FRITZ SAUCKEL - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 07/15/1945 - HFSID: 286032

These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1931 - HFSID: 285947

The only surviving Dalton Gang member signs this letter regarding his new book and wanting to hang a photo relating to the James Boys in his den, dated 1931 Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8x10. No place, June 19, 1931 . To Marx Reimers, St. Paul, Minnesota. In full: "Thank you very kindly for your letter of June nineteenth, with enclosures. I am sending you an autographed photograph of myself, taken about ten years ago. The story 'West of 96' is published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, and is on sale at most all the large book stores and many department stores also. It is published under the title of 'When the Daltons Rode' and is about 80,000 words, illustrated, and much more complete than 'West of 96' which is about half that length. I would be pleased to receive a photo of the arch from which you say the James Boys started, for my private 'Den'. With Kindest regards." Emmett Dalton (1871-1937) and his three brothers led a murderous gang of train robbers, who used a network of informers and hideouts to evade a widespread manhunt. He was the only member of the Dalton Brothers' Gang to survive the 1892 attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.

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COLE YOUNGER - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID: 314411

Plains Indian "peace pipe", an heirloom given by Younger to his close friend Harry Hoffman, who attended Cole at his death bed. This well-used Minnesota red pipestone comes from Hoffman's collection, with a notarized statement signed by him. Ephemera, unsigned. Catlinite pipestone "peace pipe", each separated piece roughly 8x3½ (due to length of handle), with the much-handled patina of an authentically used pipe (very different from the clean surfaces found on souvenir pipes). This easily worked rock type, drawn from quarries near the Pipestone River in Minnesota, was in use by several Plains Indian nations for making ceremonial pipes. "Catlinite" is a descriptive term applied to the stone since American painter George Catlin wrote about it in 1832. Accompanied by Typed Statement signed: "Harry C. Hoffman", in full: "one Indian peace pipe, given to Harry C. Hoffman by Cole Young", 7¾x4¾. Notarized by Charles Wright at Oxford, Ohio, September 21, 1948. COLE YOUNGER (1844-1916) was a Confederate guerrilla fighting in divided Missouri during the Civil War. Joining the band of William Quantrill, he participated in the bloody raid on Lawrence, Kansas.

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COLE YOUNGER - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 350569

Rare sepia-toned photo of a middle-aged Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger (1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war, Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders. He may have felt forced into crime; a new state constitution passed after the Civil War severely curtailed the rights of former Confederate sympathizers. Younger robbed trains and banks and murdered policemen and civilians from at least 1868 until Sept. 7, 1876. On that day, the James-Younger Gang tried to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota.

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID: 350450

Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/09/1936 - HFSID: 350473

The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter. TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9. To his stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma. In full: "I hope this finds you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis, 1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin. Lightly soiled, else fine condition. With Final Decree from the state of Oklahoma signed by the Judge of the County Court, 1p, 8½ x 14.

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PATRICK F. "BIG CASINO" GARRETT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1900 - HFSID: 346675

The legendary sheriff who gunned down Billy the Kid signed this typed letter regarding a transfer of money Typed Letter Signed: "P. F. Garrett, Sheriff". 8½x6¼. Dated August 16, 1900. One page. In Full: "For value received, I hereby transfer…to Mr. S. Spitz of Santa Fe New Mexico, my account against the Territory of New Mexico for Fifty Dollars…for Requisition issued by the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico." Accompanied by a mailing envelope addressed to Garrett. Patrick Garrett (1850-1908) lived a fairly long life despite his proclivity for gunfights and maintaining the law. After being elected to Sheriff in Lincoln County, New Mexico in November of 1880, Garrett engaged in a nine-month chase to hunt down Billy the Kid, even crossing county lines. He shot and killed the criminal on July 15, 1881. Garrett published a book about Billy the Kid and his unlawful lifestyle, making him out to be a ruffian. Other sources mythicized Billy the Kid, and this latter point-of-view generally won the day despite Garrett's best efforts. Following this lawful murder, Garrett became a Texas Ranger and continued to engage in law enforcement activities until 1901, when he was appointed the Collector of Customs in El Paso.

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GRETA GARBO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/08/1944 - HFSID: 350557

Garbo filled out and signed this application for a title search on a property in Beverly Hills (1944). Partly Printed DS: "Greta Garbo". 1 page, 8½ x 11. No place, 1944 September 8. Title Insurance Application for use by the Title Company in searching the records in connection with the purchase of property at 603 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. She has filled in her name, birthplace, address, and occupation. In 1954, Garbo was awarded a Special Academy Award "for her unforgettable screen performances" in films such as Anna Christie, Anna Karenina, Camille and Ninotchka. After four Oscar nominations, she retired in 1941 at the age of 36. A millionaire many times over, Garbo had no need to act, nor any desire to conduct an active social life. Even after her death in 1990, the legend of Garbo was undiminished. To her devotees, she was not so much film legend as film goddess. Lightly creased. Fine condition. Anything signed by the reclusive Garbo is rarely encountered. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½.

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JOHN H. SELMAN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/10/1880 - HFSID: 285912

The criminal signs documents in jail; he later becomes a lawman and kills John Wesley Hardin. Manuscript DS: "J.H. Selman", 1p, 7¾x5¼. Shackelford County, Texas, 1880 September 10. In full: "Personally appeared before me John Selman who on oath says that the allegations in the foregoing petition he believes to be true." Also signed: "W.C. Pace/CDCSC". In full: "Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 10 day of Sept AD 1880." On verso is related unsigned manuscript. In part: "The petition of John Selman would show that petitioner is illegally restrained of his liberty by H.C. Jacobs sheriff of Shackelford County Texas…." Selman lived on both sides of the law. His career included cattle rustling, robbery and murder -- and arresting cattle rustlers, robbers and murderers. Three months before this document was signed, he was arrested in Fort Davis, Texas just two days after his second marriage. His brother and fellow outlaw Tom Cat Selman had been lynched when they were taken into custody, but John was transferred back to Shackleford County for trial. He had lived there several years earlier and had connected with gunfighter John Larn. Together, they rustled cattle and robbed.

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COLE YOUNGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1899 - HFSID: 293173

Writing from prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, the outlaw thanks a state senator for a speech advocating his release. Autograph Letter signed twice: "Cole Younger", 2 pages, 7½x12¼. Stillwater, Minnesota, 1899 March 26. Signed on both pages. To "Hon. M. G. Daly, Senate Chambers, St Paul, Minnesota". In full (spelling errors in original): "Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene and Hon. G. H. Schurmer was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what little the papers give and felt very grateful. But if posable I would feel still more after hearing them speak so highly. They were wishing I could have herd you. I told them I would feel very happy as it was if you could only here them praising you. They said everone said it was one of the best speeches made in the Senate during the session. Let me assure you there will never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will caus you to regret having extended a helping hand to us in this our hour of distress and our heart felt gratitude is yours in full and our wish will ever be that Gods best blessings will fal upon you and your Family and believe us truly your ture and greatful but unfortunate friends. [signature] Over.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/15/1935 - HFSID: 350565

The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns. Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June 15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr. Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid. "Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a reference. I was too sick to read the articles at that time but you will not find any of that two-gun bunk, shooting from the hip or gun faning, any where in "When The Daltons Rode.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/01/1934 - HFSID: 285815

The former outlaw writes to a history professor regarding an old friend and photos of his brothers. Typed Letter Signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1934 April 1. On his personal stationery, which is imprinted "Author of/'When The Daltons Rode'" at upper left. To Virgil Y. Russell, History Dept, Casper, Wyoming. In full: "It has been seldom that I have been so, in years, that I could not answer my letters but natural conditions seem to have gotten the best of me. I have Been [handwritten by Dalton] on the 'Bum' for four or five years, cant (sic) die nor get well, but in the last few months I seem to be getting better. I remember old 'Tex Cooper' well. I always considered him one of my best friends. Under separate cover I am mailing you one of my small photos, taken about four years ago. It would not be possible to get one of my brothers at this time, as you suggest, you know, men were not much for having their picture taken, in those days, little did they think about getting into trouble. With sincere apologies for my delay in not ansewering (sic) sooner. P.S. The photograph you mention was publisher (sic) in the American Magazine about four years ago.…"

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Notorious & Crime | Signatures

SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321188

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
ADRIENNE AMES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 343011

The film actress, known for her plethora of "other woman" roles, signs name in pencil Signature: "Adrienne Ames" in pencil. 5x3 index card.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49345

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.

Price: $180.00
MELVIN "THE KING OF TORTS" BELLI - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 35266

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.

Price: $70.00
MELVIN "THE KING OF TORTS" BELLI - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142598

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.

Price: $70.00
CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 265824

The legendary Black Bart. Extremely rare! Signature: "Charles E. Boles", 2x½. During the siege of Vicksburg, May 18-July 4, 1863, Charles E. Boles was promoted to First Sergeant.

Price: $1,400.00
CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 260548

Clipped signature from the legendary Black Bart. Extremely Rare! Signature: "Charles E. Boles", 2x½. The signature was removed from a September 1864 receipt for military stores for Company B, 116th Illinois Infantry.

Price: $1,900.00
PRESIDENT PIETER W. BOTHA (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 224254

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.

Price: $100.00
CLIFTON R. BRECKINRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33848

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.

Price: $200.00
PETER BRENNAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26783

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.

Price: $160.00
JOHN M. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70499

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.

Price: $70.00
JOHN M. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 293580

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.

Price: $80.00
JOSEPH G. CANNON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 89911

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.

Price: $120.00
JOSEPH G. CANNON - AUTOGRAPH 05/01/1922 - HFSID 27946

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).

Price: $120.00
MARTINE CAROL - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 19212

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".

Price: $180.00
ROCKY COLAVITO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 68234

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.

Price: $70.00
ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 3152

Signature: "Roscoe Conkling", 3½x2. Roscoe Conkling (1829-1888) represented New York in the U.S. House (1859-1863, 1865-1867) and Senate (1867-1881).

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34331

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.

Price: $240.00
ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 67387

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 $204.00

$240.00
JAY COOKE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 250537

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.

Price: $350.00
GOVERNOR GEORGE N. CRAIG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70926

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.

Price: $90.00
DANIEL CRANE - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 37743

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.

Price: $80.00
RICHARD CROKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 112410

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).

Price: $80.00
RICHARD CROKER - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1896 - HFSID 40163

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).

Price: $80.00
JOHN W. DEAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 300054

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".

Price: $160.00
MYRNA DELL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347718

The actress who earned dozens of credits over the course of her career signed this index card Signature: “Myrna Dell”. 5x3 index card.

Price: $80.00
MYRNA DELL - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 19485

Captioned 5x3 card with an affixed black and white magazine photograph of the actress with her lips puckered Inscribed Signature: "To Jim /Myrna / Dell". 5x3 card.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
DAVID L. DIAMOND - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 183272

The composer pens his signature on this 5x3 card in ink Signature: "David Diamond". With typed and lead pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 5x3 card. Stamped in green ink with Diamond's address in Rochester, New York on verso.

Price: $90.00
MAX EASTMAN - AUTOGRAPH 11/03/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 88057

Autograph album page signed and dated by American writer and activist Max Stephens and by Irish poet and novelist James Stephens and his wife "Cynthia". Signature: "James Stephens", "Cynthia Stephens/Albuquerque Nov. 23rd 1935" and "Max Eastman/Scranton Nov 3.…"

Price: $160.00
GOVERNOR EDWIN W. EDWARDS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70652

Signed in black ink on a small card Signature: "Edwin Edwards", 3½x2 card.

Price: $100.00