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SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE ALS RE: HOLMES
Exceptional Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ALS Re: His Sherlock Holmes Play "The Speckled Band" -- Composed to the Actor Who Played Sherlock Holmes "...thank you...for your splendid Holmes. It...is a very excellent performance. Your disguise is so remarkable that I have grave doubts whether your audience give you the personal credit which is your due..."
Exceptional Sir Arthur Conan Doyle autograph letter signed, “Arthur Conan Doyle.” Single page, octavo, on “Old Ship Hotel, Brighton” stationery. Written to actor Oliver Peters Heggie, best remembered for his role as the blind hermit who...more
$1,000

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 231
29221
 
ALBERT EINSTEIN ALS 1949
Superb Albert Einstein Autograph Letter Signed Composed to a Dear Friend & the Wife of Einstein's Berlin Doctor -- 1949 -- "...The devil is creative, as the Nazis were when it was finally decided to round us up. But we hold together and take pleasure with each other and with everyone in that which is beyond the fickleness of fate..."
Superb Albert Einstein autograph letter signed. Single page, quarto, written in German, dated 27 December [1949]. Written to “Frau Ehrman,” wife of Dr. Ehrman, Einstein’s Berlin doctor who emigrated to New York before World War II. Einstein...more
$1,000

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 120
29222
 
FREDERICK DOUGLASS AQS RE: SLAVERY
Rare Frederick Douglass Autograph Quotation Signed -- 1883 - - “John Brown saw slavery through no mist or cloud, but in a light of infinite brightness, which left no one of its ten thousand horrors concealed."
Rare Frederick Douglass autograph quotation signed. Penned on a folded octavo leaf, Douglass writes in full: “John Brown saw slavery through no mist or cloud, but in a light of infinite brightness, which left no one of its ten thousand...more
$550

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 136
29220
 
PRESIDENT JOHN TYLER LS 1842
Exceptional President John Tyler Letter Signed in Which Tyler Himself Pens the Phrase That Would Forever be Associated With his Presidency "...Both parties make war upon me. I am ‘a president without a party’.." -- 1842
Exceptional political-content John Tyler letter signed as President. 2pp., octavo, dated 30 May 1842, [Washington, D.C.] to James I. Roosevelt, a Democratic Congressman from New York, and the great-uncle of Theodore Roosevelt. Tyler writes...more
$1,000

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 8
29250
 
PRESIDENT FDR WWII TLS 1944
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt WWII TLS to British Ministry of Information Re German V-1 Bomb -- "...Mrs. Roosevelt and I were grieved to hear of the tragic results of the flying bomb which destroyed your flat..."
Exceptional Franklin D. Roosevelt World War II-date typed letter signed as President. Single page, quarto, dated 27 November 1944 to Dame Rachel Crowdy of the British Ministry of Information. Roosevelt writes in full: “My dear Dame Rachel...more
$1,000

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 6
29243
 
ROBERT E. LEE LS
1853 Robert E. Lee Letter Signed as Commander of West Point
Rare Robert E. Lee letter signed, dated 14 June 1853, when he was Commander of West Point. Dark, bold and pristine signature at the bottom, “RE Lee", is addressed to Major General Thomas Jessup regarding results of a board inquiry, “…certain...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 311
30100
 
KING GEORGE V 1911 LS
1911 King George V Letter Signed to President of Bolivia on Formal Ornate Stationery -- "…We request you to accept our warmest thanks for this token of friendship and good will…"
King George V of England letter signed from 1911 to Bolivian President Eliodoro Villazón on formal letterhead with a gold-embossed royal seal. Beautifully written in ink, excerpts include, "Our Good Friend!…the letter which you addressed...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 17
30129
 
REAGAN FRANKED ENVELOPE & ALS
Ronald Reagan Franked Envelope & Autograph Letter Signed to Widow of Man Who Started Reagan's Career -- One of the Last Letters Written Before Announcing His Alzheimer's -- Handwriting Shows His Deterioration
Rare Ronald Reagan autograph letter signed “Love / Dutch,” on his personal 6.25” x 4.25” card with gilt embossed Presidential seal above an engraved “Ronald Reagan.” No date or place, but accompanied by an extremely rare 7.25” x 5” envelope...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 27
30203
 
W.H. HARRISON ALS
William Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed Regarding Debate on Proposed Constitutional Amendment -- "…reflect on the terrible effects which flow from proposing laws under the influence of great excitement…"
Autograph letter signed "W.H. Harrison" as Ohio Congressman datelined Columbus, 5 January 1819. With integral leaf addressed by Harrison to "Jacob Burnet esqr / Cincinnati / Ohio," who would nominate Harrison for President twenty years...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 18
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JOSEPH BELL ALS
Rare Joseph Bell Autograph Letter Signed -- Composed by the Pioneering Forensic Expert & Inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes
Rare autograph letter signed by Scottish physician and forensic expert for the British Crown, Joseph Bell. Single page, penned on an Octavo leaf, undated. Bell writes in full: “Dear Miss Alyce, / The enclosed is all I can get for you....more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 124
29217
 
PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON TLS 1914
President Woodrow Wilson TLS -- Wilson Writes a Tender Letter to His Youngest Daughter Just Two Weeks Before His Wife's Death -- 1914 -- "...dear mother is progressing steadily (though, oh! how slowly)..."
Superb Woodrow Wilson typed letter signed as President. Single page, octavo, on “The White House, Washington” stationery, dated 19 July 1914. Written to one of his daughters, likely Eleanor, the youngest. In full: “My dear sweet Little...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 35
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18TH CENTURY SCIENCE ALS
Extraordinary Scientific Content Letter by Augustus Brevoort Woodward Written in 1792 -- Discusses Captain James Cook, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson & Others on Astronomy, North Pole, Animal Magnetism
Very interesting autograph letter signed by Augustus Woodward, known primarily for his design of the city of Detroit and as Chief Justice of the Michigan Territory, but here as a remarkable 18-year-old scientific prodigy. From Philadelphia...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 129
30185
 
WINSTON CHURCHILL TLS
87 Year Old Sir Winston Churchill Signs a Letter of Thanks to the Chairman of a Conservative Club
Typed letter signed "Winston S. Churchill" datelined 28 Hyde Park Gate, London on 28 February 1962. Addressed to H.P. Moll, Esq., Chairman of the West Essex Conservative Club, letter reads in full, "I am indeed obliged to you for your...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 41
30145
 
ANTONIO MACEO Y GRAJALES ALS
Cuban Military Leader Antonio Maceo y Grajales Autograph Letter Signed -- From 1880 While in Exile From Cuba
Autograph letter signed by Cuban patriot Antonio Maceo y Grajales, who tirelessly fought the Spanish in 500 battles, mostly via guerrilla warfare, earning him the nicknames the "Bronze Titan" and "Greater Lion." Dated 22 January 1880,...more
$500

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 23
30156
 
KEITH HARING ALS
Keith Haring Autograph Letter Signed -- on Keith Haring, Inc. Letterhead With Iconic Logo
Keith Haring autograph letter signed on letterhead with his very large logo at top. 8.5" x 11" undated letter reads in full, "Shawn - Thanks for your letter. I hope you like the drawing and the shirts. Keith." In characteristic Haring-esque...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 208
29637
 
RICHARD NIXON RESIGNATION TLS
Richard Nixon Souvenir Resignation Signed -- "I hereby resign the office of President of the United States." -- 6.5" x 9.5" -- Fine
Richard Nixon typed Presidential resignation signed on replica White House letterhead, dated 9 August 1974. Letter reads in full, "Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the office of President of the United States." Boldly signed "Richard...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 102
30032
 
ELIZABETH TAYLOR ALS
Attractive Elizabeth Taylor Autograph Letter Signed, Giving Thanks in 1955 for a Baby Card
Elizabeth Taylor autograph letter signed to a woman who sent Tayor a card for the birth of her son Christopher. Letter reads, "Dear Marilyn, Thank you so very much for your sweet baby card…It has been very thoughtful of you…Sincerely,...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 265
30053
 
EVA PERON TLS NEW YEAR 1951
Eva Peron TLS -- Dated 21 December 1951 -- Peron Sends A New Year's Greeting -- 6" x 9.5" -- Fine Condition
TLS by Eva Peron on her personal stationery with "E. P." embossed in gilt. Peron signs her full name on top of letter in blue pen. 6" x 9.5", cream color paper, slight toning to edges. Black type, clean and sharp. Reads in Spanish: "Greetings...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 76
8139
 
WOODROW WILSON TLS 1923
Woodrow Wilson Typed Letter Signed to the President of St. Johns College
Woodrow Wilson typed letter signed on his personal Washington, DC letterhead. Dated 2 January 1923, letter to St. Johns College President Thomas Fell in Annapolis, Maryland reads in part, "…It is indeed delightful to be reminded of your...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 96
29629
 
PRES. DWIGHT EISENHOWER TLS
1953 President Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed -- Eisenhower Offers Words of Comfort the Father of a Sick Child "...you may be sure that my prayers will be added to yours for her return to health..."
President Dwight D. Eisenhower typed letter signed. Composed on White House stationery and dated 1 May 1953, the President offers comfort to the father of a sick child: “...I am deeply sorry to learn of the illness of your little daughter...I...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 44
29260
 
ROCKWELL KENT TLS 1944
Rockwell Kent 2pp. Typed Letter Signed Regarding His Work -- "Ausable Foks" Letterhead -- Very Good Condition
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$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 215
25927
 
W.C. HANDY TLS
W.C. Handy Typed Letter Signed From 1955 -- on Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. Stationery -- With JSA COA
"Father of the Blues" W.C. Handy typed letter signed on his Handy Brothers Music Co. stationery. Dated 21 March 1955, letter reads in part, "…since I am 81 years old and blind it is difficult for me to do the kind of autographing, especially,...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 220
29598
 
TED HEALY/THREE STOOGES TLS
Three Stooges' Ted Healy TLS -- Regarding His Film "Sing Baby Sing"
Ted Healy typed letter signed on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation letterhead regarding his own film career. In this letter dated 4 August 1936, Healy writes to his friend Walter Kolarik, requesting that he see Healy's film "Sing Baby...more
$100

8/11/2010 5:00:00 PM 259
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EINSTEIN ALS TWICE-SIGNED
Albert Einstein 1936 Autograph Letter Signed: "I read your booklet 'The Myth of Blood and Race' with great interest and approval. If the majority of the German intellectuals would have shown as much courage and respect for the truth and such a vivid social conscience as the author of this book, the whole nation would have been saved from plunging into such an abyss."
Important and stirring Albert Einstein autograph letter twice-signed. Einstein writes to Hugo Iltis, author of several anti-Nazi publications, whom Einstein admired so much that he would help him flee Nazi Germany. Single page letter...more
Price: $12,000

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29983
 
BIX BEIDERBECKE ALS
Scarce 1922 Autograph Letter Signed by Jazz Legend Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke -- "…the piano is a wonder and really I'm playing over my head…"
Very scarce autograph letter signed by Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke with holograph envelope postmarked 31 May 1922 from the Sheridan Beach Hotel in Michigan City, Indiana. Beiderbecke writes less than two weeks after being expelled from the...more
Price: $10,000

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29639
 
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD ALS
F. Scott Fitzgerald Autograph Letter Signed Regarding Translating One of His Works Into French
F. Scott Fitzgerald autograph letter signed, one page, 7.25" x 4.75", no date. Fitzgerald writes to Mme. White. In full: “Can you manage to get those French translations (or rather corrections) back to me through Mrs. Owens Thursday or...more
Price: $8,500

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29781
 
NEIL ARMSTRONG TLS 9/25/69
Neil Armstrong 1969 Typed Letter Signed on NASA Stationery Right After the Historic First Man on the Moon Mission with Excellent Content
Neil Armstrong typed letter signed after his successful return to Earth from Apollo 11. On official NASA letterhead and stamp-dated 25 September 1969, Armstrong writes to Robert B. Hotz, Editor of "Aviation Week & Space Technology" magazine,...more
Price: $7,500

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29584
 
MARGARET MITCHELL GWTW TLS
Rare Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Signed -- Re: "Gone With the Wind" Royalty Payments Received
Very rare typed letter signed "(Mrs.) Margaret Mitchell Marsh" regarding her landmark novel "Gone With the Wind". 11 September 1945 letter to Mitchell's Brazilian editors reads, "Gentlemen: I have received your royalty statement on 'Gone...more
Price: $5,750

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29329
 
MAHATMA GANDHI ALS
Mahatma Gandhi Autograph Letter Signed to an American Admirer -- 15 February 1940 -- With Censor's Label on Envelope
Mahatma Gandhi autograph letter signed, dated 15 February 1940, with accompanying postmarked envelope self-addressed to an American recipient. Letter reads in full, "Dear Sister, I thank you for your letter and the sentiments expressed...more
Price: $5,500

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29828
 
FIDEL CASTRO ALS
Fidel Castro Rare Autograph Letter Signed On a New Years Card Circa 1947 -- He Writes of Practicing His Pistol Shooting
Scarce pre-revolution autograph letter signed by Fidel Castro, on the verso of a 1947 New Years card. In Spanish, letter translates, "How are you Chino? I'm here in the East where it's relatively calm, practicing pistol shooting. I would...more
Price: $5,000

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29853
 
TEXAS REPUBLIC ALS 1840
Texas Republic Autograph Letter Signed -- "All are…eager for the fray…a Negro woman…was a night ago shot and scalped…" -- 1840
3pp. Texas Republic letter datelined Austin, 4 July 1840. From Dr. C.F. Worcester to attorney B.C. Franklin of Galveston, Texas. In part: "…Indians are almost under our very eyes stealing horses. A Negro woman…was a night ago shot and...more
Price: $5,000

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27920
 
35 148TH IL INFANTRY ALSS 1865
35 148th Illinois Infantry Civil War Letters -- Lee's Surrender and Lincoln's Death -- "…there is great rejoicing over the surrender of lee and his army…thirty six rounds fired for…the great victory…"
Lot of 35 ink Civil War letters from Wilson J. Pickard of the 148th Illinois Infantry, Company K, who died of typhoid fever while in the service. Pickard's correspondence offers a unique view of the end of the war and the death of President...more
Price: $3,000

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24260
 
KNUTE ROCKNE TLS 1930
Knute Rockne Typed Letter Signed to Player -- Notre Dame Official Stationery -- Signed as Director of Athletics -- 1930
Knute Rockne typed letter signed on University of Notre Dame Athletic Association letterhead, to player Frank Kerjez dated 19 August 1930. Lively and encouraging text reads in full: "Dear Frank: "Hunk tells me that he considers you a...more
Price: $3,000

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29519
 
WINSTON CHURCHILL TLS
Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed
Winston Churchill typed letter signed to famed English cricketer Sir Eric Crankshaw. Written during Churchill's "wilderness years" dated 16 November 1929, letter reads in full, "My dear Crankie, How nice of you to write to me. I am delighted...more
Price: $2,750

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29827
 
MITSUO FUCHIDO ALS
Mitsuo Fuchido Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Citizen -- "…On my Honolulu visit, it was the 25th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack and my testimony had been richly blessed…On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack…"
Autograph letter signed by Mitsuo Fuchido, the Japanese naval air officer who commanded and personally led the first wave of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Fine content two-page letter datelined Seattle, 27 December 1966, in English to Cornelius...more
Price: $2,500

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29938
 
J.R.R. TOLKIEN TLS 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien Typed Letter Signed -- 1966 -- "My next book will be called The Silmarillion. It is about the First and Second Ages"
J.R.R. Tolkien typed letter signed. Single page letter composed on personal stationery and dated 1 June 1966 measures 5.5” x 7”. Signed in ink in Tolkien's distinctive calligraphic hand. In part: “...I am always pleased to hear from people...more
Price: $2,500

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27872
 
GERSHWIN TLS WITH PSA COA
George Gershwin TLS Endorsing a Friend to the Editor of "Vanity Fair" -- 8.5" x 11" -- Excellent -- With PSA/DNA Certificate
George Gershwin TLS Endorsing a Friend to the Editor of "Vanity Fair" -- 8.5" x 11" -- Excellent -- With PSA/DNA Certificate
Price: $2,000

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2975
 
FDR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
Franklin D. Roosevelt Autograph Letter Signed -- Attractive Letter Signed With Full Signature
FDR autograph letter signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" on Fidelity and Deposit Company letterhead, dated 4 January 1921. To a Mr. Morningstar, letter reads in part: “Thanks so much for the nice letter & also the Christmas card—May you &...more
Price: $2,000

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29761
 
JOHN F. KENNEDY ANS
Excellent John F. Kennedy Autograph Note Signed from 1958
John F. Kennedy autograph note signed, on verso of a picture postcard of the S.S. America, dated 8 September 1958. A man named Dwight pens a message to Mrs. Valentine Miller, noting, “Just to prove that a Pennsylvania stand potter can...more
Price: $1,750

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30045
 
SIR WILLIAM OSLER ALS
Father of Modern Medicine William Osler Autograph Letter Signed -- Thanks a Friend for Sending a Book on Syphilis
Excellent William Osler autograph letter signed regarding the disease of syphilis. Letter dated 2 January 1911 upon his "Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford" stationery reads in part, "Dear Fingland, What a kind man! Simpson's tract...more
Price: $1,750

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30079
 
WALTER JOHNSON TLS
Walter Johnson 1927 Uncommon Typed Letter Signed to Fan on His Personal Stationery
Walter Johnson typed letter signed upon his personal letterhead. Dated 19 October 1927, Johnson writes to baseball fan S.E. Ogle, "I want to thank you for your kind letter, and the snapshots…I appreciate your good wishes. Sincerely yours,...more
Price: $1,500

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29838
 
WARREN COMMISSION ALS
Autograph Letter Signed by John J. McCloy, Member of the Warren Commission -- "…Oswald killed Kennedy by rifle shot…"
Warren Commission member John J. McCloy autograph letter signed, dated 25 March 1978. McCloy writes "I believe the Warren Report has stood the test of time and truth. I have seen no evidence…question[ing] the main conclusions…Most of...more
Price: $1,500

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29818
 
RICHARD NIXON RESIGNATION TLS
Richard Nixon Presidential Resignation TLS -- Nixon Resigns His Presidency in a Letter to Henry Kissinger "I hereby resign the Office of President of the United States." -- 9 August 1974
Richard Nixon typed Presidential resignation signed on replica White House letterhead, dated 9 August 1974. Letter reads in full, "Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the office of President of the United States." Boldly signed "Richard...more
Price: $1,500

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PIE TRAYNOR ALS 1931
Pie Traynor Autograph Letter Signed -- 1931 -- "...This evening we play the Buffalo team. It is very cold here and I hope I will not play more than a couple of innings..."
3pp. autograph letter signed by Pittsburgh Pirate, Pie Traynor, to his wife, Eve. Datelined Buffalo, New York, 31 August 1931, letter reads in part: "...This evening we play the Buffalo team. It is very cold here and I hope I will not...more
Price: $1,500

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25985
 
PIE TRAYNOR ALS 1931
Traynor Letter Signed: "Today we play Brooklyn...another double header...if the weather remains hot I don't know how I will survive."
Autograph letter signed "Pie" to his wife Eve, 3 separate pages, quarto, dated 22 June 1931, from New York, with full tears down the middle of each affecting signature. "The weather here in New York has been terrible [sic] hot, our double...more
Price: $1,500

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PIE TRAYNOR ALS 1933
Traynor Autograph Letter Signed -- "…Paul Waner has started to feel it…every game takes a lot of out of him. Lloyd is feeling bad…"
Autograph letter signed "Pie" to his wife Eve, 2 separate pages, quarto, dated 27 August 1933, from Philadelphia, with full tears down the middle of each. In part: "...[I am in] the right spirit after winning a double header from Philadelphia....more
Price: $1,500

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PIE TRAYNOR ALS 1934
Pie Traynor Autograph Letter Signed -- 1934 -- "...My arm feels fine now and I look to have a great year. My hitting in the last few days is nothing to brag about but I will get going again..."
4pp. autograph letter signed by Pittsburgh Pirate Pie Traynor to his wife, Eve. Dated 29 May 1934, letter reads in part: "...We lost two games Monday...would have been nice to win, but just could not do it...we have two hard games tomorrow...We...more
Price: $1,500

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PIE TRAYNOR ALS 1935
Pie Traynor Autograph Letter Signed -- 1935 -- "..I have been very busy trying to make trades and newspapermen are always around..."
Autograph letter signed by Pittsburgh Pirate Pie Traynor to his wife Eve. Datelined Memphis, Tennessee, 12 April 1935, 2pp. letter reads in part: "...it is getting near the time when I will be seeing you again...our trip...has been a...more
Price: $1,500

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25984
 
FREDERIC REMINGTON ALS
Frederic Remington Autograph Letter Signed -- "…I had a good time in the rest of Europe but the Czar and I don't speak now…"
Frederic Remington autograph letter signed to his friend "Carpenter" from New Rochelle, New York dated 24 August [no year]. Charming letter reads in part, "I am just back from a little canoe cruise up north. I am glad you had a good trip...more
Price: $1,250

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30034
 
RONALD REAGAN ALS 1989
Ronald Reagan ALS Just After Moving Out of the White House in 1989 -- "……We're here in Calif…We're about moved in to our new home…"
Autographed letter signed by Ronald Reagan only 12 days after moving out of the White House. Composed in black ink on personal stationery and dated 1 February [1989], Reagan writes to Marion Grimm, the widow of Chicago Cubs great, Charlie...more
Price: $1,150

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