EINSTEIN, IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS LIFE COMMENTS: “I HAVE NOTHING CLEVER TO SAY. INDEED, I HAVE BECOME A KIND OF AUTHORITY, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO NOT NOTICE WHEN I SAY SOMETHING SILLY.”
EINSTEIN, ALBERT. (1879-1955). German-born American physicist and Nobel laureate. Typed Letter Signed, “A. Einstein”, in German, on his name-imprinted, blind-embossed stationery. One page, quarto. “112, Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.” January 10, 1955.
AGATHA CHRISTIE — ENCOURAGES HER CORRESPONDENT TO GO SEE A PERFORMANCE OF HER PLAY: “THE MOUSETRAP”
CHRISTIE, AGATHA. (1890-1976). English novelist. Autograph Letter Signed, “Agatha Christie,” on Winterbrook House, Wallingford, Berks letterhead. One page, octavo. Berkshire, England, April 5th, 1972.
NATHANAEL GREENE — A SCARCE ALS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOST TRUSTED MAJOR GENERAL — SENDING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A PRINCETON GRAD WHO WAS TO STUDY WITH GEORGE WYTHE
GREENE, NATHANAEL. (1742-86). Major General of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War; he emerged from the war with a reputation as General Washington’s most talented and dependable officer, and is known for his successful command in the southern theater of the war. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “Nathanael Greene”. Two pages, quarto. Savannah, April 13, 1786.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS SIGNED DOCUMENT
DOUGLASS, FREDERICK (1818-1895) American abolitionist, editor, orator, author and statesman. Partly-printed Document Signed “Fredk Douglass,” in his capacity as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. Three pages, folio. October 30, 1885.
DICKENS WRITING FROM PARIS ATTEMPTS TO HELP A ‘FALLEN WOMEN’ GET A JOB
DICKENS, CHARLES. (1812-1870). English novelist. Autograph Letter Signed, “Charles Dickens”. One full page, octavo. “Paris, 49 Avenue des Champs-Élysées”, January 7, 1856.
CHOICE PHOTOGRAPH OF LOUIS ARMSTONG PLAYING HIS TRUMPET – BOLDLY SIGNED
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS. (1901-1971). American trumpeter and vocalist who was among the most influential figures in American jazz; nicknamed “Satchmo”. Choice, black and white Photograph Signed, “Louis Armstrong” to the right of his image against the lighter background of the image.
JAMES K. POLK — AN ATTRACTIVE ALS JUST MONTHS BEFORE HIS ELECTION TO THE PRESIDENCY — IN A CONTEST WHICH TURNED ON THE CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES OF SLAVERY AND THE ANNEXATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS.
POLK, JAMES K. (1795-1948) President of the United States. Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed, “James K. Polk.” One page, octavo. “Columbia” “Oct[ober] 16th, 1844.”