FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/29/1891 - HFSID 350577

"The Lady of the Lamp" thanks a patron for gifts of food and details plans for her summer holiday. Autograph Letter Signed: "F. Nightingale" in pencil, 4p, 4¼ x 7. 10 South Street,/Park Lane W. [London], 1891 July 29. To Mrs. Robertson. In full with grammatical errors: "I was so sorry for Mr. Robertson's Influenza -- I trust he is quite recovered - & that you are pretty well. Thank you for all the Hampers. Every thing has done well but the cream, for which the weather was too hot. Thank you for everything. After Saturday please not to send anything here unless you are so good as to send grass & a few flowers. I am going to Embley, my old home for 2 or 3 weeks And then Sir Harry & Mrs Verney are so good as to press my coming to Claydn But don't let the eggs you have been so good as to collect run down, if that is inconvenient to you. If more convenient to you, they might still come here. & be given away from here, till further notice - I am thankful Sir Harry is so well - I can have the usual Bank Holiday & School doings. The Nurses were so pleased with their day. God's blessings on you all." This letter references the Nightingale School for Nurses, which Florence Nightingale had founded in London in 1860.

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FIRST LADY JACQUELINE B. KENNEDY - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID 285922

She has penned (but not signed) this very moving reminiscence of "happy summer evenings at the Cape … eating Mathilda's fish chowder" with JFK and his father, when "touched by destiny" was thought to mean "only happy things." Autograph Manuscript unsigned but with "Kennedy" twice in text, 1 page, 8x12½. No place, no date but written in the 1960s. In full: "4. Now Mr Kennedy is sick and Jack is gone. Mr Kennedy had seen Jack nearly die so many times. He used to say that Jack was touched by destiny. But those were happy summer evenings at the Cape when he came there, when we were all eating Mathilda's fish chowder - and you thought that meant only happy things - to be touched by destiny. Dear Grandpa - you brought all the joy to my life - more than one should dare to hope to have - and because of that - all the pain. I will remember you - and I will love you until I die." Born Jacqueline Bouvier in 1929, Jackie married John F. Kennedy in 1953. The third-youngest first lady, she left behind no policy initiatives but set a high standard for style and grace in her person and in the White House, and with her tragic dignity after her husband's assassination.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 273143

B/w photograph of Annie Oakley from the chest up in a white blouse and jacket. This photo is especially unusual because it shows her without the rows of shooting medals that she often wore. Anything signed by Oakley is exceedingly rare. Photograph mount signed: "Compliments. of/Annie. Oakley." on verso. B/w, 4¼x6½ overall, image 4x5½ (two surfaces). Photograph by Gray, 1030 Tremont St., Boston (imprint at lower margin). 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. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 9/24 - HFSID 285930

Before leaving on a ship, probably on tour, "Little Sure Shot" writes to friends. EXTREMELY RARE ALS: "Annie Oakley", 2p, 5¼x8½, separate sheets. On stationery of Eastern Steamship Lines, Brocton, Mass., no year, September 24. Begins: "Dear Friends". In full, with grammatical errors and misspellings: "I realy am ashamed to think that I neglected to write you. and send our sincere regrets to dear Allice. But when I think it all over, I feel that God does things for our own good and the poorer Boy is better off and happier than he was away from his little Wife and Baby. The dear little photo is so cute. I would love to see you all again. Fern is feeling better and is in an office 35oo per week & percentage. And we hope that her Mother will strike oil on her farm. 5 wells on 2 next farms all paying. I havent been well. 5 weeks in N.Y.C. and only got one dress made. We sail in 5 minutes so must see & mail this. Bushels of love to all from both." 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.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 284906

Extremely rare signed postcard photo of her dressed as an Indian! Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Annie Oakley as a Sioux/Maiden admires her/new head gear./A Merry Christmas/to Laforrds & Family". Sepia, 5½x3½. 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. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, who was briefly a part of the show in 1885, and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her. But she made a sensational comeback in the next two decades. She and Butler were childless, but she supported 18 orphan girls. Lightly toned and worn at corners. Otherwise, fine condition.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 300023

Carte de visite signed by Oakley for friend Ed Goodman, Buffalo Bill's nephew, who was part of the Wild West show Photograph signed: "Annie Oakley". Sepia, 4½x6½ carte de visite. Annie 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. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life. However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around the country. Age did not appear to diminish her skills, but Oakley was seriously injured in an automobile accident in 1921. Although she did not think she had long to live at that time, by 1924 she was again performing.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/13/1909 - HFSID 350562

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. Light spots, mostly on page 1. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by matching envelope (6½x3½) addressed in Oakley's hand to "Mrs.…"

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AYN RAND - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/12/1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 272394

AYN RAND - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/12/1976 CO-SIGNED BY: ROBERT HESSEN, BEATRICE - HFSID 272394

Scarce Typed DS: "Ayn Rand" on page 3, 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. New York City, 1976 June 12 (dated by Rand). Letter of Agreement to Rand from Palo Alto Book Service. Begins: "Dear Ayn". In full: "This will serve as our Agreement for the Palo Alto Book Service for the purpose of promoting and selling the remaining inventory of The Ayn Rand Letter, The Objectivist, the bound copies of The Objectivist Newsletter, and the pamphlets published by The Objectivist Newsletter and The Objectivist. We will receive the physical inventory of the above as well as any remaining stock of your novels and non-fiction works, including Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, all of which are held by The Objectivist Book Service, Inc. The inventory will be shipped to us, insured, via book rate, or by truck, if that method should prove less expensive. We will share the cost of shipment with the Objectivist Book Service, Inc. The physical inventory shall, at all times, remain your property. We agree to insure the inventory for its replacement value, and shall share equally with you the cost of insurance. We shall be charged with the responsibility of maintaining the inventory in sound condition.…"

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/10/1923 - HFSID 288295

Recovering slowly from an auto accident late in her life, she writes a 4-page letter to a female journalist, enthusiastically describing her move to North Carolina. Autograph Letter signed: "Annie Oakley Butler", 4 pages (integral leaf), 5½x6¾. Greensboro, North Carolina, October 10 (Pencil note in unknown hand dates it 1923.) Oakley has struck through the original letterhead of the O'Henry and written her new address in Greensboro. To "Dear Miss Tildesley", in full: "I was pleased to see the sweet letter. We left Cambridge just two weeks ago. And stopped off in Balto. to see Dr. Baer. He said there was an improvement in my foot though it had been very slow. But for me to fight on and he was sure I would win out in time. So we both feel incouraged. I can walk much better than when you seen me. We have just left the Hotel and taken A suite here. We have A pretty living room, furnished in wicker with pretty colors. A wicker table with plate glass top so we can make coffee. Tea. Toast. and even boil eggs if we like. A french door opens on A private varanda with pretty flowers. It faces the East. Our sleeping room faces the East and has a fine large window on the South. So we will get the sun about all day. 2 nice hot water radiators. And a fire place with gass logs.…"

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1880s - HFSID 350518

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. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life. However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around the country.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - ANNOTATED CHECK SIGNED 06/15/1923 - HFSID 300025

Check signed with her married name, Annie Butler, filled out by her to her grand-daughter (by adoption), with an additional note in Annie's hand on verso. Check signed: "Annie Butler", 6½x2¾. Newark, New Jersey, 1923 June 15. Check #135, drawn on the Newark & Essex Banking Co. payable to Elizabeth Hall for $50. Endorsed ""Elizabeth Hall". Handwritten note in Oakley's hand on verso: "Board to F. E. Butlers Grand Daughter. 22 Weikel Ave. Merchantville, N. J. Known as Niece". Annie 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. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life.…"

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Famous Women | Signatures

BELLA "BATTLING BELLA" ABZUG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70308

Bella Abzug signs a card. Signature: "Bella S. Abzug/New York", 3½x2 card. Bella Abzug (1920-1998) was the first Jewish Congresswoman, representing New York as a Democrat (1971-1977). She waged unsuccessful primary campaigns for U.S. Senate and for mayor of New York City.

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 177478

Signature: "L.M. Alcott", 4¼x1 affixed to card of similar size.

Sale Price $850.00

$1,000.00
ELIZABETH ARDEN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 256884

Signature: "Elizabeth Arden", 5x3 card. Former Canadian nursing student Florence Nightingale Graham created and popularized the American beauty industry after opening her first salon with Elizabeth Hubbard on New York's Fifth Avenue in 1910.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
IRENE B. BAKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70345

The Congresswoman adds her home state of Tennessee to her signature Signature: "Irene B. Baker, M.C./Tennessee". 3½x2 card. Edith Irene Bailey Baker (1901-1994) was an American politician who served in the United State Representatives from 1964 to 1965.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 224738

The author signs her name on a sheet in black ink, attached to a request form for her signature Signature: "Faith Baldwin", 3½x4½. Attached to a request form for a signature, filled in as such: No. Trace Signature. Lines Deep/Lines Wide: Same Size. Wanted: Friday 3 pm.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH 1939 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 161272

The author and American tenor sign and date their names in black ink Signature(s): "Faith Baldwin/1939", "Richard Crooks/1939", 4¼x3. American author FAITH BALDWIN (1893-1978) wrote more than 85 books, including over 60 novels, mostly light fiction for female audiences.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
BEVERLY BAYNE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 171801

Beverly Bayne signs her name to a piece of paper. Signature: "B. Bayne/3 W. 61st St/New York City, 2¼x¾. Clipped from unknown document. A popular actress of the silent screen, Bayne frequently co-starred with Francis X. Bushman.…"

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
BEVERLY BAYNE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 18976

Beverly Bayne and Iggie Wolfington sign a guest register. Signature: "Beverly Bayne 5 Ridgeview Drive, Pleasantville - N.Y.", and "Iggie Wolfington 1022 Park Ave N.Y.C. N.Y.", 9½x1¼. Cut from a guest register.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 290700

Her ink signature on card with a printed request for her autograph Signature: "Joan Bennett", 4¼x2¾, Card bears printed request that she autograph and return it.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 343042

The film and television actress signs name in black ink Signature: "Joan Bennett" in black ink. 5x3 index card. Signature appears to have previously inscribed, "To Bob".

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
PATTY BERG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 147758

Signature of Patty Berg on an index card. Signature: "Patty Berg", 5x3 index card. Golfer Patty Berg (1918-2006), who won ten of 13 amateur tournaments in 1938, turned pro in 1940 (that year she also began promoting Wilson sporting goods).

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
PATTY BERG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 155514

Signature of Patty Berg on an index card. Signature: "Patty Berg", 5x3 index card. Golfer Patty Berg (1918-2006), who won ten of 13 amateur tournaments in 1938, turned pro in 1940 (that year she also began promoting Wilson sporting goods).

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
JACQUELINE BISSET - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 341737

Signature from Bisset in black felt tip on a 5x3 card Signature: "Jacqeline/Bisset", in black felt tip, 5x3. Originally cast in sexpot roles in films such as Casino Royale (1967),British actress Jacqueline Bisset (b.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
JACQUELINE BISSET - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 215548

Signature: "Jacqueline Bissett", 5x3 card. Originally cast in sexpot roles in films such as Casino Royale (1967), British actress Bisset later developed into a top-notch actress, as evidenced by her performances in The Grasshopper (1969) and The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1972).

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
FLORENCE (COUNTESS OF DARNLEY) BLIGH - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 81500

The wife of Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley, pens her name on this clipping Clipped Signature: “Florence Darnley”, 3¼x½ affixed to a 4x1½ piece of paper also containing a typed caption identifying the signer.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
IRIS F. BLITCH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70400

Ink signature from the Congresswoman--the 3rd woman ever elected to the US House of Representatives from Georgia Signature: "Iris F. Blithc/M.C. Georgia", 3x2.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
ELIZABETH W. BRADDOCK - AUTOGRAPH 09/23/1952 - HFSID 142820

The British politician and social worker signs her name in red ink on this green slip of paper Signature: "Elizabeth M Braddock MP/Liverpool Exchange/23/9/1952" in red ink. 6x5¼. Elizabeth Margaret Braddock (1899-1970), known as Bessie Braddock, was a British Labor politician.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
HELEN GURLEY BROWN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 224820

Signature from the best-selling author of Sex and the Single Girl, longtime Editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Signature: "Helen Gurley Brown". 5x3 card.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
HELEN GURLEY BROWN - TYPED LETTER WITH CARBON SIGNATURE 11/15/1984 - HFSID 270159

Carbon copy of her letter to Phyllis Diller, thanking her for postcards. Carbon signature. Typed letter signed with carbon signature: "Helen", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, N.Y., 1984 November 15.

Sale Price $85.50

$95.00
BARONESS ANGELA G. (1ST BARONESS BURDETT-COUTTS) BURDETT-COUTTS - CLIPPED SIGNATURE 09/18/1897 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 81206

This clipping signed by the heiress and philanthropist is accompanied by a handwritten and signed letter from the English Lord and politician Clipped Signature: (1) “AGB Coutts” on a 4½x3 piece of paper. Dated May 7, 1850.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
MARGARET BYERS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142890

Clipped Signature attached to an album leaf. Signature: "Margaret Byers", 2¼x1 piece of paper attached to, and showing through the center of, a 5¼x4¼ album leaf. In 1859 Margaret Byers founded a preparatory academy, the Ladies Collegiate School of Belfast.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
VERONICA CARLSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 324711

The actress's signature in blue ink on 5x3 card Signatures: "Veronica Carlson", in blue ink, 5x3. Unsigned sticker bearing Carlson's image is affixed to the upper right corner.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
LILLIAN G. CARTER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17758

Mother of Jimmy Carter Signature: "Lillian G. Carter", 5x3 blue card. Bessie Lillian Gordy (1898-1983) and James Earl Carter (1894-1953) were married in Sumter County, Georgia on September 25, 1923. They had two sons and two daughters: James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
LILLIAN G. CARTER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 35264

Mother of Jimmy Carter Signature: "Lillian G. Carter/Plains/Ga.", 6x4 blue card. Bessie Lillian Gordy (1898-1983) and James Earl Carter (1894-1953) were married in Sumter County, Georgia on September 25, 1923. They had two sons and two daughters: James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
LADY VIOLET BONHAM CARTER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 152625

Lady Violet Bonham Carter signs on an 8x5 paper in blue ink Signature: "Violet Bonham Carter", 8x5. Violet Asquith (1887-1969), the daughter of Herbert Asquith, Britain's Prime Minister from 1908-1916, became Lady Bonham Carter when her husband was knighted in 1916.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
BARBARA H. CARTLAND - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 18463

Barbara Cartland signs an index card in pink ink. Signature: "Dame/Barbara Cartland", 5x3 index card.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT - AUTOGRAPH 02/28/1941 - HFSID 257272

She signs as the President of the National Woman Suffrage Association Signature: "Carrie Chapman Catt/Feb 28, 1941" as President of the National Woman Suffrage Association, 3½x2 card. "Autograph" printed above signature; "(Mrs.) Carrie Chapman Catt" typed at lower margin.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT - AUTOGRAPH 11/30/1930 - HFSID 254636

Ink signature from the President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (1900-1904, 1915-1947) Signature: "Carrie Chapman Catt/Nov. 30, 1930/120 Paine Ave/New Rochelle, New York", 5x3. Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947), who succeeded Susan B.

Sale Price $378.00

$420.00
MADAME (SOONG MAY-LING) CHIANG KAI-SHEK (CHINA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 79839

She pens her signature on this 4¾x3 card in black felt tip Signature: "Mayling Soong Chiang", 4¾x3.Ink caption (unknown hand) at lower edge. May-ling Soong (1897-2003) was First Lady of the Republic of China for nearly half a century (1928-1975).

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
MADAME (SOONG MAY-LING) CHIANG KAI-SHEK (CHINA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 178035

Signature: "Mayling Soong Chiang", 4¼x2¾ card. Dated "9-21-65" on verso (unknown hand). Mayling Soong (1898-2004), who married Chiang Kai-shek in 1927, was First Lady of the Republic of China for nearly half a century (1928-1975).

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00