Architect of the Capital William Thornton Rare ALS on

Rare Two-Page Handwritten and Signed Letter by William Howard Taft with Original Envelope. Up for auction is an incredibly rare two-page letter handwritten and signed by none other than William Howard

STEINER RUDOLF: (1861-1925) Austrian Philosopher, Founder of Antroposophy. Steiner was also a literary Critic, Architect, and a claimed Clairvoyant. Rare A.L.S., `Steiner´, one page, to a German po

William Dodge "Merchant Prince" of Wallstreet Rare ALS A letter from industrialist William E. Dodge (1805-1883) on Phelps, Dodge & Co. stationary. ALS, 2pp of a bifolium, measuring 8.25" x 10.5",

New Jersey statesman and a signer of the United States Constitution (1745-1806) who was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the second governor of New Jersey. Rare ALS signed &

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

By Clifford Charles Wendehack, Architect. William Helburn Inc. NY 1929 Excellent condition. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Washington. We gladly combine shipping

ADELAIDE OF SAXE-MEININGEN: (1792-1849) Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and of Hanover, spouse of King William IV. The capital city of South Australia is named after her. A.L.S., Adelaide, four pa

1825 Civil Architecture Chambers Illustrated Columns Arches Stairs 37 PLATES William Chambers was a British architect who published several books on architecture, greatly influencing the Royal Academy

1794 1ed Practical House Carpenter 146 Architecture Plates Construction Plans Pain William Pain was an 18th-century English architect known for his extensive pattern and construction books. He designe

French scholar (1790-1832) who published the first translation of the Rosetta Stone hieroglyphs in 1822. Rare ALS in French, signed "J. F. Champollion, Le jeune," one page, 7 x 8.5, April 12, 1823. Le

VOLTAIRE: (1694-1778) François-Marie Arouet. French Enlightenment Writer and Philosopher. Very rare A.L.S., `Votre tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur Voltaire´, two pages, 4to, Prangins Castle,

Rare ALS signed “Booker T. Washington, Prin.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, March 13, 1897. Handwritten letter to Ella Kent of Cambridge Mas

RARE WILLIAM AIKEN WALKER (AMERICAN, 1839-1921) PORTRAIT TRIPTYCH, oil on board, each a fine full-length depiction with excellent detail of a cotton picker in the field, two men flanking a woman

Rare FDR ALS as President, "I, too, have been collecting source material for many years—mostly U. S. Navy." A Fantastic Piece of Presidential History. Roosevelt ALS as President dated February 1

Property from a Savannah, GA Estate Description: Rare William Hart (1734-1812) Backstaff or Davis Quadrant, Portsmouth, NH, 1763, the backstaff or Davis quadrant was used to observe the altitude o

William Faden, rare Revolutionary War Map of NY, William Faden (British, 1749-1836), "A Plan of the Operations of the Kings Army under the Command of General Sr. William Howe, K.B. in New York and Eas

British or Continental, 18th century, in fine polychromed paint decoration on black ground inside and out, hinged lid with wrought iron handle and lock, decorated iron hinges, the paneled doors openin

VERY RARE WILLIAM AND MARY BALL FOOT DESK, WALNUT WITH TIGER MAPLE SIDES, BOSTON, MA., CIRCA 1720, ORIGINAL BALL FEET AND MULTI STEPPED TIERED INTERIOR, OLD STAINED SURFACE, 34 X 19 X 40 EX. PETER EAT

A Rare William Bernoudy Mid-Century Metal PlanterMarked to base: Bernoudy Inc Saint Louis, the architecturally significant planter rising on 4 sculpted feet.9 1/4" tall, 11 3/4" wide

The solar eclipse of 1900 spawned a series of presidential campaign buttons. This 1-1/4" pin back design depicts McKinley eclipsing William J. Bryan. Features bold imprint "Eclipse Will Be Total Nov.

Circa 1720, New England origin, with false drawer fronts, retaining original pulls h. 18-1/4 w. 20-1/2 d. 15-1/2 in. Provenance: By descent through the family of an important South Salem, NY collector

American (New England), second quarter 18th Century. The rectangular single-board molded-edge hinged lid top enclosing a well interior, fronted by two rectangular canted-top corner panels above a sing

Shell Spoon Warmer c.1875. Modelled as a conch upon a rock ground with shells and seaweed. Length: 6.5 inches Provenance: Nick Boston Antiques

1861 William Wilberforce Enormity of SLAVE TRADE Abolition Bill America RARE William Wilberforce was an 18th-century British politician who is best remembered for his role in helping abolish slave tra