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BERTRAND RUSSELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/27/1963 - HFSID: 148701
Typed letter signed by Bertrand Russell is dated April 27, 1963, thanking Jack Benjamin for newspaper clippings. Russell expresses gratitude for the clippings related to his articles, including "Is Communism a Menace?", addressing his views on U.S. policies.
Price: $2,600.00

THEODOR HERZL - PRINTED DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK 08/10/1902 - HFSID: 286000
Ink signature by Theodor Herzl on a printed German-language form letter from August 10, 1902, announcing the agenda for a Zionist meeting. The letter discusses the political situation and upcoming resolutions, highlighting Herzl's role in Zionism.
Price: $4,250.00

SAMUEL M. WALTON - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 102239
First Day Cover signed by Boone Pickens, Sam Walton, Armand Hammer, and Donald Trump with the inscription Best Wishes/. This cover honors businessman Andrew W. Mellon, postmarked December 20, 1955, with a 3-cent stamp affixed.
Price: $3,200.00

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 277405
Cabinet card photograph of Harriet Beecher Stowe, signed "Harriet Beecher Stowe". Known for Uncle Tom's Cabin, her anti-slavery novel, Stowe's work significantly influenced public sentiment against slavery and contributed to the Civil War.
Sale Price $2,395.00
$2,800.00

HELEN KELLER - AUTOGRAPH 9/1918 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 43964
Card signed by Helen Keller, Anne S. Macy, Polly Thomson, Sallie Fisher, Richard Barthelmess, Constance Talmadge, and others, addressed to a newborn at the Beverly Hills Hotel on September 7, 1918.
Price: $3,000.00

HENRY FORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350483
Photograph capturing innovators Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson together, signed by both. Ferguson developed the Ferguson tractor, which is shown as a scale model in the image. The item highlights their collaboration in tractor manufacturing.
Price: $3,750.00

PRESIDENT CHAIM WEIZMANN (ISRAEL) - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/08/1951 - HFSID: 285834
Typed letter in Hebrew signed by Chaim Weizmann as President of Israel, expressing gratitude to Rabbi Yehuda Leib Fishman (Maimon) for his service. Dated October 8, 1951, the letter acknowledges over 20 years of collaboration and respect.
Price: $4,000.00

J. PAUL GETTY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 07/15/1922 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350438
Stock certificate signed by J. Paul Getty as President and H. M. Hoffnagle as Secretary, representing 1000 shares in Oklahoma Oil Corporation. Features various oil-related vignettes and a large gold seal. Signed in ink, providing historical significance.
Price: $2,500.00

PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - SPEECH UNSIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID: 286040
Speech from James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, read at the 1976 Democratic National Convention, is typed and unsigned, with handwritten notes and corrections in blue and black ink. This speech marks his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President.
Price: $3,250.00

FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET DE VOLTAIRE - LETTER SIGNED - HFSID: 285188
Letter signed by Voltaire, written in French to the Count of Rochefort shortly before his death in 1778, expressing fears about church burial. Accompanied by a PSA/DNA letter of authenticity, it includes a full translation of the text.
Price: $17,500.00

JULIA WARD HOWE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 05/09/1898 - HFSID: 258112
Bookplate featuring an autograph quotation signed by Julia Ward Howe, including the first two lines of Battle Hymn of the Republic, dated May 9th, 1898. The bookplate is affixed to the inside cover of her book, Later Lyrics.
Price: $2,250.00

JOHN BROWN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/11/1846 - HFSID: 32036
Letter signed by John Brown, dated July 11, 1846, discussing a wool receipt and addressed to Henry J. Kirtland. Signed as "Perkins & Brown", the letter reflects Brown's business partnership before his full-time commitment to abolitionist activities.
Price: $5,000.00
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W. AVERELL HARRIMAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/01/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266236Civil appointment signed by Averell Harriman as Governor and Carmine G. DeSapio as Secretary of State, appointing Daniel P. Moynihan as Assistant to the Secretary of the Governor on January 1, 1955, in Albany, New York.
Price: $500.00
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W. AVERELL HARRIMAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/20/1956 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266237Document signed by Averell Harriman as Governor of New York and Carmine G. DeSapio as Secretary of State, appointing Daniel P. Moynihan as Assistant Secretary for Reports. Acquired from the estate of Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Price: $500.00