FRANK JAMES Awaiting his second trial in a year, the famous outlaw writes to his wife and son, expressing (well founded) optimism about the outcome. Autograph Letter signed: "Frank James", 2 pages, 8½x14. Hand addressed envelope included (toned and torn from opening). Huntsville, Alabama, 1884 February 29. To "My dear Wife and Rob", in full: "This being my lucky day I will write you a brief. Although the situation has not changed materially since I last wrote you I am feeling real well today, much better than for some time. It may be from the fact I got up much earlier than common. I arose this morning before seven, three hours earlier than I usually get up. I had a long conference with General Walker yesterday and you may hear some good news in the next week. I am spending my time as usual. As Rob would say 'the same old thing' each and every day. Tell Rob I heard someone singing his song this morning, 'Goodbye my love, goodbye'. Who do you think I wrote today I bet you can't guess in twenty guesses. See if you can. I will tell you in the last of this who it was. As yet I have not heard from any of my 'Mo' friends. I guess they are waiting until the weather gets warm. I am going to live on eggs from this on. read more...
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WILLIAM R. ANDERSON Signature of the man who skippered the first US nuclear submarine on its historic voyage under the North Pole Signature: "William R. Anderson", 6x4 blue card. Captain William R. Anderson commanded the Nautilus (SSN-571), the first nuclear powered submarine in the U.S. read more...
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BERNT BALCHEN, ALTON N. PARKER, LUCIUS R. EASTMAN Signatures of the Antarctic pilots and the New York philanthropist Signatures: "Bernt Balchen", "Alton N. Parker",and on verso, "Lucis R. Eastman". 7¾x5 album leaf. read more...
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WILLIAM BEEBE. Signature: "William Beebe", 3¼x1½, affixed to 8½x11 sheet. Charles William Beebe (1877-1962), a naturalist who taught himself taxidermy while still a teenager, was affiliated with the Bronx Zoo in New York for over 50 years. read more...
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WILLIAM BEEBE. Signature: "William Beebe" on verso of 5½x3¼ postcard. 1-cent postcard, addressed to E.H. Lloyd in Iowa, postmarked New York, N.Y., August 21, 1944. read more...
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CHARLES E. BOLES Clipped signature from the legendary Black Bart. Extremely Rare! Signature: "Charles E. Boles", 2x½. The signature was removed from a September 1864 receipt for military stores for Company B, 116th Illinois Infantry. read more...
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Small clipped signature of notorious bandit Charles E. Boles, also known as Black Bart. Mounted to a sheet of black cardstock with a sepia-toned magazine photo and the caption "'Black Bart' strikes again". read more...
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BENJAMIN L.E. BONNEVILLE. Rare Signature: "BLE Bonneville", 3¼x1¼. French-born American frontiersman and military officer Benjamin L.E. Bonneville (1796-1878), who was educated at West Point, was read more...
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(BARONESS) ANNA BRASSEY Clipped signature of the oceanic travel writer, below the closing of a manuscript letter. Clipped signature: "Anna Brassey", 5¼x2½. Apparently clipped from a manuscript letter, below the sentiment "Yours sincerely" in a different hand. Ink caption (unknown hand): "Lady Brassey". read more...
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs an album leaf. Signature: "Frank Buck", 6x4¼ album leaf. Hunter, author and filmmaker Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911. He eventually traveled to Malaya, India, Borneo, New Guinea and Africa. read more...
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs the question card at a mental telepathists' show. Signature: "Frank Buck", 4x5 card. Imprinted: "The College Inn, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Ask Myrus, The Mental Marvel". Myrus was a mental telepathist who performed at clubs. read more...
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FRANK BUCK and SYLVIA SIDNEY Frank Buck and Sylvia Sidney sign an album leaf. Signature: "Frank Buck" and on verso: "Sylvia Sidney", 6x4¼ album leaf. Dated (unknown hand) at upper margins of both signature sheets. read more...
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BILL BURRUD The travel show host and film actor signs his name and nickname on this 5x3 card Signature: "Bill Burrud/also known as/Billy Burrud" in black ink. 5x3. Bill Burrud (1925-1990) was a child star and television host of travel programs. His father, a travel film producer, helped spark his interest in film work. read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD Ink signature on a small card Signature: "R. E. Byrd", 3½x2½ card signed in ink. Polar explorer Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) was the first man to fly over both Poles. read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD Signature of the famed Arctic and Antarctic explorer Signature: "R E Byrd", 3x1½ card. On May 9, 1926, Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly over the North Pole. Both were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD This slip of paper is signed by the explorer who went to the North and South Pole! Typed Letter Signed: "REByrd" in black ink. 3½x2½. On May 9, 1926, RICHARD E. BYRD (1888-1957) and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly over the North Pole. read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD The Antarctic explorer signs a 4x2¾ yellow sheet. Signature: "RE Byrd", 4x2¾ yellow sheet. Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) made the first of his four expeditions to read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD A signature from the famed polar explorer Signature: "R E Byrd", 5x3. On May 9, 1926, Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly over the North Pole. Both were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. read more...
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RICHARD E. BYRD The Medal of Honor pilot signs on this 3x1¾ card Signature: "R E Byrd", 3x1¾. Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) flew over the North Pole in 1926 and the South Pole in 1929. He was awarded the Medal of Honor after his 1926 flight. Byrd established the Little America Antarctic base in 1929. read more...
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RICHARD BYRD The famed polar explorer signs an album leaf. Signature: "R E Byrd", 6x4 album leaf. Ink note (unknown hand): "July 12, Sat./1930". On May 9, 1926, Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly over the North Pole. Both were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. read more...
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RICHARD BYRD The famed polar explorer signs his name to a fan in black ink Inscribed signature: "To Perry/R E Byrd", in black ink, 2½x2¾. On May 9, 1926, Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly over the North Pole. read more...
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CAPTAIN HAROLD I. JUNE Signature from the Navy test pilot Signature: "Harold I. June", 5x3. HAROLD I. JUNE (1895-1962), was an engineer aboard Henry S. Vanderbilt's yachts before joining the US Navy as a Machinist's Mate in World War I. In the 1920s he became a Navy test pilot, specializing in seaplanes and catapult-launched scout planes. read more...
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CLARENCE D. CHAMBERLIN The American pioneer of aviation who was considered one of the seven greatest flyers in the world pens his signature on this 5x4 piece of paper, in blue ink Signature: "Clarence Chamberlin" in blue ink. read more...
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CLARENCE D. CHAMBERLIN The American pioneer of aviation who was considered one of the seven greatest flyers in the world pens his autograph on this 6¼x2¼ piece of paper, in black ink Signature:"Clarence D Chamberlin" in black ink. 6¼x2¼. read more...
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CLARENCE D. CHAMBERLIN The American pioneer of aviation who was considered one of the seven greatest flyers in the world pens his signature on this 4½x1½ piece of paper, in black ink Signature: "Clarence D Chamberlin" in black ink. 4½x1½. read more...
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CLARENCE D. CHAMBERLIN The American pioneer of aviation who was considered one of the seven greatest flyers in the world pens his autograph on this 4x2½ piece of paper, in black ink Signature: "Clarence D. Chamberlin" in black ink. 4x2¼. read more...
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CLARENCE D. CHAMBERLIN The American pioneer of aviation who was considered one of the seven greatest flyers in the world pens his autograph on this 6x2½ piece of paper, in black ink Signature: "Clarence D Chamberlin" in black ink. 6x2½. read more...
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JAMES R. DOOLITTLE He has added his home state (Wisconsin) after his signature on this 5x4 sheet. Signature: "J. R. Doolittle/Wisconsin", 5½x4. James Rood Doolittle (1815-1897) was a US Senator from Wisconsin (1857-1869). read more...
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THOMAS DOUGLAS, EARL OF SELKIRK V The Earl known for his philanthropy signs this slip of paper Signature: “Selkirk/ Kirkcudbright/ October Seven/ 1808” 2¾x3 with a 1x2 clipped image of a bust of the Earl done by Gharatry affixed toward upper left-hand corner. read more...
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AMELIA M. EARHART and OTHERS The female aviator and dozens of authors signed this sheet of paper that's framed! Signature: "Amelia M. Earhart", 8½x11 album leaf titled: "Autographs of Authors and Poets visiting The Halle Bros. Co. Book Fair, October 15 to 20, 1928". read more...
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JAMES G. FAIR The billionaire "forty-niner" signs his name in 1887 Signature: "James G Fair/Nevada. 1887", 6¾x2½. James G. Fair (1831-1894), who had been born near Belfast, Ireland, went to California as a "forty-niner" at the age of 17. read more...
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