Carroll, Charles of Carrollton (1737-1832), Signer of the Declaration of Indepenence, Senator from Maryland, free franked Ch. Carroll of C "Free" on 1829 cover, red "free" and Baltimore c.d.s., January 26, docketed 1829, Fine, Carroll in 1828 as the last surviving signer was the only non-president granted the free franking privilege.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Hopkins, Esek (1718-1802), the Only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War— the Navy Equivalent of George Washington, Founding Member of the Order of Cincinnat, document signed "E. Hopkins", as a member of the Rhode Island General Assembly, one sheet, two sides, 3 1/2"x6" Rhode Island, Jaunary 6, 1783, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796), Signor of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Connecticut, document signed as Governor, one sheet two sides, 8" x 11", Norwich Dec 9, 1791, a deposition with a note at bottom in his hand, testifying to deposing a Zachariah Huntington and signed there, plus an additional signature on reverse, some faults and tape stains, still good and quite legible.
Estimate 400 - 500 (Image)

Trumbull, Jonathan (1710-1785), Governor of Connecticut Before and During the Revolutionary War and was the Only Individual to be Governor for Any Colony as both a British Colony and an American State, document signed listing the payments to the twelve members of the House of Assistants (later House of Representatives), each "assistant" signing below his name, one sheet, four sides with docketing on a second side, 8" x 12" May 1762, among the other assistants is Matthew Griswold who succeeded Trumbull as governor in 1785.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Williams, William (1731-1811), Delegate to the Continental Congress from Connecticut and Signer of the Delcaration of Independence, small portion of the autograph document signed, 2" x 2", dated January 14, 1788, two sides, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Hill, Sir Rowland (1795-1879), Responsible for the Development of the "Penny Post" and the First Postage Stamp, the "Penny black", autograph letter signed as Secretary to the Postmaster General, one page, two sides, 4½" x 7:, March 21, 185(8?), requesting that the official designation ". Secretary to the Postmaster General" be added to his name, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Adams, Ansel (1902-1984), American Photographer Known Especially for His Black and White Photos of the Landscape of the American West, two signed photos from a book of his photography, each signed in the lower left, one page, two sides, 8½" x 8", Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Barton, Clara (1821-1912), Founder of the Red Cross, autograph letter signed "Clara Barton", one page, 4½" x 7", Oxford Mass., August 4, 1908, writing to a Miss Malbett, "If all desires were as easily gratified, life would be a holiday", fresh and Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

(Boy Scouts of America) Daniel Carter Beard (1850-1941) American Illustrator, Author, and Outdoorsman, Founded Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905 and Merged His Organization with the Boy Scouts of America, autograph note on an oval magazine photo "Not an accident, but a snapshot, Dan Beard", folded horizontally in middle, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Chagall, Marc (1887-1985), Artist, 1970 Mouton Rothchild wine label, which bears an illustration by Chagall and is signed by him, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750 (Image)

Chaplin, Charlie (1889-1977), British Comic Actor, Best Known for His Character "The Tramp, photo, as Monsieur Verdoux signed "Best Wishes Charlie Chaplin", 3¼" x 5¼", mounting remnants and abrasions on reverse, otherwise Very Fine with bold clear signature.
Estimate 500 - 750 (Image)

Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983), Professional Boxer, Heavyweight Champion (1919-1926), restaurant wine list signed "To Jerry, good luck pal Jack Dempsey," judging from the wine vintages, this is probably early 1930s, slight crease, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Keller, Hellen (1880-1968), American Author and Political Activist and the First Deaf-Blind Person to Earn a BA Degree, signature "sincerely yours, Helen Keller" on a 5" x 3" piece, attached to another piece.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Mencken, H.L. (1880-1956), American Journalist from Baltimore Who Was Often Satirical, typed letter signed, one page, 8½" x 5½", personal letterhead, Dec 8, 1931, to an author giving him advice on how to have his article published in "Liberty". He also mentions "the distinguished American novelist Mr. Hergesheimer, dropped in on us Saturday evening…", Fine example of his style, fresh and Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Nightingale, Florence (1820-1910), Came to Prominence During the Crimean War and is Widely Considered the Founder of Modern Nursing, part of an autograph letter, not signed, but contains the word "Nightingale" (Home), one page both sides 4" x 7", August 16, 1887, chatty letter to a Mrs. Robinson about provisions for "Nightingale Home, St. Thomas Hospital", Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932), American Composer and Conductor, known as "The March King", real photo postcard, signed, and he penned a bar of "hands across the sea" as well, mounting remnants on reverse, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915), African American Spokesman and Educator, typed letter signed "Booker T. Washington", one page 8" x 10½", March 19, 1898, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, thanking a donor for her contribution to the scholarship, light creases and edge wear, fresh and Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953), Wife of King George V, Mother of King George VI, King Edward VIII, autograph letter signed "Mary R", 4 pages, three sides, 4½ x 7½", Buckingham Palace letterhead, March 16, 1932, to Lord (Charles) Wakefield, Mayor of London, 1915-1916, philanthropist, thanking him for his generosity in supporting the "Imperial Institute", with mailing envelope, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

(Civil War) The Battle of Corinth, Grant Splits the South, 6/8/62 letter with printed letterhead "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", datelined "In camp E. of Corinth 2 miles Miss. June 8th, 1862", lengthy and newsworthy letter reporting on the battle of Corinth… "Corinth is quite a busness place or has been but the rebels destroyed the best of it, burned one building that had their ammunition in there is about 2,000 cannon balls…", etc., with original cover to Ohio, multi-colored patriotic label at left, 3¢ (65) tied by partial Cairo, Ill 6/16/(62) dcds, Very Fine cover, fascinating and easily read letter.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

(Civil War) Military Substitutes, 2/16/65 receipt from Francis Hess "The sum of Fifty Dollars as second installment as a member of the Substitute Association of the Nineteenth Ward", signed Amos King as Secretary, 2¢ revenue signed and dated "AWK", couple light tone spots, otherwise Fine and unusual document.
Estimate 75 - 100 (Image)

(Civil War) Slavery, 1856 Slave Agents Letter "I want a good permanent home for my servant girl 'Lizzie', a yellow girl about 14 years. I want her employer to deal strictly with her; to require her to be obedient and respectful…. if after trial the girl suites and is taken in for 6 or 12 months (not life) her employer will be required to furnish and see that she is nice and suitably clothed. The wage you will arrange; the agreement I will make,"; the letter continues-"the bearer is a slave belonging to my uncle.the above note is his. if you think you wil take her, please lt me know by her." top one inch of document separated and hinge reattached, bottom one inch separated, still Fine and unusual ephemera.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

(Civil War Slavery) Charleston, S.C., "SERVANT", Slave Identification Tag, clearly punched 1828 51 x 51mm copper tag "Charleston/1828/SERVANT/No. 1527". "Lafar" maker's mark punched on reverse, round hole at top for suspending around the neck of the slave, natural patina and some green verdigris, Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

A MOST DESIRABLE AND RARE SLAVERY ARTIFACT.

Although the practice of hiring out slaves was commonplace, Charleston was the only town that required that these slaves wear tags and that the owners be licensed for them. (Image)

(Civil War) Soldier's Affidavit and Ballot Envelope, legal sized soldiers printed voting envelope for the election of 1864, with original printed affidavit envelope and printed "Power of Attorney" document authorizing Dexter Havens to vote on behalf of James H. Mills; "Soldier's Vote" envelope franked with 3¢ (65) tied by Washington, DC 10/29/64 dcds, both envelopes slightly reduced and with light toning in lower left corner, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889), Only President of the Confederate States, U.S. Representative and Senator from Mississippi, Secretary of War under Franklin Pierce, partly printed document signed as Secretary of War under Franklin Pierce, one sheet 8" x 10", War Department Washington July 24, 1856, appointing Edward Bagley Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, usual folds, Very Good.
Estimate 400 - 500 (Image)

Douglass,Frederick (1818-1895), Noted Abolitionist and Orator, Escaped from Slavery, signed in ink "Fred'k Douglass", on 3½" x 2" card, August 24, 1866, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)