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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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 FITZ JOHN PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/24/1882 - HFSID 72769

ALS: "F.J. Porter", 4p, 5x7¾. New York, 1882 January 24. To Colonel Charles Marshall, Baltimore, Maryland. Begins: "My dear Colonel". In full: "I Thank you warmly for your full reply to my letter - I knew or believed that no written messages had passed between Longstreet & Gen Lee to the effect I wrote you - but Longstreet had testified to that effect before the Board. had written it years before. and Col. W.M Owens of New Orleans. had without confering (sic) with Longstreet. stated he heard Gen Lee about 1. PM. tell Longstreet to advance. & Longstreets reply that he wanted to hear from Stuart of the force coming up on this right - and So I took it for granted it was so. I am glad to have the details you give. That Genl Lee had a contempt for Genl Pope and justly I never doubted. He knew Pope. I don't think that any grounds could have induced him to make the moves he did. unless he was vastly superior in numbers to Pope and knew Pope would not be reinforced in time to save him. and I think it was fortunate for him that he did not get around to his flank as early as you say he intended.…"

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MAJOR GENERAL JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/23/1871 - HFSID 285952

He signs a handwritten letter in 1871 responding to a bill for nautical equipment, complaining that some of it was faulty. ALS: "J L. Chamberlain", 2 pages, 5x8. Brunswick, Maine, 1871 September 23. To C.S. Donnelly, Esq. In part: "Your bill is received as requested, & is I believe correct. I don't know anything about the Notch Boom but suppose Capt. Stover got it. It never came to my yacht, but if it was got for me, I will be accountable for it…Also I may mention that I found the pump, when I came to set it, in two pieces, never having been properly soldered or brazed. & I had to pay $1.00 to have it done…But the pump was an imperfect one, & I would have returned it if I could have done so. Please inform me if I am at liberty to make deduction accordingly…." Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828-1914) commanded the 20th Maine in its famous defense of Little Round Top in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. Chamberlain was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for this action. At Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, Brevet Major General Chamberlain was chosen to accept the Confederate surrender. He then ordered Union troops to present arms to their former enemy as a mark of respect.

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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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KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - CORONATION RECORD ALBUM SIGNED CIRCA 1937 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 112563

KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - CORONATION RECORD ALBUM SIGNED CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 112563

This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves. Covers, signatures and sleeves are lightly toned. George's signature has bled slightly but is in fine condition. 2) Photograph unsigned of Queen Elizabeth and King George VI. B/w, 6¾x8½. Fine condition.…"

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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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MAJOR GENERAL ALFRED T. TORBERT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 348932

Exceedingly rare carte-de-visite photo of Torbert in uniform by Mathew Brady! Autograph Signed Photograph: "Yours truly/A. T. A. Torbert, Brig. Genl: Vols." 2½x4 carte-de-viste with backstamp of Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, New York & Washington. Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (1833-1880), an 1855 graduate of West Point, was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Confederate States Army on March 16, 1861, just before the start of the American Civil War, but the Delaware native declined the appointment and remained a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. By August 1862, he was a Brigade Commander of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and Torbert was promoted to Brigadier General on November 29, 1862. On April 10, 1864, he was given command of the 1st Division of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. During Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns (1864), Torbert commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Shenandoah. He later commanded the Army of the Shenandoah from April 22, 1865-June 27, 1865. Following the Civil War, Torbert served in several diplomatic posts before drowning off the coast of Florida when the S.S. Vera Cruz sunk on August 29, 1880. Surface loss from mounting residue at left edge of image side.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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CIVIL WAR - UNION - SWORD UNSIGNED - HFSID 286010

Sword, overall length 43½ inches, and scabbard. The sword, which has a steel blade, has a brass hilt and wire and leather wrapped grip. The scabbard is steel. Sword is marked on ricasso: "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. US JH 1858". On April 14, 1858, Ames Manufacturing Company in Chicopee, Massachusetts received an order from the Ordnance Department for 800 "New Pattern" Light Cavalry sabres. All 800 of these sabres, including this one, were delivered in October 1858, making them the first one percent of the 81,300 Light Cavalry sabres that Ames would produce for the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. This is likely the sword of an enlisted man, as their swords were usually dated on the ricasso. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), the Army was divided into three components: the infantry, the artillery and the cavalry. In the early stages of the war, the cavalry supported the artillery and infantry by scouting, gathering intelligence and generally serving as the "eyes and ears" of the Army. As the war progressed, however, the cavalry took an increasingly offensive role, and by the end of the war the Union cavalry was recognized as fearsome offensive force. The light cavalry always fought mounted, using pistols and sabres, such as the one offered here.

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PRESIDENT BENITO P. JUAREZ (MEXICO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/08/1849 - HFSID 285823

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. In 1858, Juarez proclaimed himself de jure President of Mexico, obtaining U.S. recognition in 1859. He served as President of Mexico from 1861 until his death in 1872.

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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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JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER UNSIGNED 10/31/1783 - HFSID 273139

Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1p, 6¾x9. Boston, 1783 October 31. To "His Excellency Meshech Weare Esqr. President of the State of New Hampshire". Begins: "Sir". In full: "In compliance with the Request of the Two Branches of the General Court I inclose you Two Acts of this Government making provision to prevent the Destruction of Fish by Mill-Dams in Merrimack River & c - As the Design'd [illegible] of this Bill will much Depend upon the measures that shall be Adopted by the Legislature of your State, I am to Request that your Excellency will be pleas'd to lay those Acts before them, and cannot but flatter myself that they will Take such effectual Steps as will ensure the good Effects for which our Govt. Court had in View in passing the Bill - I am with Sentiments of [portion of word crossed out] Esteem, Sir, Your Excellency's Most Obedt & Humbl Servt." Hancock's retained copy of his letter to Weare. Docketed in unknown hand on verso. The Merrimack River, which begins in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows for 110 miles - southward to Massachusetts and then northeast to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border -- before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

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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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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1911 - HFSID 314417

The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season. Love to you". William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.

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Military | Postcards

RICHARD ARLEN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 146892

Postcard Photograph signed: "Sincerely,/Richard Arlen". Colorized, 3½x5½. Captioned at lower margin: "Richard Arlen and Judith Allen". Richard Arlen and Judith Allen, who appeared together in Hell and High Water (1933), were featured on two sets of British postcards.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 86722

Jean Pierre Aumont signs a black and white picture postcard from the "Picturegoer" Series. Picture Postcard signed: "Jean Pierre/Aumont". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3¼x5 (one surface). Name imprinted at bottom margin. Part of the "Picturegoer" Series number W 122.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
ANGEL AYOROA - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 46766

Sepia-tone picture post card of Angel Ayoroa, who led Bolivian troops to victory over Paraguayan forces at the Battle of Cañada Cochabamba during the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia Picture post card signed "Angel Ayoroa".

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RICHARD BARTHELMESS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 46630

Signed 3x5 sepia postcard photo, wearing suit and tie Postcard Photograph signed: "Sincerely Richard Barthelmess". Sepia, 3¼x5. Richard Barthelmess (1895-1963) quit films to join the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942, the year his last film, The Mayor of 44th St.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 176602

Vintage black and white picture postcard of Freddie Bartholomew wearing a dark suit and top hat. Picture postcard inscribed and signed: "To/Roy,/Best Regards/Freddie/Bartholomew". B/w, 3½x5½.

Sale Price $342.00

$380.00
CLARA BARTON - POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 41282

One-cent post card signed "Very Truly Yours" by Barton. Framed Gallery of History style with bio plate and sepia-toned photograph of Barton sitting at a desk to 30x16. Post card signed "Very Truly Yours/Clara Barton".

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
DAJOS BELA - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 112613

The band leader and violinist signs this postcard with him pictured playing the violin Inscribed picture postcard signed: "Pour/Mr. Adolfo/Schwartz/Dajos/Bela" in black ink. 3½x5½. Dajos Béla (1897-1978) born Leon Golzmann, was a Russian violinist and band-leader.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
LT. GENERAL GEORGY T. BEREGOVOY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 83093

Signed color Russian postcard of cosmonaut Georgy T. Beregovoy. Signatures of early cosmonauts like Beregovoy are extremely rare! Picture post card signed: "Beregovoy" in Russian. Pencil notations on verso in unknown hand.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
LT. GENERAL GEORGY T. BEREGOVOY - PICTURE POSTCARD TWICE SIGNED - HFSID 258953

Color Russian postcard of cosmonaut Georgy T. Beregovoy, with postal stamp honoring him affixed. Signed on both postcard and stamp. Signatures of early cosmonauts are extremely rare! Picture post card signed: "Beregovoy" in Russian on postcard and stamp.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
GOVERNOR NILS A. BOE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1968 - HFSID 273575

This signed postcard and keychain were mailed directly from the South Dakota Governor's office Postcard Photograph signed: "Nils A. Boe" as Governor of South Dakota. Color, 5½x3½. Front depicts South Dakota's state capitol building with inset photograph of Boe.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
DIRK BOGARDE - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 1979 - HFSID 160171

Color publicity postcard of a courtyard in France. Postcard inscribed and signed: "Wishes to Noreen from/Dirk Bogarde/1979" on verso. Color, 5¾x4.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO (CUBA) - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 269556

He signs a color postcard photo of the eternal flame at Havana's Museum of the Revolution. The postcard also bears a printed Castro quotation. Postcard signed: "Fidel Castro Ruz" on front. Color, 8¾x5¼.

Sale Price $1,487.50

$1,750.00
CHIEF LITTLE DEER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1950 - HFSID 156753

Postcard Photo signed in pencil on verso, shown performing a hoop dance with his sons Postcard Photograph signed on verso: "Chief Little Deer" in pencil. Ink note (unknown hand) on verso: "Autographed July 6, 1950 at Mountain View Motel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.…"

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
GEORGE CONNOR - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 209059

George Connor signs a black and white picture postcard. Picture Post card signed: "George Connor/Chicago Bears". B/w, 5½x3½. Short biography on verso. Pro Football Hall of Famer George Connor (1925-2003) was All-America at both Holy Cross and Notre Dame.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
LT. GENERAL MOSHE DAYAN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 06/28/1972 - HFSID 164482

Moshe Dayan signs an Israeli picture postcard. Israeli Postcard Photograph signed: "Blessings/Moshe Dayan/28 Sivan 5732" (June 10, 1972) in Hebrew on verso. Color, 4x5½. Dayan founded the Haganah militia force in 1939.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 28678

5¼x3¾ picture postcard containing a note from the legendary boxer on verso Autograph Note on Picture Postcard Signed: "Hi Danny/ Good Luck Pal/ Jack Dempsey", on verso. Color, 5¼x3¾ picture postcard.

Sale Price $292.50

$325.00
JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 79988

Autograph note from the boxer on a 5½x3½ picture postcard Autograph Note of Picture Postcard Signed: "To my friend, John M. Flynn/ Lots of Luck al/ Jack Dempsey". Color, 5½x3½.

Sale Price $292.50

$325.00
JACK DEMPSEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 155196

Inscribed picture postcard by Jack Dempsey. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rev. S.H. Lloyd/Lots of Luck Pal/Jack Dempsey". Color, 5½x3½. Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg of the Dempsey-Willard Fight on July 4, 1919.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283180

Signed picture post card with a replica of the 1923 title fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons. The fight nearly ruined the town of Shelby, Montana and ranks as one of the greatest boxing promotion disasters in history.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283652

This great piece of boxing and New York City history is a picture post card from Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant. It's signed with "Good Luck" by former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey and has a color reproduction of James Montgomery Flagg's Jack Dempsey Knocks Out Jess Willard.

Sale Price $292.50

$325.00
JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 832

The World Heavyweight Champion, 1919-1926, signs the verso of this postcard (5½x3½) featuring a colorful illustration Picture Postcard Signed: "Best of Luck/ Jack Dempsey" on verso. Color, 5½x3½.

Sale Price $292.50

$325.00
JAMES DICKEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 224281

Signed postcard photo of Dickey seated with writer's tools, including "white-out" Postcard Photograph signed: "James/Dickey". B/w, 6x4¼. James Dickey (1923-1997) worked in advertising for Coca Cola and Frito-Lays' before publishing his first book of poetry in 1960.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES H. "JIMMY" DOOLITTLE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 84896

James Doolittle signs a postcard in blue ink. Postcard signed: "J.H. Doolittle", 5½x3½. Picturing Army soldiers, trucks and tanks and the words: "We're Sure Giving the Boys a Ride!" In 1922, Jimmy Doolittle made the first transcontinental flight in less than 24 hours.

Sale Price $225.00

$250.00
ALFRED DREYFUS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 175821
Special Price

Postcard Photograph of the French Army officer whose cause was championed by writer Emile Zola after Dreyfus was wrongly convicted of treason. Postcard Photograph signed: "A Dreyfus". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3¼x4½ (one surface). French postcard.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,800.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT H. DUNLAP - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 07/28/1918 - HFSID 274470

Marine's postcard from "Paris Island" signed by Marine brigadier general Picture post card signed "Robert Dunlap". 5½x3½. Postcard of Parris Island, South Carolina. With letter from "Walter/N.C.O. School Co.…"

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
HOOT (WALTER) EVERS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 05/15/1952 - HFSID 159066

Signed postcard photo, finishing a swing Postcard Photograph signed: "Hoot Evers". B/w, 3¼x5¼. Shown in uniform of the Detroit Tigers, addressed on verso to Brighton, Massachusetts, postmarked Detroit, Michigan, May 15, 1952.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 165858

4x5¾ signed photo of the bass-baritone in costume Photograph Signed: "Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau" in blue ink. B/w, 4x5¾. Pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. Printed on card stock.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 159461

Gerald R. Ford signs a color postcard depicting the U. S. flag in black ink. Postcard signed: "Gerald R. Ford". Color, 6x4. Depicts U.S. flag. "God Bless America!" imprinted above signature. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 166615

Gerald R. Ford signs a black and white Italian postcard. Post Card signed: "Jerry Ford" on verso. B/w, 5¾x4. Italian post card. Captioned: "Ancona - fontana dei tredici Cannelli - Particolare" on front. Addressed in unknown hand to a collector in Italy.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 175281

Color postcard of Gerald R. Ford at his desk. Post Card signed: "Jerry Ford" on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Pictures Congressman Ford at his desk on front. Captioned on verso: "Rep. Gerald R. Ford/Fifth District, Michigan". Not stamped or filled in. Gerald R.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00