MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 06/05/1874 - HFSID 300026

MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER - HFSID 300026

Handwritten letter, signed in text as "General Custer" (even though he had reverted to his pre-war rank), written in the Dakota Territory two years before his death at the Little Big Horn. Letter includes Custer's stab at poetry. Third Person Autograph Letter, 1 page, 7¾x6¼. Fort Lincoln, D.T. [Dakota Territory], 1874 June 5th. Unknown addressee. In full: "Gen Custers compliments his regrets likewise, in response to your kind invitation. His absence should never create surprise except from his own habitation. This being written his duty might end. With no fear of being called Alfred Tennyson. He simply desires, however to send you, the accompanying leg of venison." George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876) graduated last in his class at West Point in 1858, but promptly redeemed himself through his brave and aggressive cavalry leadership during the Civil War. Earning the confidence of cavalry commanders Pleasanton and Sheridan, he rose swiftly to the rank of brevet major general by war's end. Custer had taken command of the 5th Michigan Cavalry shortly before Gettysburg and led it into battle repeatedly. Custer left military service briefly after the Civil War, dabbling in business and politics, but by 1867 he was back in uniform, battling Plains Indians.

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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - ANNOTATED PRES. METAL LOGO PLATE SIGNED - HFSID 350487

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. Ford (1913-2006) attempted to bring a quick end to the Watergate Scandal by pardoning Nixon (September 8, 1974).

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GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON JR. - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1916 - HFSID 350556

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 his wife Beatrice and their two daughters, Patton found the post uninteresting and wished he and his family were on Santa Catalina Island where he and Nita often passed summer vacations along with Aunt Nannie. Patton's feeling that he would "not be here long" was prophetic.

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PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED 06/04/1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 354615

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED 06/04/1862 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 354615

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.…"

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GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1884 - HFSID 350618

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.…"

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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 09/03/1829 - HFSID 285943

As President, he signs an 1829 autograph letter to a Tennessee neighbor, explaining that he has neither the desire nor the financial means to purchase an offered parcel of land adjacent to his own. Autograph Letter Signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 8x10. Washington, 1829 September 3. To Captain Peter Mosely. In full: "Being absent from this city at the Rip Raps for the benefit of my health I did not receive your letter until my return on the first instant and I hasten to answer it the first leisure moment that has occurred. I regret to say to you, that my monied concerns are not in a situation to purchase your land, I am sorry to be compelled to say to you, that my expense is equal to all my means, & it is out of my power to loan you the sum wanted. The land you propose selling; that part where McCulla lived, would not suit me; If I had the means to buy, I would buy that north of my tract, say 150 acres at a fair price, but as yet, I have not the means. Present me affectionately to your family & all my good neighbours & believe me, yr friend." Holograph postscript: "P.S. My health has much improved. A.J.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID 16525

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER - HFSID 16525

anuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 2p, 7½x9¼ front and verso. War Department, (Washington), 1856 January 17. TO HON. C. J. FAULKNER. In full: "I find an unexpected delay has occurred in the completion of the new models; but have assurance that they will be finished this week, so as to be ready for inspection at the beginning of next week when those designed for Harper's Ferry will be sent thither after which we shall be able to resume full work at that Armory. That class of community who have been for a time suspended from employment will I hope then be relieved from this embarrassment to which you have called my attention. As to the number of clerks required at Harper's Ferry, I have made some further enquiry, and learned that in answer to questions propounded by the Superintendent, it is understood the three clerks now employed, replied that they believed themselves able to do all the duty which would devolve upon them in consequence of the reduction in the number of clerks, made by order of this Department.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 1903 - HFSID 286028

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.

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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - INSCRIBED SPEECH SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 283823

A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Lacking the arrogance and ostentation of some other generals, Bradley became known as "the soldier's general." Mary Pitcairn, a Red Cross Nurse in World War II, followed the Twelfth Army Group across France and into Germany (1944-1945).

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LT. GENERAL THOMAS J. "STONEWALL" JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/24/1862 - HFSID 350522

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 the mounted/service of the United States; at the opening/of the present war, he brought a company/of cavalry into our service, and was appointed Col./of the 1st Va. Cavalry where he continued to/serve until the reorganization of the regiment when/he was not retained.…"

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EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS - HFSID 350392

EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO SIGNED - HFSID 350392

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. Some say he didn't support Japan's imperialist ambitions but was powerless to stop hawkish officials in the military and government. Others say he was intimately involved in Japan's empire building.

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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER - MANUSCRIPT ENDORSMENT SIGNED 09/11/1863 - HFSID 350509

General Custer requests that attention be given to the case of Captain Peter Casey of Chicago's Irish Legion, the 90th Illinois volunteers, for absence without leave. Manuscript Endorsement Signed. War-dated. signed "G. A. Custer / Brig Gen Vols / President of Ex Board". 3 ¼ x 3. September 11, 1863. In part: “Respectfully forwarded by the Examining Board recommended attention requested to enclosed ? from ? of this Board in case of Capt Casey.” Signed by Custer as Brigadier General Volunteers and president of the Examining Board. He requests that attention be given to the case of Captain Peter Casey of Chicago's Irish Legion, the 90th Illinois volunteers, for absence without leave. Dublin-born Casey was a Chicago saloon owner who suffered a series of run-ins with Army authority. In this particular case, he had suffered from a severe case of fever and was given a legitimate furlough which he extended without leave. Eventually, in the spring of 1864, Casey would be dismissed from the service for unexplained absences and unspecified conduct unbecoming an officer. A very nice, boldly signed Custer display piece, elegantly matted and framed with a copy of an original Civil War-era photograph. Great condition. Overall, 14 x 21. Not framed by the Gallery of History.

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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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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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DR. MARY EDWARDS WALKER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 350459

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. In 1977, her Medal of Honor was restored by President Carter. Lightly creased. Fine condition.

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PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1950 - HFSID 220

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. Averell Harriman has given us a home for the Assembly and he, together with his brother, E. Roland Harriman, are providing the funds to adapt the property and to furnish it for conference purposes.…"

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID 350450

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... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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GIDEON WELLES - TELEGRAM UNSIGNED 12/06/1866 - HFSID 280762

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). John Suratt (1844-1916) was the son of Mary Suratt, convicted of conspiracy in the assassination of President Lincoln and the first woman executed (hanged) by the US government. John Suratt was accused of involvement in the conspiracy, but remained at large for a year and a half, fleeing first to Canada and then through Europe, escaping after first having been captured in Italy.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

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. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 03/16/1796 - HFSID 350396

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. Not a brilliant tactician, Washington turned the ragtag volunteer Continental Army, inadequately supplied by Congress, into an effective fighting force, preserving morale and winning enough battles to persuade France to enter the conflict.

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Military | Ephemera

COLONEL BUZZ ALDRIN - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1989 - HFSID 261919

Life mask of the second man to walk on the Moon, a unique piece of space history Life mask unsigned. 4¼x10x3¾ mask on 5½x4x5½ base. Base has 3¾x2½ brass-colored plate with caption "Buzz Aldrin/Men From Earth/1989".

Sale Price $1,020.00

$1,200.00
COLONEL BUZZ ALDRIN - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED CIRCA 1966 - HFSID 261940

Unsigned souvenir ashtray NASA's Gemini XII mission. Buzz Aldrin was pilot on this mission. Unsigned ephemera. 9¾x6½x4½. Ceramic ashtray with "Jim & Buzz/Nov. 11 1-5, 1966" in gold-colored glaze and "Project/II/Gemini" in red and blue glaze.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
BENNETT "CHAMP" CLARK - EPHEMERA SIGNED 1934 - HFSID 176013

His signature as US Senator (1934) on a patch of pink fabric Ephemera signed: "Bennett Champ Clark/U.S. Senator, Mo/1934", 6x3 semi-circle of pink cloth. Written in black ink on this piece of cotton cloth originally intended for a patchwork quilt.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 250640

Seven authenticated strands of Jefferson Davis' hair mounted on an 81/2x11 page containing facsimile reproductions of an engraving of Davis and the following handwritten statement under which the original lock of hair had been affixed with a pin and framed with the letter: "Montreal.…"

Sale Price $2,040.00

$2,400.00
VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES G. DAWES - EPHEMERA SIGNED 1934 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176011

The Vice President and his wife sign a piece of fabric Ephemera signed: "Charles G. Dawes", and "Caro D. B. Dawes/1934", 4½x2¾. Ink signatures on an irregularly cut piece of pink cotton cloth. Charles G.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
JACK DEMPSEY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 266222

Unsigned souvenir photograph folder from Jack Dempsey's Restaurant. Souvenir Photograph Folder, unsigned, 4p, 11x9½. Imprinted on front cover: "Photographed in Jack Dempsey's Restaurant", which is billed as "The Meeting Place of the World".

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
ENOLA GAY CREW - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 278498

Mahogany scale model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, signed by Pilot Tibbets and Navigator Van Kirk Scale Model signed: "Paul Tibbets", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator/Enola Gay".

Sale Price $1,275.00

$1,500.00
ENOLA GAY CREW - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 290472

Mahogany scale model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, signed by Pilot Tibbets and Navigator Van Kirk Scale Model signed: "Paul Tibbets", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator/Enola Gay".

Sale Price $1,275.00

$1,500.00
ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 268189

This unsigned medallion honors the pilot and his membership in "The Silverplate Bombers", a code name for the crew who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Extremely rare! Ephemera Unsigned: 1½x1½ inches.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 320608

The President signs a placard from his 1976 Presidential election campaign. Ephemera signed: "Gerald Ford". Color, 5x3¾. Campaign paraphernalia reading: "President/Ford/'76". On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - EPHEMERA SIGNED 09/16/1982 - HFSID 67541

Napkin signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 18x18 unfolded, 9x9 folded. White cloth napkin embroidered in blue with the Presidential seal and the words: "Picnic with President Ford and Friends/September 16, 1982/Grand Rapids, Michigan".

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284343

8x9½ plaque awarded to Ford by the Professional Photographers of Southern California (1967). From the estate of Glenn Ford!

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284351

9½x12 recognition plaque as Best Dressed Male Star, awarded to him by California Fashion Designers (1965). From Glenn Ford's estate! Ephemera, unsigned. Metallic plaque on a wood base (9½x12).

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284352

Plaque bearing the National Film Award for Artistry in Cinema, bestowed on Ford by the National Film Society in 1979, from the estate of the late actor Ephemera unsigned.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 02/23/1985 - HFSID 308271

Plaque thanking Ford for support of a charity gala for Alzheimer's research and bearing the phrase "for the love of Rita" (a reference to Rita Hayworth, afflicted with the illness). Accompanied by signed letter of provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child. Ephemera, unsigned.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 10/20/1958 - HFSID 284342

Appreciation plaque from Motorola for his contribution to the "PRIDE" program, acquired from the actor/officer's estate. Ephemera, unsigned.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 11/17/1965 - HFSID 308270

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to by the Jewish Home for the Aged to Ford for his "many years of service to aged mothers and fathers". Accompanied by provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child. Ephemera, unsigned. 6¾x10½ metallic plaque on 11x14 wooden base.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1949 - HFSID 308268

Distinguished Service award presented to Ford by the American Cancer Society, recognizing his fight against the dread disease, with provenance from his only child, Peter Ford Ephemera, unsigned.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1953 - HFSID 308269

Distinguished Service Award conferred on the actor by the United Jewish Appeal "for an outstanding contribution through the medium of entertainment", accompanied by provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child. Ephemera, unsigned.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
GEMINI IV CREW - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED CIRCA 1965 WITH BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT, LT. COLONEL EDWARD H. WHITE II - HFSID 283669

This extremely rare piece of space history is a Great Seal of the State of Florida presented to Gemini IV crewmember Edward H. White II, the first American to make a spacewalk. Accompanied by an printed copy of an Associated Press photo of crewmember James McDivitt holding a similar seal.

Sale Price $2,337.50

$2,750.00
ALEXANDER HAMILTON - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 250629

Ten authenticated strands of Alexander Hamilton's hair Ephemera Unsigned: Expertly displayed on an 8½x11 page bearing a printed portrait, a reproduction of an old engraving and an illustration of the original early 19th century presentation.

Sale Price $1,700.00

$2,000.00
DANIEL K. INOUYE - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 215139

A necktie and letter from the long-time U.S. Senator of Hawaii, dated November 11, 1974 Ephemera Unsigned: From Senator "Daniel K. Inouye" to "Mr. Selwyn C. Gamble". United States Senate letterhead with date "December 11, 1974".

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1941 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 146885

This shipbuilding company's books of autographs is signed on almost every page with over 100 signatures, including that of Queen Elizabeth (also shown in an included photograph) and her husband King George VI of England Ephemera signed: "George R.I.…"

Sale Price $1,530.00

$1,800.00
GOVERNOR ALF M. (ALFRED) LANDON - EPHEMERA SIGNED 03/01/1937 - HFSID 176022

His signature on a circular piece of pink fabric, signed shortly after his landslide defeat in the Presidential election of 1936 Ephemera signed: "Alf M. Landon/March 1st 1937/Topeka, Kans.".

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 280347

This very rare piece is a laminated White House staff photo pass with a color bust photo of General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, who was on the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1960 to 1963. Ephemera unsigned. 2½x3½ overall with 2x1½ color image, rounded corners.

Sale Price $1,190.00

$1,400.00
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1909 - HFSID 263014

This exciting three-inch bronze medallion was designed for the Grand Army of the Republic by Jules Edouard Roiné and cast by Davisons' Sons of Philadelphia for the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

Sale Price $1,530.00

$1,800.00
HENRY CABOT LODGE JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED 02/16/1937 - HFSID 176009

The Massachusetts politician signs this pink fabric circle with stitching around the edges Ephemera signed: "H.C. Lodge, jr./U.S.S./Feb. 16, 1937" in black ink. 5x5 pink circular fabric with white stitching around the edges. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - ANNOTATED EPHEMERA DOUBLE SIGNED CIRCA 1890 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30959

Leather-bound notebook owned by McKinley during his second term as Ohio's federal Representative Annotated notebook unsigned. With sheet in front cover pocket signed "J.P.…"

Sale Price $3,060.00

$3,600.00
VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 250639

Two authenticated strands of hair that came from the British Navy's Director General of Medicine who served in Nelson's day.

Sale Price $1,700.00

$2,000.00
PAUL PICERNI - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 324011

The cover for the VHS of the 1953 film House of Wax, signed by the actor who portrayed Scott Andrews in the film Ephemera signed: "Paul Picerni", in blue felt tip, 4¼x7½. Cover for the 1953 film House of Wax, starring Vincent Price.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00