ARCHIBALD McLEOD and OTHERS. McLeod signs a document detailing the expenses and commitments required of a guide on an upcoming fur trapping trip. Partly Printed DS: "A.N. McLeod", 1p, 6½ x 11¾. Montreal, Canada, 1820 October 20. In French, translated. In full: "BEFORE THE NOTARIES of the Province of Lower-Canada in Montreal, residing there, undersigned: was present Joseph Alexis Jeussaume de Rigaute Who has voluntarily committed himself and commits himself by these presents to Messrs. William McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Archibald Norman McLeod, Thomas Thain, and Henry Mackenzie, of Montreal, Merchants and associates, under the name of McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & Co. & PIERRE DE ROCHEBLAVE, A N McLeod Esquire here present and accepting, upon their first requisition, to depart from Montreal in the capacity of Bowman in one of their canoes, to make the voyage, and to winter during three years in the dependencies of the North-West in the Upper-Canada, (will not be free of the present commitment until 
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.
WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON Rare, 1914 typed letter signed by the Western lawman on New York Morning Telegraph letterhead signed by the Western lawman while he was a sports writer at the paper. It's addressed to Robert M. Wright, author of Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital and laments the sale of Wright's "meritorious volume". With three typed manuscript pages from Wright's book on the murder of Masterson's brother Ed. Typed letter signed "W. B. Masterson" in purple ink. 1 page, 8½x11, on letterhead of the New York Morning Telegraph. Feb. 4, 1914. Addressed to the Honorable R. N. Wright, Dodge City, Kansas. In full: "My dear Bob:- I got your letter yesterday and hasten to reply for fear I'll forget it as I find it is quite easy for me to forget things now. I am indeed sorry that the book doesn't sell more readily than it does for it really is a meritorious volume. I will call Mr. Price's attention to what you say regarding his writing from time to time stories from the book and believe as you do that will help its sale immensely.
SAMUEL COLT Samuel Colt Autograph Letter Signed to Edward Wesson Regarding the Development of a Dragoon Form Revolving Carbine. ALS signed: "Saml. Colt-" on page 1 and "S.C." on page 2. The letter is four integral pages written on pages one and two and addressed on page four, 8" x 9.75", New Haven, Connecticut, April 12, 1847, and postmarked the same day. Very fine condition. Framed by the Gallery of History, 31½x39. Samuel Colt writes asking that Wesson bore and rifle two long barrels that Colt expressed to him that day. Colt explains that "I want them for moddles [sic], & not having as yet any convenience for boring & rifling anything but pistol barrels" he is giving the tooling commission to Wesson. Colt gives specific instructions asking that Wesson make the barrel of one gun to accommodate "a round ball 50 to the pound loading at the britch [sic] & must not be any larger in the bore than the sample pistol barrel I send you." Shortly after this letter was written Colt moved his operations from New Haven to New York and began the production of the Colt Dragoon Revolver.
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.
WILLIAM F. CODY Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact).
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.
MOSES AUSTIN and MOSES BATES Austin posts bond for his brother-in-law Moses Bates with Sheriff (later US Senator) Henry Dodge Manuscript Document signed: "Moses Bates", "Moses Austin", 1 page, 7½x12½. Each has hand-drawn his seal to the right of his signature. Ste Genevieve, Missouri, 1812 April 5. Docketed on verso. In full: "Know all Men by these present that we Moses Bates and Moses Austin are held and formerly bound to H. Dodge Sheriff of the District of St. Genevieve in the kind sum of Eight hundred and forty Dollars lawful money of the United States to be paid to the said Dodge or his successor..The condition of the above obligation is such that a capias ad respondendum has Issued from the Court of Common Pleas for the District cop[ie]d at the suit of William C. Carr and Henry Elliott administrator of Earon Elliott deceased on which said suit bail is required for the sum of four hundred and Twenty Dollars and the said Dodge has arrested the said Moses Bates in his capacity as sheriff of the said 
SITTING BULL Rare signature of the Lakota Chief on a postal receipt. Receipt signed: "Sitting Bull" in black ink, bold signature. 5 x 2¾. No date. Postal receipt for a registered letter number 4743 (not included) to "Chief Sitting Bull / Fort Yates Dak. Ty.". Signed items from Sitting Bull are extremely rare in any form. Fine condition. Sitting Bull (1831-1890) was a Hunkpapa Lakota leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies. His vision of a U.S. defeat at the hands of the Lakota became true at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Following his work with Buffalo Wild Bill's Wild West traveling show, he returned to the Standing Rock Reservation where he was eventually killed by Indian agency police during an attempt to arrest him. Framed to an overall size of 18½ x 15½. 
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.
ANNIE OAKLEY Oakley handwrote, dated and signed this letter to a friend in 1909, describing life on the road as a trick shootist. This letter sheds light on how she viewed the life of a traveling performer. Autograph Letter signed: "Annie Oakley", 2 pages, 6x9¼. Wilson, North Carolina, 1909 January 13. On letterhead of New Briggs Hotel to "My dear Friend". In full: "I know I am perfectly terrible for neglecting to write and thank you for the beautiful cup & the pretty photo of dear little Verginia [sic]. I surely can appreciate them more than I can tell you. I do hope to see you at Pinehurst. Then we can eat those fine grape fruit for our breakfast. And just have a good old visit. Then you can explain why Mr. McCarty always wins when his little Wife is with him. I gave my first shot yesterday. Had a fine day & about 1500 people, best in Washington. Pouring rain now & it is 11:30 AM. Hope it will clear up. Thanking you again. And with love and every good wish, I am most sincerely." At top of page 2 she has added "for Verginia [sic]", surrounding it with x's.
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.
CHARLES A. LINDBERGH and ANN LINDBERGH The original, hand-written note authorizing John Condon to act on their behalf during the 1932 ransom investigation of their kidnapped son! Charles Lindbergh was America's hero. The "Lone Eagle's" intrepid voyage across the Atlantic, in 1927, inspired a public loyalty to Lindbergh that endured long after the flight's successful conclusion. In terms of aviation, Lindbergh did not rest on his laurels following his famed Atlantic crossing. He continued to blaze new airborne trails, often accompanied by his wife, Anne (1906-2001). Lindbergh (1902-1974) was more than just the first man to fly the Atlantic alone. His solo journey captured the imagination of an adoring public on numerous psychological levels. That his quest was bold and daring, and thus resonant with the nation's collective spirit of adventure, is obvious. The consequences of his success were equally clear. Lindbergh was revered as a national hero, given the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Air Corps, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the first Distinguished Flying Cross, and immersed in opportunities to leverage his new fame into wealth.
JOHN WESLEY HARDIN While awaiting a hearing to appeal his conviction in the murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb, the twenty-two year-old gunslinger writes his uncle and Cousin Mat. Excessively rare, spectacular content autograph letter signed twice "J. W. Hardin", 4p. 8vo. 5x8, [Jail in Austin, Texas], Feb. 21, 1875. In part: "...[original spellings retained]I now Seat myself to write you a few lines to let you know that I am injoying Good health through the Blessing of the all ruling power above. I am Doing as well as could be expected. Am Still being treated well by my Keepers. They are very kind & and attentive to me although there has been many (lies) told to them on the out-Side as well as the in Side (even, by men that some would deem my friends) Some of whom would like to Lay there crimes on me...my Load is heavier enough without being made a Scape goat for others to ride of on. It is true that I am convicted for 25 yr but nevertheless I have never took that which I could not Give without first being in emminent danger. but you Bet I have always tried to protect my life and person when imposed on.
ANNIE OAKLEY Elegant studio photo in high-necked embroidered blouse inscribed on the original mount and affixed to the photographer's original 12x8 folio Photograph Mount Inscribed and signed: "For Mr. Thompson/With all good wishes/From/Annie Oakley/1908". Sepia, 3½x5 oval image on a 6x8 mount. Signed in fountain pen on the mount. Photo by Sherman of Newark, New Jersey, housed in a presentation folder Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens. In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her.
ANNIE OAKLEY Rare, signed, sepia-toned photograph of Annie Oakley holding a double-barreled shotgun in a gloved hand. Materials signed by Oakley are extremely rare and desirable! Photograph mount signed "Annie. Oakley.". B/w sepia-toned, 3¾x5½ photo mounted on a 4¼x6½ card with rounded edges. Cabinet card photograph by Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years.
WESTERN ARTISTS AND WRITERS: OLAF WIEGHORST, EARL EDER, JOE BOEHLER, STAN LYNDE, J. K. RALSTON and MANY OTHERS 34x35½ buckskin, signed by an impressive collection of Western artists in the 1970s, triple matted and custom framed for display. Some of the artists have added drawings in a Native American theme. Many signers have strong connections with the State of Montana and the Blackfoot Nation. Original Art signed: Buckskin bearing nearly 100 signatures. An unknown artist has drawn a large teepee in the center of the buckskin. Many of the signers have embellished their autograph with Western-themed drawings (teepees, horse heads, cattle brands, etc.). Some have dated their signatures, with the range of dates extending from 1970 to 1977. Many of the signers have a close connection with the state of Montana. The signers include the following: OLAF WIEGHORST (1899-1988), born in Jutland, Denmark, is best known for his poignant portrayals of the American West. Wieghorst's paintings have sold for more than $450,000. and his signed Lithographs for up to $12,000. His most famous work, Native Madonna, was published as a lithograph in 1972. Sioux painter and sculptor EARL EDER (b.
WILLIAM F. CODY Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing big". ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p, 8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7.With an original "Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" envelope addressed by Cody to: "Mattie & Eli Jer[?]/TE Ranch/Ishawood/Big Horn Co W[yoming]." Postmarked Owensboro, KY, May 10, 1901.In 1895, Cody began moving cattle to Wyoming. He received a large herd from his friend and hunting companion, Mike Russell. The herd wore the TE brand. Thus Cody named his ranch the TE Ranch. The TE was once rated at 4600 acres, but Cody added other ranches to it and the conglomerate was considered his Big Horn Basin Holdings. He was about 50 when he bought the TE and he considered it a haven from the world. To Mattie & Eli.In full: "The wild west show doing big. Now my dear good friends-the next two months you have got lots to do-hire plenty men-to get the crops in-plow lots of new ground-get in every acre you can-Make a good big garden-clean up all the deadwood in the timber pasturers (sic)-And plant grass seed among the trees-don't cut any green bushes or trees.
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...
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".
"BUFFALO BILL" CODY Handwritten letter to former rival - now partner - Pawnee Bill Lillie - outlining plans for a California tour of their wild west show. "And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." Autograph Letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11. Saco, Maine, May 30 (circa 1908). On letterhead of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East to "Dear Major" [William Lillie]. In full: "The reason I would not sign up with Craft. They went back on the Contract they had Bacon draw and sent two of their own fixing. You see by the route of Sells Floto that they are playing all of the Country west of the Rockies and North West. And I think we should do it. I think the summer of the Great Panama Fair at San Francisco we could show all that Country. In the Spring three shows. San Francisco July, Aug. Sep. Then Southern Cal. Oct. And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.Explorers & Western Americana | Notes
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MOSES AUSTIN - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 02/11/1802 - HFSID 292977MOSES AUSTIN He signs a demand promissory note arranging for payment in 142½ pounds of lead. Framed to 10½x8½. Promissory Note signed: "M. Austin", 1 page, 7¼x5¼, affixed to a larger off-white sheet and framed to an overall size of 10½x8½.Sale Price $5,100.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 10/24/1806 - HFSID 294524MOSES AUSTIN At his Burton Mine, Louisiana Territory, Austin co-signs the promissory note of Joseph Whittlesey. Promissory Note signed: "Moses Austin", Jos. Whittlesey", a page, 8x5¼. Mine au Burton [Louisiana Territory], 1806 October 24. Moses co-signs a $70 promissory note for Joseph T.
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BERNT BALCHEN - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 217975BERNT BALCHEN. TNS: "Bernt Balchen", 5x3 sheet. In full: "I am pleased to furnish you with my autograph for your collection." The Norwegian pilot/engineer was on the 1926 Amundsen/Ellsworth/Nobile Norge expedition in Spitsbergen when Commander Richard E. Byrd attempted to fly to the North Pole and return in the Josephine Ford.
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PETER BIRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/16/1983 - HFSID 52689THE ADVENTURER, WHO WAS THE FIRST TO ROW SOLO ACROSS THE PACIFIC OCEAN, DETAILS THE HARROWING ENDING TO HIS TRIP FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO AUSTRALIA AND THANKS HIS SUPPORTERS PETER BIRD. ANS: "Pete Bird", 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Mill Valley, California, 1983 July 16.
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 514FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs an autograph note on an album leaf. Autograph Note signed: "To Perry/from/Frank Buck", 5¼x4 album leaf. Hunter, author and filmmaker Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911.
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 312331FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs a note to a fan, asking why she'd want to collect handwriting when collecting tigers is so much more fun Autograph note signed: "Frank Buck", 6¾x4¼ album leaf. In full: "Dear Miss Stafford, Why collect hand writing when it's so much more fun to collect tigers?".
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 313802FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs a note to a fan, accompanied by a rare young photo of the huntsman Autograph note signed: "For/Joyce/with the/sincere compliments/of /Frank Buck", 5½x4¼ Accompanied by young photo of the hunter with two penguins affixed to either side of him.
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FRANK "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" BUCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1934 CO-SIGNED BY: JANE GRISWOLD - HFSID 144258FRANK BUCK Inscribed 6x4 album leaf Inscribed Signature: "For/Kitty/with sincere/regards/Frank Buck", 5¾x4½ album leaf. Autograph Quotation signed on verso: "Tis the song ye sing/And the smile ye wear/That's makin' the sunshine/everywhere' /Jane Griswold/1-23-34".
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/17/1931 - HFSID 87402RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned his signature and a note Autograph Note Signed: "Dick" in black ink on a typed letter. One page. 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 17, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1927 - HFSID 87490RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned his signature on this letter Typed Letter Signed: "Dick" in black ink. One page. 8½x11. Letterhead from Boston, Massachusetts. Dated October 1, 1927.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/24/1926 - HFSID 33563RICHARD E. BYRD Byrd signed this typed letter in 1926 on Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead to James E. Pond. With two handwritten notes written on letter. Typed letter signed "RE Byrd". 1 page, 8¼x7¼, on Byrd Antarctic Expedition letterhead. Oct. 24, 1926. Addressed to Mr. James B.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/09/1931 - HFSID 87379RICHARD E. BYRD Receiving an invitation to be an honored guest at a meeting for the Explorers Club, he asks his friend Bim if he may attend, not wanting to disrupt any pre-scheduled lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. December 9, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/21/1931 - HFSID 87374RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", apologizing for several mistakes he has made Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. December 21, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED 09/22/1927 - HFSID 87507RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned a note on this letter Autograph Note Unsigned: Two pages. 8½x11. Cohasset, Massachusetts. Dated September 22, 1927.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 86711RICHARD E. BYRD A clipped paragraph from a letter, informing the recipient that he cannot send him a post card from Antarctica, as the expedition has been postponed Typed note signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 5x3 affixed to a sheet. Name typed under signature.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 01/12/1932 - HFSID 87366RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", discussing future lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 13, 1932. In full: "My dear Bim: It will be O.K. to book a lecture at Elizabeth for April 7".
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AYLETT R. COTTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/05/1873 - HFSID 33743AYLETT R. COTTON Brief letter signed by the Iowa Republican Autograph Letter signed: "Aylett R. Cotton", 1 page, 5x8 affixed to slightly larger sheet (2 surfaces). Lyons, Iowa, 1873 May 5. To "Chas. A. McCullough", New York City, in full: "Please find autograph enclosed. [No separate item included.
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DAVID M. DAVIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/16/1902 - HFSID 40116PERRY EXPEDITION TO JAPAN: DAVID M. DAVIS Sailed on Perry's expedition that opened Japan to diplomacy and commerce Autograph Note signed: "David M. Davis", 1p, 6x3. No place, 1902 August 16. In full: "With pleasure, from one of the survivors of the Perry Japan Expedition on the Macedonian Sloop of War".
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REAR ADMIRAL GEORGE DUFEK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1/20 - HFSID 55189GEORGE DUFEK The explorer who helmed Operation Deep Freeze signs this postcard Autograph Note Signed: "To:/ Frank Milton Clements/ With personal/ regards from his friend/ Rear Admiral George Dufek/ U.S. Navy". 5x3. Postmarked Washington D.C., January 20, 1960. Rear Admiral George J.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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SIR VIVIAN E. FUCHS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1989 - HFSID 304124SIR VIVIAN E. FUCHS The Geologist signs on a page with The Tran-Antarctic Expedition on the letterhead, and pens an explanatory note at the bottom of the page. Autograph Note signed: "Vivian Fuchs/1989", 6½x8 page with letterhead of The Trans-Antarctic Expedition, London.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 4326ADOLPHUS GREELY. Autograph Note signed: "A. W. Greely", 1p, 3¼x8. No place, no date. To "My Dear Archer". signed on verso of fragment of a form letter from the Signal Office, War Department, Washington. In full: "Please return the paper to my address here. Yours hastily" [signature] Dr.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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RICHARD HALLIBURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/10/1933 - HFSID 345638RICHARD HALLIBURTON The famed writer, traveler and adventurer pens his autograph on this 5¾x4¼ card, in green ink Autograph Note Signed: “Best wishes for/Bob Fisher/Richard/Halliburton/May 10-1933” in green ink. 5¾x4¼.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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EMERSON HOUGH - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 05/11/1918 - HFSID 295997EMERSON HOUGH The Western novelist and conservationist writes about bass fishing in Texas and Oregon. Typed Letter signed: "E. Hough", 2 pages, 5¾x8. Chicago, Illinois, 1918 May 11. On personal letterhead to Heppner Blackman, San Antonio Express.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOHN (HENRY CECIL) HUNT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/04/1954 - HFSID 79561JOHN HUNT John Hunt sends an autograph note on a card. Autograph Note Signed: "With warm regards to/Ashley Cole/John Hunt/4th July 1954", 5¼x3¼ card. John Hunt (1910-1988) was an accomplished mountaineer, having spent childhood holidays climbing in the Alps.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JOHN (HENRY CECIL) HUNT - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 84445JOHN HUNT John Hunt sends a typed note with his autograph to a collector. Typed Note Signed: "John Hunt", 1p, 3¾x2 piece of paper. No place, no date. In full: "I hope you will accept this letter for your autograph collection, but you can always cut my signature off the bottom if you prefer.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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CHARLES A. LINDBERGH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 262714CHARLES A. LINDBERGH. Autograph Note unsigned, 1p, 5x3. No place, no date. To his personal secretary, Mrs. Jean Saunders. In pencil. In full: "Please send book/post - Not by air". Charles A.
Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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DICK (HENRY T.) MERRILL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/25/1966 - HFSID 321410DICK (HENRY T.) MERRILL The pilot sends a note and photograph to an associate, writing that the photograph was taken just before departure Autograph note signed: "Dick Marrill", in blue ink, 5¼x4¼ affixed with tape to a 5¼x3¾ newspaper photograph.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOAQUIN (CINCINNATUS HINER) MILLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/14/1893 - HFSID 341907JOAQUIN MILLER Handwritten, signed note from the Western poet to a friend with "love" Autograph note signed: "Dear Thomas/[drawn arrow]Sic/With "love" to you/Thanks Joaquin Miller", in blue ink, 7x4½ affixed to 8½x11.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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WILLIAM MACLEOD RAINE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 1924 - HFSID 341375WILLIAM MacLEOD RAINE Signed, handwritten note from the Old Wild West writer on a black and white picture postcard, sending his best wishes and luck to a friend. Extremely rare! Autograph note on picture postcard signed: "William MacLeod Raine", in black ink, 5½x3½. Circa 1924. In full: "Dear Mr.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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WILL ROGERS SR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 35687WILL ROGERS SR Will Rogers sends an autograph note in pencil. Autograph note signed: "Will Rogers", 6½x2 album leaf. No place, no date. In full: "I'll sneak in here by Bill Nxe. Who I would like to have met. This is the best cast I was ever in.
Sale Price $467.50
$650.00
