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WALT WHITMAN “AT HOME” – SIGNED INVITATION 1887
WHITMAN, WALT. (1819-1892) American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. A very-rare, Partly-Printed Invitational Card for his: “At Home on Thursday Evening, / April 15th, 1887 / Westminster Hotel, N.Y.” to which Whitman has boldly signed his name at the top center.
$3000.00
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BENJAMIN HARRISON PREDICTS: “THE FIGHT FOR THE SENATE NEXT YEAR WILL BE A VERY DESPERATE ONE”
HARRISON, BENJAMIN. (1833-1901). Twenty-third President of the United States. Important Autograph Letter Signed, “Benj. Harrison”, on imprinted United States Senate/ Washington, D.C. stationery. Three very full pages, octavo. Indianapolis, Ind[iana]. May 5, 1885.
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ELIZABETH BARRETT AND ROBERT BROWNING – TOGETHER IN FLORENCE – 1857
BROWNING, Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) and Robert BROWNING (1812-1889). Beloved English poets. Very fine signatures of the literary couple on a single 1 1/4 by 4 inch sheet, and dated “Florence,… 1857.”
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ROBERT MORRIS — SIGNS A RARE 1783 SIGHT EXCHANGE DRAFT – FINANCING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
MORRIS, ROBERT. (1734-1806). Important American financier; Signer Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution. Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Rob. Morris.” One page, oblong octavo. Philadelphia. April 24, 1783.
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JAMES MADISON, CAESAR RODNEY AND ROBERT SMITH — A VERY EARLY ‘LETTERS PATENT’ ISSUED FOR AN IMPROVEMENT IN “THE STEAM STILL” — USED IN 18/19TH CENTRY WHISKEY AND SPIRIT PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES
MADISON, JAMES. (1751-1836). Fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Partly-printed Document Signed, “James Madison”, as President, and countersigned by ROBERT SMITH as Secretary of State. Additionally signed by CAESAR RODNEY, Attorney General of the United States. Madison’s and Smith signatures are dark and boldly penned. Rodney’s is light, but readable.
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SIR WINSTON S. CHURCHILL — A SIGNED WALTER STONEMAN PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WAR-TIME PRIME MINISTER TAKEN IN 1941
CHURCHILL, WINSTON (1874-1965). Prime Minister of Great Britain. Vintage matte-finish Walter Stoneman photograph taken in November of 1941, depicting Churchill in a full face, 1/2 length bust pose seated, with his right hand on the Cabinet War Room table.
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JAMES MONROE PENS A CHECK / SIGHT -DRAFT DURING THE WAR OF 1812
MONROE, JAMES. (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States. Autograph Document Signed, “Jas Monroe”, as Secretary of State under James Madison. One page, 7”x 2½” [Washington], Jan[uar]y 31, 1814.
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