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AL ALVAREZ - BOOK SIGNED 1990 - HFSID 9431Book signed: "Al Alvarez/1990", a copy of Feeding the Rat: Profile of a Climber by Al Alvarez, detailing his partnership with climber Mo Anthoine. Signed on the half title page, this hardcover was published by Bloomsbury in 1990.
Price: $200.00
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WILLIAM R. ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 35265Signature of Captain William R. Anderson, who commanded the Nautilus (SSN-571) during its historic voyage under the North Pole, is on a blue card. He signed as "William R. Anderson". Anderson later served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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WILLIAM R. ANDERSON - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 289721Handprint signed by Captain William R. Anderson in black ink, reading "William R. Anderson." Anderson commanded the Nautilus during its historic voyage under the North Pole. Item includes an ink note on the verso from an unknown hand.
Price: $200.00
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JOSEPH ARMSTRONG - DEED SIGNED 05/29/1821 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276848Deed signed by "Joseph Armstrong/Director", dated May 29, 1821, in Jackson, Ohio. Document details the ownership transfers of land since its auction in 1820. Also signed on verso by "N. W. Anderson Recorder", indicating notarization.
Price: $280.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/05/1812 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286811Manuscript document signed by Moses Bates and Moses Austin, dated April 5, 1812, in Ste Genevieve, Missouri. Each signature includes a hand-drawn seal. The document pertains to a bail posting involving Sheriff Henry Dodge.
Price: $3,400.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 10/24/1806 - HFSID 294524Promissory note signed by "Moses Austin" and "Jos. Whittlesey", dated October 24, 1806. Co-signing a $70 loan for Joseph T. Whittlesey, Moses Austin is known as the father of Texas pioneer Stephen F. Austin.
Price: $2,800.00
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BERNT BALCHEN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 31504Signature: "Bernt Balchen", from a letter associated with the Norwegian pilot and engineer known for piloting Byrd's transatlantic flight in 1927 and his South Pole flight in 1929, also becoming the first pilot over both poles.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BERNT BALCHEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17655Signatures of Antarctic pilots Bernt Balchen and Alton N. Parker, along with philanthropist Lucius R. Eastman, appear on the verso of an album leaf. Balchen participated in significant polar expeditions, while Parker received the Congressional Gold Medal.
Price: $180.00
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BERNT BALCHEN - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 217975Bernt Balchen item includes a typed note signed as "Bernt Balchen", stating, "I am pleased to furnish you with my autograph for your collection." Balchen was notable for his polar exploration and aviation achievements, including flights over both poles.
Price: $180.00
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ROBERT BALLARD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204859Photograph of Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the wreck of the RMS Titanic, signed in black felt tip with the inscription "Robert/ Ballard". Ballard is known for his underwater explorations and has led over 110 deep-sea expeditions.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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ROBERT BALLARD - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 289743Hand print signed by Robert Ballard, the ocean explorer who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985, with the signature reading "Robert Ballard". Ballard has participated in over 110 deep-sea expeditions, making significant historical discoveries.
Price: $180.00
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ROBERT BALLARD - QUESTIONNAIRE SIGNED - HFSID 269509Slip of paper signed by Robert Ballard, including his handwritten answers to personal questions. Responses include his favorite animal, food, movie, and music. Ballard is known for discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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JULIUS A. BINGHAM - DEED SIGNED 02/12/1844 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276852Deed of sale signed by "Julius Bingham" and "Charlotte Bingham", transferring property in Gallia County to Asa Sharp for $500. Witnessed by "Ephraim Bingham" and "Mary Langer", notarized by "Stephen Simon", dated February 12, 1844.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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PETER BIRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/16/1983 - HFSID 52689Newsletter documenting Peter Bird's solo row across the Pacific Ocean, signed twice as "Pete Bird". Dated July 16, 1983, it expresses gratitude to supporters and recounts his journey from San Francisco to Australia.
Price: $200.00
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PETER BIRD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 52691Photograph signed: "To Bill Wood/Best Wishes Peter Bird". Peter Bird, known for being the first to row solo across the Pacific Ocean, is featured in this item. He went missing during his fifth attempt in 1996.
Price: $160.00
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PETER BIRD - INSCRIBED BUSINESS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 52690Business card signed by Peter Bird, the first person to row solo across the Pacific in 1983. Inscribed with “Bill sorry for the/delay - Regards Pete” in black felt tip, it promotes his venture, “Peter Bird, Trans-Pacific Solo Row.”
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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CHRIS BONINGTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 81414Autographed sentiment from Chris Bonington, a renowned British mountaineer, reads: "Best Wishes/Ch. Bonington". It is affixed to a sheet containing a 1975 news article clipping. Bonington is notable for his four climbs of Mount Everest.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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BENJAMIN L. BONNEVILLE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 262758Signature of Benjamin L.E. Bonneville, inscribed as "BLE Bonneville", highlights his role as a French-born American frontiersman and military officer. Annotations include "B.B.Gen'l & Colonel U.S.A. Cmdg. Dept. of the Mo." written in an unknown hand.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 81243Press kit for Jungle Terror (1946), signed by Frank Buck on the front cover. This oversized, 8-page kit includes advertisements and stories about the film, a re-release of Jungle Menace, showcasing Buck's only dramatic acting role.
Price: $325.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1932 - HFSID 1069Album leaf signed by Frank Buck, dated June 21, 1932. Frank Buck, a hunter, author, and filmmaker known for his exotic animal expeditions, acquired the nickname "Bring 'em Back Alive". His legacy includes the Frank Buck Zoo in Texas.
Price: $180.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 165302Card signed by Frank Buck, displaying the signature "Frank Buck". It is imprinted with details about a mental telepathists' show at "The College Inn, Sherman Hotel, Chicago", where Buck attended. Myrus, a telepathist, collected autographs from celebrities.
Price: $180.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 154969Album leaf signed by Frank Buck and Sylvia Sidney features Buck's signature "Frank Buck" and Sidney's signature on the verso as "Sylvia Sidney". Both signatures include additional annotations in an unknown hand. Buck is known for his expeditions and exotic animal collection.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/26/1936 - HFSID 497Autograph letter signed by Frank Buck, dated November 26, 1936, from Dallas, Texas. Addressed to Dear Mr. Canwell, expressing willingness to join a group for a frieze at the Warwick. Enclosure not present.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 514Autograph note signed by Frank Buck reads, "To Perry/from/Frank Buck", on an album leaf. Buck, an author and filmmaker, is known for his expeditions to exotic locations, earning the nickname "Bring 'em Back Alive."
Price: $180.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 312331Note signed by Frank Buck addresses a fan's interest in handwriting, humorously suggesting that collecting tigers is more enjoyable. The signed text reads, "Dear Miss Stafford, Why collect hand writing when it's so much more fun to collect tigers?" A photograph of Buck is included.
Price: $240.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 313802Note signed by Frank Buck reads, "For/Joyce/with the/sincere compliments/of/Frank Buck" and is accompanied by a rare young photograph of him with two penguins. Buck is known for his adventurous expeditions and acquiring exotic animals for zoos.
Price: $240.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1934 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 144258Album leaf inscribed by Frank Buck, reading "For/Kitty/with sincere/regards/Frank Buck." It includes an autograph quotation on the verso: "Tis the song ye sing/And the smile ye wear/That's makin' the sunshine/everywhere" /Jane Griswold/1-23-34.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251013Photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit is inscribed and signed: "For-/Irene/with affectionate/regard/Frank Buck". Buck was a hunter, author, and filmmaker known for his expeditions and exotic animal collections, earning the nickname "Bring 'em Back Alive".
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251612Photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit, inscribed and signed: "To Noreen/from/Frank Buck". Known as a hunter, author, and filmmaker, Buck undertook expeditions to various regions, acquiring exotic animals and earning the nickname "Bring 'em Back Alive".
Price: $425.00
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 257323Photograph of Frank Buck features him in a hunting outfit, arms crossed. It is inscribed and signed: "For/Carolyn and Toni/with loving regards/and best wishes/from/Frank Buck". Buck was a notable hunter, author, and filmmaker.
Price: $425.00