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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ROBERT FULTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/03/1809 - HFSID: 278467

Fulton signed this document - buying 32 lots of land in the town of Jersey, New Jersey for $1,000 - in 1809. He signed it the same year that he filed his first patent for improvements in navigation by steam and one year after marrying his wife Harriet Livingston. Pieces by Fulton are rare in any form, and legal documents, like this, are doubly so. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Fulton based on an Alonzo Chappel portrait. Manuscript document signed "Robert Fulton". 3 pages plus docket, 7½x12¼, 2 sheets front and verso, with embossed Jersey Company seal and 1-inch square paper seal on page 3 by signatures. Nov. 3, 1809. This document was signed between Fulton and the president of the Jersey Company. Fulton agreed to buy a block of land containing 32 lots in the town of Jersey in Bergen County, New Jersey for $1,000. Fulton signed this document one year after marrying Harriet Livingston, his partner's niece, and the same year that he filed his first patent for improvements in navigation by steam. Fulton is scarce in any form and this is a fine example suitable for framing and display. Lightly toned, stained, soiled and creased. Random ink stains. Edges are torn. Pinholes in both sheets. Corners are rounded Folded thrice and unfolded. Worn, torn, toned and with pinholes along folds.

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ORVILLE WRIGHT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/06/1945 - HFSID: 279312

Orville Wright signed this document in 1945 to lease 135 acres of farm and pastureland that he owned in Indiana. This document was signed three years before Wright's death and offers a look into how he paid his bills late in life. Lease signed "Orville Wright" as Lessor. 2 pages, 8½x12¾, single-sided sheets, bound with two staples at top edge. Feb. 6, 1945. Wright signed this lease agreement to lease 135 acres of farm and pastureland in "Township 23 North", Indiana [possibly Fowlerton] to Clayton W. Dickerson of Jonesboro, Indiana. The lease's term was from March 1, 1945, to Feb. 28, 1946. Dickerson leased the farm - which included improvements like an orchard, garden lot and barn - for $6 per acre or a total of $810, paid in full to Wright on Sept. 1, 1945. This lease also laid out Dickerson's responsibilities. In short, he had to maintain the land and its buildings out of his own pocket and pay one-half the cost for seed and fertilizer and for threshing and hulling any crops, with Wright paying the other half. Wilbur (1867-1912, born near Millville, Indiana) and Orville (1871-1948, born in Dayton, Ohio) formed the Wright Cycle Company in 1892 and manufactured bicycles.

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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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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1854 - HFSID: 40983

He signs a glowing (1854) autograph letter, enthusiastically recommending his former assistant Otis Wood to any prospective employer. ALS: "Sam. F.B. Morse," 1½ pages, 7½x9¾. Po'keepsie, 1854 February 3. To Otis E. Wood, Esq., Utica. In full: "Most happy shall I be, if by a simple letter of mine, I can render you or your worthy brothers any service. Your brother Orrin S. Wood was my first Telegraph pupil, after the first (the experimental) line was established between Washington & Baltimore. He will undoubtedly recollect my predictions at that time, for him, that having taken the enterprize at its very commencement, and made himself thus early master of all that pertained to it, he would have an experience, possessed by no other, which would enable him to command any position he might choose, not only one of usefulness but I believed also of fortune. I am gratified in believing that he has attained a position, at least of well earned competence if not of fortune, which he richly deserves for his high and honorable personal character, as well as his eminent Skill & perseverance.…"

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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/22/1863 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 31729

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/22/1863 CO-SIGNED BY: SARAH - HFSID 31729

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. While attending Yale College Morse painted for a living and later studied art in Europe.

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JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/07/1783 - HFSID: 286006

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. Lovell, I have directed the Secretary [to] lay before you.…"

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

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HENRY FORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350483

HENRY FORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: HARRY G. - HFSID 350483

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. Portions of 3 middle letters of Ferguson's signature on dark portion (adequate contrast). Minor surface blemishes at blank margins. Fine condition. Frame has minor surface ships and wearing at corners.

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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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SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/23/1849 - HFSID: 36927

The artist and inventor signs this letter recommending that Congress purchase letters of General Henry Knox owned by a lady and wishing the courts would effectively put an end to the pirating of his telegraph invention. ALS: "Saml. F.B. Morse", 2p, 7¾x10. Po'keepsie, N.Y., 1849 July 23. To C.S. Daveis, Esq., Portland, Me. Daveis (1788-1865) was a prominent Maine attorney. In full: "Yours of the 17th inst I received on Saturday evening & this morning I called on Mrs Beekman and read her your letter. She feels that she has (as she undoubtedly has) a valuable deposit of papers, which ought to belong to the State or the United States Government. She is well disposed towards accommodating you with the sight and use of the letters of Gen. Knox. She says that the papers are contained in several boxes, and the search will be attended with some labor but that she will select out those of Gen. Knox and lay them by themselves. That she should be desirous of reaping pecuniary benefit from papers possessing so much value to the state, is both natural and proper, and she felt gratefully that part of your letter which promised her you did. Why cannot something be done at the next session of Congress for their purpose? Should you be in Washington, please think of it.…"

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HENRY DERINGER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1833 - HFSID: 286029

Rare handwritten note to his son saying "keep steady to your business and all will go right and straight" Autograph Note signed: "HD" and "H Deringer" in his hand as part of his son's name in the address, 2p, 7¼x9¾, front and verso. No place, no date, but circa 1833. Postscript written on verso of an address leaf addressed in his hand to his son: "John H Deringer Esq/Tioga Village/Tioga County/Penna". In full: "P.S. I am pleased to hear that you have commenced selling goods and that you are coming on so well, keep steady to your business and all will go right and straight." Ink note (unknown hand) on address side: "Henry Derringer [sic]/1833". Henry Deringer (1786-1868) invented the short barreled, heavy caliber pocket pistol that still bears his name. (The pistol type is spelled "Derringer"; only those of his manufacture are spelled with the single "r".) The popular weapon, easily concealable but packing a wallop, was "the weapon of choice of riverboat gamblers". John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Lincoln with an original Deringer. Deringer autographs are rare. Mailing fold at the "HD". Fragile. Moderately soiled, light show through of ink. Sporadically stained.

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

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

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Business & Finance | Programs

WILLIAM J. BAUMOL - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 206708

As the special guest of Marietta College, he signs a Schedule of Events containing his biography and his photo inset. Program signed: "William Baumol", 1 page, 7x9¼. Program for a 2-day conference at Marietta College featuring Baumol as guest lecturer, November 7-8, 1974.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
CARLO BERGONZI - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 67619

Carlo Bergonzi signs a program from the Metropolitan Opera House for the Lincoln Center in 1970. Program signed: "Carlo Bergonzi", 52p, 8x11. Signed on the cast page. Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 1970 March 10.

Price: $180.00
NANCY DICKERSON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1983 - HFSID 36651

The pioneering newswoman signs a program for "Being with John F. Kennedy"--a memorial documentary on our nation's 35th President Program signed: "Nancy/Dickerson" 1 page, 5x7. Program for "Being with John F.…"

Price: $200.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1963 - HFSID 177341

He signs a program titled "Democracy and Its Challenges - the Teacher, the School, the Child" Program signed: "WO Douglas" in blue ink, 4 conjoined pages, 8½x5½.

Price: $260.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1968 - HFSID 327944

Signed program for a lecture given by the justice at New York University Program signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 5½x8 folded, 10¾x8 open flat. Program for a Lecture on Politics titled "A New Federalism" at New York University in March of 1968.

Price: $280.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1970 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 327945

The associate justice and his wife sign a program for his lecture at the Brooklyn Law School in 1970 Program signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink and "Cathleen Douglas" in black ink, 4p, 11x8½ flat, 5½x8½ folded.

Price: $280.00
GEORGE FOREMAN - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 271211

Foreman's signature on the cover of a program for the 91st Annual Dinner of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Program cover signed: "George/Foreman", 52 pages, 8½x11.

Price: $280.00
BARBARA KELLY - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 153761

She signs the front cover of a program for a London production of Angels in Love. Program signed: "Barbara/Kelly", 9 pages, 5x7½. Program for a production of Angels in Love at the Savoy Theatre (London). Signed on the front cover.

Price: $120.00
CHARLES F. KETTERING - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 174501

He signs on this program titled: "Preview Ride of the General Motors Train of Tomorrow, Miami to West Palm Beach and Return" Program Signed: "C.F. Kettering/(Ket)", 8p, 6¼x9. Florida, 1948 February 24.

Sale Price $295.00

$360.00
GEORGE MEANY - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1973 - HFSID 225352

Program signed: "George Meany", 12p, 5½x8½. Program for NBC TV program Meet the Press, 1973 March 4. Meany appeared as guest.

Price: $120.00
MARY PICKFORD - PROGRAM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19042

All five sign a Los Angeles theater program. Program signed: "Constance Bennett", "Joan Bennett", "Greetings!/Billie Dove", "J Barrymore" and "Mary Pickford", 1 page, 5½x11. Los Angeles, no year December 21.

Sale Price $450.00

$550.00
ORVILLE REDENBACHER - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED 05/29/1994 - HFSID 214476

Shown enjoying a handful of his "gourmet" popcorn, Redenbacher signs and inscribes in red ink Inscribed photograph signed: "Ethel/Cerera/Orville/Redenbacher/5/29/94". B/w, 8x10.

Price: $90.00
WAYNE ROGERS - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 272477

Actors and athletes play for charity Program signed: "Wayne Rogers", "Flip/Wilson", "Harvey Korman", "Jack Albertson", "Jack Lemmon", "Bert Hooton", "Tommy John", "Don Knotts", "Bob Newhart", and "Dennis James" on front cover, 64p, 8½x11.

Sale Price $245.00

$300.00
PAUL A. SAMUELSON - PROGRAM SIGNED 1980 - HFSID 207277

The Nobel Prize-winning economist signs the program of a dinner honoring JFK. Program signed: "Paul A Samuelson/MIT, March 1980", 8½x11 front cover of a single sheet folded into four segments. Signed on front cover.

Price: $180.00
HANK "SINGING RANGER" SNOW - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1964 - HFSID 279463

He has signed his picture on the cover of a "Twenty-Eighth Anniversary Album" printed by RCA Victor. Booklet signed: "Hank Snow", 40 pages, 8¼x11 all intact. The Hank Snow Twenty-Eighth Anniversary Album, celebrating his 28th year of exclusive recording for RCA Victor records.

Price: $160.00
EDWARD W. STACK - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1989 - HFSID 291064

Program of the 50th anniversary Hall of Fame Ceremony Program signed: "Edward W. Stack", 30 pages, 8x10. Program for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York, June 9-11, 1989. Signed on front cover. Edward W.

Price: $120.00
ISAAC STERN - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 200704

Isaac Stern signs a partial program from the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra. Program signed: "Isaac Stern", on page 55, 24p, 5¾x9. Oklahoma City, OK, 1958 November 11.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
LYNN ALFRED TOWNSEND - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED 08/27/1969 - HFSID 23485

The Chair and CEO of Chrysler Corporation (between 1961-1975) signs and inscribes an events program for the 1970 National News Preview. Inscribed program signed: "Best of/everything/George--/Lynn Townsend", in blue ink, 2 pages (front and verso), 5x7.

Price: $180.00
ROBERT HENRY WELCH JR. - INSCRIBED PROGRAM COVER SIGNED 04/18/1957 - HFSID 76118

1957 typed letter from Robert Henry Welch, the year before he founded the John Birch Society, which accompanied a letter of Greeting from Nazi German Admiral Karl Dönitz. With Welch's signature printed on letter. Typed letter with printed signature: "Robert H. W. Welch, jr.".

Price: $90.00
DAVID L WOLPER - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1986 - HFSID 215103

Inscribed program for Liberty Weekend. Program inscribed and signed: "To Selwyn/Best Regards/David L. Wolper" on cover, 72p, 8½x11. New York City, circa 1986. Program for Liberty Weekend, picturing the Statue of Liberty on the cover.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00