HISTORY - SELLIER Henri (1883 - 1943) - Autograph letter signed

* MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1943). Autograph letter signed ("Mussolini"), in Italian, to Paolo Orano. Rome, [October 1917]. 1 page, 4to, on Popolo d'Italia letterhead, some cello-tape repairs on verso w

Autograph letter signed by a prisoner in Sachsenhausen concentration camp, stamped with the date24 October 1943. The writer inscribes to verso his date of birth as "8.6.08", followed by "#63654 Bloc1a

* WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Autograph letter signed ("Richard Wagner"), in French, to Mr. Anderson. Zurich, 12 December 1857. 1 1/2 pages, 4to, written on recto and verso of a bifolium, a few minor

Gustave Dore ALS Thanking Prince Leopold for his Gift Gustave Doré (1832-1883). Autograph Letter Signed, "GuDoré", in French, 1p, 5.125" x

Important French post-impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner (1844-1910) known for his lush jungle paintings and stylized portraits. Recognized as a self-taught genius, his work e

ALS in French, signed “H.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, no date. Letter to his daughter Marguerite, "My dear Marg," in part (translated): "Marquet arrived yesterday. He is already m

French physicist (1852-1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics with Marie and Pie

ALS in French, signed "H. de Toulouse Lautrec," two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa 1894-1896. Letter to "My dear Marty." In full (translated): "The menus are quite well done

His father gave him his first violin lessons. He studied in Brussels, then Paris, before taking composition lessons in Vienna. He spent two years in America and six in Russia. He returned to teach at

Wagner, Richard (1813-1883), 9 line Autograph Letter Signed by German composer Richard Wagner, dated 1858, ink on blue paper, folded twice, written during his period of exile from his native Germany,

* MATISSE, Henri (1869-1954). Autograph letter signed ("H. Matisse"), in French, to an unnamed recipient. Cimiez, 20 January 1949. 1 page, 4to, creased to folds; matted and framed with a portrait of M

He took part in the Polish and Spanish campaigns. Under the Restoration, he devoted himself to agriculture. Recalled by Louis-Philippe, he became the guard of the Duchesse de Berry and was responsible

Autographs 1850-Dated Autograph Letter Signed "William H. Seward" The Compromise of 1850 Political Issues Prove Divisive WILLIAM H. SEWARD (1801-1872). U.S. Secretary of State under Lincoln, Negotiate

Autographs c. 1775 Major General Samuel H. Parsons Lexington Alarm Era Autograph Letter Signed GENERAL SAMUEL HOLDEN PARSONS (1737-89). American Revolutionary War General from Connecticut who was acti

American Revolution Two Historic American Revolutionary War "Privateers" Letter to Attack British Shipping at New York & Halifax July 28, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Autograph Letter Signed,

Autographs 1869 Rare Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed Mentions Actor Edwin Booth, John Wilkes Booth's Brother CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870). English Writer and Social Critic. He created some of t

Black History c. 1840 Ship AMISTAD SLAVE REVOLT Historic Letter c. 1840, Autograph Letter Signed, by "Erasmus D. Drury," of Newburgh, NY, mentioning the Rebellion of Enslaved Africans aboard the Ship

Autographs 1815 Important Autograph Letter Signed by Major General of Pennsylvania militia James Irvine Seeking French & Indian War Period Soldier's Valuable Land Grant Claims "I have a copy of the Ki

Autographs 1766 Sons of Liberty Member John Lamb Autograph Letter Signed Dated When Forcing the Resignation of John Hughes the Last Royal Stamp Agent in America JOHN LAMB (1735-1800). Colonial America

Autographs American Artist John Trumbull "The Painter of the Revolution" Autograph Letter Signed to His Niece JOHN TRUMBULL (1756-1843). American Artist and Soldier, with the encouragement Thomas Jeff

Autographs The Greatest Evangelist of the 19th Century D.L. Moody! DWIGHT LYMAN “D.L.” MOODY (1837-1899). Famous American Evangelist, just-elected President Abraham Lincoln visited him and spoke a

Autographs "Robert T Lincoln" Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of War December 16, 1882-Dated to Senator H. B. Anthony ROBERT TODD LINCOLN (1843-1926). Oldest Son of President Abraham Lincoln. Sec

Autographs Continental Army Founding Pastor Fighting Reverend David Avery Autograph Letter Signed - He Crossed the Delaware with General Washington & was at the Battle of Bunker Hill REVEREND DAVID AV

Autographs 1937 Dated "Albert Schweitzer" Autograph Letter Signed ALBERT SCHWEITZER (1875-1965). French Physician, Philosopher, Missionary and Musician. January 17, 1937-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed