JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" EARP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 287778

ALS to husband Wyatt's personal secretary, John Flood, who was trying unsuccessfully to write an authorized biography of the famous lawman. Frequent mention of actor William S. Hart ("Bill"), a close friend of Wyatt Earp. Autograph Letter signed: "E", 3 pages (front and verso), 6½x10½. Vidal (California), 1927 March 15. To "Dear Mr. [John] Flood". In full: "Very glad to get your nice letter and clippings. I was just thinking what had happened to you. Well Mr. E. is at camp doing some assessment work, so I am here with my two nieces. Weather windy not very nice for the last two weeks. Lots of surveyors here for the L.A. water. Fill a barn just now. I have never seen so many people here at one time before. Brunnels are very busy. Well, now about our little affair. Will you please call up or write to Bill. Yes I think it is better to write to him. Tell him what I think - what I mean by I, all of us think it just the right thing to do to hold it back until we can get together and talk it over. I am enclosing all letters from the first on Bill wrote us. I wrote and told you I had put them away for safe keeping, but luckily I have found them and am sending them to you. [Items not included.] And please keep them until we come to L. A.…"

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WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - ANNOTATED TYPED MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 280335

This extraordinary typed manuscript for Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital about Western lawman Bat Masterson, with a total of four handwritten corrections by him, including his very rare full signature. It was written by Robert M. Wright, former mayor of Dodge City, Kansas, and sent to Masterson, a former deputy in Dodge City, for his review. Annotated typed manuscript signed "William Barclay (Bat) Masterson". Black ink and lead pencil notations in unknown hand. 6 pages, 8½x11, bound with a needle at top edge. There are a total of four corrections on the first page. The first is Masterson's signature, correcting the title "W.B. Masterson (Bat)". He also corrected the initials "W.B." in the first sentence with "William Barclay". The other two corrections pertain to his candidacy for sheriff of Ford County, Kansas, which included Dodge City. He crossed out the "6" in "1876" and corrected it with "7". This extraordinary document is a short biography of Masterson written by Robert M. Wright for his book Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital (1913). Wright, a former mayor of Dodge City, Kansas sent this manuscript to Masterson, a former deputy in Dodge City, for his review.

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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE FELIX FRANKFURTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 285845

The Supreme Court Justice signs an extraordinary rare, handwritten letter to Herbert Hoover, who was administering food aid to Europe after World War I: "I am more sorry than you can possibly realize to have provoked you about Poland. … I know what you did and how you feel about the Polish Jewish situation …" Autograph Letter Signed: "Felix Frankfurter," 1p, 8¼x10½. No place or date but London, post World War I. On stationery of the American Relief Administration. To Herbert Hoover, who served as Chairman of the American Relief Committee in London. In full: "I am more sorry than you can possibly realize to have provoked you about Poland, for I feel a deeper devotion and gratitude for your services and your wise humanity than you probably appreciate. It's just because I know what you did and how you feel about the Polish Jewish situation that I spoke as briefly as I did. You may be sure that I shall not in the slightest seek to do anything but that which may help towards healing. The first step towards remedy is, of course, the truth of the situation. And on there I think - in all honesty - I can now speak.…"

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WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1914 - HFSID 350561

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. What is required to stimulate the sale of a book is advertising and unless that is done there is little demand for a book no matter how interesting it is.…"

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JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" EARP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/25/1929 - HFSID 290444

Handwritten letter to friend and would-be biographer John Flood, only months after Wyatt Earp's death. "I am still worrying for my dear husband. I miss him so much." Autograph Letter signed: "Josephine Earp", 3 pages, 6x8 folded, otherwise 12x8. Oakland (California), 1929 September 25. To "Dear Mr. Flood", in full: "I did not mean to be slow to respond to your nice letter. I wanted to wait and see if I could be in Los Angeles in the next ten days but it seems now like I will not be able to get away until about the fifth, or six of Oct. and I know you cannot wait until then. I thank you very much for offering to wait a few days until I could get there. I will see you when I come to Vidal. I have many things that I must attend to before I go to the desert. I hope you are right to the gross or net but different attorneys have told me that you are wrong - we will have to wait and see. That is all that can be done. I am glad you have had a nice vacation and also to know Jarvis is going to make a sale. And I hope you will too. I am feeling much better but I still have a cold. My folks are living on Alexandria Street, but I don't know the number. I think I have the name spelled wrong. There may be such a thing as my leaving here by next Tuesday - but I am not sure.…"

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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - SUPREME COURT ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348087

THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - SUPREME COURT ENGRAVING SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 348087

All nine Supreme Court Justices signed this framed engraving of the Supreme Court building Engraving signed: "Harry A Blackmun", "Byron R. White", "Lewis F. Powell Jr.", "Potter Stewart". "Thurgood Marshall", "William H. Rehnquist", "Warren E Burger", "W Douglas" and "Wm J Brennan Jr.", 7¾x5½ overall, oval image 3½x2 (one surface). Printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The nine Justices that signed this image of the Supreme Court building served together from 1971, when Powell and Rehnquist joined the Court, to 1975, when Douglas retired. In 1974, Chief Justice Burger spoke for a unanimous Court upholding a subpoena for the Watergate tapes which resulted in President Nixon's resignation. In 1986, Chief Justice Burger retired and was succeeded by Associate Justice Rehnquist who served until his death in 2005. Frame lightly chipped at back corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in Gallery of History style: 34½x22.

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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287090

THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ASSOCIATE - HFSID 287090

18x14 color photo of the US Supreme Court Justices, signed by all 9. This was the Court's membership from the arrival of Justice O'Connor until the retirement of Chief Justice Burger Photograph Mount signed: "John Paul Stevens", "Thurgood Marshall", "William H. Rehnquist", "Byron R. White", "Harry A. Blackmun", "William J. Brennan, Jr", "Warren E. Burger", "Sandra D. O'Connor", and "Lewis F. Powell, Jr". Color, 13½x10 image, affixed to 18x14 cardstock. The Justices have signed in the lower margin, in the same order as their photo line. WARREN E. BURGER (1907-1995), a Republican appointed by President Richard Nixon to replace Chief Justice Earl Warren, served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1969 until his retirement in 1986. His court upheld Miranda v. Arizona (source of the "Miranda warning"), decided 1973's abortion rights case Roe v. Wade. It also ruled unanimously rejected President Nixon's claim of executive privilege, compelling him to turn the infamous "White House" tapes over to the Special Prosecutor investigating Watergate. WILLIAM REHNQUIST (1924-2005) was appointed Associate Justice by President Nixon on January 7, 1972.

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WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/31/1905 - HFSID 348287

He pens a letter in correspondence to an individual stating they are relatives in which Masterson quickly replies with otherwise! Autograph Letter Signed: "W.B. Masterson". 2 pages, 8x10, loosely placed in 9½x11½ folio. Accompanied by original mailing envelope; heavily toned, soiled and worn. December 31, 1905, New York City, written to "Mr. Watson F. Masterson" of Ramsey, West Virginia. In full: "Dear Sir. Without going into details can assure you that we are not related; even remotely. My father was born in this state eighty years ago and moved to Illinois where I was born fifty one years ago. There are a great many families of Mastersons in Missouri and Iowa none of whom are related to mine. My father had but one brother and he was several years the eldest and has been dead about forty years and died without issue. Very respectfully." Masterson (1853-1921) was an American frontier gambler and buffalo hunter and a scout for the United States Army. Masterson was also a lawman, serving as a deputy in Dodge City, Kansas alongside Wyatt Earp and later sheriff for Ford County, Kansas (1877-1879), as well as town marshal of Trinidad (1881-1882) and later, during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, as a U. S.

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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 91011

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - COLLECTION WITH ELIZABETH D. - HFSID 91011

Two typed 1916 letters, one signed by Brandeis, the other by his secretary, to the Provisional Zionist Executive Committee, which he had led since its founding. Within the month, he would decide that his appointment to the US Supreme Court obliged him to resign from formal leadership of American Zionism. Framed in the Gallery of History style to 43x21. Comprises: (1) ELIZABETH PEABODY. Typed Letter signed: "Elizabeth Peabody", 1p, 8x10¾. Boston, Massachusetts, 1916 June 6. On letterhead to Isaac. E. Feinstein, Esq., Begins: Dear Sir". In full: "Replying to your letter of the 4th: I regret that owing to Mr. Brandeis's absence in Washington he will be unable to attend the First Anniversary Celebration of the Louis D. Brandeis Zionist Club to be held on June 10th. Very truly yours,". Fold creases at "a" of Peabody. 2 ¼ inch tears at right blank margin. Otherwise, fine condition. (2) LOUIS D. BRANDEIS. Typed Letter signed: "Louis D. Brandeis", 1p, 8x10¾. Boston, Massachusetts, 1916 June 13. On letterhead to Isaac. E. Feinstein, Esq. Advisor. Begins: Dear Mr. Feinstein". In full: "Upon my return to the city I find your very courteous invitation of June 4th.…"

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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/07/1920 - HFSID 285861

The first Jewish Supreme Court Justice signs a scarce handwritten 1920 letter: "Palestine needs redoubled efforts from all loyal Jews." Scarce ALS: "Louis D. Brandeis" as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1 page, 5½x8½. On his Stoneleigh Court, Washington, D.C., stationery, 1920 April 7. To Mr. Isaac E. Feinstein, Supervisor. In full: "I am glad to learn from your letter of yesterday of the growth in Young Judea Center during the past five year (sic). Palestine needs redoubled efforts from all loyal Jews. I trust that before another five years - your sixteen clubs may have grown to One hundred and Sixty." Louis Dembitz Brandeis (1856-1941), who had been nicknamed the "people's lawyer", supported Woodrow Wilson's nomination for the Presidency in 1912. In 1916, he was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by Wilson, becoming the first Jewish Associate Justice. He worked behind the scenes to influence President Wilson to support the Zionist cause, and later brought Zionist matters to the attention of FDR. Brandeis, who served for 23 years on the Court until his retirement in 1939, was a progressive who was known for his anti-monopolist views.

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Law & Order, Judicial, Law Enforcement | Typescripts

LOUIS AUCHINCLOSS - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 184043

He inscribes this typescript for The House of Five Talents Typescript inscribed and signed: "For Tom Lewis/Louis Auchincloss", 1p, 8½x11. Headed: "The House of Five Talents".

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$220.00
LOUIS AUCHINCLOSS - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 222248

The author signs this typescript from I Come as a Theif Typescript Signed: "Louis Auchincloss", 1p, 8½x11. Headed: "from I COME AS A THIEF".

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
DANIEL J. BOORSTIN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 225293

The Pulitzer-prize winning author signs a typescript from his 1965 book The American: The National Experience. Typescript signed: "Daniel J. Boorstin ", in black ink 1 page, 8½x11. Typescript of the first page of his book The American: The National Experience (1965).

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 42927

LOUIS D. BRANDEIS. Typescript signed: "Louis D. Brandeis", 1p, 5¾x7¾. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Photograph of Lincoln, b/w, 1x2, beneath imprinted text. Louis D.

Sale Price $1,360.00

$1,600.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE TOM C. CLARK - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 07/07/1958 - HFSID 81399

Tom C. Clark inscribes the typed text of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution to a fan. Typescript inscribed and signed: "Best wishes to Miss Stuart/7-7-78 Tom C. Clark", 1p, 6¼x9. Typed text of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.

Sale Price $432.00

$480.00
ARCHIBALD COX - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 295798

Typescript of his formal request as Waterate Special Prosecutor for complete access to the White House tapes Typescript signed: "Archibald Cox", 2 pages, 8½x11. No place cited, but probably Washington, D.C. originally issued in 1973 To "Dear Mr.…"

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
JOHN W. DEAN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1977 - HFSID 26768

Typescript signed: "John Dean", 1p, 11x8½. Titled: "Another Chance at Life" from "Newsweek, July 4, 1977". In part: "It's become increasingly difficult to hide from yourself.…"

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE FELIX FRANKFURTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 01/12/1940 - HFSID 42483

FELIX FRANKFURTER. Typescript signed: "Felix Frankfurter/Janry 12, 1940." as Associate Justice, 1p, 6x8. The complete text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Imprinted photograph of Lincoln, b/w, 1x1½, beneath text.

Sale Price $1,190.00

$1,400.00
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 47977

Signs an excerpt from "America First, America Efficient", his July 31, 1916, speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination. Important Typescript signed: "Charles E. Hughes", 1½p, 6½x9. No place, (1916).

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
MAURICE "NICK" McDONALD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1963 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266551

This is a typescript copy of the police report filed in connection with the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre, less than two hours after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
MAURICE "NICK" McDONALD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 265640

This is a typescript copy of the police report filed in connection with the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre, less than two hours after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
LOUIS NIZER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 5473

Louis Nizer signs a typescript of the opening of his book My Life in Court on a card. Typescript signed: "Louis Nizer", 8x5 card. The opening paragraphs of his novel, My Life in Court, published in 1962.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
LOUIS NIZER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 5474

Louis Nizer signs a typescript of his book My Life in Court typed on a card. Typescript signed: "Louis Nizer", 8x5 card. The opening paragraphs of his novel, My Life in Court, published in 1962.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JAMES EARL RAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 218158

An interview with the convicted assassin of Martin Luther King, Jr. Typescript signed: "James Earl Ray", 1p, 8½x11. No place, no date. Excerpts from a "USA Today" interview with James Earl Ray, who was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the April 4, 1968 murder of Dr.

Sale Price $680.00

$900.00
JOHN J. RHODES - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 34727

He signs a typescript of the US House Resolution resolving to send a delegation to the funeral of President Kennedy Typescript signed: "John J. Rhodes, M.C./1st Arizona", 1 page, 8½x11.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE POTTER STEWART - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 218197

Potter Stewart signs a photocopy of Union Oil Co. of California v. The Tugboat San Jacinto et al. Inscribed typescript signed: "Best wishes to Michael Todd/from Potter Stewart", 8p, 5¾x9. This is a copy of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Union Oil Co. of California v.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
CHIEF JUSTICE HARLAN F. STONE - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 88223

Harlan Fiske Stone signs a typescript of Lincoln's Gettysburg address in blue ink. Typscript signed: "Harlan F. Stone", 1 p, 5¾x8¾. Printed page, Lincoln's Gettysburg address, with bust view illustration of Lincoln (b/w, 1x1½) below text.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE GEORGE SUTHERLAND - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 04/03/1934 - HFSID 88224

Southerland signs text of Gettysburg Address in 1934 Typescript signed: "Geo. Sutherland/April 3, 1934" as Associate Justice, 1p, 6x9. Text of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with small Lincoln illustration.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
CHIEF JUSTICE EARL WARREN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 154229

Supreme Court Justice signs copy of the Gettysburg Address Typescript signed: "Earl Warren" as Governor of California, 1p, 6¼x9. No place, 1948 July 6. Warren has signed beneath the text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Sale Price $337.50

$375.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156566

Photocopy of Tinker et al v. Des Moines Independent School District et al., a 1969 U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding First Amendment rights in schools. Signed in blue ink by White, Fortas and Stewart, who all voted in the majority to uphold these rights.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00