, it holds an overall grade of 9. Mattingly is a six-time All-Star and former Yankees first baseman.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
MIKE FRANCIS MCCORMICK - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 260229

Baseball signed "Mike McCormick/Cy Young Giants 67'" by Mike McCormick, reflecting his Cy Young Award year. This Rawlings Official National League baseball commemorates his successful career, including winning 15 games in 1960 and 22 games in 1967.

Price: $420.00
DRAYTON MCLANE JR. - INSCRIBED BASEBALL SIGNED - HFSID 291833

Baseball signed by Drayton McLane, inscribed with "To Richard/Drayton/McLane" and "Astros". McLane served as owner and CEO of the Houston Astros, acquiring the team in 1993 and achieving notable success during his tenure.

Price: $120.00
JERRY McMORRIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291864

Baseball signed by "Jerry McMorris", a former owner of the Colorado Rockies, in blue ink on a Diamond-brand "Professional League" baseball. McMorris played a significant role in bringing Major League Baseball to Denver and managing the franchise.

Price: $90.00
RANDY A. MOBLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291834

Baseball signed: "Randy A. Mobley" by Randy Mobley, who served as President of the International League. The Wilson Official International League Baseball includes his ink signature and printed name, highlighting his significant contributions to minor league baseball.

Price: $120.00
JOE TORRE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289798

Official National League baseball signed by Joe Torre and Ozzie Smith. Torre, a nine-time All-Star and 1971 MVP, managed the Yankees to four World Championships, while Smith, a 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, is known for his defensive skills.

Price: $300.00
BOBBY VALENTINE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 277306

Baseball signed by "Ralph Kiner" and "Bobby Valentine" along with an unidentified smudged signature. This is a Rawlings official National League baseball, highlighting Kiner's Hall of Fame career and Valentine's managerial success in Major League Baseball and Japan.

Sale Price $225.00

$275.00
FRED WILPON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 291865

Baseball signed: "Fred Wilpon/Lots of Luck". This "Official League" baseball is autographed in blue ballpoint by Fred Wilpon, owner of the New York Mets, who was involved in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. Signature remains lightly beaded and legible.

Price: $120.00