The HFS Exclusive Historical Autographs & Memorabilia Collection
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PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS - FOUR LANGUAGE SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 08/11/1798 CO-SIGNED BY: GENERAL TIMOTHY PICKERING - HFSID 277533Ship's papers signed in 1798 for the brig Jane, which sailed from Philadelphia to Antigua. The Jane was later captured by the corsair le Narbonnais; papers from captured ships are extremely rare. These papers are especially significant: They were signed a month after the beginning of the Quasi-War between France and the United States, an undeclared war that was fought exclusively at sea and was started over the capture of merchant ships like the Jane
Price: $22,500.00
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ANDRE AGASSI - TENNIS RACKET (GAME USED) UNSIGNED - HFSID 350377ANDRE AGASSI Tennis racket used by one of the all-time greats when he won a tournament against Pete Sampras. Head tennis racket (unsigned) used in the Key Biscayne tournament in 1995. Head Serial number 93103-84. Accompanied by letter of provenance from Andre's brother Phillip Agassi dated 12/20/1995.
Sale Price $3,612.50
$4,250.00
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - COLLECTION WITH THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, WILLIAM G. FARGO, HENRY WELLS, ALEXANDER HOLLAND, ALVIN ADAMS, J. N. KNAPP, E. P. ROSS, JAMES C. FARGO - HFSID 350401HENRY WELLS, WILLIAM G. FARGO and ALVIN ADAMS Amazing collection from the founders of the great “Express” companies. Comprises (1) Partly Printed Check endorsed: "Alvin Adams" on verso, 7½ x 3. San Francisco, California, 1877 August 14.
Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,000.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1861 - HFSID 286061ROBERT ANDERSON Seven weeks after surrendering Fort Sumter, Colonel Robert Anderson writes to General Lorenzo Thomas about a recent meeting with President Lincoln's lifelong friend Joshua Speed. Important ALS: "Robert Anderson/Col. USA", 1p, 7¾x9¾.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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NEIL ARMSTRONG - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/25/1964 - HFSID 314413NEIL ARMSTRONG Two years before his first spaceflight, and five years before he set the first human foot on the moon, Armstrong fills out a flight plan, preparing to pilot a NASA jet from Ohio to Texas. Document signed twice: "N. A. Armstrong", 1 page, 8x12¾.
Sale Price $4,462.50
$5,250.00
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JAMES ARNESS - PROP - HFSID 350543JAMES ARNESS This prop badge, an important piece of TV history, was worn by James Arness in his role of U. S. Marshall Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western Gunsmoke. Prop unsigned. 2 x 2½ prop U. S. Marshall badge. With tag on back of frame: "'Gunsmoke'/Ellis Props/Marshall/Badge J.A./1955-1975/CBS", written in unknown hand.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - RECEIPT SIGNED 09/28/1844 - HFSID 350484JOHN JAMES AUDUBON Audubon signs an 1844 receipt acknowledging payment for volumes of his works. Receipt signed: "John J Audubon", 8x5. New York, 1844 September 28.In full: "To James Munroe Esqr., For Nos: 98, 99 & 100, "Birds of America" $3.
Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,000.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/05/1812 CO-SIGNED BY: MOSES BATES - HFSID 286811MOSES AUSTIN and MOSES BATES Austin posts bond for his brother-in-law Moses Bates with Sheriff (later US Senator) Henry Dodge Manuscript Document signed: "Moses Bates", "Moses Austin", 1 page, 7½x12½. Each has hand-drawn his seal to the right of his signature.
Sale Price $3,570.00
$4,200.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 02/11/1802 - HFSID 292977MOSES AUSTIN He signs a demand promissory note arranging for payment in 142½ pounds of lead. Framed to 10½x8½. Promissory Note signed: "M. Austin", 1 page, 7¼x5¼, affixed to a larger off-white sheet and framed to an overall size of 10½x8½.
Sale Price $5,100.00
$6,000.00
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CHARLES BABBAGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 5/23 - HFSID 350482CHARLES BABBAGE The famed mathematician sends a dinner invitation. Third Person ANS: "Mr. Babbage", 1p, 3½ x 3¾. Dorset St., (no year) May 23. In full: "Mr. Babbage will have the honor of dining with Mr & Mrs Strutt on Saturday the 11th June".
Sale Price $2,125.00
$2,500.00
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/14/1883 - HFSID 286033The great showman will send a bear and hyena that died at his circus' winter quarters to his taxidermist to be mounted or "skeletonized" for display at Tufts' Barnum Museum and mentions Jumbo, the giant elephant that the recipient will preserve less than three years later
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1856 - HFSID 350455This extraordinary letter was handwritten, signed and dated by Barnum. It's written on unique letterhead that incorporates a flyer from his Gallery of American Beauty and talks about his financial woes and about Charles Stratton - better known as General Tom Thumb, one of Barnum's biggest attractions.
Sale Price $1,912.50
$2,250.00
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CLARA BARTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 350434CLARA BARTON Eloquently demands protection of the Red Cross symbol. Manuscript Signed: "Clara Barton" circa 1893, three typed pages, 8 x 10½. American
Sale Price $2,125.00
$2,500.00
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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY PANG - HFSID 91358Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together
Sale Price $5,950.00
$7,000.00
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THE BEATLES (PAUL McCARTNEY) - GUITAR SIGNED - HFSID 275359PAUL MCCARTNEY The Beatles guitarist penned his signature on this Union Jack guitar after a 2006 concert in Columbus, Ohio. Not played or owned by Paul McCartney. Guitar Signed: "Paul McCartney" on the Union Jack pick guard.
Sale Price $10,200.00
$12,000.00
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THE BEATLES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CO-SIGNED BY: THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON), THE BEATLES (PAUL McCARTNEY), THE BEATLES (RINGO STARR), THE BEATLES (GEORGE HARRISON) - HFSID 350379THE BEATLES: JOHN LENNON, PAUL McCARTNEY, GEORGE HARRISON and RINGO STARR Poster of a matador lancing a bull that's been signed by all four. Poster signed: "John
Price: $17,500.00
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SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 4/17 - HFSID 348040SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE Signing in the text of this handwritten 1777 letter, he discusses his corrections to proofs of a legal address he delivered before the Society of Antiquaries Third-Person Autograph Letter Signed:
Sale Price $4,675.00
$5,500.00
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BARRY L. BONDS - BASEBALL SHOE(S) SIGNED - HFSID 285997WORN BY BONDS DURING HIS 73 HOME RUN SEASON! BARRY BONDS. Pair of his cleats worn by him during the 2001 season, signed: "Barry Bonds" on the right shoe. File size 11½.
Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,000.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 279314Deep-relief bust rendering of George Washington's head from an original cast by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who created the Mount Rushmore National Monument. Produced to help finance construction of the "shrine of democracy", this model displays Borglum's vision and craftsmanship, and was personally signed by him.
Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - INSCRIBED SPEECH SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 283823OMAR BRADLEY 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.
Sale Price $2,125.00
$2,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "COURT OF APPEALS" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 354358CHARLES BRAGG Bronze sculpture by the artist, titled "Court of Appeals". Bronze sculpture, 9½ inches wide, 7¾ inches long, 16 inches high. Circa 1988. Titled "Court of Appeals". Painter, sculptor, and author Charles Bragg (1931-2017)was a social satire artist.
Sale Price $4,675.00
$5,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "CREATION" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1987 - HFSID 354357CHARLES BRAGG Bronze sculpture by the artist, titled "Creation". Large bronze sculpture, 14½ inches tall, 9¾ inches wide, 9¾ inches long. Circa 1987. Titled "Creation". Painter, sculptor, and author Charles Bragg (1931-2017)was a social satire artist.
Sale Price $4,675.00
$5,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "DON QUIXOTE" SCULPTURE SIGNED 217/275 CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 350389CHARLES BRAGG Bronze sculpture by the artist, titled "Don Quixote" 217/275. Bronze sculpture, 14 inches high on a 6½ x 5-inch base. Circa 1988. Titled “Don Quixote”. #217 / 275. Painter, sculptor, and author Charles Bragg (1931-2017)was a social satire artist.
Sale Price $3,825.00
$4,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "FRANCIS OF AZUSSA" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 354347CHARLES BRAGG Bronze sculptures by the artist, titled "Francis of Azussa". Large bronze sculpture, 16 inches tall, 10 ¾ inch diameter. Accompanied by six smaller figurines, of which, three measure 3 inches tall, two measure 4 inches tall, and one measures 5 inches tall. Circa 1980.
Sale Price $3,612.50
$4,250.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "GARDEN OF EDEN" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 2002 - HFSID 350591An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "Garden of Eden". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. Circa 2002. 18x18. Titled “Garden of Eden”. Painter, sculptor, and author Charles Bragg (1931-2017)was a social satire artist.
Sale Price $10,625.00
$12,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "GATHERING OF PEOPLE" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1963 - HFSID 350470CHARLES BRAGG An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "Gathering of People". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. Circa 1963. 43¼ x 31¾. Titled "Gathering People".
Sale Price $6,375.00
$7,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "IN THE BEGINNING" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1998 - HFSID 350468CHARLES BRAGG An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "In the Beginning". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. Circa 1998. 47¼ x 27¼. Titled “In the Beginning”.
Price: $17,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "MIDAS" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 354356CHARLES BRAGG An original bronze sculpture by the artist, titled "Midas". Bronze sculpture, 10 ½ inches in length, 18 inches high and 6 inches wide. The base of this sculpture is 10 inches long and 8 inches wide. Circa 1980. Titled "Midas".
Sale Price $7,225.00
$8,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "THE COURT SUPREME" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1998 - HFSID 350585CHARLES BRAGG An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "The Court Supreme". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. Circa 1998. 28 x 22. Titled “The Court Supreme”.
Price: $17,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "THE SIXTH DAY" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 2002 - HFSID 350589CHARLES BRAGG An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "The Sixth Day". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. Circa 2002. 15¾ x 19¾. Titled “The Sixth Day”.
Sale Price $10,625.00
$12,500.00