GRETA GARBO 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.
BUGS MORAN The Chicago gangster and target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre adds his very rare signature of "George Moran" to this petition in 1938. Documents signed by Moran with his birth name are extremely scarce in the public market. Document signed "George Moran" and by "Lillian E. Cohen" as Notary Public. 1 page, 8x3¾ (visible), framed to 29x19 with b/w photos of Moran and the aftermath of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and a 5x8 bio plate. November 28, 1938. In full: "GEORGE MORAN being first duly sworn, states that he has read the above and foregoing petition, signed by him, and that the same is true except for those matters stated by him to be upon information and belief, and that as to those matters this affiant states that he believes them to be true." This document appears to be related to a forgery trial that, according to the Nov. 28, 1938, Chicago Daily Tribune, included Moran and nine other defendants. Moran was accused of forging American Express checks, New York Central railroad bonds and cigarette revenue stamps. The trial started on Jan.
FRANK JAMES 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...
PAT GARRETT The legendary lawman who shot Billy the Kid, signs a stock certificate. Stock certificate signed: "P.F. Garrett" as Secretary, and "Dec/12/1899/PFG" on the Internal Revenue Stamp affixed on verso. 1p, 10¼ x 8. Jarilla, New Mexico, 1899 December 12. Certifying that D.M. Goodrich owns 200 shares of the capital stock of The Atlantic Gold and Copper Mining Company. Also signed: "J.M. Llewellyn" as President. The company was incorporated under the laws of the Territory of New Mexico in 1899, the year of this certificate. (New Mexico became a state in 1912). The stock capitalization for this company was $200,000 with each share valued at $10. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 23¾ x 16¼. Verso of document is visible from the back of the frame. Frame exhibits minor wearing at corners. Patrick Garrett (1850-1908) lived a long life despite his proclivity for gunfights and maintaining the law.
JOHN H. SELMAN 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.
RAIN IN THE FACE 4x8 broadside containing Longfellow's famous poem, "The Revenge of Rain-in-the-Face," signed by the Sioux warrior at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 Broadside signed in pencil: "Rain in the Face", 1 page, 4x8, Affixed with clear tape to 5¾ x 9¾ book paper. Printed text of "The Revenge of Rain-in-the-Face," an 8-stanza poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Additional printed text at bottom: "'Rain-In-The-Face' is now on exhibition at the Sitting Bull Log Cabin Exhibit on Midway Plaisance next to Military Camp, World's Fair Grounds." Lakota Sioux war chieftain Rain in the Face (1835-1905) was already a veteran warrior of battles with other Native American nations, including the Cheyenne when he battled US troops for the first time in a raid against Fort Totten, in what is now North Dakota, in 1866. Arrested by Captain Thomas Custer in 1874 on the orders of GeneralGeorge Armstrong Custer (Thomas' brother) on murder charges, Rain in the Face escaped, and joined Sitting Bull's war band before the Battle of the Little Big Horn (June 25, 1876). Surviving details of that battle, which annihilated Custer's 7th Cavalry troopers, are conflicting.
EMMETT DALTON 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.
PAT GARRETT Letter to his wife about their old ranch in Roswell, New Mexico; with envelope incorporating a second signature. ALS: "P.F. Garrett", 3p, 6x8½. Roswell, N.M., 1893 July 16. To his wife. In full: "This is Sunday evening. I got here Thursday and find this country dryer than I ever saw it. Everything looks bad. The cattle are dieing (sic) and everything has a desolate appearance. I went out to our old place this morning. It looks about as it did when we left except the cotton-woods have grown considerable, the grape vine (sic) are loaded with grapes and look well but the Peach trees look bad several have died. I find the Horses in bad shape. Garvey has sold and stole them so that there are not a great many left. I will begin to gather them tomorrow and am going to sell for some price. I intend to close out all we have here. So I will never have to come to this country again. I cant tell yet when I will get home. Write me at once and let me know how you all are getting along. If you had come with me this trip you would never want to see this country again. Mr. Coburn died yesterday and was buried this morning.
ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills. Begins: "Dear Sir". In full: "I send herewith a Copy of Mr. Burds Official list of the Actions in which Geo. Eddy became Special Bail for me. I have marked those that are settled and amongst them those of Myers Musgrove & Ketland which you wrote me you had settled. Of these that remain I expect I can settle with Steinmetz and Newhold, but how the rest are to be managed I do not yet know, and shall be glad to receive your Sentiments with any information you can give thereon - How comes it to pass that I am in a more responsible situation in these cases than you are. If I had not entered Special Bail I must have been responsible to Jno Baker & he would have taken me instead of Geo Eddy 
EMMETT DALTON 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.
PATRICK GARRETT 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.
VIRGIL EARP Exceedingly rare signature by Virgil Earp while acting as tax collector of Tombstone Arizona. Annotated Document Singed "V W Earp". 1 page, 5 x 7. September 19, 1881, Tombstone Arizona. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½. In full: "Received of City Auditor, for collection, City Licenses numbered from 581 to 590, both numbers inclusive. V W Earp / City Tax Collector." Minor chipping on corners of frame. Fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned stock photograph of Virgil Earp. Virgil Walter Earp (1843-1905). As City Tax Collector for the frontier town of Tombstone in the Arizona Territory, Virgil Walter Earp signed this document in September 1881, just one month before he and his brothers Wyatt and Morgan fought in the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral on October 26. At 2 p.m. on that fateful day, the feud between the Earps and a gang of cattle-rustling cowboys led by Ike Clanton erupted into bloodshed. As Tombstone's Chief of Police and Deputy United States Marshal, Virgil deputized his two brothers and their friend John "Doc" Holliday.
FRANK JAMES From Gallatin, Missouri, while awaiting trial for murder and armed robbery, James handwrote this remarkable and very affectionate 20-page letter to his wife, even quoting Shakespeare. This rich content letter includes references to some of James' friends and former partners Ebenezer Magoffin, and Bill and Frank Gregg. Curiously, James signs with the alias he used as an outlaw, "Ben". Autograph Letter signed: "Your true husband/Ben", 20 pages, 5x8. Castle St James [Gallatin, Missouri], July, circa 1883. A loving letter from Frank James to his wife, on his affection for her and recent happenings. In full: "My dear wife: Do you know your letter of last Sunday was the most interesting communication I have had from you since you left me. I think you are awakening to the fact that I love you much more than a "little bit" as you express it. Let me whisper to you right now that I feel a hundred times better since you have written as you have. How kind and good you can be when you want to. I have felt very much like spanking you several times of late, when you would say for instance "I sometimes believe you do love me a little bit".
EMMETT DALTON 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.
EMMETT DALTON 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.
COLE YOUNGER 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 
AL CAPONE, PANCHO VILLA and others Mexican 5-Peso Note, signed by attendees at a gambling party organized south of the border by the Chicago gangster in the early 1920s to evade Prohibition. Currency signed: "Al Capone", "Pancho Villa", "Edna Lovell", "Governor Ralph J. Marilyn", "Lloyd C. Pawley, "Mayor Rossi", "R. Mack Reid", "Shanty Malone" and other unidentified signatures, 6x2¾. Mexican 5-Peso Note, issued January 1, 1915. Also signed on obverse of the bill: "Harry Lloyd Kayan, "Ozzie", Betty Porter", "Barbara Briggs", "H. W. Pennington", "Jane Martin" and others. Alphonse "AL" CAPONE (1900-1947), expelled from school at 14, joined New York criminal gangs and became a trusted lieutenant of Johnny "The Fox" Torrio, leader of the Five Points Gang, acquiring his nickname of "Scarface" after gaining the scars in a fight. In 1918, Torrio moved to Chicago at the invitation of mob boss "Big Jim" Colosimo, and Capone - fleeing murder charges in New York - soon followed.
FIDEL CASTRO Three weeks after gaining power, Castro signs a typed document authorizing transfer of documents and data to one of his lieutenants. Important Typed DS: "Fidel Castro", 1 page, 8½x11. Fortaleza de La Cabaña, Havana 1959 January 30. In Spanish. "From: Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz/To: All the Ministries".In full: "It is authorized to Captain Dr. ANTONIO NUÑEZ JIMENEZ to remove collections and documents and data to him, necessary for plans of the REVOLUTION." Dr.ANTONIO NUÑEZ JIMENEZ(1923-1998) served under Che Guevera in the revolution which brought Castro to power. He later organized geographic expeditions to locations around the world including the North Pole, Antarctica, the Andes, Amazon, Galapagos Islands and Africa. FIDEL CASTRO marched into Havana on January 9, 1959 and became Cuba's new leader. Fulgencio Batista had fled Cuba on January 1, 1959, after his government was overthrown by an armed revolt. After the fall of Batista, the Constitution of Cuba of 1940 remained in force for a very short period. It was almost immediately replaced by the Basic Law of February 7, 1959.
COLE YOUNGER This rare 4¼x7¼ sepia-toned photo is a bust portrait of Cole Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. In this portrait, Younger is a middle-aged man wearing a suit and tie. Mounted on an 8x12 sheet of cardstock that's signed "Yours Truly" by Younger. 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.Notorious & Crime | Signatures
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SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321188SHERMAN 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
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ADRIENNE AMES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 343011ADRIENNE 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).
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49345WILLIAM 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.
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MELVIN "THE KING OF TORTS" BELLI - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 35266MELVIN 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.
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MELVIN "THE KING OF TORTS" BELLI - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142598MELVIN 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.
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CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 265824CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES 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. He was with General Sherman's army, and on May 26, 1864, he received a severe wound in the right abdomen.
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CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 260548CHARLES 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.
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PRESIDENT PIETER W. BOTHA (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 224254PIETER 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.
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CLIFTON R. BRECKINRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33848CLIFTON 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 a
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PETER BRENNAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26783PETER 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.
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TED BRISKIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 25462TED 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.
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JOHN M. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70499JOHN 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.
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JOHN M. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 293580JOHN 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.
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JOSEPH G. CANNON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 89911JOSEPH 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).
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JOSEPH G. CANNON - AUTOGRAPH 05/01/1922 - HFSID 27946JOSEPH 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).
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MARTINE CAROL - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 19212MARTINE 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".
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ROCKY COLAVITO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 68234ROCKY 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-time
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ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34331ROSCOE 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.
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ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 67387ROSCOE 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).
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ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 3152ROSCOE 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 the
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH 03/25/1869 - HFSID 14109JAY 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)
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JAY COOKE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 250537JAY 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.
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GOVERNOR GEORGE N. CRAIG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70926GEORGE 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.
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DANIEL CRANE - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 37743DANIEL 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).
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RICHARD CROKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 112410RICHARD 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).
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RICHARD CROKER - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1896 - HFSID 40163RICHARD 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).
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$80.00
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JOHN W. DEAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 300054JOHN 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
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MYRNA DELL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347718MYRNA DELL The actress who earned dozens of credits over the course of her career signed this index card Signature: “Myrna Dell”. 5x3 index card. Myrna Dell (1934-2011) was a New York showgirl in Earl Carroll's Revue and George White's Scandals before becoming a B-movie favorite, usually cast as a femme fatale or tough dame.
Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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MYRNA DELL - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 19485MYRNA DELL 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. Captioned near bottom edge: "MYRNA DELL was a contract actress who perform-/ed mainly as a starlet and bathing beauty." Lightly toned.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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DAVID L. DIAMOND - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 183272DAVID L. DIAMOND 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.
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
