SAMUEL F.B. MORSE One year before his first successful telegraph message, Morse signs an autograph letter to Treasury Secretary John Spencer, explaining that the cost of preparing the wire will be $10 more than his previous estimate. He'll still come in under budget! ALS: "Saml F.B. Morse", 1 page, 8x10. New York, 1843 May 1. To Secretary of the Treasury John C. Spencer. In full: "In my letter of the 29th ulto accompanying the contracts for the Telegraphic Wire, and the expenses of covering, I left a blank in the former which I observed was to be filled with a sum not exceeding 24 cents pr.lb. I have this moment heard from Paterson, and am enabled to fill the said blank with 22 cents. This varies the expense of Preparation of the Wire as given in my letter to the Department of 26th ulto from $1900 to $1910 - making the contracts for this part of the work of $690 less than the original estimates, instead of $700 - as therein stated." Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), a portrait painter and a founder and first President of the National Academy of Design (1826-1845, 1861), interested himself in the possibilities of a magnetic telegraph in 1832. He developed the Morse Code for use in the telegraph instrument. read more...
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ROBERTO P. ALEMANN The Argentine political figure pens his name and title on this stunning picture postcard Picture Postcard Signed: "R.P. Alemann" with "Roberto P. Alemann/ Ministro de Economia/ Republica Argentina" printed beneath in bright blue ink, color, 6x4. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ROBERTO P. ALEMANN The Argentine economist signs this picture postcard Picture Postcard Signed: "R.P. Alemann" with "Roberto P. Alemann/ Ministro de Economia/ Buenos Aires/ Republica Argentina/ 13/1/1982" printed beneath in bright blue ink, color, 6x4. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MARIO ANDRETTI Color publicity photograph postcard of Mario Andretti in his racing gear inscribed to a fan. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Charles/Best Wishes/Mario Andretti". Color, 4x6. Misura Sport Team logo imprinted on front and on verso, which is not filled in or stamped. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MARIO ANDRETTI Color picture postcard of Mario Andretti superimposed on top of his racing car. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jeffrey/Best Wishes/Mario Andretti". Color, 7½x5 read more...
Sale Price $162.00
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CHRISTOPHER "KIT" BOND. Postcard signed: "Christopher S. Bond" as Governor, 5½x3¼. Jefferson City, Missouri, postmarked September 24, 1973. printed state seal in upper right corner. Printed message: "Office of the Governor: Thank you for your recent letter. read more...
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ARTHUR BOURCHIER Vintage British picture post card of actor Arthur Bourchier in costume as Treasure Island's John Silver, signing with a hearty "Yo-ho-ho!!" Postcard Photograph signed "Yo-ho-ho!!/Arthur Bourchier". B/w, 3¼x5½ overall, 3x4¾ image, one surface. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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KEN BRETT Signed black and white postcard (3½x5½) showing Ken Brett pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers Picture post card signed: "Ken Brett", in black felt tip, B/w 3½x5½. MLB pitcher read more...
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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SUE CAROL LADD The talent agent is shown from the chest up in this sepia 3¾x5¾ picture post card. Inscribed Picture Post Card signed: "Leo-/Good Luck!/Sue Carol Ladd", Sepia 3¾x5¾. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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ALBERT B. "HAPPY" CHANDLER This postcard that features an image of the MLB Commissioner's Hall of Fame plaque is signed by him Baseball HOF Postcard signed: "AB Chandler", 3½x5½. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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DICK CLARK Black and white 3¼x5½ picture postcard of a younger Clark holding a microphone Picture Photograph unsigned, Facsimile signature and note on verso. B/w, 3¼x5½. Clark began as a read more...
Sale Price $18.00
$20.00
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DAVE COWENS Picture post card signed by the Boston Celtic in blue ink (3½x5½) Picture post card signed: "Best Wishes, Bill,/David Cowens", in blue ink, 3½x5½. Postmarked 1980. Center Dave Cowens (b. read more...
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JOE CRONIN Joe Cronin signs a Hall of Fame plaque postcard in blue ink. Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard signed: "Joe Cronin". Color, 3½x5½. The shortstop and manager was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956. From his HOF plaque: "Joseph Edward Cronin/Pittsburgh N.L. 1926-1927/Washington A.L. read more...
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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WILLIAM DAVIS. Picture Postcard signed: "William Davis" on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Front depicts the "Shield of the Arms/of the Province of/Ontario". Imprinted caption at upper left margin of verso. 10-cent Canadian stamp affixed, not postmarked. William G. read more...
Sale Price $85.50
$95.00
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JACK DEMPSEY Autograph note from the boxer on a 5½x3½ picture postcard Autograph Note of Picture Postcard Signed: "To my friend, John M. Flynn/ Lots of Luck al/ Jack Dempsey". Color, 5½x3½. read more...
Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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JACK DEMPSEY 5¼x3¾ picture postcard containing a note from the legendary boxer on verso Autograph Note on Picture Postcard Signed: "Hi Danny/ Good Luck Pal/ Jack Dempsey", on verso. Color, 5¼x3¾ picture postcard. read more...
Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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JACK DEMPSEY The World Heavyweight Champion, 1919-1926, signs the verso of this postcard (5½x3½) featuring a colorful illustration Picture Postcard Signed: "Best of Luck/ Jack Dempsey" on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg of the Dempsey-Willard Fight on July 4, 1919. read more...
Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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Signed picture post card with a replica of the 1923 title fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons. The fight nearly ruined the town of Shelby, Montana and ranks as one of the greatest boxing promotion disasters in history. read more...
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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This great piece of boxing and New York City history is a picture post card from Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant. It's signed with "Good Luck" by former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey and has a color reproduction of James Montgomery Flagg's Jack Dempsey Knocks Out Jess Willard. Dempsey's restaurant operated in Manhattan from 1935 to 1974. read more...
Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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STEVE FORBES. Inscribed signature: "To Clark-/Good luck!/S- F./1-4-97" on addressee side of preprinted "Business Reply Mail" postcard addressed to "Steve Forbes for President/2711 Grand Avenue/Des Moines, Iowa 50312", 5¾x4. read more...
Sale Price $85.50
$95.00
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STEFFI GRAF. Postcard Photograph signed: "Steffi Graf". Color, 4¼x6. Photo: Paul Zimmer. Adidas Equipment postcard. Graf was the dominant women's tennis player of the early 1990s. Big and athletic, with a powerful serve, she won an amazing 22 major championships, including seven singles titles at Wimbledon. read more...
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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STEFFI GRAF. Postcard Photograph signed: "Steffi Graf". Color, 4¼x6. Adidas Equipment postcard. Graf was the dominant women's tennis player of the early 1990s. Big and athletic, with a powerful serve, she won an amazing 22 major championships, including seven singles titles at Wimbledon. read more...
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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CHARLES H. GRAHAM The professional baseball player and coach signs his name on this postcard requesting his autograph Postcard signed: "Charles H. Graham" in black ink, 5½x3¼. Signed on a typed post card requesting the signer's autograph for a collection. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ART J. HARTMAN The airplane and balloon pilot signs this postcard with a photograph of the Swiss Alps Picture postcard signed: "Art J. Hartman" on verso, 5½x3½. Photograph pictures five different photos of the Swiss Alps at Mürren. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ROBERT D. HOLMES. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes/to/Danny/Robert D Holmes" as Governor of Oregon on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Front, which depicts Holmes in his office, is captioned: "Gov. Robert D. Holmes". Not filled in or stamped on verso. read more...
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ROSS HUNTER The skilled producer pens this letter of apology to comedienne Phyllis Diller Autograph Letter signed: "Ross" in black ink, 5¾x4. No place, 1981 January 5. On gray card imprinted with his name to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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GORDON JOHNCOCK The Motorsports of America Hall of Famer is shown in two images on this 7x5 STP picture postcard. Inscribed Picture Post Card signed: "To Mike/Best wishes Gordon/Johncock", Color 7x5. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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GORDON JOHNCOCK The Motorsports of America Hall of Famer is shown in two images on this 7x5 STP picture postcard. Inscribed Picture Post Card signed: "To Bill Wood/Best wishes Gordon Johncock", Color 7x5. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
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GORDON JOHNCOCK The two-time Indy 500 winner is shown celebrating one of his wins on this 7x5 picture postcard. Inscribed Picture Post Card signed: "To Stuart Best wishes/Gordon Johncock", Color 7x5. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
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JAKE LaMOTTA Black and white postcard photograph depicting the fighter posing for the camera Picture Postcard signed: "Best Wishes/ Jake/ LaMotta" on verso. B/w, 3½x5½. Depicts LaMotta in a boxing pose on front. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JACK LEMMON. Picture postcard signed: "Jack/Lemmon". Sepia, 3½x5½. His name is printed at bottom blank margin. A private school-educated everyman who could play outrageous comedy and wrenching read more...
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00