The HFS Exclusive Historical Autographs & Memorabilia Collection
Welcome to HFS rare historical documents collection. As you peruse this set of listings you will see some of the most extraordinary pieces of history availabe for private ownership and from some of the most sought-after names in history.
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350401Amazing 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. Wells Fargo & Company check, payable to Alvin Adams for $46.10.
Price: $4,000.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1861 - HFSID 286061Seven 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. Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 June 4.
Price: $4,750.00
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - RECEIPT SIGNED 09/28/1844 - HFSID 350484Audubon 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.…"
Price: $4,000.00
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MOSES AUSTIN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/05/1812 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286811Austin 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.
Price: $4,600.00
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CHARLES BABBAGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 5/23 - HFSID 350482The 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".
Price: $2,500.00
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1856 - HFSID 350455This extraordinary letter was handwritten, signed and dated by Barnum.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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CLARA BARTON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 350434Eloquently demands protection of the Red Cross symbol. Manuscript Signed: "Clara Barton" circa 1893, three typed pages, 8 x 10½.
Price: $2,500.00
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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - 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 Comprises: (1) DS: i
Price: $5,000.00
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THE BEATLES (PAUL McCARTNEY) - GUITAR SIGNED - HFSID 275359The 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.
Price: $12,000.00
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SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 4/17 - HFSID 348040Signing 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: "Sir William Blackstone" and "Sir Wm" in text, 1 page, 7½x
Price: $5,500.00
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BARRY L. BONDS - BASEBALL SHOE(S) SIGNED - HFSID 285997Pair of his cleats worn by him during the 2001 season, signed: "Barry Bonds" on the right shoe. File size 11½. "25 Barry Bonds Authenticated" hologram (obtained directly from Bonds) affixed to shoe to the right of the signature. FILA brand shoe.
Price: $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.
Price: $3,250.00
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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - INSCRIBED SPEECH SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 283823A 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.
Price: $2,250.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "COURT OF APPEALS" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 354358Bronze 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.
Price: $2,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "CREATION" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1987 - HFSID 354357Bronze 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.
Price: $4,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "DON QUIXOTE" SCULPTURE SIGNED 217/275 CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 350389Bronze 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 $1,450.00
$1,750.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "FRANCIS OF AZUSSA" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 354347Bronze 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.
Price: $2,750.00
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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”.
Price: $8,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "GATHERING OF PEOPLE" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1963 - HFSID 350470An 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 $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "IN THE BEGINNING" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1998 - HFSID 350468An 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: $14,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "MIDAS" SCULPTURE SIGNED CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 354356An 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".
Price: $7,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "THE COURT SUPREME" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1998 - HFSID 350585An 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: $14,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "THE SIXTH DAY" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 2002 - HFSID 350589An 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”.
Price: $8,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "THE THREE KINGS" OIL PAINTING ON PANEL SIGNED CIRCA 1962 - HFSID 350467An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "The Three Kings". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower left. Circa 1962. 47¾ x 41½. Titled “The Three Kings”.
Price: $8,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "TOULOUSE-LAUTREC" OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED CIRCA 1988 - HFSID 350587An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "Toulouse-Lautrec". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower left. Circa 1988. 23¾ x 19¾. Titled "Toulouse-Lautrec".
Price: $8,000.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - "UNFINISHED PROCESSION" OIL PAINTING ON PANEL SIGNED CIRCA 1967 - HFSID 350469An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "Unfinished Procession". Oil Painting on Panel Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower left. Circa 1962. 40¼ x 34¼. Titled "Unfinished Procession".
Price: $5,500.00
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CHARLES BRAGG - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED THREE SOLDIERS ON A BIKE - HFSID 350588An original signed oil painting by the artist, titled "Three Soldiers on a Bike". Oil Painting on Canvas Signed: "Charles Bragg" in lower right. 19½ x 17½. Titled “Three Soldiers on a Bike”.
Price: $2,750.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/07/1920 - HFSID 285861The first Jewish Supreme Court Justice signs a scarce handwritten 1920 letter: "Palestine needs redoubled efforts from all loyal Jews." Scarce ALS: "Louis D. Brandeis" as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1 page, 5½x8½.
Price: $3,250.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 91011Two typed 1916 letters, one signed by Brandeis, the other by his secretary, to the Provisional Zionist Executive Committee, which he had led since its founding.
Price: $4,250.00
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DAVID DUNBAR BUICK - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 08/20/1921 - HFSID 350391Stock certificate, bearing Buick's signature, that was issued for one of his few later enterprises connected with the automobile industry. Stock Certificate signed: "D.D. Buick" as President and "F.O.…"
Sale Price $1,895.00
$2,250.00