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THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JAMES MADISON SIGNED MEDITERRANEAN SHIP’S PASSPORT — FOR THE BRIG BETSEY OF NEW YORK ~  1806

JEFFERSON, THOMAS. (1743-1826).  3rd President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.  Partly-printed Document Signed “Th. Jefferson” and countersigned  by  the  Secretary  of  State,  “James  Madison”.  Tall quarto, [approximately 10 1/2 x 12 inches – sight] on vellum, with embossed paper wafer Seal of State of the United States affixed at lower left.   June 14, 1806.  

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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS – HIS BOLD SIGNATURE AS PRESIDENT — 1827 

ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY.  (1767-1848).  Sixth President of the United States (1825-9).  His signature:  “J. Q. Adams”, as President, cut from a Treasury related document.   [Washington, D.C., June 22, 1827].  

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C.S. LEWIS —  JUST 2 WEEKS BEFORE SHOWING THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS OF HIS:  THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE TO ROGER LANCELYN GREEN, REVEALS THE DEPTH OF THE STRAIN ON HIS PERSONAL LIFE

LEWIS, C.S.  [CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS].  1898-1963.   Irish-born scholar, novelist, and author;  best known for his: The Chronicles of Narnia;  friend and associate of J.R.R. Tolkien. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “C.S. Lewis”.  One page, octavo. “Magdalen Co[llege, Oxford]” February 26, [19]49”. 

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MARK TWAIN IN A HUMEROUS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BARGINS WITH HIS BOOK SELLER…OVER A $3 INVOICE!

CLEMENS, SAMUEL L. [MARK TWAIN].  (1835-1910.)  American humorist, lecturer and writer.  Humorous Autograph Letter Signed, “S. L. Clemens.”  One full page, octavo.  Elmira, N.Y.  July 8, [18]85”. 

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WILLIAM GILLMORE SIMMS — THE SOUTH CAROLINIAN AUTHOR CANCELS HIS NEW YORK LECTURES DUE TO HOSTILITIES BEING EXPRESSED TOWARD HIM ON ACCOUNT OF HIS SOUTHERN HERITAGE AND SUPPORT FOR SLAVERY

SIMMS, WILLIAM GILMORE.  (1806-70).  American writer, poet, novelist, politician and historian from the American South.  Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “W. Gilmore Simms”.  One full page, octavo [approx. 5 x 8 inches].  New York, November 21, [c. 1860].

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THOMAS CARLYLE  — AN ATTRACTIVE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED —  ORDERING A BOOK ON JOHN MILTON  

CARLYLE, THOMAS.  (1795 – 1881) Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher;  leading writer of the Victorian era; exerted a profound influence on 19th-century art, literature, and philosophy.  Attractive Autograph Letter Signed, “T. Carlyle”.  “5 Cheyne Row, Chelsea”, [London], November 7, 1843. 

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THOMAS JEFFERSON — AS HE PREPARES TO LEAVE THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT INSTRUCTS JAMES DINSMORE, TO PLASTER THE PIAZZA AS SOON AS THE WEATHER WILL ALLOW AT HIS BELOVED HOME, MONTICELLO

JEFFERSON, THOMAS. (1743-1826). Third President of the United States, principle author of the Declaration of Independence, and influential Founding Father of the United States. Choice, apparently unpublished, Autograph Letter Signed, “Th. Jefferson,” as President. To Mr. [James] Dinsmore.  February 27, 1809. 

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