BENITO JUAREZ The 26th President of Mexico and one of the more important of the nation signs an 1849 proclamation honoring those who fought for Mexico at the Battle of Molino del Rey in 1847, signed in iron gall ink Document Signed: "Benito Juarez" as Governor of Oaxaca, 1 page, 10½x17½. Place: Oaxaca, Mexico. Date: August 8, 1849. In Spanish, not translated. Proclamation honoring officers and men of the Mexican National Guard who fought bravely for their country at the Battle of Molino del Rey, September 8, 1847. Benito Juarez had been elected Governor of Oaxaca in 1847. After being exiled in 1848 after the Mexican War, Santa Anna returned as President in 1853 and sent Juarez into exile. In 1855, Juarez returned, joined Alvarez in a revolution against Santa Anna, who was overthrown and once again, sent into exile. As Alvarez's Minister of Justice, Juarez in 1855 wrote "Ley Juarez", the law abolishing special courts and reducing the power of the army and the church.
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 
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...
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.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
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.
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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON Ten days before Washington resigns his command as Commander in Chief, he discharges one of the last of his men in his personal guard. Manuscript DS: "G: Washington", 1p, 9¼x14¾. "Given at Philadelphia", 1783 DECEMBER 10.TEXT IN THE HAND OF COLONEL DAVID COBB WHO HAS PENNED AND SIGNED IN THE LOWER LEFT: "By His Excellency/Command/David Cobb/Aid (sic) de Camp". In full: "By His Excellency George Washington Esqr General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. The Bearer ROBERT PAPPE CORPORAL IN THE INDEPENDENT TROOP OF HORSE COMMANDED BY MAJOR VAN HEER, being enlisted for the War, and having served the term of his engagement, consented to continue in SERVICE UNTILL (sic) the 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER inst, from which date he is hereby discharged the American Army. And in consequence of his Attention and Fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by a Resolution of Congress, presents him with the Horse, Arms and Accoutrements now in his possession, as a gratuity.
GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER 3-page text, unsigned but entirely in his hand, explaining the rules of croquet. While it is extremely unusual to find Custer writing on a sport not directly related to his military duties, Custer, his wife Libbie, and his soldiers did entertain themselves with croquet and similar sports in idle times at their military posts. Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, 3 pages, 7½x9½. No place, no date. In full: I. In commencing to play, each player, in their proper turn, places their ball at a distance from the starting post equal to twice the length of their mallet. II. The order of the wickets is as follows. Leaving the starting post players will take the 1st wicket, then the middle wicket from left to right, then the three wickets on the right of the table in their proper order. Then the middle wicket from right to left, then the wicket nearest to the turning post. Then the turning post, then the wicket nearest the turning post. Then the middle wicket from right to left. Then the three wickets in left side of table in their proper order. Then the middle wicket from left to right, then the wicket nearest starting post. III.
GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER 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.
JOHN HANCOCK and JOHN AVERY, JR. As Massachusetts Governor and Secretary of State, both sign a manuscript document appointing Superior Court Justice David Sewall to the Commonwealth's Supreme Court (1781). Ornate Manuscript DS: "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1 page, 21¾x13. On vellum. Boston, 1781 February 20.Countersigned: "John Avery Secy". Appointment of David Sewall as Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. On verso, appears a short Manuscript DS: "John Hancock". In full: "In Council February 20th 1781. Hnble David Sewall Esqr appeared at the Council Chamber Subscribed the Declaration and the Several Oaths prescribed by the Constitution of the Commonwealth to qualify himself for the Office within mentioned." Born in York, Maine, SEWALL (1735-1825), Councillor for the Province of Maine (1766-1777), was Justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts (1777-1781) when he received this appointment to the State's Supreme Judicial Court. He served until 1789 when he was appointed Judge of the U.S. District Court of Maine (1789-1817).
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.
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.
JAMES GARFIELD The 20th President of the United States signed this 5¾x2¾ piece of paper less than two months before being assassinated in office. Signature: "James A. Garfield/May 21 1881" 5¾x2¾ piece of paper. James Abram Garfield (1831-1881) rose to the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, participating in the battles of Shiloh and Chickamauga, before resigning his commission to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives (1863-1880). A political moderate, Garfield was the compromise choice of a deadlocked Republican Convention in 1880, nominated on the 36th ballot and elected President by a narrow margin. Garfield's assassination by a disappointed office seeker helped advance the cause of civil service reform which he had advocated. Shot on July 2 1881, Garfield died on September 19, only 200 days into his term. Signatures of Garfield as President, are thus extremely rare. Fine condition. 
JOHN HANCOCK Hancock handwrote, dated and put his "John Hancock" on this letter to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" in 1783, while he was Governor of Massachusetts. He wrote this letter to inform the recipients that he had received an "Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe" from the Penobscot, which offered their services to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. This letter was written less than eight months before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war between the colonies and England. Draft autograph letter signed "J.H." as Governor of Massachusetts. 1 page, 7¾x6¼. Council Chamber, Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1783. Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives". In full: "I have this moment Rec'd a Letter from Colonel Lithgow, by Two Indians of the Penobscot Tribe, these Indians are come to make Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe. The Letter with the Commissions given one of these Indians by Brigr. Genl.Military | Pamphlets
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BOCK'S CAR CREW (RAYMOND GALLAGHER) - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 175185ATOMIC BOMB: RAY GALLAGHER. Booklet signed: "Sgt. Ray Gallagher Atomic Bomb Crew Member", 8p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Photocopied booklet. Gallagher was the Assistant Flight Engineer aboard Bocks Car, the B-29 that dropped the world's second and last atomic bomb used in war on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945.Sale Price $90.00
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MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL BUTTERFIELD - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 154791DANIEL BUTTERFIELD Union General Daniel Butterfield signs pamphlet titled Report of Tablet Committee, Evacuation Day. Pamphlet inscribed and signed: "To my esteemed friend/where blood is thick with/Revolutionary stock-Mr. Ethan Allen/Daniel Butterfield", 24p, 6x9. Pamphlet titled: Report of Tablet Committee, Evacuation Day.
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FRANK CHURCH - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 315705FRANK CHURCH The politician signs his name on a pamphlet promoting himself Pamphlet signed: "Frank Church", in blue ink, 2 pages, 5½x8½. Idaho's Frank Church: A Biographical Sketch. Frank Forrester Church III (1924-1984) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Idaho from 1957-1981.
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JACK DEMPSEY - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 41639JACK DEMPSEY Jack Dempsey signs a pamphlet titled "13 excerpts (with pictures) from Dempsey By the Man Himself, As told to Bob Considine and Bill Slocum". Pamphlet inscribed and signed: "To the Gifford Boys/Lots of Luck Pals/Jack Dempsey", 8p, 6x9.
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ADMIRAL ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER - ANNOTATED PAMPHLET DOUBLE SIGNED - HFSID 191785ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER The naval historian who served in the United States Navy during WWII signed this pamphlet twice! Annotated Pamphlet Double Signed: “Ernest McNeill Eller” and “Ernest” in blue ink on the front cover. Nine pages. Title: “Soviet Bid for the Sea”.
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ADMIRAL ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER - ANNOTATED PAMPHLET SIGNED 12/1975 - HFSID 191786ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER The naval historian who taught at the United States Naval Academy penned his signature on this pamphlet Annotated Pamphlet Signed: "Ernest McNeill Eller" in blue ink on the front cover. Eleven pages. Title: "Will We Need A Navy to Win".
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MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - PAMPHLET SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. TRULY - HFSID 51482ASTRONAUTS: SPACE SHUTTLE STS-2 COLUMBIA Booklet signed: "Joe Engle" and "Richard H. Truly," 2½p, 8½x11. Official NASA Mission Report signed on the cover by the two-man crew. Headlined: "Columbia's Second Mission-STS-2, the First Flight of a 'Used' Spacecraft.
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ENOLA GAY CREW (COLONEL THOMAS W. FEREBEE) - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 167667ENOLA GAY: THOMAS FEREBEE He signs a pamphlet soliciting contributions for the Wendover A-Bomb memorial. Pamphlet signed: "Thomas W. Ferebee/Bombardier Enola Gay", 2 pages (front and verso), 4x9. Pamphlet folded into thirds, soliciting contributions for a monument honoring the 509th Composite Group, in West Wendover, Nevada.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 157428GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from The Gerald R. Ford Museum. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 3½x8½ (closed). Signed on cover. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was sworn in as the nation's 38th President (1974-1977) following the resignation of Richard Nixon.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 157429GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from The Friends of The Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 11x8½ (open), 3¾x8½ (closed). Signed on cover. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 43013GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from the White House on the history of the presidents and White House. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 16p, 8½x11. Signed on page eight. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED CIRCA 1998 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES E ROGAN - HFSID 285229Both sign the program from a fundraiser for Congressman Rogan's re-election campaign in 1998, an event held at the Nixon library and attended by former President Ford. Accompanied by unsigned candid photo of Ford signing a copy of the program.
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JOHN GLENN - PAMPHLET SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 48081JOHN GLENN John Glenn signs a pamphlet titled " Space Benefits". Pamphlet signed: "John Glenn", 8p, 8x10½. "Space Benefits", published by NASA in 1972.On February 20, 1962, Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth (three orbits in four hours and 55 minutes) aboard Friendship 7.On October 29, 1998, 36 years later, U.S.
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COLONEL JAMES B. "JIM" IRWIN - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 145462JIM IRWIN Jim Irwin signs a pamphlet titled "Footprints on the Moon". Pamphlet Inscribed and Signed: "Richard/His love Jim Irwin", 4p, 3½x5¾. Titled: "Footprints on the Moon".
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COLONEL JAMES B. "JIM" IRWIN - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 172931JAMES IRWIN. Pamphlet signed: "His Love/Jim Irwin", 4p, 3½x5¾. Signed on his color photo on cover. No date, no place. Spanish-language pamphlet titled "Pisadas en la Luna", printed by the High Flight Foundation, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 226337Program for the dedication ceremonies of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Monument at West Point, signed by General Lyman L. Lemnitzer on the cover. Lemnitzer was Assistant Chief of Staff of the Allied Forces Headquarters under Eisenhower during World War II and was the principal speaker at this ceremony.
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MAJOR EDWARD V. "EDDIE" RICKENBACKER - PAMPHLET SIGNED 1968 - HFSID 86761EDDIE RICKENBACKER Captain Eddie promotes his autobiography. Pamphlet signed: "Eddie Rickenbacker/1968", on front, 3½x 5¾. A pamphlet to promote his autobiography, Rickenbacker (1967).
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AARON R. SCHWARTZ - PAMPHLET SIGNED 07/14/1972 - HFSID 215960AARON R. SCHWARTZ The politician who served in the Texas Legislature for nearly 30 years signed a pamphlet and typed letter Pamphlet Signed: "A.R. Schwartz/ July 14, 1972". Seven pages of printed text plus cover page. Folded size 8¾x11½. Dated July 14, 1972.
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AARON R. SCHWARTZ - PAMPHLET SIGNED 07/14/1972 - HFSID 216040AARON R. SCHWARTZ The Texas politician who interrupted his college education to enlist in the military during WWII signed this pamphlet from his re-election campaign Pamphlet Signed: "A. R. Schwartz July 14, 1972". 4x9 tri-fold re-election campaign pamphlet.
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MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL E. SICKLES - PAMPHLET SIGNED 09/15/1885 - HFSID 279142Copy of Leaves from My Dairy by American Civil War General Daniel Sickles, reprinted from Journal of The Military Service Institution of the United States and signed "Compliments of the Author" by Sickles
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ROBERT WARD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 156878ROBERT WARD The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer signs below his image on the front cover of a pamphlet. Pamphlet signed: "Robert Ward", 6 pages, 4x9. Signed on front cover. After studying at the Eastman and Juilliard music
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PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON - PAMPHLET UNSIGNED - HFSID 9000799GEORGE WASHINGTON This unsigned pamphlet celebrates the construction of the first Washington Monument, located in Baltimore, Maryland Original Pamphlet: "Description of/ Washington Monument,/ and of the/ Public Buildings/ in Baltimore," 16p, 3¾x6. Hanzsche & Co., Printers, 166 Baltimore Street.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 82306BYRON R. WHITE Byron R. White signs a pamphlet. Pamphlet signed: "Byron Rwhite", 20p, 6x9. The four center pages of a 20-page booklet about the Supreme Court. Byron R.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 155963BYRON R. WHITE Byron R. White signs a pamphlet with a black and white publicity photograph of him in front of shelves of books. Pamphlet signed: "Byron White", 32p, 6x9. He has assigned on page 15 which has a 4x5½ black and white publicity photograph with a brief biography on him below.
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