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1981. unbound. Excellent signed Russian cosmonaut commemorative postal cover issued in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Soviet space program and Yuri Gagarin's historical flight. Boldly signed by the crew of Soyuz 10, Cosmonauts: Nikolai Rukavishnikov and Alexei Yeliseyev. Soyuz 10 was a 1971 manned mission to the world's first space station, Salyut 1. However, the docking was not successful and the crew returned to earth without having entered the station. Upon reentry, the capsule became fill... more information

hardcover. 287pp. 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York, (1963). ... more information

Tunbridge Wells: Richard Macnutt, 1983. hardcover. Filled with musical notation. Thick 4to, blue cloth. Tunbridge Wells: Richard Macnutt, 1983. Edges slightly bumped, still a very good(+) copy. From the Music for London Entertainment 1660-1800 Series. Originally published by Henry Playford & Robert Carr in four Books, London 1685-1687. With an introduction by Robert Spencer. ... more information

54pp. 4to. Two vignettes with the Habsburg coats of arms. Ghent, 1725. Text of the Emperor Charles VI's 1713 decree which altered the law of Habsburg succession (in favor of his daughter Maria Theresa). With other documents relating to the Netherlands' adherence to the new law. ... more information

unbound. Envelope Front, ca. 1820's, addressed: "To His Grace, The Duke of Wellington, Picadilly, Immediate and Private, Prince Polignac." 4 1/2 x 3 inches, with intacty original red wax seal. Mounted on larger sheet. Very good. Polignac was a French statesman appointed Prime Minister by Charles X. He received his title of Prince from the Pope in 1820 and as 1823 was made ambassador to the English court where he met Wellington who marvelled on how Polignac had survived eleven years in a Frenc... more information

1842. unbound. Fine decorataive document signed by Ludwig I as the King of Bavaria making an early military appointment to future German general Frederick Faber. 1 folio page, 8 1/2 x 14 inches with original embossed paper seal. 1842. Very good. ... more information

unbound. Wife of President George Washington. Exceedingly rare early integral address leaf completely executed in the First Lady's hand (unsigned), To: M. Bassett, by favour of Captain Posey, M., Newkent.The first lady is dispatching a letter to her sister [Anna] Maria Bassett, to be delivered by Captain John Posey, a neighbor of George Washington who would eventually sell property that would become part of Mount Vernon. The destination is "NewKent" County, Virginia, the birthplace of Martha ... more information

First Edition. 20pp. 8vo, disbound; (browning to text). Philadelphia: John Binns, [1812]. The Committee of Correspondence consisted of Republican Pennsylvanian state legislators. Address is for the re-election of James Madison and against the candidacy of De Witt Clinton. Last page lists the names of the Pennsylvania Electoral Ticket. S&S 25254. ... more information

Georgia, 1816. unbound. Exceptional content war-date autographed letter signed. Folio, 4 Pages. January 23, 1816, a petition for clemency sent to the Governor of Georgia on behalf of a soldier who had been sentenced to death for murdering his senior office. In part: "the deceased and the petitioner were comrades in the army, and both got drunk...He is a boy just verging to manhood...who has given five years service in the honorable cause of defending our country. The deeds of this patriot could atone ... more information

1817. unbound. Excellent content A.L.S. 1 page, Sept. 29, 1817, Treasury Dept. Auditor's Office, to a petitioner who has filed a claim for a deceased soldier's back pay, in part: " I have to inform you that your claim for the pay of Hiram Pool, late a private of Capt. Heslemans Company of Artillery, has been taken up for examination, but it appears that the pay due him is for services rendered during the Peace Establishment..." Very good condition. In this particular case Private Pool w... more information

Listed are 2 mates and 12 seamen. Name, place of birth, place of residence, nationality, age, height, complexion, and hair color are listed for each; 2 seamen are designated as "black," 1 as "mulatto," and 1 as "swarthy." The document's validity is certified on verso. 1 1/2 pages, large folio (holes, edges torn, dampstaining). Philadelphia, March 8, 1813. ... more information

1863. unbound. Ordained Minister born in Marlborough, New Hampshire, Feb. 20, 1820. He received a Commission as Chaplain of the U.S Hospitals, July 5, 1862, signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Sec. of War Edward B. Stanton. He died on the battlefield on October 29, 1864 (North Carolina) while administrating to the troops despite being afflicted with both yellow fever and malaria. A.D.S., oversize folio, 3pp. his pay-voucher for service in the United States Army for the period: Aug. 1, 1863 - Aug 31, ... more information

unbound. very good. Below are printed the names of the Presidential Electors and Republican statewide candidates from Connecticut for the election of 1884. Included are the successfully elected candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Henry B. Harrison and Lorrin A. Cooke. N.p., (1884). Very good ... more information

1935. unbound. British playwright, director and producer who greatly influenced the revival and interest in traditional theater in the 20th century. A rather chatty A.L. signed "Tony Guthrie" to noted theatrical agent Harold Freedman, 4 pages, 8vo. April 3, 1935, New York, sending his appreciation for being invited to a wonderful Broadway play, in small part: "...Thank you very much in enabling me to see "The Old Maid"...the settings, the dresses and lighting were exquisite. I don&... more information

unbound. 122nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from February 1867 until his death. He presided over a time of rapid change - as Japan rose from a feudal shogunate to become a world power. Fine signature applied to a printed Return-Receipt-Request International declaration coupon, N.P. / n.d., signed in black ink next to the Emperors official red seal, 4" X 2", cleanly mounted to a 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" card, in French and English. It is quite possible that this item dates from 1904-1905 during the... more information

Washington, 1907. unbound. American author, editor and compiler of historical fiction and factual reminiscences. She had a long association with Harper's Monthly Magazine and published two books about Abraham Lincoln with Harper and Brothers: The Toy-Shop, a romantic story of the president's quest to recapture his youth and Body-guard to the President, the recollections of Col. William H. Crook. In 1907, Harper's Monthly Magazine published The Toy -Shop, originally a 15 page story about Abraham... more information

1992. unbound. American abstract expressionist painter whose works have appeared in Esquire, New York Magazine, as well as in such books as Family of Children and The Art of Mickey Mouse. Hand signed Lithograph "Mark Wiener", titled "Heritage Landscape", 8 1/2" X 11", Crestwood paper, 100% pure rag, neutral PH paper, #155 of an edition of 500, January 24, 1992, issued by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). Excellent condition with COA from the United N... more information

ca. 1940's. unbound. CHIEF THUNDERCLOUD - (1899 - 1955) - American character actor born in Muskogee, Indian Territory, best known for playing the original Tonto in The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939). Information about Thundercloud is vague. Most biographies state that he was a full blooded Cherokee (or Muskogee), although others state that he had some German, or Irish ancestors. The press book for The Lone Ranger Rides Again announced his parents as "Dark Cloud and Morni... more information

Chicago, 1961. unbound. American actress and singer known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theater. A chatty T.L. signed, "Ethel" to fellow stage performer and friend Marilyn Cooper, 4to., 1p. June 1, 1961, in part: "...Dear Legs...It was wonderful hearing from you...Everywhere is fabulous and the opening here Tuesday night was beyond belief. We have a wonderful troupe, everybody gets along fine, no problems, which makes it a joy. Please say hello to Lo for me. I'm ... more information