LITERATURE - ROSTAND Edmond (1868 - 1918) - Autograph letter signed

Studied law in Paris, was called to the bar but did not practise. On 28 December 1897, he presented "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Porte Saint Martin theatre: it was a triumph at the Académie Fran&#

ROSTAND EDMOND: (1868-1918) French Poet and Dramatist of Cyrano de Bergerac. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Rostand in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to a clea

ROSTAND, EDMOND. 1868-1918. Cyrano de Bergerac. Paris: Charpentier & Fasquelle, 1898. 8vo. 20th century dark blue morocco by the French Binders, Garden City NY (signed on front turn-in), 5 raised band

* BUCHANAN, James (1791-1868). Autograph letter signed ("James Buchanan"), as Secretary of State, to General Persifor F. Smith. Washington, D.C., 24 December 1848. 1 page, 4to, faint staining, minor n

[Literature] Dickens, Charles Autograph Letter, signed Devonshire Terrace (London), January 18, 1851. One conjugate leaf now separated into two pieces, each 6 7/8 x 4 3/8 in. (175 x 111 mm). Autograph

[Literature] Turgenev, Ivan Autograph Letter, signed Paris: 50, Rue de Douai, Saturday, February 25, (ca. 1882). One sheet, 8 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (206 x 133 mm). Autograph letter in French, signed by Turg

H.G. Wells Self-Deprecating ALS Penned In 1935, The Same Year He Was Nominated For 3rd Nobel Prize In Literature A 2pp autograph letter signed by British writer H.G. Wells (1866-1946), as "H.G. Wells"

PACH, MAGDA FROHBERG. 1884-1950. A group of approx. 14 autograph letters signed, 1918-1938. Two of the letters with envelopes, the rest are loose. Most are multiple sheets, written on both sides, on s

He distinguished himself in the general competitive examination at the Collège Stanislas in Latin and French speech. He began studying law in Stasbourg, but dropped out and joined forces with the

Signed letter from Edmond Rostand to Enrique Larreta. On folded leaf 13.5" x 8.75". >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> An interesting letter from Rostand (French poet and dramatist, best known for his her

Lucretia Garfield (1832-1918) First Lady. 4 ¾” x 7 ¾” autograph letter signed, Mentor, Ohio (mourning stationery), October 24, 1887, to Mr. Files I am very grateful for Miss

German mathematician (1845-1918) who created set theory, which has become a fundamental theory in mathematics. Cantor established the importance of one-to-one correspondence between the members of two

LEIBNIZ (GOTTFRIED WILHELM) Autograph letter signed ('Leibniz') to Thomas Burnett ('Monsieur'), in French, thanking him for '...the news you send me of the state of literature as well as of the politi

British soldier and administrator (1861-1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918. ALS

Army officer, composer, and music critic (1835-1918) remembered as part of the group of Russian composers known as 'The Five,' who worked together to create a distinct national style of classi

British statesman (1809-1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894. ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.5, March 4, 1895. Hand

NO RESERVE Kipling (Rudyard, writer and poet, 1865-1936) 2 Autograph Letters signed to "Dear Gordon" & Herbert Maynard Smith, together 2pp. with blanks, sm. 8vo, n.p. & Batemans, Burwash, Sussex, 26th

James Buchanan ALS About "adjournment of the Legislature" A 1p autograph letter signed by James Buchanan (1791-1868), future 15th U.S. President, as "James Buchanan" at lower right. Written in Washing

[LIVINGSTONE, David, Dr. (1813-1873), association]. KIRK, John, Sir (1832-1922). Autograph letter signed (“John Kirk”) to Mrs. Carnegie, 30 January 1868. 2-page bifolium, 8vo, signed on in

Included are; a 1756 Vellum Indenture; John Trowbridge signed card; a Paul Kruger letter written and signed by a secretary; H. P Andersen signed letter; J. Walpole signed letter; a Thomas Campbell sig

Literature, music and theatre Collection of autographs, 19th and early 20th century comprising: Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). Autograph postcard signed, Crowborough, 1918. 'Dear Sir, it does se

[AUTOGRAPHS]. Notable figures from the late 19th and early 20th-centuries. Group of clipped signatures, notes signed, and letters signed, each collected by Mr. W. North Robins (1857-1918).  Autog

Florence Chadwick (1918-1995) Swimmer. Chadwick was known for long-distance open water swimming. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions, setting a time record each time

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