HISTORY - FAIDHERBE Louis LŽon CŽsar (1818 - 1889) - Autograph letter signed

The first American woman to work as a professional astronomer (1818-1889) and who used a telescope to discover what became known as 'Miss Mitchell's Comet.' ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal

Autographs John Ericsson Designer and Builder of the Civil War Union's Ironclad Ship MONITOR Autograph Letter Signed JOHN ERICSSON (1803-1889). Built the Civil War Union's Ironclad Ship "Monitor" the

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

COLLINS, William Wilkie (1824–1889). Autograph letter signed (“Wilkie Collins”) to his cousin Jane Ward, 12 January 1881. 3 pages, 8vo (180 x 114 mm), personal letterhead on a bifoli

Louis Daguerre Autograph Letter Signed, "Daguerre." One page with an integral address sheet, in French, on Diorama stationery; 5" x 8", Paris; June 6, 1834. Daguerre wrote this letter to a Mr. Engelma

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, October 30, 1888. Handwritten letter to a friend with important scientific content about cholera, in part: "We have ju

[Americana] Clark, William: Autograph Letter, signed Clark, William Autograph Letter, signed St. Louis, September 11, 1826. One sheet folded to make four pages, 9 3/4 x 8 in. (248 x 203 mm). A warm tw

Educated at the Royal Navy College before joining the Royal Navy where he served during both wars. Churchill promoted him to Operations Commander in 1941 and in 1947 Attlee appointed him Deputy King o

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

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archa

Pasteur Louis Louis Pasteur ALS Regarding Inauguration of Pasteur Institute, Addressed to One of its Principal Donors! A remarkable autograph letter signed by French research scientist Louis Pasteur (

Johann Wolfgang Goethe, autograph letter, signed, Johann Wolfgang Goethe (German, 1749-1832), a short note apologizing for not being able to meet with "Herr Inspector", dated "Weimar, 27 Apr. 1818", o

He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. CLARK, William (1770-1838). Autograph letter signed ("Wm Clark") as US Agent of Indian Affairs, to William Linnard, Esq. St. Louis, MO, 23 January 1812.   1 page, 4to (creased

Autographs Theodore Roosevelt The Conservation President Promotes a Conference for “Conservation of our Natural Resources” THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). Twenty-Sixth President of the United Stat

Autographs Impressive 1847 Mexican-American War Manuscript Letter Boldly Signed "Z. Taylor, Major Genl. U.S.A. Comd." ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). 12th President of the United States, serving from Marc

Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963) The Garden, c. 1915 oil on canvas signed L. Ritman (lower right); bears estate stamp (on the reverse) 21 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches. This lot is accompanied by a letter fro

Autographs Signed George W. Bush Necktie Autographed as Governor GEORGE W. BUSH, 43rd American President. c. 1996, Necktie Autographed “G.W. Bush” as Governor of Texas, Choice Extremely Fine+. Acc

Rare ALS signed “Edgar A. Poe,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 24, 1846. Addressed from New York, a handwritten letter to writer Frederick William Thomas, who, from 1841 until 1850, worked

ALS signed “N. Tesla,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, personal monogram letterhead, June 14, 1899. Handwritten letter to Rear Admiral Francis J. Higginson by Nikola Tesla

CROCKETT, DAVID. 1786-1836. Autograph Letter Signed ('David Crockett') to James Davison on the heels of his failed 1831 Senate bid, including much commentary on his political philosophy and his disput