The tragic story of James Buchanan's Bachelorhood

Manuscript DS, signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 15.5, June 1, 1848. Robert Scott, convicted of burglary by the Cri

[POLITICS]. Autograph book with signatures from the James Buchanan administration, including:  Journal, obl. 6-3/4 x 8-1/2 in., brown cloth, containing 237 signatures including those of President

James K. Polk & James Buchanan Signed Scalloped Ship's Passport A scalloped ship's passport signed by 11th U.S. President James K. Polk (1795-1849) as "James K Polk" at lower right, and countersig

Manuscript DS, signed "James K. Polk" as president and "James Buchanan" as secretary of state, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1846. A rare executive pardon. In part: "Whereas, it is represen

JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. Most important draft A.L.S. as

Heading: (Buchanan, James) Author: Title: Secret Journals of the Acts and Proceedings of Congress. Vol. IV (only) - James Buchanan's copy Place Published: Boston Publisher:Thomas B. Wait Date Pu

Titled at bottom margin "The Cincinnati Platform, or the way to make a new State in 1856." Published by I. Childs, Philadelphia, 1856. Depicts Buchanan and Breckenridge overlooking a scene with militi

James Buchanan autograph letter- #1 Boston 1845, paper size 15 x 11-1/2 inches

c.1856, white metal, 46mm, 42.8 gms., ungraded, campaign medal shows a running buck and cannon on the obverse against a starry field, the reverse with George Washington and patriotic slogans and is da

[James Buchanan 1791-1868] The 15th President of the United States (1857-1861) this ALS written to John Y. Mason, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Polk. This letter was written in r

PASSPORT FOR THE BARQUE "ATLANTIC" SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JAMES BUCHANANDated April 30, 1860Signed right center edge.15.75" x 20" sight. Framed 21.75" x 25.5".

James Buchanan Handwritten Signed Letter, 1839 - Recommendation For Midshipman's Position. For auction is a truly historic piece - a compelling handwritten letter from James Buchanan, dated 1839, befo

James Buchanan Signed Book, "Reports of Cases Argued..." Signed book: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. VI. Newburyport, M

James Buchanan Signed Pardon of 5 German Convicted Rapists A 1p document signed by 15th U.S. President James Buchanan (1791-1868), boldly signed as "James Buchanan" at lower right. Signed in Washingto

ALS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, June 28, 1856. Handwritten letter to a young friend and supporter, commenting on his recent nomination for president and offering advice. In part: "You have proved a

ALS as secretary of state, one page, 7.5 x 9, July 1, 1848. Written from Washington, a letter to John Ritter, C. H. Hunter, John C. Meyers, and other members of Pennsylvania's Democratic Party. In

Partial Service of Woodmere's James Buchanan White House China 20th century, New Castle, Pennsylvania, based on Buchanan's Paris porcelain, each piece marked, some dessert plates documenting on the ba

PRESIDENT JAMES BUCHANAN, SIGNED U.S. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT, 1847, H 14", W 19":Signed document, appointment to Council of the United States. Appointee unknown. Dated 2-27-1847. Not framed. Fro

James Buchanan Promotes Midshipman From Reserved List to Active Duty 1p of vellum, measuring 14.5" x 17.5", Washington, D.C., dated January 27, 1858. A naval appointment signed "James Buchanan" as Pre

Indian Peace Medals Choice James Buchanan Bronze Indian Peace Medal Struck (1857-Dated) James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal, Struck in Bronze. First Largest Size, Dies engraved by Salathiel Ellis and Jo

James Buchanan Free Frank, PSA/DNA Slabbed & Graded NM-MT 8 An address leaf signed by 15th U.S. President James Buchanan (1791-1868) as "Free / James Buchanan" in the upper right, and additionally

James Buchanan, 15th US President (1857-1861) , shadowbox presentation, incl. clipped signature, reproduction lithograph portrait, stamp, first day of issue stamp, frame 22 1/4 x 14 in

American, 19th century, horn with silver mounted hinged top, faint engraved partial name on top of lid and silver band around horn, letters appear to include a J and B, 3 in. - Provenance: President J

[James Buchanan 1791-1868] The 15th President of the United States (1857-1861) speech given by President Buchanan during his tenure as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania (1834-1845.) The speech