EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.
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...
PHILIP SHERIDAN The former Civil War Union general accepts the invitation of Ohio Senator John Sherman to act as Marshal for the Ceremonies at the dedication of the Washington Monument. Manuscript LS: "P.H. Sheridan" as Lieutenant General, 1½p, 7½ x 9¾ lined sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides of letter). Washington, D.C., 1884 December 12. On letterhead of Headquarters, Army of the United States to Hon. John Sherman, U.S. Senate.Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of December 11th. communicating the resolution unanimously adopted by the Commission, inviting me to 'act as Marshal on the day of the ceremonies, to arrange the details of the procession and assign to the different organizations their places in the line.' Accepting with pleasure the duty thus assigned me, I beg that you will convey to the commission my high appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred upon me.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Lincoln adds his endorsement to a letter from an applicant for Marshal of Arizona Territory had been sent to Salmon P. Chase, Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury at the time who would later become a Chief Justice. Autograph Endorsement signed: "A. Lincoln" as 16th U.S. President. In black ink “Respectfully submit/ted To the Attorney/General/A. Lincoln/ June 4, 1862” on verso of a letter to Salmon P. Chase from Amos Pettijohn. 1 page, front and verso, 11½ x 7½ unfolded. Framed to an overall size of 44x23. Frame exhibits minor surface chips. In full: “Demming Hamilton County Ind May 19/6 Hon. Salmon P Chase Secretary of the Treasury Washington City D.C. Dear Sir I crave your attention a moment. I am an applicant for the Marshallship of Arizonia Territory and desire you to Speak to the president on the Subject. Having been a member of of the any Slavry political Party for the past Twenty five years, having in that lenth of time Suffered prosecution & persecution.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT The President signs a rare and extraordinarily large engraving after his Nobel-Prize winning peace efforts. Annotated Engraving Signed, "Theodore Roosevelt" October 13, 1905. The entire engraving takes the view of Roosevelt in a large, overscale oval portraiture, presidential view, framed in an oval border, hanging on a wall over the mantle of a fireplace - the result leaves a magnificent impression. 19x25 visible. Roosevelt has signed at the bottom center for Charles Francis, his minister to Austria-Hungary: "To Hon. Charles S. Francis with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt Oct. 13th 1905." This engraving is Copy #25 of a very limited edition issue. Roosevelt signed and annotated this portrait just one month after successfully completing negotiations at the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the war between Russian and Japan. Those mediations earned him the Nobel Prize for Peace. In brown ink. Handsome, high-polished mahogany frame with charcoal etched frame attached, ecru silk mat, gold filets, engraved historical plate. Note this is a large presentation (28¼ x 42).
GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of 
WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON 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.
WILLIAM F. CODY ("BUFFALO BILL") Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios, 258 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody's theatrical career was launched in 1872 with re-enactments of Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman. Vintage mount is lightly foxed, soiled and slightly stained with some wear at edges. Photo is lightly soiled and slightly foxed. Signature and inscription in fine condition. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON As President, he sends a miniature cameo bust of himself to a lady. The original gift is framed with the President's letter and a presentation plaque. Framed collection including: 1) Autograph Letter Signed in the Third Person. As President, 1 page, 6¼x4½. No place, 1796 March 16. Signed “the President” in text. To a Mrs. Stewart, in full: "Not for the representation or the value, but because it is the production of a fair lady, the President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed, with his best regards, to Mrs. Stewart praying her acceptance." Toned and creased. Trimmed, irregularly cut edges. Fine condition.2) Ephemera, unsigned. Framed reproduction of Madame de Brehan's miniature portrait of a Grecian style image of Washington. George Washington (1732-1799) a Virginia planter and surveyor who gained his military experience in the French and Indian War, was a delegate to the Continental Congress when he volunteered to take command of the American militia surrounding British-occupied Boston in 1775.
JEFFERSON DAVIS Five days after General Lee's surrender, the Confederate President, determined to fight on, signs instructions to General Beauregard, framed in the Gallery of History style to 37x21. ALS: "J.D." as President of the Confederacy,on verso in lower ¼ page of 8½x5 telegraph form,South of Yadkin River, 1865 April 14. On telegram form headed "The Southern Express Company/Forward Packages by Passenger trains and Steamers, and Dispatches by Telegraph,/to all parts of the Confederate States". Telegram from Brigadier General S.H. Ferguson to General Beauregardcompletely in the hand of a telegraph clerk, including signature.In full: "Have Crossed Almost all my horses on RR bridge with a little work wagons Can be brought over by hands will push on after enemy & have advised Genl Johnston to put his Command at work to repair Rail Road if this is approved orders had better be given = neither find passable today. S.H. Ferguson Brig Genl". Initialed "DH" by the telegraph clerk.
WILLIAM F. CODY, JAMES LONGSTREET and others Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand.
GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
JEFFERSON DAVIS Davis writes to Colonel Robert Scott concerning a text of his Civil War recollections, intended for publication. Davis speaks of his dissatisfaction with General Beauregard's actions during the war. Here he claims he told Beauregard: "The last sentence of my telegram conveyed to Genl. Beauregard my dissatisfaction at the change and doubt as to the expected result." Autograph Letter signed: "Jefferson Davis", 2 pages (front and verso), 5x8. Beauvoir, Mipi, 1884, October 11. In full: "Yours of the 8th inst. has been this day received, and the enclosure compared. It is in the main correct, the alterations you will find restored by pencil erasure and interlineation. You were correct in the supposition that it was a telegram; and that together with the fact that it was addressed to one fully informed of my views, will account for its brevity. The telegram to which mine was a response, was, I believe, the one which announced a change of the plan of campaign; which Genl.
WADE HAMPTON, JOHN B. GORDON and ALEXANDER HASKELL With the results of the US Presidential election, and also the South Carolina gubernatorial election, undecided, Democrats (and former Confederate generals) Governor-elect Hampton, US Senator Gordon, and campaign manager Haskell write to General Thomas Ruger, commander of US troops in the State, condemning his interference in the meeting of what they consider the lawfully elected legislature. The former secessionists invoke the US Constitution and the bicentennial of American independence in support of their cause! Collection includes: 1) Autograph Letter signed: "Wade Hampton", "J B Gordon", "A. C. Haskell", 4 pages, 8x12½. Columbia, South Carolina, 1876 November 30. To General T. H. Ruger, Commanding US Troops in South Carolina. In full: "We have just heard through Major McGinnis of your staff your orders communicated to Mr. Wallace, Speaker of the House of Representatives, that at 12 o'clock tomorrow no spectators would be allowed in the Hall and that the Members elect from Edgefield County would not be allowed upon the floor. To say that we are surprised at such an order after the explanations & pledges by you to each one of us, is to use very mild language.
ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills. Begins: "Dear Sir". In full: "I send herewith a Copy of Mr. Burds Official list of the Actions in which Geo. Eddy became Special Bail for me. I have marked those that are settled and amongst them those of Myers Musgrove & Ketland which you wrote me you had settled. Of these that remain I expect I can settle with Steinmetz and Newhold, but how the rest are to be managed I do not yet know, and shall be glad to receive your Sentiments with any information you can give thereon - How comes it to pass that I am in a more responsible situation in these cases than you are. If I had not entered Special Bail I must have been responsible to Jno Baker & he would have taken me instead of Geo Eddy 
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).
THOMAS J. "STONEWALL" JACKSON In this rare, war-dated letter, Jackson handwrote and signed a recommendation that cavalry commander W. E. Jones be promoted to brigadier general during the American Civil War. Jackson wrote this letter less than eight months before his death at Chancellorsville and two years before Jones' death at the Battle of Piedmont. Neither man would live to see the end of the war. Autograph letter signed "T.J. Jackson" in pencil, 2 pages (front and verso), 7¾x9¾ ruled paper. Sept. 24, 1862. Addressed to General S. Cooper, "Adjt. & Insp. General CSA". In full: "Headquarters V. Dist./Sept 24th, 1862/General,/I respectfully recommend/that Colonel W. E. Jones of the 7th Va. Cavly./be promoted to a brigadier general/of cavalry and assigned to the brigade/lately commanded by Brig. Genl. B. H./ Robertson of which Col. Jones regt. formed/a part. Col. J. graduated at West Point/in 1848, was for several years in 
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.
NAVY SECRETARY GIDEON WELLES ORDERS THE NAVY TO TRANSPORT CAPTURED FUGITIVE JOHN SURATT BACK TO THE US TO STAND TRIAL FOR CONSPIRING TO ASSASSINATE PRESIDENT LINCOLN GIDEON WELLES Telegram, unsigned, 1 page, 8½x11. 1866 December 6. Telegram partly printed in Portuguese, received from Gideon Welles in Washington, D.C., for transmittal to Admiral Goldsborough, American Squadron at Lisbon, Portugal. Manuscript text of Welles' message (unknown hand): "Send steamer to Alexandria, Egypt to receive Surautt [sic] from Consul Hale and bring him to Washington." [Welles' name has also been misspelled by the telegraph office.] Docketed on verso: "Hon. G. Welles/Secy of the Navy/6th Dec. 1866/Send steamer to/Alexandria, Egypt". Gideon Welles (1812-1878), a Jacksonian Democrat who joined the new Republican Party in 1854 because he detested slavery, was Secretary of the Navy throughout the Presidencies of Abraham Lincoln (who called him "Neptune") and Andrew Johnson (1861-1869).
MARY WALKER The first female recipient of the United States Medal of Honor provides a collector her signature. Signature: "Mary E. Walker, M.D./A.A. Surgeon, U.S.A./in War of 1861-5./[three dashes]", 1p, 6¼x8½. Beneath the signature, the person who obtained the autograph has typed a description of Walker, who was "a spectator at the trial of Mrs. Melbar, who was being tried for the murder of her five year old son." The collector continues: "After I asked for the autograph, a photographer asked permission posing in front of the building for him. Under her name she put three little dashes and told me that the represented the red, white and blue." In 1865, President Andrew Johnson presented Dr. Mary Edwards Walker a Medal of Honor for her work with the Union Army during the Civil War. After the war, Walker, an advocate of women's rights, temperance, and dress reform, became a controversial writer and lecturer. In 1917, at the height of the woman suffrage movement, a federal review board revoked the 85-year-old Walker's Medal of Honor, claiming she had never actually served in the Army. Walker refused to return the Medal, proudly wearing it until her death in 1919.Military | Checks
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ANTHONY CHARLES BARTLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/23/1955 - HFSID 345840ANTHONY CHARLES BARTLEY The WWII veteran and television show producer and writer signed this check paid in the amount of $500 to Les Ambassadeurs Check Signed: “A.C. Bartley” in ink. 6x2¾. Dated May 22, 1955. Paid to Les Ambassadeurs in the amount of $500.Sale Price $198.00
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ANTHONY CHARLES BARTLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/25/1952 - HFSID 346109ANTHONY CHARLES BARTLEY The WWII veteran who shot down fifteen German planes and later become a television producer signed this check Check Signed: "A.C. Bartley" in ink. 8x3½. Dated December 25, 1952. Decorated in celebration of Christmas.
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GENERAL PIERRE G.T. BEAUREGARD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/10/1880 - HFSID 253388PIERRE G.T. BEAUREGARD Pierre G. T. Beauregard fills out and signs a check for $58.88 to pay Louis Barnett. Partly Printed Check signed: "G.T. Beauregard", 8¼x2¾. New Orleans, 1880 August 10. Two-cent Internal Revenue stamp affixed at upper right corner. Check No.
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GENERAL PIERRE G.T. BEAUREGARD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/20/1878 - HFSID 278504PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD Check signed by Beauregard in 1878 for $16 Check signed "G. T. Beauregard". With pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 8¼x2½. Dec. 20, 1878. Check no. 107 for $16, made out to "[illegible] Oressend" and drawn on Beauregard's account at the Mutual National Bank.
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BOCKSCAR CREW (MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES W. SWEENEY) - CHECK ENDORSED 04/10/1993 - HFSID 258611BOCK'S CAR CREW: CHARLES W. SWEENEY. Check endorsed: "Dep to/Charles Sweeney/[account number]", 8¼x3. Madeira Beach, Florida, 1993 April 10. Check No. 2388, drawn on the account of J F F Company, Inc. at First Florida Bank, Madeira Beach, payable to Charles Sweeney for $210.
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COLONEL GREG "PAPPY" BOYINGTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/14/1980 - HFSID 140145GREGORY "PAPPY" BOYINGYON. Partly Printed Check filled out and signed: "Gregory Boyington", 6x2¾. Fresno, California, 1980 January 14. Drawn on his account at the First National Bank of Fresno, payable to Paul Gann, People's Advocate, Inc. for $25.00.
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COLONEL GREG "PAPPY" BOYINGTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/15/1984 - HFSID 280396COLONEL GREGORY "PAPPY" BOYINGTON 1984 check for $489.98 signed by Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, leader of the United States Marines' Black Sheep Squadron during World War II Check signed "Gregory Boyington" in blue ink.
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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/13/1952 - HFSID 299351OMAR N. BRADLY Check for $8.25, written to Woodward & Lothrop department store near the end of his tenure as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Check signed: "Omar N. Bradley", 6¼x2¾. No place, but Washington, D.C. area, 1952 December 13.
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LOUIS BROMFIELD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/12/1946 - HFSID 83306LOUIS BROMFIELD The Pulitzer Prize winning author signs this check Check signed: "Louis Bromfield", 6½x2¾. Unnumbered check drawn on the Bank of New York, payable to Gotham Hotel for $318.13, filled out by Bromfield, 1946 March 12.
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LT. GENERAL SIMON B. BUCKNER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/21/1898 - HFSID 279505SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER He signs an 1898 sight draft on Standard Oil Company form for $6.50. Check signed: "S. B. Buckner/Ria, Ky", 8¼x3½. Louisville, Kentucky, 1898 September 21. Standard Oil Company bankers' acceptance form no.
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/23/1877 - HFSID 252220GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER $297.95 check signed by Union General Benjamin F. Butler in 1877, when he was a U. S. Representative from Massachusetts Check signed "B. F. Butler". With unknown endorsement on verso. Pencil notations in unknown hand on verso. 7¼x2½. May 23, 1877. Check no.
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/02/1876 - HFSID 254654BENJAMIN F. BUTLER $260 check signed by Union General Benjamin F. Butler in 1876 Check signed: "B.F. Butler". Unknown endorsement on verso. 7¼x2½. Nov. 2, 1876. Drawn on his account at Merchants National Bank, payable to H. M. Bissell or order for $260.
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MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL BUTTERFIELD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/01/1859 - HFSID 176086DANIEL BUTTERFIELD Union General Daniel Butterfield signs a check to pay ourselves $20.00. Partly Printed Check signed: "Daniel Butterfield", 8½x3¼. Cooperstown, New York, 1859 May 1. Drawn on the Wells, Butterfield and company sight draft, payable to ourselves for $20.00.
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/07/1974 - HFSID 253136RED BUTTONS The actor fills out and signs this check to Hound Dog for $4.98 Check signed: "Red Buttons" in blue ink, 6x2¾. January 7, 1974. Check no.
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/19/1973 - HFSID 342460RED BUTTONS The Academy Award-winning actor signs check for $75.00 in black ink Check signed: "Red Buttons" in black felt tip. 7½x3½. June 19, 1973. Check no. 379 drawn from the account of Red and Alicia Button at City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California. Payable for $75.
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/06/1973 - HFSID 346048RED BUTTONS The actor fills out and signs this check to Ultra Cleaners for $17.10 Check signed: "Red Buttons" in blue ink, 6x2¾. December 6, 1973. Check no.
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/26/1973 - HFSID 345893RED BUTTONS The comedian and actor who first came to fame as the host of his own show signed this check in blue ink Check Signed: “Red Buttons” in blue ink. 7½x3½. Dated December 26, 1973. Paid to the California Pension Administrators Incorporated in the amount of $100.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/02/1931 - HFSID 79718RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs his name on a check to an unknown family member, Mary A. Byrd, for the amount of $50.00 Check signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 6¾x2¾. Check no. 164 drawn on the account of R. E. Byrd at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/06/1933 - HFSID 79719RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs his name on a check to his brother, Harry Byrd, for the amount of $367.62 Check signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 6¼x2¾. Check no. 115 drawn on the account of R. E. Byrd at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co., payable to Harry Byrd for $367.62.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/06/1933 - HFSID 79694RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs his name on a check for $10.00 to the American Geographical Society Check signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 6¼x2¾. No. 117, drawn on the account of R. E. Byrd at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co., payable to American Geographical Society for $10.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/05/1928 - HFSID 76346Byrd signed this $400 check to Fitzhugh Green in 1928, the year he began his first expedition to Antarctica. Green, an explorer in his own right, wrote an account of Byrd's flying over the North and South Poles
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/18/1928 - HFSID 79722RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs his name on a check to Kidder Peabody & Co. for the amount of $9,016.05 Check signed: "R E Byrd", in faded black ink, 6½x2¾. Check no. 27 drawn on the account of R. E. Byrd at Liberty National Bank, payable to Kidder Peabody & Co. for $9,016.05. April 18, 1920.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/07/1932 - HFSID 75883RICHARD E. BYRD. Check signed: "RE Byrd", 6x2½. Winchester, Virginia, 1932 May 7. Check No. 361 (check number written in Byrd's hand), drawn on Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co., payable to Kidder Peabody Trust Co. for $500.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/28/1928 - HFSID 79711RICHARD E. BYRD. Check signed: "R E Byrd", 6¼x2¾. New York, 1928 May 28. Check No. 35, drawn on Liberty National Bank, payable to the order of Byrd Antarctic Expedition for $1,153.93. Signed the year Byrd was organizing his first Antarctic expedition.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/06/1928 - HFSID 79715RICHARD E. BYRD Byrd signed this check for over $7,000 to the "Byrd Antarctic Expedition" in 1928, the year he began his first expedition to Antarctica. Check signed "R E Byrd". 6¼x2¾, with perforated top, left and bottom edges. July 6, 1928. Un-numbered check for $7,370.
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/14/1931 - HFSID 268175RICHARD E. BYRD. Partly Printed Check signed: "R. E.. Byrd", 6½x2¾. Winchester, Va., 1931 September 4. No. 261. Drawn on his personal account at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank, payable to Marie A. Byrd for $8,000. Endorsed on verso: "For deposit only/Marie A. Byrd".
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/15/1927 - HFSID 79693RICHARD E. BYRD. Partly Printed Check signed: "for Byrd Antarctic Expedition/R.E. Byrd", 6½x2¾. Winchester, Va., 1927 October 15. Drawn on the account of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank, payable to the Wright Aeronautical Corporation for $98.87.
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/27/1931 CO-SIGNED BY: CHARLES J.V. MURPHY - HFSID 79720RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer writes a $1,000 check to Charles J. V. Murphy, who had written a flattering account of his exploits. Check signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink ink, 6½x2¾. Check no. 76 drawn on the account of R. E. Byrd at the Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co.
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/24/1931 - HFSID 76344RICHARD E. BYRD Byrd signed this $10 check to Helen Washington in 1931. Check signed "R E Byrd". 6¼x2½, with perforated left and bottom edges. Dec. 24, 1931. Check no.
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - CHECK TRIPLE SIGNED 04/16/1928 - HFSID 79695RICHARD E. BYRD. Check signed: "R.E. Byrd", 6¼x2½. New York, 1928 April 16. Check No. 26, drawn on the Liberty National Bank in New York, payable to R.E. Byrd for $1000. Endorsed: "R.E. Byrd" on verso. Signed the year Byrd was organizing his first Antarctic expedition.
Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
