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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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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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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KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED 04/21/1942 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 348150

KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED 04/21/1942 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 348150

All four members of the family signed this album cover specially made for recordings that commemorated Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. Album Cover Signed: "George R.I.", "Elizabeth R.", "Elizabeth", and "Margaret". A rare set of six BBC records, pressed after a Royal Command Performance of the radio show It's That Man Again (1939-1949). The show was the first Royal Command Performance of a radio show ever. The show was presented on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to the star of the show Tommy Handley after the performance at Windsor Castle - the two princesses' home for five years during WWII. It's That Man Again satirized the rule of Adolf Hitler and boosted morale of the British home front during the war. A Royal Command Performance is when the reigning monarch specifically requests a show. Before this instance, it was typically theatrical or orchestral in medium. Includes six records that are of the performance on that date. Album cover toned and lightly worn. Frame lightly chipped. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 37½ x 31¾.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 294154

6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. Metz", B/w 6½x8 image, 6¾x9 overall. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. New York/Penna Ave. & 11th St. Washington D.C." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) 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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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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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/29/1896 - HFSID: 285979

Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact). ¾-inch separation at lower right blank horizontal fold. ¾-inch vertical tear at upper edge (all intact). Lower left corner missing.

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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - SKETCH SIGNED CIRCA 1941 - HFSID: 348029

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.

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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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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 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 - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/30 - HFSID: 295784

Handwritten letter to former rival - now partner - Pawnee Bill Lillie - outlining plans for a California tour of their wild west show. "And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." Autograph Letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11. Saco, Maine, May 30 (circa 1908). On letterhead of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East to "Dear Major" [William Lillie]. In full: "The reason I would not sign up with Craft. They went back on the Contract they had Bacon draw and sent two of their own fixing. You see by the route of Sells Floto that they are playing all of the Country west of the Rockies and North West. And I think we should do it. I think the summer of the Great Panama Fair at San Francisco we could show all that Country. In the Spring three shows. San Francisco July, Aug. Sep. Then Southern Cal. Oct. And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) 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.

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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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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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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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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 JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 258505

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 258505

JEFFERSON DAVIS, JOHN H. WINDER and THOMAS J. GREENDavis signs an autograph endorsement forwarding to Confederate Secretary of War Benjamin a handwritten letter from Green, a former general in the army of independent Texas, warning that Confederate soldiers were carrying CSA weapons home with them. General Winder adds a handwritten note to the same document, ordering that guards be posted at depot and they confiscate these weapons.Civil War-date Autograph Endorsement signed: "Sec of War attention./J D", as President of the Confederate States of America in pencil in upper blank margin of letter to him. THOMAS J. GREEN. ALS: "Thos J Green", 1p, 7¼x9¼. Esmeralda near Warrenton North Carolina, 1862 March 17. To "HIS EXCL./JEFFERSON DAVIS/PRES. C.S.A.". In full, original spelling: "I feel it my duty to call your attention to what I believe is highly detrimental to the public service. From what I have seen every train going south from Virginia has then, either discharged, furlowed, sick, or pretendedly so, carrying with them side and fire arms belonging to the confederate government. Should you concur with me in the opinion that no arms should be brought from the seat of war under any pretext, you will apply the remedy in the right quarter.…"

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Military | Sentiments

PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 294991

The actor signs "Good luck" on a 5x3 card/FONT Signature: "Good luck-/Philip Abbott" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. After highly decorated air force service in World War II, Philip Abbott (1923-1998) debuted on stage in 1948 and in film in 1957.

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$160.00
ABIE ABRAHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 347832

The survivor of the Bataan Death March pens a sentiment in black felt tip on this index card Autograph Sentiment signed: “Best Wishes/ Abie Abraham/ Ghost of Bataan” in black felt tip, 5x3.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
CLAUDE AKINS - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 180050

He signs this first day cover honoring the 1976 Christmas stamp First Day Cover signed: "Best Wishes/ Claude Akins" in black felt tip, 6½x3½. First Day Cover for the 1976 Christmas stamp.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
NELSON W. ALDRICH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 4/25 - HFSID 34216

He signs "Yours truly" on his Senate Card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Apr 25/Yours truly/Nelson W. Aldrich", 1p, 5¼x2½. Senate Chamber, Washington, (no year) April 25. Nelson W.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
HARDY AMIES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 80208

HARDY AMIES The English dressmaker sends Christmas greetings on a portion of his personal calling card Autograph sentiment on calling card signed: "Happy Christmas/Hardy", 2¼x1½ card. Imprinted: "Mr. Hardy Amies.…"

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
JACQUES ANDRIEUX - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 266973

First Day Cover signed: "In all friendship/J. Andrieux" in French, 6½x3¾. FDC for the 10-cent Air Mail Booklet Pane, 10-cent stamp affixed, postmarked San Francisco, CA, January 5, 1968, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 74566

Signed with his "best regards" on an album leaf Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best/regards/Jean Pierre/Aumont", 5¼x4½ album leaf. Also signed on verso "Douglas Coffin".

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 225624

Signed Autograph Sentiment on an album leaf, with a magazine photo attached Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Gene Austin", 6x4 album leaf. Magazine photo (b/w, 1x2) affixed in lower right. Pencil note (unknown hand) at left edge: "Studio Theater Vine St. Mar. 7, 1937.…"

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ROBERT LOW BACON - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 26373

Ink signature under a typed sentiment clipped from a letter Typed Sentiment signed: "Sincerely yours,/Robert L. Bacon", 3½x1¼, cut from typed letter.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
NEWTON D. BAKER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 169435

Index card signed "Cordially yours" by Newton Diehl Baker, mounted to an album leaf Autograph sentiment signed "Cordially yours,/Newton D. Baker". 4 ¾ x 3 card mounted to 8x5½ album leaf. Black ink notations on card in unknown hand.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 17207

A slip of paper signed by the United States Secretary of the Navy Autograph sentiment signed "Very truly yours/ George Bancroft". 2½x1¼ signature affixed to a 2¾x1½ slip of paper.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 156022

Handwritten sentiment from the close of a letter, also showing the addressee's name Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours very truly/N. P. Banks". 5½x1. Irregularly trimmed from the close of a letter, with the addressee's name showing (Banks' hand): "B. W. Williams Esq".

Sale Price $202.50

$225.00
FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 343047

The famed 1930s actor, considered one of Hollywood's biggest child stars ever, signs his name for a fan in black ink Autograph sentiment signed: "from/ Freddie Bartholomew" in black ink. 5x3 index card.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
MAJOR GENERAL JAMES C. BATES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/02/1906 - HFSID 131747

Signature: "Very respectfully/J.C. Bates/Major General U.S. Army/Chief of Staff", 41/4x41/4. War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff, Washington, D.C., 1906 February 2. In January 1906, Major General JAMES C.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RAYMOND BAXTER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 175049

The BBC presenter and WWII fighter pilot signed this slip of paper in blue ink Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Best wishes!/ Raymond Baxter”. 3½x1. Blue ink.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
IAN HAY (JOHN) BEITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 166680

The British author signs this album leaf in black ink Autograph Sentiment signed: “Yours very sincerely/ Ian Hay Beith” in black ink, 6¼x3¾. Major General Ian Hay Beith (1876-1952), born John Hay Beith, was an author who was best known for his novels and plays.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 268126

He signs a short sentiment on a 3¾x1¾ lined sheet. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours Very Respectfully -/Wm. W. Belknap/Bvt Maj. Genl. Vols.", 3¾x1¾ lined sheet, cut from letter.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
PIERRE BERNARD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 297563

The French scholar, who survived the Terror, closes a letter in English. Autograph Sentiment signed: "I am Sir, yours etc./Pierre Bernard", 3½x1. Clipped from the closing of a letter.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
WARREN C. BICKFORD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 01/12/1889 - HFSID 87974

Paper signed by the Grand Lodge officer of Washington, District of Columbia, dated January 12, 1889 Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Warren C. Bickord” 6¾x3 In Full: “Very Truly/Your Friend/Warren C. Bickford/Jan'y 12/1889” in light brown ink. Warren C.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
MAJOR GENERAL FRANCIS P. BLAIR JR. - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 04/23/1860 - HFSID 316132

The Major General and Vice President nominee signs and dates his name for April 23, 1860. Shortly after this, Blair was seated to and subsequently resigned from the House of Representatives Autograph sentiment signed: "Respectfully/Ralph P. Blair, Jr./[illegible]April 23.…"

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
NORMAN C. BLAMEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 06/27/1987 - HFSID 317325

Handwritten sentiment of the English portrait and religious painter Autograph Sentiment signed: "With good wishes and apologies/for the delay/Norman Blamey/27.VI.87", 7x5½.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
DIRK BOGARDE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 161039

Dirk Bogarde signs a typed sentiment in blue ink. Type sentiment signed: "Dirk Bogarde", 4¼x1¾ piece of paper attached to 4½x2¼ (two surfaces).

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 49611

The Texan stage and screen star signed his name on this piece of note paper in black ink Autograph sentiment signed "Sincerely/John Boles". Typed notations on verso. 2x1¾ signature mounted on 3½x2 and 5x3 cards.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
REAR ADMIRAL DANIEL LAWRENCE BRAINE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 262868

Typed Sentiment signed as Commandant of the US Navy Yard, on a page also containing an engraved portrait of him Typed Sentiment signed: "Very respectfully,/D. L. Braine/Rear Admiral, U.S.N.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
GOVERNOR HENRY STYLES BRIDGES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 225324

Autograph Sentiment signed as US Senator Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely Yours/Styles Bridges/US Senator", 5x3 white index card. Henry Styles Bridges (1898-1961) was Governor of New Hampshire (1935-1937) and US Senator from that state (1937 until his death).

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
VERA MARY BRITTAIN - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 154561

Typed sentiment of the English pacifist writer, soon to be portrayed in a feature film Typed Sentiment signed: "Yours sincerely/Vera Brittain", 5x1¼, affixed to a 6x2¼ card, affixed to a 8x3¾ card (3 surfaces). Clipped from the closing of a letter.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
LT. COLONEL HAROLD BROWN - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 299543

The Tuskegee airman signs an FDC honoring another black hero of World War II First Day Cover signed: "To - Fred/May you always have/tailwinds/Harold Brown/lt. Col USAF (Ret)/99th FS/332 FG", 6½x3¾.

Sale Price $63.00

$70.00
TOM BROWN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 55183

He has added a "Cheerio!" to his signature on an album leaf. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Cheerio!/Tom Brown", 5½x4½ green album leaf. The child of a stage couple, Tom Brown (1913-1990) was on stage and radio from early childhood, appearing in several Broadway comedies.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
GOVERNOR WILLIAM ALFRED BUCKINGHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 3153

Small slip of ruled paper signed "Yours Truly" by William Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut during the American Civil War Autograph sentiment signed "Yours Truly/WmABuckingham". 5x2½ ruled paper.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 43101

Closing clipped from a manuscript letter on ruled paper, signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler Autograph sentiment signed "Yours Truly,/ Benj F. Butler". 5x1½ ruled paper.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00