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FREELAN O. STANLEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1911 - HFSID: 347967
Letter signed by Freelan O. Stanley on October 9, 1911, includes his typed message regarding a lease and checks amounting to $3000. It is beautifully framed alongside an image of him, with the printed message being extremely faded but still legible.
Price: $4,250.00

AUGUSTE M. LUMIERE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/26/1943 - HFSID: 153524
Typed letter from Auguste Lumière, signed "A. Lumière", dated May 26, 1943, discussing his work and challenges during World War II. Addressed to Doctor Maurice Vernet, it reflects on his medical duties amidst controversy regarding his collaboration with the Vichy regime.
Price: $2,400.00

PIERRE CURIE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1904 - HFSID: 350478
Letter signed by Pierre Curie, dated May 29, 1904, apologizing for a missed appointment due to laboratory work. Written in French, it includes Curie's reflections on his schedule and mentions his wife, making it a rare and desirable piece of correspondence.
Price: $5,000.00

ENZO FERRARI - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID: 350506
Biographical page from a pamphlet signed by Enzo Ferrari, noted race car engineer. Signed text includes "Ferrari". Ferrari, a significant figure in automotive history, began his racing career in 1919 and established a renowned brand known for quality engineering.
Sale Price $2,050.00
$2,400.00

JOSEPH LISTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/14/1899 - HFSID: 67859
Letter. Autographed letter signed by Joseph Lister, dated September 14, 1899, thanking Dr. John D. Scott for his address that defends the honor of their profession and referencing Lister's work. Lister was a pioneer in antiseptic surgery.
Price: $3,400.00

LOUIS J. CHEVROLET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1931 - HFSID: 348154
Typed letter signed by Louis Chevrolet in black ink, dated October 9, 1931, on Glenn L. Martin Motors Company letterhead. The letter discusses reduction gears and is beautifully framed, including plaques and an image of Chevrolet.
Price: $6,000.00

CHARLES BABBAGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 5/23 - HFSID: 350482
Invitation from Charles Babbage, sending a dinner invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Strutt for June 11. Signed in third person as "Mr. Babbage", dated May 23 (no year). Babbage is known as the "Father of Computing."
Price: $2,500.00

GRAF VON ZEPPELIN - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 01/22/1917 - HFSID: 350460
Letter written by Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, dated January 22, 1917, discussing the receipt for cigar-cases benefiting the Red Cross. Signed as "Graf Zeppelin" in German, it includes a recommendation for Mr. Schwab to receive orders for the cigar-cases.
Price: $2,500.00

RICHARD J. GATLING - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1885 - HFSID: 269335
Letter from Richard J. Gatling, signed "R.J. Gatling", dated April 14, 1885, discussing repairs for two Gatling guns sent by the State of New York. Sent on The Gatling Gun Company stationery to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph.
Sale Price $2,495.00
$3,000.00

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID: 350481
Autograph letter signed by Samuel F.B. Morse, addressing Kentucky congressman William P. Thomasson, discussing potential items of interest to send to Baltimore. The letter includes a message written in black ink and is dated around 1843-1847.
Price: $2,500.00

LOUIS PASTEUR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID: 43361
Autograph note signed by Louis Pasteur, addressed to Mr. Potterin - Eugene, requesting a conversation after the arrival of Mr. Lapetair. The note is written in French and features the signature "L.P." in black ink.
Sale Price $1,895.00
$2,250.00

HENRY FORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350483
Photograph capturing innovators Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson together, signed by both. Ferguson developed the Ferguson tractor, which is shown as a scale model in the image. The item highlights their collaboration in tractor manufacturing.
Price: $3,750.00
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BRUCE A. AIKENHEAD - RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 299764Resumé signed: "Bruce A. Aikenhead O. C." consists of a printed document outlining Bruce Aikenhead's work experience and honors, including his contributions to the Canadian aerospace industry and his role with NASA and the Canadian Astronaut Program.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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WILLIAM LOUIS STRAUS JR. - APPLICATION DOUBLE SIGNED 09/20/1920 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 178078Application signed by William L. Straus Jr., featuring two signatures of William L. Straus, Jr. and an endorsement by Edward W. Berry on September 20, 1920, for admission to the Graduate School at Johns Hopkins University.
Price: $360.00