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SHERMAN ADAMS Signature of the New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff, reluctantly dismissed by President Eisenhower Signature: "Sherman Adams", 3¾x2¼. Sherman Adams (1899-1986), the Republican Governor of New Hampshire from 1949-1953, was President Dwight D.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ADRIENNE AMES The film actress, known for her plethora of "other woman" roles, signs name in pencil Signature: "Adrienne Ames" in pencil. 5x3 index card. Adrienne Ames (1907-1947) appeared in films throughout the 1930s, starring in several B-films (Death Kiss, 1933) and often playing "the other woman" in major ones. Her last film was The Zero Hour (1939).Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ELISHA BAXTER Signature of the Arkansas Reconstruction governor Signature: "Elisha Baxter", 3½x2¼ Elisha Baxter (1827-1899) was an Arkansas State Senator who refused to support the Confederacy, was tried for treason, and escaped to become a colonel of an Arkansas volunteer regiment in the Union Army.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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WILLIAM W. BELKNAP The Secretary of war signs on this 3½x2 card Signature: "Wm. W. Belknap", 3½x2 card. A Union brigadier general in the Civil War, Belknap (1829-1890) became President Grant's Secretary of War on October 25, 1869, succeeding William Tecumseh Sherman.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MELVIN BELLI. Signature: "Melvin Belli", 6x4 card. Melvin Belli (1908-1996), the "King of Torts", who loved the law and the limelight equally, left behind a legacy of both creative and controversial lawyering.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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MELVIN BELLI. Signature: "Melvin Belli", 5x3½ blue card. Melvin Belli (1908-1996), the "King of Torts", who loved the law and the limelight equally, was the most famous celebrity lawyer of his time. Fine condition.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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Small clipped signature of notorious bandit Charles E. Boles, also known as Black Bart. Mounted to a sheet of black cardstock with a sepia-toned magazine photo and the caption "'Black Bart' strikes again".Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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CHARLES E. BOLES Clipped signature from the legendary Black Bart. Extremely Rare! Signature: "Charles E. Boles", 2x½. The signature was removed from a September 1864receipt for military stores for Company B, 116th Illinois Infantry.Boles signed as First Sergeant, witnessing the other signatures.Sale Price $1,615.00
$1,900.00
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PIETER W. BOTHA The apartheid-era South African President, known for his refusal to testify during Nelson Mandela's government's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, signs name in dark red ink Signature: "P.W. Botha", 5x3 card with ornate border. P. W.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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CLIFTON R. BRECKINRIDGE The U.S. Representative from Arkansas signs his name in black ink Signature: "C.R. Breckinridge./ Pine Bluff./ Arks." in black ink. 7¼x2¾ clipping. Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846-1832)was aSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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PETER J. BRENNAN Index card signed by U. S. Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan as in blue ink Signature: "Peter J Brennan/U.S. Secretary of Labor" in blue ink. 5x3 card. A leader of New York City's building and construction workers, Brennan (1918-1990) gained prominence as an outspoken opponent of affirmative action in the building trades.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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TED BRISKIN Signature of the camera manufacturer who married two actresses Signature: "Ted Briskin", 3x2½ sheet. Ink note (unknown hand). Printed photo of Briskin affixed at lower right. Accompanied by unsigned newspaper photograph of Briskin and Hutton.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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JOHN M. BUTLER Signature as US Senator, on a small card Signature: "John M. Butler/U.S.S. Maryland", 3½x2 card. JOHN M. BUTLER (1897-1978) served two terms as US Senator from Maryland (1951-1963), introducing the legislation which outlawed the Communist Party in the US.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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JOHN MARSHALL BUTLER Signature on a small card Signature: "John M. Butler", 3¼x2¼ card. JOHN MARSHALL BUTLER (1897-1978) served two terms as US Senator from Maryland (1951-1963), introducing the legislation which outlawed the Communist Party in the US.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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JOSEPH G. CANNON Signature in black ink from the congressman Signature: "JG Cannon/Ill", 3½x2½ card affixed to 8½x11 page. "Uncle Joe" Cannon (1836-1926) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois three times (1873-1891, 1893-1913, 1915-1923), Speaker of the House (1903-1911) and candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination (1908).Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JOSEPH G. CANNON. Signature: "JG Cannon/May 1, 1922", 5x3 paper. "Uncle Joe" Cannon (1836-1926) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois for eighteen nonconsecutive terms (1873-1891, 1893-1913, 1915-1923), Speaker of the House (1903-1911) and candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination (1908).Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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MARTINE CAROL Signed autograph sentiment in French, given in 1956, with affixed newspaper photo. Extremely rare! Autograph Sentiment signed: "Amicalmente/Martine Carol", 6x4 album leaf. B/w newspaper photo affixed to right of signature. Ink date (unknown hand): "June 14, 1956".Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ROCKY COLAVITO. Signature: "Rocky Colavito", 5x3 card. Outfielder Rocky Colavito, born Rocco Domenico Colavito in 1933, was one of the Cleveland Indians' most popular players, in his 1955-1959 and 1965-1967 seasons with the team. A six-timeSale Price $63.00
$70.00
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GARY COLEMAN His signature on a slip of paper Signature: "Gary/Coleman", 2½x3 paper. Gary Coleman (1968-2010), starred as Arnold Jackson on the hit TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986), making popular the query, "What 'chu talkin' bout." Like co-stars Todd Bridges and the late Dana Plato, he found life difficult after child stardom.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING. Leader of the Republican "Stalwart" faction Signature: "Roscoe Conkling/New York", 4x1½, affixed to a 7x11 page to which an unsigned engraving of Conkling (b/w, 4x4¾ overall, image 3x3¼) is also attached. Typed page number at top of page. Roscoe Conkling (1829-1888) represented New York in the U.S.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING. Signature: "Roscoe Conkling", 3½x2. Roscoe Conkling (1829-1888) represented New York in the U.S. House (1859-1863, 1865-1867) and Senate (1867-1881). A powerful political boss in New York State and a leader of theSale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING. Signature: "Roscoe Conkling.", 4½x3½ card. "Autograph" written in unknown hand above signature. Roscoe Conkling (1829-1888) represented New York in the U.S. House (1859-1863, 1865-1867) and Senate (1867-1881).Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING and JOHN NEWTON. Signatures: "John Newton/Brig. Genl Chief of Engineers/U.S. Army" and "Roscoe Conkling/New York/Oct 4. 1886.", 6½x7¾ album page. Unidentified signer from New York at lower margin. Printed obituary of Newton affixed at upper left margin to left of signature.Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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JAY COOKE The American financier signs on this 5x2¾ card, dated 1869! Signature: "Jay Cooke/Philadel/Penna/Mch 25 1869", 5x2¾ card imprinted with "Autograph of" and "Date". American financier Cooke (1821-1905)Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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JAY COOKE Clipped signature from the financier on a slip of ruled paper, mounted to a piece of green paper Clipped signature: "autograph/Jay Cooke". Pencil notations on verso of mounting paper. 4¼x2½ ruled paper with beveled edges, mounted on 5x3 green mounting paper.Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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GEORGE N. CRAIG The 39th Governor of Indiana signs this 3½x2 card in blue ink Signature: "George N. Craig/Governor of/Indiana/1953-1957" in blue ink. 3½x2. George N. Craig (1909-1992) was the 39th Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from January 12, 1953 to January 14, 1957.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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DANIEL CRANE Signed the year he had sex with an underage Congressional page Signature: "Daniel B. Crane", 5x3 lined card. Pencil caption (unknown hand) includes date: Sept. 1980. Dan Crane, a dentist and army veteran, represented Illinois as a Republican in the US House of Representatives (1979-1985).Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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RICHARD CROKER His signature on this 4¼x2¾ card in black ink Signature: "Richard Croker", 4¼x2¾. Irish-born Richard Croker (1843-1922) was a New York City Alderman (1868-1870), Coroner (1873-1876), Fire Commissioner (1883-1887) and Chamberlain (1889-1890).Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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RICHARD CROKER Signature acquired in 1896 Signature: "Richard Croker", 4½x2 paper. Dated (unknown hand) in lower left: Dec/96. Irish-born Richard Croker (1843-1922) was a New York City Alderman (1868-1870), Coroner (1873-1876), Fire Commissioner (1883-1887) and Chamberlain (1889-1890).Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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JOHN W. DEAN Nixon's White House Counsel and Watergate testifier signs an index card. Signature: "John Dean", 5x3 card. John Dean (b. 1938) was White House Counsel from 1970-1973, called by the FBI the"Master manipulator of the [Watergate] cover-up".Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
