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          <p><font size="5" color="#663333"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="+4">HISTORY 
            BUFF CATALOG AND NEW ARRIVALS</font></b></font></p>
          <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="+2" color="#FF0000">SPECIAL 
            COLLECTION OF PRESIDENTIAL AUTOGRAPHS FROM WASHINGTON TO WOOODROW 
            WILSON </font></b></p>
          <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="+2" color="#FF0000">(28 
            PRESIDENTS)</font></b></p>
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          <p align="center"><font size="5" color="#FF0000"><a href="/MARTINCUNNINGHAMCOLLECTION09.html"><b>PART 
            I</b></a></font></p>
          <p align="center"><font size="5" color="#FF0000"><a href="/martincunninghamcollectionpartII.html"><b>PART 
            II</b></a></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/leesigsmall11.jpg" width="350" height="167"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><b><a href="leesig11.html">Robert 
          Edward Lee</a></b> <a href="leesig11.html"><b>(1807&#150;1870)</b></a> 
          was a career military officer who is best known for having commanded 
          the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. 
          This is a bold signature in ink and signed as, &quot;R. E. Lee&quot; 
          a seperate hand has written underneath the signature, &quot;General 
          Robert E. Lee Lexington VA, March 8, 1869&quot; This means that this 
          signature was signed shortly before he died and while he was still president 
          of Washington and Lee University. The paper on which the writing appears 
          shows aging but otherwise in good condition. The signature is matted 
          with a portrait of Lee. <br>
          <br>
          Price: <b>$1500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/flyingtigersrossi211.jpg" width="369" height="289"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><a href="flyingtigerrossi11.html"><b>The 
        Flying Tigers</b></a> were an American volunteer group (AVG) who flew 
        in China while they were conducting operations against the Japanese and 
        Southeast Asia. This offering is a print of Dick Rossi and his plane, 
        that was signed by Rossi and 12 fellow Flying Tigers, including: Tex Hill, 
        Charles Mott, Chuck Holder and Ed Rector among others. </font><font size="-1" face="Arial">The 
        framing also contains a reproduction of the AVG Flying Tigers patch. Mostly 
        signed in pencil.<br>
        <br>
        Price: <b>$795.00</b></font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/sumptergroupingnormal11.jpg" width="378" height="272"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><b><a href="fortsumptercollection11.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1">Fort 
        Sumpter</font></a></b> <font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">was 
        a Union military installation in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. It 
        was built to further fortify the east coast against possible attack as 
        a result of the War of 1812. It was named after General Sumpter, a Revolutionary 
        War hero. This item is a framing that contains an image of Fort Sumpter, 
        replicas of military patches of the Union and Confederate armies, and 
        eight signatures of important figures in the attack on the fort.</font><b><font size="-1" face="Arial"> 
        <br>
        <br>
        </font></b><font size="-1" face="Arial">Price:</font><b><font size="-1" face="Arial"> 
        $3895.00</font></b></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/SITTINGBULLCUSTEROVERVIEWsmall11.jpg" width="390" height="260"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><b><a href="sittingbullsignature11.htm">Sitting 
        Bull - Custer Grouping</a></b> The famous General Custer was the Army 
        commander at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Custer signature is in ink 
        on a 3 x 5 slip of paper and is in good condition. Sitting Bull was a 
        Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man known for his steadfast opposition to the 
        intrusion of the U.S. government into Sioux lands. Sitting Bull&#146;s 
        &#147;vision&#148; of the defeat of American troops prior to the Battle 
        of Little Bighorn proved prescient, indeed, and it was largely through 
        his leadership and inspiration that the Cheyenne and Sioux decisively 
        overcame Custer&#146;s 7th Cavalry. Signature is affixed to a 3.5x5 inches 
        piece of paper. Paper is in good condition as is the signature. Signature 
        is bold but probably signed in Sitting Bull's later years. <b><br>
        <br>
        </b>Price:<b> $12,500</b></font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/stevensonadalaismall11.jpg" width="284" height="386"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><a href="stevensonadalitlspolitialletter11.html"><b>Adlai 
        Stevenson(1900-1965).</b></a> Democratic Governor of IL and unsuccessful 
        candidate for president twice having been defeated by Eisenhower in both 
        elections. After his defeat he remained a prominent Democrat and was appointed 
        by JFK as Ambassador to The United Nations. He was prominent during Cuban 
        Missile Crisis when he told the Russians he would wait &quot;until hell 
        froze over&quot; if it took that long to get a truthful answer from them. 
        He died of a heart attack walking the streets of London. This offering 
        is a TLS on 10.5x7 on Stevenson's Washington stationary the content of 
        which conveys an optimistic message of confidence they will win the upcoming 
        election against Eisenhower.<i>Signed Adlai S. Stevenson</i> Mentions 
        Estes---Estes Kefauver. Excellent political content letter.</font> <b><br>
        <br>
        </b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1">Price:<b> $750</b> 
        </font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/letterchiefjosephsmall11.jpg" width="284" height="390"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><a href="chiefJosephALSsurrender11.htm">Chief 
        Joseph (1840 &#150; 1904)</a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"> 
        </font><font size="-1" face="Arial">This offering is an ALS, October 10, 
        1877 on stationary with heading of the Army of the United States to Secretary 
        of the Tresuary John Sherman documenting that Chief Joseph had surrendered 
        to Colonel &quot;Nelson&quot; Miles. The actual surrender date of Chief 
        Joseph was October 5th. The letter was signed by an unknown individual 
        in Army Headquarters. <br>
        <br>
        Price: <b>$3500</b></font><b><font size="-1" face="Arial"><a href="http://ehistorybuff.com/geronimoSignedFDC11.htm"></a></font></b></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/geronimosig11small.jpg" width="340" height="267"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><b><font size="-1" face="Arial"><a href="http://ehistorybuff.com/geronimoSignedFDC11.htm">Geronimo</a></font></b><a href="http://ehistorybuff.com/geronimoSignedFDC11.htm"><font size="-1" face="Arial">.</font></a><font size="-1" face="Arial"> 
        Geronimo (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Goyaal&eacute; [k&ograve;j&agrave;???&acute;] 
        &quot;one who yawns&quot;; June 16, 1829 &#150; February 17, 1909)<br>
        <br>
        Geronimo was a famous Apache cheif who fought against the Mexicans and 
        Americans who invaded Apache lands. He was eventually captured and interned 
        and in the last part of his life he was transfer to Fort Sill Oklahoma 
        were he became a celebrity.<br>
        <br>
        This offering is a standard FDC signed by Geronimo with his characteristic 
        signature. The FDC is postmarked Fort Sill, Nov 2, 1904. Geronimo died 
        in Fort Sill 5 years after the envelope was signed. </font><font size="-1" face="Arial"><br>
        <br>
        Price: <b>$4500 <font color="#FF0000">On Hold</font></b></font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="authors/charlesSchulzSigRemarkDisneyFDC11small.jpg" width="354" height="235"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"> 
        <p><font size="-1" face="Arial"><b><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/schulzremarquedsignedDisneyFDC11.htm">Charles 
          Monroe &quot;Sparky&quot; Schulz</a></b> (November 26, 1922 &#150; February 
          12, 2000)[1] was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved 
          one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, 
          and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.</font></p>
        <p><font size="-1" face="Arial">Schulz was on of America's favorite cartoonists 
          of all time. This offering is a Disney cachet FDC in good condition 
          and the signature and remarque were done by a sharpie marker. <br>
          <br>
          Price: <b>$3500</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/rommelironcrossGerritis11small.jpg" width="354" height="371"></td>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/rommelironcrossawardAfrika11.htm">Erwin 
          Johannes Eugen Rommel</a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          (15 November 1891 &#150; 14 October 1944), popularly known as the Desert 
          Fox (W&uuml;stenfuchs), was a German Field Marshal of World War II. 
          He won the respect of both his own troops and the enemies he fought.</font></p>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This offering is 
          an award document to a soldier in the Afrika Corps on an 8x10 paper. 
          Signed or approved by Rommel. The document shows normals signs of aging 
          but is in otherwise good condition. <br>
          <br>
          Price: <b>$1200</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="325" width="44%" align="center"><img src="pres/lincolnsig1861datesmall.jpg" width="342" height="169"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="325" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1"><a href="licolnapril121861sig.html"><b>Abraham 
        Lincoln</b></a> (1809-1865) Autograph of Abraham Lincoln dated April 12th 
        1861 or the date the Civil War began. This offering is a 3.5 x 5 inch 
        slip of light blue paper signed Yours Truly, A. Lincoln April 12th 1861. 
        The signature is bold and the slip of paper is in overall good condition, 
        but shows slight signs of aging. At 4:30 a.m. in Charleston, SC the Confederate 
        batteries fired on Fort Sumter. This was the beginning of the Civil War 
        and it occured on the 40th day of Lincoln's presidency. A chilling piece 
        of history.</font> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1">Price: 
        <b>$7495.00</b></font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="340" width="44%" align="center"><img src="flight/wrightbsndsistersigs191120small11.jpg" width="330" height="291"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="340" width="56%"><font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="wrightbrothers1911signatures.htm">Wright 
        Brothers</a> </b>A slip of paper that was probably the front flyleaf of 
        a book. Signed in ink, &quot;Christmas 1911, to Little Fred, From, Orvile 
        Wright, Wilbur Wright, and Katharine Wright.&quot; Condition of paper 
        is good, to very good, and it shows toning from aging. The ink signatures 
        of the Wrights are dark and bold. Anything signed by both Wright Brothers 
        is very scarce because Wilbur died in 1912. <br>
        <br>
        Price:<b> SOLD</b></font><br>
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      <td valign="middle" height="449" width="44%" align="center"><img src="authors/hemmingwayoldmansea54small11.jpg" width="376" height="504"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="449" width="56%"><font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="hemingwayoldmanandsealetter.html"><b>Hemingway, 
        Ernest (1899-1961)</b></a> TLS, signed in pencil &quot;Papa&quot;, 1 full 
        page, Nov 24, 1954, 4to, &quot;Finca Vigia, San Francisco de Paula&quot; 
        letterhead, Cuba, onion skin paper, to Bob Manning of &quot;Time&quot; 
        Magazine. The announcement having just been made that Hemingway had been 
        awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature, &quot;Time&quot; Magazine 
        immediately assigned its top writer, Robert Manning, to do a cover-story 
        interview of Hemingway. Manning visited the writer in Cuba, then corresponded 
        with him on particular points to finish the article. In this letter, Hemingway 
        responds to questions posed by Manning, including outstanding content 
        regarding his &quot;The Old Man and the Sea&quot; (1952) Price: <b>$8450.00</b> 
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      <td valign="top" height="449" width="56%"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 
        <b><a href="smithhollandmaddogsp10.html">General Holland M. &quot;Howlin 
        Mad&quot; Smith (1882-1967)</a></b> was a General in the United States 
        Marine Corps during World War II. He is sometimes called the &quot;father&quot; 
        of modern U.S. amphibious warfare.General Smith was responsible for organizing 
        and training of our amphibious assault forces that conquered the Pacific 
        theater one island at a time. In fact he led Marines who took more territory 
        during the course of the war than the troops under Patton did. One of 
        his last campaigns was the battle for Iwo Jima when Smith got up from 
        a sick bed to direct the Marine's attack on the island.Smith was one of 
        our greatest warriors and signed photographs or any autograph material 
        of his are extremely scarce. In fact we have never been able to offer 
        a signed photograph similar to this one with Smith in full military dress.This 
        offering is a 8 in x 10 in B&amp;W head and shoulders portrat in uniform 
        of General Smith that is signed to <i><b>Dr. G----- kindest regards HM 
        Smith. General USMC, </b></i>Ret. in green ink.Good contrast. Photo in 
        exccellent condition.</font> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price; $495.00</font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="264" width="44%" align="center"><a href="science/watsoncancertls10.jpg"><img src="science/watsoncancertlssmall10.jpg" width="250" height="206" border="0" align="baseline"></a></td>
      <td valign="top" height="264" width="56%"> 
        <p><font size="2"><b><a href="textfiles/watsontlscancertls10.html">James 
          D. Watson, PhD.(b.1928)</a>.</b> American biologist a Nobel Prize winner 
          for the discovery of an 8 in x 11 in typed letter on Cold Spring Harbor 
          stationery and signed with pen<i> <b>James D. Watson. </b></i>The intriguing 
          aspect of this letter is that in one sentence lays out the strategy 
          for attacking the cancer problem by developing drugs that will prevent 
          the development of cancers (by blocking the expression of the cancer 
          causing genes (oncogenes). The letter is in fine condition.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2">Price:<b>$695.00</b></font></p>
        <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF0000">ON HOLD</font></b></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="264" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/bombphotosmall12.jpg" width="396" height="225"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="264" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="bombmodel12.html"><b>Atomic 
        Bomb Replica- 'Little Boy'</b></a>. This 'Little Boy' Atomic Bomb Replica 
        is a 1/12 scale model and is approximately 10 inches long; the hand crafted 
        mahogany base is 16 1/2 inches long. The bomb replica itself is steel 
        blue in color and is built to exacting detail from original drawings. 
        There is a clear plastic (Lucite) cover which enhances its presentation 
        as well as protects your investment from dust. A metal data plate provides 
        key statistics about the Little Boy bomb.Also, there are two pieces od 
        sand that were turned to glass at the Trinity test site in New Mexico 
        where the first bomb was exploded .Model is personally signed by Pilot 
        Paul Tibbets, Navigator &quot;Dutch&quot; Van Kirk and Weapons Test Officer 
        Morris Jeppson. </font> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">PRICE:<b>$899.00</b></font><br>
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      <td valign="top" height="264" width="44%" align="center"><img src="flight/mercury7threewithjfk10.jpg" width="298" height="376"></td>
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        <p><font size="2"><a href="mercury7spwithjfkglenn10.html"><b>Mercury 7 
          Astronauts</b></a>. Here is a chance to acquire the</font><font size="2">autographs 
          of <b>all seven </b>of the Mercury Astronauts. Three have signed a photograph 
          of the Mercury 7 with JFK ---<i><b>Walter Marty Jr. (Wally) Schirra 
          </b></i>(b.1923) US astronaut; member of original Mercury 7; only astronaut 
          to enter space as part of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs; [Malcolm] 
          <i><b>Scott Carpenter</b></i> (b. 1921). US astronaut; 2nd American 
          to orbit Earth 1962; member of original Mercury 7; [Leroy] <i><b>Gordon 
          Cooper, Jr</b></i>. (b. 1927). Photos of JFK with the astronauts are 
          scarce.The photograph is in excellent condition. The other photograph 
          in this collection is a 4in x 8 in B&amp;W photo signed by John Glenn. 
          This Also included in the collection is a postal cover signed by <b>&quot;Deke&quot; 
          Slayton </b>and a resonse to a request for an utograph signed by <b>Alan 
          Shepard.</b></font></p>
        <p><font size="2">Price: <b>$1200.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/goldwaterspsmall10.jpg" width="200" height="249"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="goldwaterSP10.html"><b>Barry 
          M. Goldwater (b.1909-1998).</b></a> Signed Photogrph.Barry Morris Goldwater 
          was a United States politician and a founding figure in the modern conservative 
          movement. Goldwater personified the shift in balance in American culture 
          from the Northeast to the West. A five-term United States Senator from 
          Arizona, he was the Republican Party candidate for the Presidency in 
          the 1964 election.This offering is a superb 8 in x 10 in B&amp;W signed 
          photograph signed with a black sharpie as <i><b>Barry Goldwater.</b></i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$495.00</b></font><br>
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      <td valign="middle" height="224" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/straightflushquotesmall10.jpg" width="220" height="184"></td>
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        <p align="center"><font color="#FF0000"><b>THE WORDS THAT SEALED HIROSHIMA'S 
          FATE</b></font></p>
        <p align="left"><font size="2"><b><a href="straightflushwithquote10.html">Straight 
          Flush photo signed by co-pilot Ira Weatherly with Famous Quote</a>.</b><i>S<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">traight 
          Flush</font></i><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> was the name 
          of the B-29 that was the weather plane that was the first plane over 
          Hiroshima. It radioed back to Enola Gay <font color="#FF0000">&quot;2/10's 
          cloud cover -bomb primary.&quot;</font> Paul Tibbets, commander and 
          pilot of Enola Gay immediately informed his crew-<font color="#FF0000">&quot;It's 
          Hiroshima.&quot; </font>This offering is an image of Straigt Flush signed 
          by the co-pilot <i><b>Ira Weatherly</b></i> who has written out the 
          famous communication between his plane and Enola Gay on the margain 
          of the photograph. A unique piece of history. Price:<b>$750.00</b></font></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><img src="pres/jfkspswann09small.jpg" width="250" height="308"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="jfksignedpportaraitphotoswann0909.html"><b>JOHN 
          F. KENNEDY</b></a> <b>(1917-1963 )</b> .War hero, Congressman, US Senator 
          and 35th President of the United States.A spectacular Phillipe Halsman 
          8 in x 10 in photograph signed &quot;To Patricia / Keating / with very 
          best / wishes / John Kennedy,&quot; probably as Senator from Massachusetts. 
          Signed in the image. Staple holes in margin at top left, very minor 
          dings otherwise excellent condition.Phillipe Halsman was a world famous 
          photographer and his images are avidly sought by photograph collectors. 
          A check of photograph auctions shows that Halsman photographs and portraits 
          sell for between 5 hundred and 20 thousand dollars each.This photograph 
          is exquisite an combines a high quality signature and inscription of 
          JFK with the finest in a photo portrait. Volumes have been written about 
          the difficulty in finding authentic JFK signatures. All the Kennedy 
          sons were famous for their liberal use of both secretarial signatures 
          and autopens.This authentic signature and inscription is one of the 
          BEST we have ever seen.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price : $7950.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="359" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/doenitstoppketschmersuhrnfdcsmall10.jpg" width="225" height="152"></td>
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        <p><font size="2"><b><a href="doenitzand2uboatcaptainsfdc10.html">U-Boat 
          Collection-Doenitz, Topp, Ketschmer and Suhren</a></b><a href="textfiles/doenitzand2uboatcaptainsfdc10.html">.</a> 
          U-boat and submarine is common in English-language usage (where &quot;U-Boat&quot; 
          is used to refer exclusively to the German naval submarines of the First 
          and Second World Wars) but unknown in German, in which the term U-Boot 
          refers to any submarine.This offering is a collection of the autographs 
          of three of the most famous WW II German U-Boat commanders-- <i><b>Kretschmer 
          and Topp and Suhren as well of that of Admiral Karl Doenitz.</b></i> 
          Kretschmer, Topp and Suhren have designated on the FDC the # of the 
          U-boat they were last commanding in WW II.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2">Price:<b> $old</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="453" width="44%" align="center"><a href="a&e/clancyredoctobsigfirst09.jpg"><img src="a&e/redoctoberbkcover.jpg" width="269" height="396" border="0"></a></td>
      <td valign="top" height="453" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="clancyredoctoberfirstsigned09.html"><b>Tom 
        Clancy (1947- )</b>.</a><font color="#FF0000"><b>BOOK-THE HUNT FOR RED 
        OCTOBER.</b></font> This book is one of the rarest First Editions in modern 
        American literature. When it was published it was done in a small edition 
        because Clancy was an unknown author. Unknown that is until President 
        Reagan mentioned at a press conference that he was reading a new thriller 
        called The----. Man, that is a career launcher. Of course, the rest is 
        history and Red October had become a classic yarn of the sea-the modern 
        version of Moby Dick.Book Description: Annapolis,MD: Naval Institute Press, 
        1984, Annapolis,MD, 1984. Brown Cloth. Book Condition: Almost like new. 
        Dust Jacket Condition:Excellent-like new. First Edition. 8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; 
        - 9&frac34;&quot; tall. Brown Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; 
        - 9&frac34;&quot; tall. True first edition, first printing: no price on 
        dj, 18 lines of text on copyright page with no mention of printing, 6 
        blurbs on rear flap with Clive Cussler as no 3 and ending with Stansfeld 
        Turner.Book is signed, First edition! To Stan Ryson, Best Wishes, Tom 
        ClancyAs an aside, we believe this particular book, especially if you 
        can find it signed, may turn out to be a good investment because of the 
        scarcity of this first edition especially the signed First Edtions..</font> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$1200.00 
          </b></font><br>
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      <td valign="middle" height="334" width="44%" align="center"><img src="a&e/trevorclairespsmall10.jpg" width="200" height="253"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="334" width="56%"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="trevorclaireSP10.html">CLAIRE 
          TREVOR(1910-2000)</a></b><a href="textfiles/trevorclaireSP10.html">.</a> 
          Trevor was an American actress. She was nicknamed the &quot;Queen of 
          Film Noir&quot; because of her many appearances in &quot;bad girl&#148; 
          roles in film noir and other black-and-white thrillers. She appeared 
          in over 60 films. She appeared in over 60 films and won an Academy Award 
          forBest Supporting Actress in the classic film Key Largo nd she has 
          a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.This offering is a pristine 8 in 
          x 10 in portrait of Claire Trevor done by the famous Beverly Hills photographer 
          David D'Caggeri. It is signed Sincerely Claire Trevor. Price: <b>$375.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="military/hardegenuboatkrausssmall09.jpg" width="225" height="287"></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="hardegenreinghardspkrauss09.html">Reinhard 
          Hardegen (1913- )</a></b>.Hardegen was one of Germany's most important 
          U-boat commandres. His two commands were of U 147 and U 123.Hardegen 
          transferred from the air arm of the Kriegsmarine to the U-Boat service 
          in 1939.During the course of several patrols including ones of the East 
          Coast of the United States Hardegen's boats sunk 22 ships (115,656 tons), 
          remarkable record.This made him one of Germany's top U-Boat.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$345.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><img src="Hornetdoolittlemap/signaturemapcolesmall09.jpg" width="225" height="169"></td>
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        <p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><b><a href="/doolittleraidmaphornet.html">Map 
          from USS Hornet aircraft carrier signed by Jimmy Doolittle and over 
          40 of the Doolittle Raiders.</a> </b>This offering is one of the most 
          incredible and important artifacts from the Doolittle raid we have ever 
          handled. The item is a 11 in. x 17 in.map that was abord the USS Hornet. 
          The map is 11 in. x 17 in.and depicts Japan and the coast of China. 
          China is of course where the raiders planed to ditch their aircraft 
          since they knew they would not have enough fuel to get back to the carrier 
          the USS Hornet that of course turned back after it launched its planed.The 
          following signed the map with fountain pen signatures (some with rank): 
          Jimmy Doolittle, Richard Cole, W.N. Fitzhugh , James Matthews (owner 
          of map), Robert M. Gray, Thomas Griffin, Everett W. Holstrom, D.E. Hallmark, 
          R.L. Hatzell, R.L. Hite, F.A. Kaeppler, L. N. Youngblood, R.L. Wildner, 
          C.R. Greening, R.O. Joyce, R.R. Wilder and Griffith Williams as well 
          as several others.There are in excess of 40 signatures on the map.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#000000">Price<font color="#FF0000">: 
          <b>SOLD </b></font></font></p>
        <p align="center"><img src="Hornetdoolittlemap/mapedgedatehornetsmaller.jpg" width="275" height="158"></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="499" width="44%" align="center"><img src="pres/fdrunfinportraitsmall10.jpg" width="200" height="262"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="FDRsignatureandunfinishedportrait10.html">Franklin 
          D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).</a></b></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Governor 
          of New York (1995-2001) &amp; 32nd President o</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">f 
          the U.S. (1933-1945). Document Signed, being a Governor of New York 
          card signed &quot;Franklin D. Roosevelt&quot;. Even age toning.Otherwise 
          in excellent condition with a bold signature. Writing is dark.Comes 
          with a 10 in.x 13 in. presidential head and shoulders image that is 
          a print of &quot;The Unfinished Portrait.&quot; The Unfinished Portrait 
          of FDR is a water color image of Franklin Delano Roosevelt that was 
          in progress at the time of his collapse and subsequent death. Elizabeth 
          Shoumatoff had begun working on the portrait of the president around 
          noon on April 12, 1945. FDR was being served lunch when he stated &quot;I 
          have a terrific headache&quot; and then collapsed of a massive cerebral 
          hemorrhage. Later that day Roosevelt died. Shoumatoff never finished 
          the portrait. Gimble Brothers acquired the right to reproduce the image 
          of the portrait and published several editions of the print. This ,however, 
          is a Limited First Edition print published by Gimble Brothers, Inc, 
          New York, 1945.The</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">portrait 
          shows some toning consistent with its age and a few minor dings here 
          and there but it is overall in fine conditio</font>n.</p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price:$<b><font color="#000000">1,150.00</font></b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="506" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/chamberlain1924tlssmall09.jpg" width="250" height="263"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="506" width="56%"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="chaberlinneville1924brasstls09.html"><b>NevilleChamberlain(1869-1940)</b></a>.Brit. 
          PrimeMinister1937-1940. Chamberlain is perhaps the most ill-regarded 
          British Prime Minister of the 20th century, largely because of his perceived 
          policy of appeasement. Chamberlain's political legacy is therefore unfortunately 
          defined by his dealings with Nazi Germany. As one historian noted, &quot;there 
          are no statues to Chamberlain.&quot;This offering:Typed letter signed, 
          one page, 7.5 in x 10 in, personal letterhead, November 18, 1924. Letter 
          to Captain William Brass about a possible upcoming appointment. In part: 
          &#147;I am really writing to ask you about my P.P.S. I shall have to 
          appoint somebody very soon, and I need hardly say that I would rather 
          have you than anyone. At the same time I can quite understand that you 
          may wish not to take up a rather more independent position; and, if 
          so, please don&#146;t hesitate to tell me. I want you to consider your 
          own career first in this matter.&#148; Chamberlain also writes a brief 
          postscript: &#147;Please be quite candid in lettering me your inclination.&#148; 
          Bisecting mailing folds, one through a single letter of signature, pencil 
          notations to top, rough and lightly trimmed left edge, and a light overall 
          shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Chamberlain is scarce in 
          any form and he should be represented in any WW II collection.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$575.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="209" width="44%" align="center"><img src="science/bestcollipmontage09.jpg" width="144" height="288"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="209" width="56%"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/bestandcolip09.html"><b>Charles 
          Best (1899-1978) and James Collip.</b></a> This offering is a ink pen 
          signature of James Collip on a 3 in x 5 in card and also a glossy 3 
          in x 4 in B&amp;W head and shoulders photograph of Charles Best signed 
          Charles H. Best. The Collip signature is bold but the Best signature 
          was signed on the dark part of the image but can be seen with closer 
          viewing.Both the photograph and the card are in excellent condition.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Both Best and Collip 
          were, along with Banting, the most important investigators responsible 
          for the discovery of insulin.However the Nobel Committee did not award 
          them the prize for their discovery. Rather, the prize was awarded to 
          Banting and Macleod. It was Macleod's laboratory in which the work was 
          done but he was on sabbatical for much of the time the most important 
          work was done. Banting and Macleod shared the money from their prizes 
          with Best and Colip because they knew that their work was essentiial 
          to the success of the project.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price<b>:$650.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="231" width="44%" align="center"><img src="science/carreltls09small.jpg" width="200" height="247"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="231" width="56%"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/carreltltls1940rockefeller09.html">Alexsis 
          Carrel (1853-1944) .</a></b>French-born, American Physician &amp; Nobel 
          Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1912). Typed Letter Signed, one 
          page, , October 8, 1937, on official &quot;THE ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 
          FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH&quot; letterhead, New York. A short typed letter 
          that reads. Signed: &quot;Yours very truly, <i><b>Alexis Carrel</b></i>&quot;. 
          A nice letter on the letterhead fromthe institution where was working 
          when he was awarded the Nobel prize. A nice sample on the Carrel letters 
          are scarce. </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$595.00</b></font></p>
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        <p>&nbsp;</p>
        <p>&nbsp;</p>
        <p><img src="science/hugginsrousmontagesmall09.jpg" width="250" height="185"></p>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hugginsandrous1966nobel09.html">Charles 
          Breton Huggins, M.D (1901 - 1997) and Francis) Peyton Rous (1879 &#150; 
          1970).</a></b><a href="/hugginsandrous1966nobel09.html"> T</a>hese two 
          researchers were awarded the 1966 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This offering 
          consist of <b>two items </b>the first of which is a 4 in x 6 in B&amp;W 
          photograph of Charles Huggins signed Charles Huggins Nobel Prize 1966. 
          The photograph is in excellent condition.The second item is a TLS on 
          Rockefeller University stationery, d.October 31, 1966 in which Rous 
          writes: Dear Martha.your letter about the Nobel Prize gave me keen pleasure.Though 
          we will be seeing each other at the Weizmann dinner in 2 days more. 
          I want you to know this now. Your friend Peyton Rous. (P.S.) Please 
          excuse the fact this comes late and typed. I want you to know this now. 
          A host of &quot;musts&quot; have got me down. These two items are linked 
          in writing to their Nobel prizes.Rous material is scarce.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$795.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="top" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><img src="history/hancockwarrantsmall09.jpg" width="225" height="175"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="168" width="56%"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/johnhancockds1776warrant.html">John 
          Hancock</a></b> <a href="/johnhancockds1776warrant.html"><b>(1737-1799 
          ).</b> <b>Pristine Document Signed</b>.</a> This warrant is the most 
          perfectly preserved John Hancock document we have ever haneled.This 
          archivally framed document is 8 in x 6.5 in and is contained in an a 
          gold archival frame with an engraving image of Hanciock.It is a warrant 
          for an appointment as an officer in the Fleet of the United States. 
          What is intriguing is that this must have been a document that was printed 
          just before The Declaration of Independence was signed because the document 
          reads <i><b>Fleet of the United Colonies</b></i> but Hancock has crossed 
          out <b>the word Colonies</b> and has overwritten <b>Colonies</b> with 
          the word <b><font size="4" color="#FF0000">St</font><font size="4" color="#FFFFFF">at</font><font size="4" color="#3333FF">es</font><font color="#3333FF">.</font></b> 
          It is signed <i><b>John Hancock, Pres-</b></i> obviously President of 
          the Continental Congress.Therefore this is a circa1776 document </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">PRICE: <b>SOLD</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="top" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="military/doolittle8thafcarssmall09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/doolittle8thafcarssmall09.jpg" width="200" height="131" border="0"></a></td>
      <td valign="top" height="168" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/doolittlesigned8thafcard09.html">General 
        James Harold &quot;Jimmy&quot; Doolittle</a></b>, USAF (December 14, 1896 
        &#150; September 27, 1993) was an American aviation pioneer. Doolittle 
        served as a brigadier general, major general and lieutenant general in 
        the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. He earned 
        the Medal of Honor for his valor and leadership as commander of the Doolittle 
        Raid on Japan while a lieutenant colonel.This offering is a 6 in x 4 in 
        8th Air Force card that is signed and inscribed as folloes: To Mr. harry 
        Guran, With sincere best wishes, J.A. Doolittle. The card is in excellent 
        conmdition. </font> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$195.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="Stone%20D%20of%20I/doifull.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="Stone%20D%20of%20I/doifullsmall09.jpg" width="216" height="202" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/decforce.html"><b>W.J. 
          Stone Rice Paper Copy of the Declaration of Independence.</b></a> A 
          Rare 1848 Rice Paper Copy of the Declaration of Independence from Peter 
          Force's American Archives printed from William J. Stone's copperplate. 
          One of the few remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence inserted 
          in the 1st volume of the 5th series of the Archives between columns 
          1595 and 1598. </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>SOLD</b></font></p>
        <p align="center"><img src="history/decltrumbullpaintsmall.jpg" width="225" height="148"></p>
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        <p>&nbsp;</p>
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        <p><img src="pres/aswerememberjoe2ndprintthumb.jpg" width="200" height="292"></p>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/jfkaswerememberjoe2ndstate09.html">JOHN 
          F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 )- Raerest JFK Book-As We Remeber Joe</a>,</b> 
          As almost everyone familiar with Kennedy lore knows the oldest son of 
          Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.** and Rose Kennedy was Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr 
          (Joe) and he was the family designate to run for president. But, he 
          died when taking part in Operation Aphrodite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite) 
          in which he was a wartime test pilot of a modified B-24 Liberator drone 
          bomber exper</font>iment.<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">BOOK 
          DESCRIPTION: Privately Printed by Cambridge, MA. University Press. 1945 
          (First Issue). [published date: 1965 for this issue despite what it 
          states on title page] Hardcover Second ISSUE. Edited by John F. Kennedy. 
          Size:9.25 in. x 6.12 in.Privately printed in two issues and limited 
          TO 500 OR SO TOTAL BOOKS PUBLISHED in the two states. Based all available 
          information as to number of books published in each issue this second 
          edition may be slightly less common than the first issue or first edition. 
          The title page OF THIS BOOK is printed entirely in black.The Second 
          Issue of which this book is an example has a set of BLACK PILOTS WINGS 
          ON THE TITLE PAGE (AS OPPOSED TO THE RED PILOT'S WINGS IN THE FIRST 
          ISSUE). The second issue was printed at the behest of Jack's brother 
          Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 1965. The condition OF THIS BOOK is pristine 
          and the book covers are finely woven burgundy cloth stamped brightly 
          in gold or gilt on black on the spine and the front boards as shown.With 
          numerous photographs throughout, including a full-page frontispiece 
          photo of a smiling Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., U.S.N.R. July 25, 1915--August 
          12, 1944.Also found on pages 72 and 73 are full page images of Joe's 
          Navy Cross and the medal citation (below). With photos of letters, articles, 
          and Joe&quot;s Navy Cross on plates in the rear of the book (image below) 
          as mentioned.This book is unsigned.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$2395.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="359" width="44%" align="center"><a href="pres/reagannotecard109.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/reagannotecard109smaller.jpg" width="160" height="235" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/reagannotecards1979speech09.html">Ronald 
          Reagan (b.1911-2004).</a></b> Actor, Governor of California, and 40th 
          President of the United States (1981-1989).This offering consists of 
          two 3 in x 5 in note cards on which President Reagan outlined A CAMPAIGN 
          speech he gave on a 1979 swing through Montana and North Dakota . The 
          cards are in excellent condition and they appear to have been printed 
          using a standard ball point pen.They are unsigned. President Reagan 
          often used similar file cards to outline his speeches and he even mentions 
          this point in his book <i>Speaking My Mind.</i> These cards therefore 
          represent an outstanding and important historical artifact. In terms 
          of their provenance , these cards were left in Reagan's Hotel room in 
          Cut Bank Montana and were rescued by the person with great foresight 
          and a sense of history who cleaned the room after he departed.The world 
          has turned over many times since that giant Ronald Reagan thundered 
          across the world's stage. These cards represent quintessential Reagan----thoughtful, 
          informed, insightful and well aware that the Soviet Empire was exactly 
          what he called it somewhat later--AN 'EVIL EMPIRE' THAT COULD NOT BE 
          TRUSTED. REAGAN HAD A COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE SECURITY AND FREEDOM 
          OF THE LAND HE LOVED-THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS WELL AS FREEDOM 
          FOR THE WESTERN WORLD AND TAIWAN. President Reagan had a keen sense 
          of obligation to our friends and allies and thus turned around the thought 
          that it was more dangerous to be a friend than to be an enemy of the 
          United States which flourished while Carter was president.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$5,900.00</b></font></p>
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        <p>&nbsp;</p>
        <p><a href="science/lindberghcarrelgodbergtls09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="science/lindberghcarrelgodbergtlsthumb09.jpg" width="175" height="229" border="0" align="middle"></a></p>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/lindberghcarrelllettergold09.html">Charles 
          Lindbergh (1902-1972).Letter Mentioning Alexis Carrel's Research</a></b>.Pioneer 
          American Aviator famous for piloting the first solo nonstop flight across 
          the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Environmentalist.In 
          the letter offered here Lindbergh refers to needles used by Dr. Carrel. 
          Typed letter signed, 1 page, 11 x 8&frac14;&quot;, Switzerland, May 
          24, 1970. To Dr. Charles T. Riall at American Cyanamid Co, referring 
          to Lindbergh's association with Dr. Alexis Carrel (1873-1944), a French 
          surgeon, biologist and eugenicist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 
          Physiology or Medicine in 1912, and whose vascular-suturing technique 
          and work in preserving organs and tissues outside the body laid the 
          foundations for much of modern cell biology, vascular and open-heart 
          surgeries.Thus Charles Lindbergh made some monumental contributions 
          to the science of Medicine that added additional luster to his spectacular 
          career.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$3750.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="285" width="44%" align="center"><a href="pres/eisenhowerball209.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/eisenhowerballsmaller09.jpg" width="206" height="212" border="0"></a></td>
      <td valign="top" height="285" width="56%"> 
        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/eisenhowerbaseball09.html">Dwight 
          Eisenhower (1890-1969).</a></font></b> <a href="/eisenhowerbaseball09.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Signed 
          major League baseball</b>.</font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ike 
          was a General of the Army (five star general) in the United States Army 
          and one of three Theater Commanders in WW II and then U.S. politician, 
          who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953&#150;1961).<i><b>Baseballs 
          signed by Eisenhower are very popular and not easily found.</b></i>We 
          could not find another one for sale at the time of this listing. Auction 
          records show hammer prices for Eisenhower balls as high at $10,000. 
          This offering is a single signed official American League baseball that 
          was signed by President Eisenhower post-presidency in 1964 for a pitcher 
          of the Washington Senators.It is a single signed very white, undoctored 
          ball that is signed boldly with a blue ball point pen on the side panel. 
          There is a minor degree of soiling either due to it being prepared for 
          use in a game or from handling for 45 years.The ball is signed Dwight 
          D, Eisenhower.<b>The signature would grade at least 8 plus on a scale 
          of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best</b>. The ball comes with the original 
          box as shown.Details of exactly how and when the ball was acquired will 
          accompany the ball.A fine specimen.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$7,500</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="pres/nixon1972hinatrippsotcard09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/nixonindividual1972hinatrippsotcardthumb09.jpg" width="150" height="97" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/nixonchinartriptlspostcardensamble09.html">Richard 
          Nixon (1913-1994)</a></b><a href="/nixonchinartriptlspostcardensamble09.html">. 
          Typed letter signed <i><b>Richard Nixon </b></i>mentioning China initiative 
          and three post cards signed and postmarked from China during Nixon's 
          1972 trip</a>. The letter credits Konrad Adenauer for suggesting the 
          China initiative to Nixon and the post cards mention &quot;historic 
          trip&quot; and &quot;historic place.&quot; One of the post cards is 
          signed by <i><b>Richard and Pat Nixon </b></i>and and the other two 
          were written and signed by <i><b>Rose Mary Woods</b></i>. The post card 
          are the only material from China signed by Nixon we have ever seen or 
          sold.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$4,500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="top" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="pres/grantusmiltcommsiggoldberg09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/grantmilcommgoldthumb09.jpg" width="150" height="189" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/grantmilitarycommgoldberg09.html">Grant, 
          Ulysses S</a></b><a href="/grantmilitarycommgoldberg09.html">. <b>Rare, 
          choice military appointment</b></a> signed (&quot;U.S. Grant&quot;) 
          as President, 19.5 in. x 15.5 in., on vellum, April 14, 1869. Countersigned 
          by Secretary of War, John Rawlins (1831-1869), appointing John M. Goodhue 
          major in the 11th Regiment of Infantry. Documents signed by both Grant 
          and Rawlins are scarce as Rawlins, Grant's top aide throughout the war, 
          died just six months after taking office.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$1600.00</b></font></p>
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        <p><img src="military/hitlernaziparty1rickthumb09.jpg" width="150" height="128"></p>
        <p><img src="military/hitlernazipartyrick2thumb09.jpg" width="150" height="95"></p>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/hitlersignedearlynazidocument09.html"><b>Hitler 
          signed early Nazi Party document.</b></a> Adolf Hitler (1889 &#150; 
          1945) was an Austrian-born politician who led the National Socialist 
          German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei 
          NSDAP),or the Nazi Party. He was Chancellor of Germany (1933&#150;1945) 
          and F&uuml;hrer und Reichskanzler of Germany (1934&#150;1945). Walter 
          Buch (1883-1949), President of the Nazi party Supreme Court and father-in-law 
          of Martin Bormann.This offering is a scarce early typewritten Document 
          Signed, Adolf Hitler, one page (recto and verso), 7&frac34;&#148; x 
          9&#148;, Munich, Germany, March 31, 1927, annotated with an Autograph 
          Note Signed, Walter Buch. At the request of the Supreme Commander of 
          the the Sturmabteilung, or SA, the Nazi storm troops, Hitler expels 
          a member from the Nazi party for failure to attend an SA meeting. The 
          member&#146;s appeal is typewritten and signed by him on the reverse, 
          with a typed note by the Supreme Commander&#146;s adjutant and Buch&#146;s 
          handwritten, signed note. The document is printed on stationery of the 
          Munich headquarters of the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei, 
          the N.S.D.A.P. or National Socialist's Workers Party. The letter in 
          ecellent condition but there is some toning, horizontal and vertical 
          folds, minor edge splits, a few repairs to the edges, and a pencil note 
          in another hand identifying Buch. </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$6,750.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="top" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="military/heydrichbookplate09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/heydrichbookplatesmall09.jpg" width="160" height="203" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/heydrichmeinkkampf09.html">Reinhard 
          Eugen Tristan Heydrich,(1904-1942)</a></b><a href="/heydrichmeinkkampf09.html">.</a> 
          Nazi SS Obergr&uuml;ppenf&uuml;hrer; head of the Gestapo. Extremely 
          rare and important association book.This book, which contains both parts 
          of <i><b>Mein Kampf,</b></i> is the ninth printing, published in German 
          in Munich in 1932. It has a blue cloth cover gold stamped with the Nazi 
          eagle and swastika on the front and Hitler&#146;s name and the title 
          on the spine, and it contains a photograph of Hitler with a preprinted 
          signature beneath it. Heydrich&#146;s bookplate is affixed inside the 
          front cover.The cover is worn and a bit frayed, and there are breaks 
          in the binding at the front and back, but overall the binding is tight. 
          The defects in the book&#146;s condition pale in comparison to its rarity 
          and importance.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$8,500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="212" width="44%" align="center"><a href="pres/polkpage1raab09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/polkpage1raabthumb09.jpg" width="155" height="196" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/polkraabletter09.html"><b>JAMES 
          K. POLK. (1795 &#150; 1849</b></a>) was the eleventh President of the 
          United States (1845&#150;1849). Polk was an important president who 
          accomplished his stated goals and then retired from politics.A Democrat, 
          Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835&#150;1839) and Governor of 
          Tennessee (1839&#150;1841) prior to becoming president.This offering 
          is an important Polk letter in which he discusses that he may become 
          the nominee of the Democratic Party.Letter has intergal leaf and is 
          in excellent condition. Polk was the first &quot;dark horse&quot; candidate 
          to become president and his nomination depended on his support fot the 
          annexation of Texas.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$4,500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="212" width="44%" align="center"><img src="sports/mackconnietlsthumb09.jpg" width="150" height="135"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="212" width="56%"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/conniemacktls09.html">Cornelius 
          McGillicuddy, Sr. (1862 &#150;1956)</a></b>, better known as <b>Connie 
          Mack,</b> was an American professional baseball player, manager, and 
          team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, 
          he holds records for wins (3,731), losses (3,948), and games managed 
          (7,755), with his victory total being almost 1,000 more than any other 
          manager. He managed the Philadelphia Athletics for the club's first 
          50 seasons of play before retiring at age 87 following the 1950 season,This 
          offering is a typed letter signed (TLS), 1 p.,on 8.5 in. x 11 in. American 
          Baseball Club of Philadelphia stationery, August 12, 1949. The letter 
          is thanking the recipient for a book on the history of the Middle Atlantic 
          league.There is a minor small tear at the lower right edge of the letter 
          well away from the signature nd there ia some toning reflecting the 
          age of the letter. The item is otherwises in very good condition. The 
          letter is signed Connie Mack. One of baseball's truly iconic names.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$645.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="military/ansonals09.jpg" target="blank"><img src="military/ansonalsthumb09.jpg" width="155" height="260" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/ansonlordgeorgetls09.html">Admiral 
          George Anson (1697-1792).</a></b> This offering is a letter signed, 
          1 p,, 7 &quot; x 12 &quot;, Admiralty, dated 20 March 1752,and signed 
          <i><b>ANSON.</b></i> Condition very good.The letter reads, &quot;As 
          I intend to raise my flag on the William and Mary Yacht, I desire that 
          you will please to cause a set of signal colorus to be placed on board 
          her, and that you will cause William Wake to be sent on board her as 
          a pilot during her intended voyage to Holland &amp; back again.&quot; 
          Docketed on verso and verso page 1.It is probable that the William Wake 
          mentioned by Anson is the same William Wake after whom Wake Island was 
          named after Wake visited the island as Master aboard the British schooner 
          Prince William Henry in 1796 .Anson material is very scarce and this 
          is the first letter with nautical content we have encountered.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>SOLD</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="military/heydriuchsongbooksig09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/heydrichbookplatesongbkthumbrick09.jpg" width="160" height="141" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <b><a href="/heydrichsongbooksigned09.html">Reinhard 
          Heydrich song book signed</a></b>.nazi SS Obergr&uuml;ppenf&uuml;hrer; 
          head of the Gestapo. Rare early signed book from Heydrich&#146;s personal 
          library, signed Heydrich, with his naval rank, on the front free endpaper.On 
          this book the cover binding is split on the inside at the front, but 
          the binding of the body is pretty tight. The spine cover has been archivally 
          repaired. A couple of pages are loose or nearly so, but otherwise the 
          pages are intact in the binding.The rarity of this early signature makes 
          this an essential piece for any Heydrich collection and, given Heydrich&#146;s 
          role in the Holocaust, a choice one for any Third Reich collection.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b> <font color="#000000">ON 
          HOLD</font></b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="science/wheeleruniverseaqs09.jpg"><img src="science/wheeleruniverseaqsthumb09.jpg" width="155" height="88" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/wheleruniverse%20quote09.html"><b>John 
          Archibald Wheeler (1911 &#150; 2008)</b></a> was an eminent American 
          theoretical physicist. One of the later collaborators of Albert Einstein, 
          he tried to achieve Einstein's vision of a unified field theory. He 
          is also known for having coined the terms black hole and wormhole and 
          the phrase &quot;it from bit&quot;.This offering is a post card from 
          The Center for Theoretical Physics with an AQS, July 28, 1978, &quot;We 
          will first understand how simple the universe is when we recognize how 
          strange it is&quot; signed Best Wishes John Archibals Wheeler. In a 
          heliograph post script Wheeler recommends his book on relativity ( see 
          below). The card is in excellent condition and the writing is all in 
          Wheeler's hand.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$345.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="348" width="44%" align="center"><img src="military/marshallsigFDCsmall10.jpg" width="240" height="139"></td>
      <td valign="top" height="348" width="56%"> 
        <p><font size="2"><b><a href="/carreltltls1940rockefeller09.html">George 
          Catlett Marshall (1880-1959)</a></b><a href="textfiles/marshallfdcsig10.html">.Signed 
          FDC.</a> George Marshall (1880-1959) was an American military leader, 
          Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary 
          of Defense. Once noted as the &quot;organizer of victory&quot; by Winston 
          Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II, 
          Marshall served as the U.S. Army Chief of Staff during the war and as 
          the chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As Secretary 
          of State his name was given to the Marshall Plan, for which he was awarded 
          the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2">This offering is a standard First Day Cover (Defense) 
          signed by General <i><b>George Marshall.</b></i> tHE fdc IS Postmarked 
          Washington D.C.,1940.Cover in excellent condition.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2">Price:<b>$495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="history/baruchsp1919sepia.thumb09jpg.jpg" width="150" height="195"></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/baruchsp09.html">Bernard 
          Mannes Baruch ( 1870&#150; 1965)</a></b>. Baruch was an American financier, 
          stock market speculator, statesman, and presidential adviser. After 
          his success in business, he devoted his time toward advising Democratic 
          presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt on economic matters.This 
          offering is an 8 in x 10 in sepia toned portrait photograph signed and 
          inscribed--<b><i>To Monroe with the affectionate regards of Bernard 
          Baruch, Notation of '1919&quot; l</i></b>eft lower corner on margin.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$595.00</b></font></p>
        <p>&nbsp;</p>
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        <div align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><img src="military/pictonperry109thumb.jpg" width="150" height="189"></font></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/pictonperry%20letter09.html">Sir 
          Thomas Picton (1758-1815).</a></b><a href="/pictonperry%20letter09.html"> 
          ALS. Letter concerns<b> Peninsular War</b></a><b>.</b>Unconventional 
          and uncouth, Thomas Picton was one of the best of the senior officers 
          working with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula. This offering 
          as an autograph letter signed Th Picton, Almedilla, Spain, April 13 
          [1811]. Four pages recto and verso with integral leaf, 8 in.x10 in.The 
          letter has mailing folds and some minor paper loss but is in overall 
          fine to very fine condition.The letter is quite extensive discussing 
          progress in the Peninsula and a complete transcript is available. The 
          letter reads in part--We have driven the French out of Portugal with 
          the exception of Almedilla where they have a small garrison which is 
          entirely cut off from the rest of the French Army---the battle for Portugal 
          is almost over. Goes on to mention the rascally Spainards who have treacherously 
          given the enemy Badajos---causing Wellington to divert forces to deal 
          with the situation.He makes specific reference to the poor government 
          of Portugal and mentions that Lord Wellington should be appointed Regent 
          to straighten the situation out. Talks about the Portuguese Army in 
          terms of how many bayonets they can bring to the fight.Fascinating content 
          about the conduct of the Peninsular War and the people involved.Picton 
          is scarce in any form.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$750.00</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="top" height="168" width="44%" align="center"><a href="military/bockcrewsweeney08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/bockcrewsweeneythumb08.jpg" width="155" height="194" border="0"></a></td>
      <td valign="top" height="168" width="56%"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/bockscarcrew5sps08.html">Bocks 
        Car-5 individual B&amp;W crew signed photographs in the plane.Bockscar 
        Crew</a></b>. Five individual signed B&amp;W photographs of the crew of 
        the Plane that flew the Nagasaki Mission. (August 9, 1945). Signed by&quot;M/SGT 
        John D. Kuharek Flight Engineer 'Bockscar' Aug 9, 1945&quot; &quot;Major 
        Charles Sweeney A/C (Airplane Commander) 9,Aug., 1945&quot; &quot;Sgt. 
        Ray Gallagher asst. Flt. Engineer, Great Artiste, Hiroshima, Aug 6, 1945, 
        Bockscar Nagasaki,Aug. 9, 1945&quot; , &quot; Capt. CD Albury - Pilot 
        Bockscar Nagasaki -8-9/1945&quot; &quot;Lt. Fred J. Olivi Co-Pilot Bockscar, 
        Nagaasaki Mission Aug 1945.&quot;Overall, In fine condition.Price:<b>$900.00</b></font></td>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" align="center" width="44%"><a href="pres/jfkaswerememberjoesiginscript08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/Jfkaswerememberjoebkopenjoeimagethumb208.jpg" width="200" height="153" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/jfkaswerememberjoe08.html">JOHN 
          F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 )</a></b> <a href="/jfkaswerememberjoe08.html"><i><b>.</b></i><b>Signed 
          and Inscribed First Edition of his first book <i>As We Remember Joe.</i></b></a> 
          As almost everyone familiar with Kennedy lore knows the oldest son was 
          Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr (Joe) and he was the family designate to become 
          President. But, he died while volunteering to take part in a perilous 
          <b>Operation Aphrodite as a </b>wartime test as pilot of a modified 
          B-24 Liberator drone experimental bomber during which his plane accidentally 
          exploded and crashed in Suffolk England killing the crew. For this act, 
          he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. He was single at the time 
          of his death and had no children, though he had been romantically linked 
          to Edith Bouvier Beale, a cousin of his future sister-in-law Jacqueline 
          Lee BouvierThis book is by far the rarest of all the Kennedy-related 
          books. The First Edition was printed privately in an edition of 250 
          so few survive today and we could auction records of only three of these 
          books signed by John having been auctioned since 1980 which is a reflection 
          of its rarity .</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>SOLD</b></font></p>
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      <td valign="middle" height="168" align="center" width="44%"><a href="military/enolabockssgnedby1108.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/enolabockssgnedbythumb1108.jpg" width="155" height="106" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/ENOLAANDBOCKSCARSIGNEDBY11redo%2008.html">Historic 
          Printed Photograph Signed. Only known photograph with both Enola Gay 
          and Bockscar in same photograph.</a></b> An 8 in. x 11.5 in. oblong, 
          color photograph from the original slide taken on Tinian Island sometime 
          in late August 1945, showing the nose of the Enola Gay. Signed by five 
          crew members. Signed by the following member of the Enola Gay crew: 
          &quot;Tom Ferebee Bombardier, &quot;Paul Tibbets&quot; ,&quot;Morris 
          R. Jepson Weapon Test Officer Enola Gay Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945&quot;,&quot;Dutch 
          Van Kirk Navigator &quot; ,&quot;Richard A. Nelson Radio, Enola Gay 
          Aug. 6 1945&quot; &quot; Only two of these men remain alive and only 
          one is still in reasonable health. The &quot;Bockscar&quot; In In the 
          left side of the photo in the far background and has been autographed 
          by 6 of the 13 on board: &quot;Captain Charles Sweeney Airplane Commander 
          &quot;Bockscar&quot;Nagasaki 9 August 1945&quot;, Frederick G. Ashworth, 
          Commander US Navy, Weaponeer, &quot;Bockscar&quot;, Nagasaki, August 
          9, 1945&quot;, &quot;Charles Albury. Pilot-&quot;Bockscar&quot;Nagasaki 
          Aug. 9, 1945&quot;,' Master Sgt. Kuharek, Bockscar, Nagasaki August 
          9, 1945&quot;, &quot;Sgt Ray Gallagher, Asst Flight Engineer, Bockscar, 
          Nagasaki August 9, 1945&quot;. &quot;Fred Olivi, Co-Pilot Bockscar&quot; 
          . Captain Albury is all that remains of these brave men from Bockscar.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price<b>:$1995.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/lincolnoathgoldlargewm07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/lincolnoathgoldlargewm07.jpg" width="145" height="87" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/Lincolnoath07.html">Abraham 
          Lincoln (February 12, 1809 &#150; April 15, 1865)</a></font></b><a href="/Lincolnoath07.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.</font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Despite 
          the fact that the war would not be over for another 18 months, Lincoln 
          wanted to provide for a lenient policy of reconstruction. On December 
          8, 1863 he issued this proclamation which provided a means of repatriating 
          &quot;those who resume their allegiance&quot; even though the war was 
          still in progress. To those who took an oath of loyalty, he was prepared 
          to issue a full pardon, with some notable exception.The famous Oath 
          of Dec 8, 1863.Lincoln, Abraham. AES (&quot;A Lincoln&quot;), cut from 
          a larger sheet, 1&frac34;&quot; x 2&frac34;&quot;, n.p., 1864 Feb. 1. 
          The President writes, &quot;Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8 and 
          be discharged.&quot; Very fine. Some interesting fragments appear on 
          the verso: &quot;of irreproacha[ble]&#133;the rebel&#133;he never will&#133;[u]nion 
          man&#133;[unc]onditional----A.H. Buckner&#133;[McCle]llan of the&#133;.&quot; 
          Comes with an image of Lincoln.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> <b>Price:</b> <b>$6900.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/benjharrisonwhvignettesk08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/benjharrisonwhvignetteskthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="111" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/benjharrisonpres08.html">Benjamin 
          Harrison ( 1833 &#150; 1901)</a></font></b><a href="/benjharrisonpres08.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.</font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          Harrison was the twenty-third President of the United States, (1889 
          to 1893).He was the grandson and also the great grandson of the two 
          former Harrison Presidents of the United States. Signature, as President, 
          on a card with an engraved image of the White House. Approximately 3.5 
          x 4.5 inches. Signed <i><b>Benj Harrison [Washington], March 1st 1893.</b></i> 
          Card in good condition with ageing and toning.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">:<font color="#000000">Price: 
          <b>$1075.00</b> </font></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="Tibbestscollection/suitmedalpatch08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/tibbetssuitmedalpatch08.jpg" width="155" height="129" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/tibbetsflightsuit08.html">Paul 
          Warfield Tibbets, Jr. (1915 &#150; 2007).</a></font></b><a href="/tibbetsflightsuit08.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>The 
          Uniform Colonel Tibbets wore on the Hiroshima mission and the <i>Distinguished 
          Service Cross</i> Tibbets was awarded for the misssion.</b></font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">General 
          Tibbets was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, best 
          known for being the pilot of the Enola Gay, the first aircraft to drop 
          an atomic bomb.This offering is a one of a kind artifact from the history 
          making event that caused the Japanese to surrender and thus bring WW 
          II to a close. <b>This flight suit is the one Tibbets wore to Hiroshima 
          and it was identified as such by Tibbets in a letter of provenance that 
          will be provided.</b>. The suit has the Air Force patch on the left 
          shoulder that is seen in a photograph that was taken as he disembarked 
          from the Enola Gay after returning from the strike on Hiroshima.<b>The 
          attached medal is the Distinguished Service Cross that was awarded to 
          Tibbets on the tarmac on Tinian by Air Force General Spaatz.</b>.The 
          suit has the same construction as other flight suits from the 509th. 
          According to survivors of the 509th they did not attach much importance 
          to these garments and many of them were worn as regular clothes or for 
          performing household chores such as working in the garden after the 
          war.The suit is in pristine condition having been carefully preserved 
          for over 50 years. The Distinguished Service Cross is still attached 
          to the left chest where it was placed by General Spaatz. A remarkable 
          historical find.</font></p>
        <p><b>SOLD</b></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="a&e/solzgulagwm07.jpg" target="blank"><img src="a&e/solzgulagwmthumb08.jpg" width="150" height="206" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/solzgulagREDO07.html">Aleksandr 
          I. Solzhenitsyn ( 1918-2008)</a></b>.<b>TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN WHO PASSED 
          LAST WEEK</b>.Russian Author &amp; Nobel Laureate (1970). <i><b>Typed 
          Manuscript Signed,</b></i> one page, quarto, being a transcription of 
          the first page of the<u> <i><b>Gulag Archipelago</b></i>, </u>his most 
          famous novel.Although this is not the work for which he was awarded 
          the Nobel Prize for literature, most historians believe its publication 
          was a seminal event which made him<i><b> the most important literary 
          figure of the last century.</b></i>Solzhenitsyn's work called the profound 
          evil of Stalin and communism to the attention of the entire world. Here 
          is a quote from the typescript that illustrates the point: &quot;<i>The 
          Universe has many different centers as there are living beings in it. 
          Each of us is a center of the Universe, and that Universe is shattered 
          when they hiss at you: <b>You are under</b> <b>arrest.</b>&quot;</i>After 
          the publication of Gulag, it was no longer possible for either the empty 
          headed 'intellectuals' of most of the world or the left-leaning media 
          in the United Sttes to find any redeeming qualities in the Soviet system--although 
          they tried hard enough. Some argue that the publication of this book 
          had a profound effect on many Americans including Ronald Reagan and 
          that it was therefore the pebble that started an avalanche of revulsion 
          which eventually led to the downfall of the Soviet Union.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price::<b> $675.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="history/goldwaterquotesig08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="history/goldwaterquoteframethumb08.jpg" width="155" height="74" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/goldwaterquote08.html">Barry 
          M. Goldwater (b.1909-1998)</a></b><a href="/goldwaterquote08.html">.</a> 
          Barry Morris Goldwater was a United States politician and a founding 
          figure in the modern conservative movement. Goldwater personified the 
          shift in balance in American culture from the Northeast to the West. 
          A five-term United States Senator from Arizona, he was the Republican 
          Party candidate for the Presidency in the 1964 election.This offering 
          is his famous quote, slightly condensed, in calligraphy that is signed 
          by Goldwater. The quote is archivally framed and ready to display. The 
          dimensions of the framed item is 18 in x 8.25 in. The framing is a nice 
          dark walnut wood. The quote is signed Barry Goldwater. The item was 
          signed while Goldwater was still a United States Senator.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b> $495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="military/wakeislandflag08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/wakeislandflagthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="107" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/wakeislandcollection08.html">Wake 
          Island Collection.</a> </b>This collection consists of the <b>last American 
          flag</b> to be removed from Wake Island before it fell to the Japanese 
          in December 1941. The flag was brought out on the last Pan Am clipper 
          to depart the island on the first day it was attacked December 8,1941.Also 
          in this collection is a patch that we created as a memorial to the 1st 
          Marine Defense Battalion of Wake Island.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price: <b>$17,500.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="military/luftwaffesignednazicardthumb08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/luftwaffesignednazicardthumb08.jpg" width="165" height="104" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/luftwaffeaces419vict08.html"><b>Luftwaffe 
          Aces signed Hitler Invitation Card</b></a>.Invitation from &quot;The 
          Leader and Chancellor of the Deutchen Reichs.&quot; Signed by four aces:Walter 
          Schuck, 206 victories.Wolfgang Spate, 99 VictoriesDiethlem von Eichel, 
          96 Victories<br>
          Ernst-Scheufele, 18 Victories.These aces accounted for 419 Victories.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$175.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="science/HarveyCushingListerLectureInscribed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="science/harveycushingsignedlisterthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="150" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/cushingsignedlisterlecture08.html">Harvey 
          Cushing, M.D.(1869-1939)</a></b>.</font><font face="Arial" size="-1">This 
          offering is a signed original reprint or off print of the Lister Lecture.It 
          was found still contained in the original wax paper wrapper.The document 
          is approximately 6 in x 8 in and is signed and inscribed <i><b>Prof 
          J.J. Abel with warm regards Harvey Cushing. </b></i>This lecture was 
          an invited lecture by The Royal College of Surgeons and the lecture 
          is consecrated by the award of the Lister medal.Price<b>: $2,750.00</b></font></p>
        <p align="center"><img src="science/cushingpaintingthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="103"></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="military/flyingtigernewsignedby8small09.jpg" width="225" height="180"></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/flyingtigerssecondkraussigned809.html">Flying 
          Tigers Color Photograph signed by 8.</a> </font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Claire 
          Chennault retired from the United States Army Air Force in 1937 and 
          was retained by Chiang Kai-shek to serve as an advisor to the Chinese 
          Air Force. Chennault went on to organize the country into a series of 
          small air fields and air raid warning networks. He also organized what 
          became the Flying Tigers which was a group of pilots from the United 
          States Army and Navy who volunteered for duty in Asia to fight the Japanese.This 
          8 in x 10 in color photograph which was taken at their Asian base and 
          which is shown above is signed by 8 'Tigers' including<i><b> 'Tex' Hill, 
          Dick Rossi, Charles and 5 others .</b></i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:</font><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">$545.00</font></b></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="military/pattonbastogne08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/pattonbastognetumb08.jpg" width="155" height="191" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <a href="/pattonatbastogneREDO08.html"><b>[George 
          S. Patton, Jr.]</b></a> Legendary U.S. General. . This is a print is 
          derived from an original oil painting by Michel Gnatek and titled 'Patton 
          at Bastongne'.The print's overall framed dimensions are appx.24 in. 
          x 30 in.. The print and the frame are in perfect condition.The print 
          is archivally framed in a black laquer frame. The print is signed by 
          the artist Micheal Gnatek.The print deopicts General patton during his 
          historic effort to relieve the besieged American troops at Bastogne 
          during the so-called Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$995.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/rooseveltfdrwhtls1933ef08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/rooseveltfdrwhtls1933ef08.jpg" width="155" height="190" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/FDRletterreautographel08.html">Franklin 
          D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).</a></b> Governor of New York (1995-2001) &amp; 
          32nd President of the U.S. (1933-1945). President Roosevelt is one of 
          the presidents who died in office.A great war time leader and master 
          politician.This offering is a typed letter signed on the mint green 
          and watermarked White House stationery dated November 1, 1933 in which 
          he is obviously responding to a request for an autograph to one General 
          Harvy Trexler. The letter is on bi-fold stationery with typing only 
          on the front leaf. The letter reads in part---<i>it is a plesure to 
          return to you this letter to add to your collection (of signed presidential 
          letters)--<b>Franklin D. Roosevelt.</b></i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$850.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="militaryartartifacts/Shaw_Wolfpack_Window.jpg"><img src="militaryartartifacts/Shaw_Wolfpack_Windowthumb.jpg" width="155" height="88" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/shawthewarriorandthewolfpack08.html">John 
          Shaw signed print-The Warrior and the Wolfpack</a></b>. This very special 
          print is signed in pencil by General <i><b>GUNTHER RAL</b></i><b><i>L</i></b>, 
          Colonel <b> <i>FRANCIS Gabby GABRESKI,</i></b> Colonel <i><b>ROBERT 
          &#147;Shorty&#148; RANKIN, Colonel WALKER &#147;Bud&#148; Mahurin, Cleon 
          Thompson and artist JOHN SHAW. </b></i>These Prints Are S/Ps (Special 
          Publisher Proofs) signed by the highest scoring Living Aces Of The USA 
          And Germany. The print belonged to the artist. This offering also Include 
          The Book The Warrior And The Wolfpack, The Story of Gunther Rall And 
          The 56th Fighter Group and a numbered certificate of authenticity. The 
          prints measures 25&quot; 'X 36&quot; Inches.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b> $1195.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="military/luftwaffecovertwosk1987victoriesthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="104"></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/luftwaffeaces1987vict08.html">Luftwaffe 
          Aces </a></b>.Colorful Aviation cachet First Day Cover Signed by 9 WWII 
          German Aces. Many who were credited with with 1,987 victories including 
          many U.S. bombers. Those who have &quot;hand signed&quot; this cover 
          are:<i><b>Erich Hartmann</b></i>, 352 victories (the world's greatest 
          Ace),<i><b>Erich Rudorffer</b></i>, 222 victories -10 U.S. bombers, 
          <i><b>Werner Schroer</b></i>, 114 victories - 4 U.S. bombers, <i><b>Adolf 
          Galland,</b></i> 103 victories - 4 U.S. bombers,<i><b>Walter Schuck</b></i>, 
          206 victories, <i><b>Wilhelm Batz</b></i>, 237 Victories, <i><b>Johannes 
          Steinhoff,</b></i> 176 Victories,<i><b>Helmut Lipfert</b></i>, 203 Victories, 
          <i><b>Hermann Graf,</b></i> 212 Victories..</font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price:<b>$550.00</b><br>
          </font><font size="2"> </font> </p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="militaryartartifacts/doolittletokyoraiders08%20copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="militaryartartifacts/doolittletokyoraidersTHUMB08%20copy.jpg" width="155" height="92" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/doolittletokyoraiders08.html">Robert 
          Taylor Signed Print--Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders.</a></b>This beautiful 
          print signed by <i><b>General Jimmy Doolittle </b></i>and 11 of the 
          Raiders shows a B-25 plane taking off from the deck of the Hornet on 
          the way to bomb Tokyo Arguably one of the most heroic actions in American 
          Military History.Very few of the Raiders now left alive. The Greatest 
          of the 'Greatest Generation.'This print is long sold out and no longer 
          available except on rare occasions.Very sought after.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$3,750.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="sports/mntlebbel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/mntlebbel08.jpg" width="155" height="116" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/mantlesignedbbel08.html">Mickey 
          Mantle (1931-1995 ).</a></b> Arguably one of the greatest players of 
          any age.Mantle one of the Great Yankees and Hall of Famer and 500 HR 
          hitter.This offering is an Mickey Mantle signed American League baseball. 
          The ball and the signature would rate a 8-9. The ball is in superb condition 
          and it is a nice bright white.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.Price: <b>$775.00 
          </b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="sports/dimagggiosigningel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/dimaggiosp.jpg" width="155" height="191" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/dimaggiosignedphotoel08.html">Joseph 
          Paul DiMaggio (1914-1999). </a></b>Nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee 
          Clipper, was a baseball player who played his entire Major League career 
          (1936&#150;1951) for the New York Yankees. DiMaggio was a 3-time MVP 
          winner and 13-time All-Star who was widely hailed for his accomplishment 
          on both offense and, as a center fielder, on defense, as well as for 
          the grace with which he played the game. At the time of his retirement 
          at age 36, he had the fifth-most career home runs (361) and sixth-highest 
          slugging percentage (.579) in history. He is also the only player in 
          baseball history to be selected for the All-Star Game in every season 
          he played.This offering is an 8 in x 10 in B&amp;W photograph of Joe 
          DiMaggio in Yankee uniform signing a baseball and signed in fountain 
          pen, Joe Dimaggio. n.d.but circa 1950.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
          Price:<b> $495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/hayesrbfulsig08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hayesrbfulsig08.jpg" width="139" height="82" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hayesfullsig08.html">Rutherford 
          Birchard Hayes ( 1822 &#150; 1893).</a> </b>Hayes was an American politician, 
          lawyer, military leader and the <i><b>nineteenth President of the United 
          States (1877&#150;1881</b></i>).Hayes usually signed as RBHayes. This 
          offering however is a scarce full signature Rutherford B. Hayes in ink 
          pen ink on a 2.5 in x 3.5 in card. The card shows some toning from age 
          but the signature is bold and dark. Fine.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
          Price:<b>$685.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="sports/favremontage2el08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/favremontageel4.jpg" width="155" height="95" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/favremontagel08.html">Brett 
          Favre (1969-). Color Print signed.</a></b>This offering is a color print 
          titled &quot;Passing Through the Years&quot; depicting Favre's footbal 
          career fom childhood through college and into the NFL. This was a logo 
          item and comes with certification and a photo of Brett signing a similar 
          item.The print is signed Brett Favre, 4 in black sharpie.The print is 
          in superb condition.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$195.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/dunlapbroadsidecrumpsmaller08.jpg" width="155" height="187"></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/dunlapfacsimile08.html">John 
          Dunlap.Facsimile of an Original Dunlap Broadside. </a></b>This facsimile 
          was recreated from a first printing of the Declaration of Independence 
          called the</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>&quot;Lost 
          Copy&quot; </b>which was discovered in 1968 in the 132 year old Leary's 
          Book Store in Philadelphia The <b>&quot;Lost Copy&quot;</b> was purchased 
          at auction by Dallas business executives Ira G. Corn, Jr., and Joseph 
          P. Driscoll for $404,000 in 1970. The document was restored and then 
          R. R. Donnelley &amp; Sons Company, The Lakeside Press, was commissioned 
          to produce a small number of facsimiles in the early 1970's.The original 
          broadside from which the facsimile was created was donated to the City 
          of Dallas in 1978. As time passed the existence of these facsimiles 
          was forgotten until what remained of them were discovered in a used 
          book store still in the Donnelly wrapper. In a sense, then, history 
          repeats and these facsimiles can be thought of as the &quot;lost facsimiles&quot;.We 
          are offering exclusively for sale on the web this exquisite facsimile 
          of an original Dunlap Broadside. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THERE WILL 
          EVER BE ANOTHER RECREATION OR REPLICATION OF THE DUNLAP BROADSIDE THAT 
          IS SO FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL FOR REASONS DISCUSSED IN THE FULL LISTING.THE 
          DUNLAP BROADSIDE CAN BE THOUGHT OF AS <b>OUR NATION'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.</b></font></p>
        <p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><font color="#FF0000"> 
          <b>A SPECTACULAR HISTORIC FIND</b></font></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price <b> $695.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top"> 
        <div align="center"><a href="sports/mastersprogram92el08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/masterssouvprocover92el08.jpg" width="155" height="204" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/masters92programel08.html">1992 
          Masters souvenier program that commemorated the first Masters</a>.</b> 
          This program was produced for the 1992 Masters Tournament. It was a 
          souvenier reproduction of the program of the firsy Masters Tournament.Fourteen 
          players who participated in the 1992 Masters signed the program including: 
          Fred Couples (winner of the 1992 Masters) Jack Nicklaus, Ian Woosnan, 
          Bernard Langer.Ray Floyd, Paul Azinger, Steve Elkington, Noel Henke, 
          Jeff Sluman, Hale Irwin, Wayne Grady, Jose Maria Olazabal and one other 
          unidentified player.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/clevelandsig08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/clevelandsig08.jpg" width="155" height="92" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/clevelandsignature08.html">Stephen 
          Grover Cleveland ( 1837&#150; 1908)</a></font></b><a href="/clevelandsignature08.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.</font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          Cleveland was the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United 
          States. Cleveland is the only President to serve two non-consecutive 
          terms (1885&#150;1889 and 1893&#150;1897). This offering is a 3 in x 
          5 in card signed <i><b>Grover Cleveland,</b></i> n.p, n.d. but circa 
          late 1800's. The card shows normal aging and toning but is otherwise 
          in fine condition and the signature is bold.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price<b>:$350.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="sports/williamsbattingel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/williamsbattingel08.jpg" width="155" height="205" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>T<a href="/williamsbattingel08.html">heodore 
          Samuel Williams (1918 &#150; 2002).</a></b> He is best known as Ted 
          Williams, nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter, Teddy Ballgame and 
          The Thumper, was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. 
          He played 19 seasons, twice interrupted by military service as a Marine 
          Corps pilot, with the Boston Red Sox.Williams was a two-time American 
          League Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner, led the league in batting 
          six times, and won the Triple Crown twice. He had a career batting average 
          of .344, with 521 home runs, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall 
          of Fame in 1966. He is the last player in Major League Baseball to bat 
          over .400 in a single season (.406 in 1941). Williams holds the highest 
          career batting average of anyone with 500 or more home runs. His career 
          year was 1941, when he hit .406 with 37 HR, 120 RBI, and 135 runs scored. 
          His .551 on base percentage set a record that stood for 61 years. An 
          avid sport fisherman, he hosted a television show about fishing and 
          was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame.This offering is an 8 in 
          x 10 in B&amp;W photograph of Williams in a Red Sox uniform and signed 
          and inscribed Beat Wishes to Elwin Fraley, Jr.Ted Williams, n.d. but 
          circa 1950</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
          Price: <b>$475.00</b></font></p>
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        <p>&nbsp;</p>
        <p align="center"><a href="sports/williamsbbel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/williamsbbel08.jpg" width="155" height="116" border="0"></a></p>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/williamstedsignedbbel08.html">Theodore 
          Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 &#150; July 5, 2002).Signed Basebal</a>l</b>.Ted 
          Williams was best known as Ted Williams, nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid 
          Splinter, and The Thumper,. He was an American League left fielder in 
          Major League Baseball. He played 19 seasons, twice interrupted by military 
          service as a Marine Corps pilot, with the Boston Red Sox.Williams was 
          a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner, led the 
          league in batting six times, and won the Triple Crown twice. He had 
          a career batting average of .344, with 521 home runs, and was inducted 
          into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. His .551 on base percentage 
          set a record that stood for 61 years.This offering is a signed American 
          League baseball that would grade between 8 and 9. It is signed <i><b>Ted 
          Williams</b></i><br>
          </font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price: <b>$650.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="history/nixonimpeachment08.jpg"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/nixonimpeachment08.jpg" width="155" height="255" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/nixonimpeachmentdocument08.html"><b>[Nixon 
          Impeachment Document].</b></a> A unique original U.S. Government Publication 
          (93rd Congress 1st session - 718 pages beige softcover as issued by 
          USGPO - United States Govt. Printing Office here in Washington, D.C.) 
          official release from October, 1973 - IMPEACHMENT - SELECTED MATERIALS 
          from the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives 
          - 93rd Congress - First Session. This is a very scarce original 1973 
          official Government Publication of the first hearings on the IMPEACHMENT 
          of President Richard Nixon.What makes it desirable is that three <b>(Conyers, 
          Lott and Cohen)</b> of the last surviving original House Judiciary Committee 
          Members signed this original Congressional issued - Nixon Impeachment 
          Publication In addition one of the prime Watergate Conspirators: <b>G. 
          Gordon Liddy</b> also signed the document.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$345.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/hayesrbdsef10x1508.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hayesrbdsef10x1508.jpg" width="155" height="85" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hayessignedpartialmilitaryappointel08.html">Rutherford 
          Birchard Hayes ( 1822 &#150; 1893).Signed partial military aoppointment</a></b>.Hayes 
          was an American politician, lawyer, military leader and the nineteenth 
          President of the United States (1877&#150;1881).This offering however 
          is a partial military appointment document measuring 10 in x 15 in signed 
          by R. B. Hayes as President of The United States and by George W.McCrary 
          as Secretary of War. Fine.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price<b>:$695.00</b></font><br>
        </p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="sports/500HRhitfullviewframed08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/500HRhitfullviewframed208.jpg" width="155" height="98" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="-1" face="Arial"><b><a href="/500homerunhitters07.html">Major 
          League Baseball Legends.</a></b> <a href="/500homerunhitters07.html"><b>Historic 
          Signed Limited Edition Lithograph of 500 Home Run Hitters</b></a><b> 
          </b>depicting eleven 500 Home Run hitters lined up side by side along 
          the base path of a baseball diamond, measuring 37.5 in. by 22 in., c. 
          1988. Signed beneath their images by eleven and the artist, Ron Lewis. 
          <i>&quot;Hank Aaron&quot;</i> [755] <i>&quot;Willie Mays&quot; </i>[660] 
          <i>&quot;Frank Robinson&quot; </i>[586] <i>&quot;Harmon Killebrew 573&quot; 
          </i>[573] <i>&quot;Reggie Jackson 44&quot;</i> [563] <i>&quot;Mike Schmidt&quot;</i> 
          [548] <i>&quot;Mickey Mantle&quot;</i> [536] <i>&quot;Willie McCovey&quot; 
          </i>[521] <i>&quot;Ted Williams&quot; </i>[521] <i>&quot;Ernie Banks&quot; 
          </i>[512] <i>&quot;Eddie Mathews&quot; </i>[512] <i>&quot;Ron Lewis 
          .</i>. Since this historic signing four other major leaguers, Eddie 
          Murray, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa have joined this exclusive 
          club. Rafael Palmero, Fred McGriff, and Ken Griffey, Jr. are knocking 
          on the door. In total, there have been only eighteen Major League Baseball 
          players who have hit 500 home runs or more in their careers. Babe Ruth, 
          Jimmie Foxx, and Mel Ott predeceased this signing. Housed in a custom 
          frame made of ash to an overall size of approximately 46 in. by 32 in. 
          In pristine condition.Framed.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial" size="-1">Price:<b>$4250.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/military/hitlerhesspostcd07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hitlerhesspostcd07.jpg" width="145" height="91" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hitlerhesssignedpostcard07.html">Adolph 
          Hitler (1889-1945 )and Rudolph Hess (1894-1987)</a></b><a href="/hitlerhesssignedpostcard07.html">.</a> 
          A post card that was sent from (after) the Birthday Celebration of Adolph 
          Hitler as per the message from the sender and it is postmarked <b>on 
          day of Hitler's birth April 20th </b>(4/20/38). The recipient of the 
          Post Card was Seraphine Jaeger who was an author in the Propaganda Ministry.The 
          card was signed <i> <b>Adolph Hitler and dated May 20th and it was also 
          signed by Rudolpjh Hess and dated just 1938.</b> </i>The card has a 
          great provenance tracing back to aNazi official close to Hitler.</font></p>
        <p align="center"><a href="file:///C|/FTP/military/hitlerpostcardcollage07%20copy.jpg"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hitlerpostcardcollage07%20copy.jpg" width="160" height="112" border="0"></a></p>
        <p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price:$4500.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/clintonbillhildance07.jpg" width="150" height="187"></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/clintonsdancingsigsredo07.html">Bill 
          and Hillary Clinton</a></b>.Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United 
          States and his wife Senator from New York Hillary Rodham Clinton and 
          likely Democratic nominee for President of the United States.Beautiful 
          8 in x 10 in color photograph of them dancing at Bill's Inaugral Ball. 
          Photograph comes matted with two signatures of <b>Bill Clinton </b>and 
          <b>Hillary RodhamClinton. Will they dance again at her Inaugral Ball?? 
          </b>Beautiful for Display purposes.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price</b>:<b>$895.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/trumansupcyletter07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/trumansuptletterblowup07.jpg" width="145" height="97" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/trumansupctpackletter07.html">Harry 
          S Truman (1874-1972)</a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.Senator, 
          Vice-president and 34th President of the United States. This is a TLS 
          on US Senate stationery in which Truman responds to a letter asking 
          him if he had changed his mind on the Supreme Court 'Question.' This 
          letter was written just 10 days after ---&quot;FDR sent his court-reform 
          bill to Congress on February 5, 1937. In his accompanying message, Roosevelt 
          stated that the judiciary should be reorganized &quot;in order that 
          it also may function in accord with modern necessities.&quot; FDR pointed 
          out that the number of justices on the Supreme Court had been changed 
          by Congress six previous times. The president argued that the federal 
          courts were crowded with pending cases causing costly delays. He also 
          addressed the issue of &quot;aged or infirm judges&quot; and the need 
          for &quot;younger blood.&quot;&quot; As everyone knew then and knows 
          now, FDR was having all of his New Deal schemes declared unconstitutional 
          by the Supreme court and he wanted to pack the court with judges who 
          would pass the New Deal programs.In Truman's letter he states that he 
          has no opinion (sic) regarding FDR's proposal and that he wants more 
          facts before deciding a matter, as HST put it, &quot;That goes to the 
          root of our government.&quot; A wonderful letter on a historic conflict 
          between the Executive and Judicial branches and a letter that reflects 
          Truman's character.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price:$950.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" height="229"> 
        <div align="center"><a href="sports/dimaggiobbel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/dimaggiobbel08.jpg" width="155" height="116" border="0"></a></div>
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      <td width="56%" valign="top" height="229"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/dimaggiosignedbbel08.html">Joseph 
          Paul DiMaggio (1914-1999).</a></b> Nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee 
          Clipper, was a baseball player who played his entire Major League career 
          (1936&#150;1951) for the New York Yankees. DiMaggio was a 3-time MVP 
          winner and 13-time All-Star who was widely hailed for his accomplishment 
          on both offense and, as a center fielder, on defense, as well as for 
          the grace with which he played the game. At the time of his retirement 
          at age 36, he had the fifth-most career home runs (361) and sixth-highest 
          slugging percentage (.579) in history. He is also the only player in 
          baseball history to be selected for the All-Star Game in every season 
          he played.This offering is a Official American League baseball signed 
          by Joe Dimaggio on the 'sweet' spot and it is in superb condition. The 
          ball would grade between 8 and 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being 
          the finest.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
          Price: <b>$650.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" height="168"> 
        <div align="center"><a href="sports/hogantlsef10x708.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/benhogantls08.jpg" width="155" height="179" border="0"></a></div>
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      <td width="56%" valign="top" height="168"> 
        <p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hogantlsef08.html">William 
          Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 &#150; July 25, 1997).</a></b> Hogan was 
          an American golfer, and is generally considered one of the greatest 
          golfers in the history of the game.He won nine major championships including 
          the U.S. Open, The Masters and three PGA Championship-some more than 
          once. This offering is typed letter signed on Hogan's personal stationery 
          dated September 6, 1991 which reads in part ---I regret to advise you 
          that I no longer have any pictures as my supply of photographs has long 
          been exhausted, but thank you for asking--Ben Hogan. Hogan was not a 
          generous signer so authentic autographs of his are relatively scarce.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$195.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/history/cermaksig07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/cermaksig07.jpg" width="150" height="144" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/FDRattemptassassinationarchive07.html">Franklin 
          D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) and Anton J. Cermak (1873-1933). </a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">These 
          men were joined together in history forever because Cermak was killed 
          when Guissepe Zaranga attempted to assassinate FDR on Feb 15, 1933 in 
          Miami.FDR was returning from a cruise and he delivered a short speech 
          from his limosine in Bayfront and Cermak was in the car with him. As 
          the crowd surged forward shots were fired and one hit home in Cermak 
          wounding him in the abdomen. Cermak lingered for six weks but died after 
          6 weeks. When Cermak died Zaranga was tried and convicted and went to 
          his death in the electric chair 6 weeks after the assassination attempt.<b>When 
          Cermak was on his way to the hospital he turned to FDR and said, &quot;I 
          am glad it was me instead of you.&quot; This archive consists of a photo 
          of FDR and Cermak in the car and autographs of Cermak and FDR as described 
          in the listing.</b></font></p>
        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:$850.00</font></b></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/johnsonacommissionstanto208.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/johnsonandrewgoldwm07.jpg" width="145" height="146" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/andrewjohnsonmilitarycomm07.html">Johnson, 
          Andrew. (1808-1875).17th President of the United States (1865-1869)</a></b><a href="/andrewjohnsonmilitarycomm07.html">. 
          </a>Partly printed DS as President, 1p, vellum, 19&frac34;&quot; x 15&frac34;&quot;, 
          1865 May 1. Fine; normal folds and light toning. Two weeks after the 
          assassination of President Lincoln, Andrew Johnson appoints &quot;Nathan 
          A.M. Dudley of the U.S. Volunteers&#133;Brigadier General By Brevet&#133;.&quot; 
          Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The light blue seal 
          is intact. It is interesting to note that the docket at top left was 
          written on April 1, 1865, and the signature of Asst. Adjt. Gen. E.D. 
          Townsend is signed in a different color ink from the rest of the docket.Anything 
          authentically signed by Johnson is scarce because he was the first president 
          to use a stamped signature because of his broken arm. The stamped signatures 
          are often sold as original signatures.Many f these military commissions 
          had been prepared for the signature of Abraham Lincoln.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price:$2500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" height="140"> 
        <div align="center"><a href="sports/dimaggiobbel08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/dimaggiobbel08.jpg" width="155" height="116" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/dimaggiosignedbbel08.html">Joseph 
          Paul DiMaggio (1914-1999). Signed baseball</a></b>.Nicknamed Joltin' 
          Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a baseball player who played his entire 
          Major League career (1936&#150;1951) for the New York Yankees.This offering 
          is a Official American League baseball signed by Joe Dimaggio on the 
          'sweet' spot and it is in superb condition. The ball would grade between 
          8 and 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the finest.</font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/hoovercurtiscards07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hoovercurtiscards07.jpg" width="150" height="193" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hoovercuriscardsredo07.html">Herbert 
          Hoover (1864-1964 ) and Charles Curtis (1830-1936)</a></b><a href="/FDRattemptassassinationarchive07.html">.</a>These 
          men were elected as President and Vice-President in 1928 having defeated 
          Al Smith and Joseph Robinson in the general election</font>.<font color="#330000" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 
          This offering is a typical <i><b>Herbert Hoover</b></i> signed 2.5 in 
          x 4 in. White House Card, n.p., n.d. but circa 1930 and a Senate pass 
          signed by <i><b>Charles Curtis</b></i>, 5/13/1931.Both cards are in 
          excellent condition and show the normal aging and, in the case of The 
          White House Card, toning. </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#330000" size="2">Price<b>:$400.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/percyphotobest07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/percyphotobest07.jpg" width="155" height="159" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><a href="/newdealcollection.html"><b><font color="#330000" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;New 
          Deal </font></font></b><font color="#330000" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">' 
          <b>Collection</b>.<b>Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)</b></font></font></a><font color="#330000" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>.</b>A 
          collection of thirty three autographs from the 'New Deal' era. The collection 
          consits of signed items from, <b>FDR</b>, <b>Eleanor</b>, three of <b>FDR's 
          VP's (Truman, Garner and Wallace)</b> along with the signatures of e<b>very 
          single individual who served as cabinet officers </b>during the four 
          FDR administrations plus that of <b>Bernard Baruch</b> one of FDR's 
          main advisors.</font></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#330000"><b>Price:$2495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/adamsjfreegerry06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/adamsjfreegerry06.jpg" width="140" height="95" alt="John Adams freee frank" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/adamsfreefrankgerry06.html">John 
          Adams( 1735 &#150;1826</a>)</b>. Adams was a politician and Founding 
          Father of the United States of America who served both as that nation's 
          first Vice President (1789&#150;1797), and as its second President (1797&#150;1801).</font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Beautiful 
          Free Frank all in the hand of John Adams, Letter sent from Quincy Mass 
          to Elbridge Gerry, Vice President of the U.S. in Cambridge. The free 
          frank itself is in pristine condition with usual transfolds as shown. 
          The frank is on a full address leaf that was folded into an envelope 
          and sealed. There are remnants of the wax seal persisting and there 
          is some paper loss at the margin not affecting the frank or the dark, 
          bold signature as <i><b>J. Adams.</b></i></font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Price</b>:<b>$5800.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="122" align="center"><a href="military/crewsigsenolabocks08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/crew25sigs1.jpg" width="150" height="198" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="bockscar1.html">Signatures 
          of Crews of Enola Gay, Bocks Car and The Great Artiste.The 5099th Composite 
          Group</a></b><a href="/bockscar1.html">,</a> that flew the Hiroshima 
          and Nagasaki atomic bomb missions that ended World War II. There are 
          a total of signatures representing the entire crews of<b> Enola Gay,</b> 
          <b>Bocks Car and The Great Artiste.</b> The Great Artiste was scheduled 
          to drop the Nagasaki bomb but last minute mechanical troubles shifted 
          the mission to Bocks Car. For many weeks it was reported in the media 
          that The Great Artiste had dropped the second bomb.Signers include:<i><b> 
          Paul Tibbets, Jacob Beser (the only man who flew on both strike planes), 
          Dutch VanKirk. Charles Sweeney, Fred Bock, Fred Olivi, Tom Ferebee</b></i>, 
          and many more.There are only three complete sets of these autographs 
          known.Comes with individual nose shots of all the three planes.</font></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/threeplanes.jpg" width="120" height="136"><br>
          </font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/reagantateardownwallunframed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/reaganteardownwallunframedlongview.jpg" width="140" height="272" alt="Reagan berlin wall quote signed" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/reaganberlinwallredo07.html">Ronald 
          Reagan(1911-2004)</a>.</b> Actor, Governor of California, and 40th President 
          of the United States (1981-1989). Beautiful Photograph Signed, being 
          a 5 in. x 7 in. color photograph of Reagan standing before the Brandenberg 
          Gate and the so-called Berlin Wall where he utered his most famous speech 
          line, <b>&quot;Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall !&quot;</b> which 
          is inscribed and signed by Reagan on the lower margin of the photo. 
          Famous Presidential quotes in the President's own hand wil,l in our 
          opinion, become very valuable. This particular photo signed and thus 
          inscribed by Reagan is Extrodinarily Unusual and the source for the 
          photo is impeccable. There are many forgeries of this photograph signed 
          in this manner but this phot was obtaind from one of Reagan's staff 
          .An <a href="/reagnberlinwallphotosi5.html">enlarged view of photo</a> 
          is found on the listing on the web site.The photo is framed archivally 
          with a Great Seal of the United States and a fragment from the Berlin 
          Wall in a cherry wood shadow box the overall dimensions of which are 
          approximately 18 in. x 30 in. x 3 in. (depth). This piece should only 
          be considered by very serious collectors or an institution. . Framing-Cherry 
          Framed shadow box.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price on request</b></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b></b></font></p>
        <p> </p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" align="center"><b><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/pres/fordnixonpardpg206.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/fordnixonpardsigswm06.jpg" width="144" height="67" alt="Nixon Pardon signed byFord-Nixon" border="0"></a></b></td>
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        <p><font color="#330000" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/nixpardon.html">Pardon 
          of Richard Nixon</a></b>. Rare document <b>Signed</b>, being a typed 
          transcript copy of Presidential Proclamation 4311 of September 8, 1974, 
          by President <font color="#0033FF"><b>Gerald R. Ford</b> </font>granting 
          a pardon to <font color="#0000FF"><b>Richard M. Nixon</b></font>, 09/08/1974, 
          two separate pages, large octavo, no place or date, but signed in the 
          late 1980s. Boldly signed by both<i> <b>Nixon </b>and <b>Ford</b>.</i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#330000"><b>Price:</b> 
          <b>$4900.00 </b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="military/stockdaleslitho07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/stockdaleslitho07.jpg" width="140" height="196" alt="James Stockdale image autographed" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/stockdaleslitho.html"><b>Commander 
          James Stockdale and his wife Sybil.</b></a> Commander Stockdale is one 
          of America's most dedicated military heroes having won <font color="#3399FF">The</font> 
          <font color="#3399FF">Medal</font> <font color="#FFFFFF">of</font> <font color="#0099FF">Honor.</font>. 
          He spent over 5 years in a Vietnamese prison camp, His family were also 
          heroes considering what they had to endure on behalf of this country.This 
          listing is a 11 in. x 14 in. B&amp;W lithograph by Ortega that is signed 
          in pencil by both <i> <b>James </b></i>and <i><b>Sybil Stockdale</b></i>.It 
          also depicts an image of the plane Commander Stockdale was flying when 
          he was shot down over Vietnam.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Price:$275.00 
          </b></font><br>
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      <td valign="middle" width="44%" align="center"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/history/alitods07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/alitods07.jpg" width="140" height="106" alt="Sam Alito autograph" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b><a href="/alitods07.html">Samuel 
          Anthony Alito, Jr. (b- 1950)</a></b><a href="/alitods07.html">.<b>Supreme 
          Court Image Signed</b>.</a>Alito is thenewest Associate Justice of the 
          Supreme Court of the United States having been appointed by George W. 
          Bush. He was educated at Princeton and Yale Law School. Alito served 
          as a US attorney and a judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Third 
          Circuit prior to joining the Supreme Court. He is a conservative jurist 
          with a libertarian streak (especially on First Amendment issues). He 
          is the 110th justice and the second Italian-American on the Supreme 
          Court .He is considered a brilliant jurist.The offering is a Bureau 
          of Engraving B &amp;W image of the US Supreme Court. It is signed in 
          black felt tipped pen, <i><b>Samuel Alito</b></i>, n.d, n.p. but presumably 
          Washington, D.C. </font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price:$195.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="history/mondaleferraro.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/mondaleferraro.jpg" width="140" height="115" alt="Mondakle-Ferraro signed photograph" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/mondaleferraroredo07.html">Walter 
          F.(Fritz) Mondale ( 1928-)</a></b><a href="/mondaleferraro.html">.</a>This 
          photograph was taken the morning Mondale announced his choice for Vice 
          President or his running mate in the 1984 Presidential campaign, <b>Geraldine 
          Ferraro. </b>The photograph was taken in the Minnesota House Chamber. 
          It is a 8 in x 10 in B&amp;W photo that <b>is signed by both Mondale 
          and Ferraro.<br>
          </b>Aides later said that Mondale was determined to establish a precedent 
          with his vice presidential candidate<b>. </b></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price</b></font><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">: 
          $250.00</font></b></p>
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        <p align="center"><a href="history/supremejsus5stevgoldmintblck08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="history/supremejsus5stevgoldmintblckthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="190" border="0"></a></p>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/supremecourtcollection08.html">Collection 
          of 6 Associate Justices of the United State Supreme Court.</a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          The auto graphs on 3 in x 5 in cards of Hugo Black,Tom Clark, Arthur 
          Goldberg, Sherman Minton. And Matted photographs of John P. Stevens 
          and Ruth Bader Ginsberg signed by each on the matt.The Ginsberg is identical 
          to the Stevens which is shown.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$495.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/fordwarrends07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/fordwarrends07.jpg" width="150" height="199" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/fordwarrencomm07REDO.html">Gerald 
          R. Ford (1913-2006).</a></b> 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). 
          Historic Document Signed, one page large octavo on official Gerald R. 
          Ford letterhead. Being an official reply to the findings of the Warren 
          Commission. Boldly signed:<i><b> &quot;Gerald R. Ford 12/2/96&quot;</b></i>, 
          n.p..The document measures in 6.5 x by 8.5 in and the stationery has 
          a gold eagle at the top.There is some residual mounting residue on obverse 
          along top margin with no show through.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$595.00</b></font></p>
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        <h1><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#330000">BOOKS- SIGNED 
          &amp; UNSIGNED</font></h1>
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      <td width="56%" valign="top"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.ehistorybuff.com/scaliabook12.htm"><b>Antonin 
        Scalia</b></a> is an associate justice of the Supreme Court. He has written 
        several books, including the book offered here, &quot;Scalia Dissents&quot;. 
        This book is in pristine condition and is signed an inscribed on the first 
        front flyleaf page. </font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Details 
        on the book are as follows: Published by Regnery, 2004. Hardcover with 
        superb jacket. </font> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Scalia's autograph 
          is very difficult to obtain.</font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price <b>$175.00</b></font><br>
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      <td width="56%" valign="top"><font size="2"><a href="bushw12.html"><b>George 
        W. Bush</b></a> Signed copy of his most recent book Decision Points, signed 
        on second fly leaf page, NOT a bookplate<b>.<br>
        <br>
        </b>Price:<b> $175</b></font></td>
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        <div align="center"><img src="history/PalinBookRougeCover11.jpg" width="224" height="326"></div>
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        <p><font size="2"><b><a href="palinbookrouge11.html">Sarah Palin</a>. 
          </b>Sarah Palin Autographed Collector Edition Signed Book Going Rouge. 
          Special First Edition of the book enclosed in a book box. </font></p>
        <p><font size="2">Price: <b>$275.00</b></font></p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="pres/reaganamlifestickelsigpg08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="pres/reaganamlifebksticklecovthumb08.jpg" width="150" height="223" border="0"></a></div>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="2"><b><a href="/reaganamericanlife08.html">Ronald 
          Reagan (1911-2004).</a> </b>This is a beautiful copy of Reagan's autobiography 
          that is both signed and inscribed. Book Description: Simon and Schuster, 
          New York. <b>First Edition with number sequence: 13579 10 8642.</b> 
          Copy inscribed by Ronald Reagan., 1990. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. 
          Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tall octavo; 6 1/4 inches 
          x 9 1/2 in. x 2 in. (thick), inscribed, and signed on the front flyleaf, 
          under the Simon &amp; Schuster device: &quot;<b><i>To Gil and Anita 
          Ferguson- With Best Wishes. Ronald Reagan Jan. 29 -' 93&quot;,</i></b> 
          748 pp., including index, illustrated with reproductions of black &amp; 
          white historical photographs. Dark blue cloth spine and sides, with 
          titling gilt on the spine, red paper over boards, with a blindstamped 
          Reagan signature on the lower front cover, gray endpapers; glossy, unclipped, 
          photo-pictorial dustjacket with Dennis Brack/Black Star photos of Reagan 
          on the front panel and spine. Scarce, inscribed copy of Reagan's autobiography.The 
          most desireablew iteration of this book-First Edition, Signed and Inscribed 
          in book and <b>NOT ON A BOOKPLATE. See our article on <a href="/collectigronaldreagan08.html">collecting 
          Ronald Reagan. </a></b></font></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:</font><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">$995.00</font></b></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="276" align="center"><a href="military/enolagayflgtofsigbed308.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="military/enolagayflgtofsigbed308thumb.jpg" width="155" height="208" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/tibbetsenolagaybk5.html"><b>Paul 
          W. Tibbets (1915-2007 ). Signed Book-The Flight of the Enola Gay</b></a>.Tibbets 
          was born in the corn belt in Iowa and had a typical boyhood for that 
          region in that era. He went on to distinguish himself as a military 
          pilot and based on his record he was chosen to put together the 509th 
          Composite Bomb Group of the 20th Air Force that was responsible for 
          dropping the two atomic bombs on Japan in August of 1945. Tibbets alone 
          was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his role in the piloting 
          of the Enola Gay. The rest of the crew received The Distinguished Flying 
          CrossBook Description: Buckeye Aviation Book Company, Reynoldsburg, 
          OH, 1989. Soft Bright Yellow Cover. Book Condition: Pristine. No Jacket. 
          8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; - 9&frac34;&quot; tall.. Tibbets goes through 
          his training in the military, talks about test flying the B-47, and 
          how dropping the bomb on Hiroshima has affected he and his crew. Included 
          are photographs and an index. This copy is very clean and is SIGNED 
          BY THE AUTHOR on the dedication page as To Luke Potter, With Best Regards, 
          Paul W. Tibbets 2-17-90. Paul Tibbets a great American Hero died in 
          2007. The book is also signed by the Co-pilot (Tom Ferrebee and navigator 
          of the Enola Gay (Theodore Van Kirk).</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$275.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="410" align="center"><img src="military/sweeneybkcovsmall10.jpg" width="160" height="230"></td>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="textfiles/sweeneybksign10.html">Charles 
          W. Sweeney (1919-2004).</a> </b>Major General Sweeney was a key member 
          of the 509th Composite Bomb Group (the atomic bombers) and he is the 
          only pilot to fly both combat missions in the bombings of Hiroshima 
          and Nagasaki. Sweeney was the pilot of Bocks Car on the Nagasaki strike 
          mission.This offering is a copy of his scarce signed book, War's End.Book 
          Description: Avon Books, New York, 1997. Binding is Hard Cover. Book 
          Condition: Nearly new. First Edition. Book written by the last General 
          to command an atomic mission. This book describes the author's involvement 
          in both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing runs, capturing the hopes 
          and fears of that period at the end of World War II. Illustrated in 
          black and white. Includes a personalized inscription and is signed by 
          the author Charles W. Sweeney. Black boards with red spine, 290 pages, 
          illustrated dust jacket. The book looks and feels nearly new. The jacket 
          is not price clipped and is in nearly new condition.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price: <b>$175.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="269" align="center"><a href="a&e/singergolemsigpg08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="a&e/singergolemsigpgthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="228" border="0"></a></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/singergolem08.html">Issac 
          Bashivis Singer.(1902-1991).First Limited Edition of The Golem.</a></b>This 
          offering is the earliest English languauge edition of The Golem published 
          in 1982 by Farrar Strauss Giroux, New York. It is a First Limited Edition, 
          First printing and has a beautiful slip case and the book is signed 
          both by Singer,<i><b> Isaac B. Singer </b></i>and the illustrator <b><i>Uri 
          Shulevitz.</i></b> The book and slipcase are in as new condition.This 
          story was first published in Yiddish in 1969, and was translated into 
          English by the author in 1982 under the title The Golem. A golem is 
          a magical creature out of Jewish mythology. He's made of clay, and imbued 
          with life through Cabbalistic magic and/or divine intervention to assist 
          the Jewish people in a time of need. This version of the golem myth 
          is presented as a children's story, although it is a blood-and-guts 
          versions of the popular fairy tales. The persecution of the Jews is 
          told bluntly, and the absurdity of the false accusations and sham trials 
          is made obvious to all. But persecution is only one of the many themes 
          here. All the best children's literature is the stuff that adults won't 
          tire of easily. <i><b>The Golem</b></i> is no exception. Read it for 
          yourself first and decide if it's suitable bed-time reading for the 
          little ones, or if it would just involve too many parenthetical explanations 
          on your part. In any case, you won't be sorry you read it.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$475.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="409" align="center"><img src="pres/aswerememberjoe2ndprintthumb.jpg" width="200" height="292"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top" height="409"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/jfkaswerememberjoe2ndstate09.html">JOHN 
        F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 )- Rarerest JFK Book-As We Remeber Joe</a></b> .As 
        almost everyone familiar with Kennedy lore knows the oldest son of Joseph 
        P. Kennedy, Sr.** and Rose Kennedy was Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr (Joe) and 
        he was the family designate to run for president. But, he died when taking 
        part in Operation Aphrodite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aphrodite) 
        in which he was a wartime test pilot of a modified B-24 Liberator drone 
        bomber experiment.BOOK DESCRIPTION: Privately Printed by Cambridge, MA. 
        University Press. 1945 (First Issue). [published date: 1965 for this issue 
        despite what it states on title page] Hardcover Second ISSUE. Edited by 
        John F. Kennedy. Size:9.25 in. x 6.12 in.Privately printed in two issues 
        and limited TO 500 OR SO TOTAL BOOKS PUBLISHED in the two states. Based 
        all available information as to number of books published in each issue 
        this second edition may be slightly less common than the first issue or 
        first edition. The title page OF THIS BOOK is printed entirely in black.The 
        Second Issue of which this book is an example has a set of BLACK PILOTS 
        WINGS ON THE TITLE PAGE (AS OPPOSED TO THE RED PILOT'S WINGS IN THE FIRST 
        ISSUE). The second issue was printed at the behest of Jack's brother Robert 
        F. Kennedy, Jr. in 1965. The condition OF THIS BOOK is pristine and the 
        book covers are finely woven burgundy cloth stamped brightly in gold or 
        gilt on black on the spine and the front boards as shown.With numerous 
        photographs throughout, including a full-page frontispiece photo of a 
        smiling Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., U.S.N.R. July 25, 1915--August 12, 
        1944.Also found on pages 72 and 73 are full page images of Joe's Navy 
        Cross and the medal citation (below). With photos of letters, articles, 
        and Joe&quot;s Navy Cross on plates in the rear of the book (image below) 
        as mentioned.This book is unsigned. </font> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$2750.00</b></font><br>
        </p>
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        <div align="center"><a href="a&e/koestlerdarknesscover08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="a&e/koestlerdarknesscoverthumb08.jpg" width="130" height="181" border="0"></a></div>
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      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="/koestlerdarknessatnoon08.html">Arthur 
          Koestler (1905-1983)</a></b>. His landmark novel, <i><b>Drakness </b></i><b><i>at 
          Noon</i></b>. George Will called <i><b>Darkness</b></i> one of the 100 
          most important books ever written It marked one of the first public 
          pronouncements by a European intellectual of the evils of Stalinism 
          and Soviet communism.It had a significant effect onb the thinking of 
          later intellectuals like Whittaker Chambers.Book Description: MacMillan, 
          NY, 1941. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First U.S. 
          Edition. 12mo - over 6&frac34;&quot; - 7&frac34;&quot; tall. the 1941 
          date on both title and copyright pages, navy blue cloth cover with silver 
          letters.The jacket is intact as show with minor edge damage and some 
          small fragments missing at top of spine and on one corner. The book 
          is in excellent condition and is bright and clean with no internal marks.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$345.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><a href="a&e/vonnegutpalmsunsigpage08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="a&e/vonnegutpalmsuncoverthumb08.jpg" width="155" height="219" border="0"></a></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/vonnegutpalmsunday08.html">Kurt 
          Vonnegut (1922-2007). Signed copy of Palm Sunday</a></b><a href="/vonnegutpalmsunday08.html">.</a>Vonnegut 
          is a great American literary figure. He has had a storied career from 
          front line soldier to car dealer to novelist and artist to teacher. 
          IBook Description: Delacorte Press, New York, 1981. Cloth. Book Condition: 
          Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; 
          - 9&frac34;&quot; tall. First Printing (Stated on copyright page). 330 
          page. An autobiographical collage by the renowned author of SLAUGHTERHOUSE 
          FIVE and GALAPAGOS. SIGNED and DATED BY KURT VONNEGUT ON F.E.P., Kurt 
          Vonnegut 11/11/87. One of 69,500 copies issued. A near as new copy with 
          a not clipped pictorial dust jacket protected with mylar sleeve. Fully 
          bound in fresh brown clothed boards blocked in gild. The fine dust jacket 
          is illustrated with a portrait of Kurt Vonnegut and his dog. .Gift Quality 
          and/or Collectible. Hard Cover. Difficult to find in this condition</font>.</p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Price<b>:$295.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="middle" height="309" align="center"><a href="a&e/hamiltonamersigs2vol08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="a&e/hamilton2volspinethumb08.jpg" width="155" height="198" border="0"></a></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top" height="309"> 
        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/hamiltonamersigs2vol08.html">Charles 
          Hamilton, Jr.(1914-1996). 2 Vol set American Signatures</a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.'Charlie' 
          Hamilton was truly a legendary figure in the world of autographs and 
          manuscripts.Hamilton wrote 17 books, mostly about autographs and how 
          to authenticate them. He was notorious for exposing forgers and scams 
          such as the bogus ' Hitler Diaries. Hamilton is often referred to metaphorically 
          as the 'Babe Ruth' of autographs.The books offered here is a 2 Volume 
          set titled <i><b>American Autographs</b></i> that was published by The 
          University of Oklahoma Press in 1983 .These beautiful books are the 
          absolute back bone of any reference library of autographists of all 
          stripes from collectors to dealers to institutions attempting to build 
          an American manuscript collection. Because these volumes are so important 
          to the field they very seldom come on the market. These books are in 
          <b>AS NEW </b>condition and come with a slip case as illustrated.The 
          books total 633 pp. They are beautifully printed on 60 pond Warren's 
          Old Style Wove an were beautifully bound in a combination of dark leather 
          with gold lettering on the spine and buckram hard cover.This is an immaculate 
          set of a classic books.Because of its rarity, condition and importance 
          it is priced accordingly.</font></p>
        <p>Price:<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>SOLD</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><a href="history/whittakerchamberswitnesssigwm208.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="history/whittkchambbooksigthumb208.jpg" width="155" height="201" border="0"></a></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/whittakerchamberswitnesssig08.html">Whittaker 
          Chambers.</a> </font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">His 
          First Edition book Witness signed and inscribed by Chambers</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">. 
          The book <i>Witness</i> in First Edition with a dust jacket is extremely 
          scarce. A week ago a signed copy in poor condition sold for <b>$950.00</b> 
          on ABE in less than a week.This is copy is only the second signed copy 
          of this book we have seen in years. Book Description: Random House, 
          New York, 1952. Hard Cover. Stated first edition; octavo; 808 pp (including 
          index), book in overall good condition. Dust jacket in good condition.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>$950.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/buckleysavequeen.jpg" width="155" height="229"></td>
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        <p><b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/buckleysavingqueen08.html">William 
          F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008).</a></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 
          William F. Buckley who was as close to a true Renaissance Man as we 
          will ever know. His passing recently left a void in American letters 
          and we all miss him. Among his many writings was the series of seven 
          Blackford Oakes spy novels the title of which were : Saving the Queen, 
          Stained Glass, High Jinx, Maro Polo If You Can, See You Later Alligator, 
          Mongoose R.I.P.,The Story of Henri Tod.Offered here is the first novel 
          in the popular Bradford Oakes Series,Saving the Queen.Book Description: 
          Doubleday, New York, 1976. Hard Cover. Book Condition: BOOK NEAR FINE. 
          Dust Jacket Condition: JACKET FINE, not clipped, price $7.95. 1st Edition. 
          8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; - 9&frac34;&quot; tall. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR 
          AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ,<i><b> For----Cordially, Wm. F. Buckley. 
          </b></i>A very clean, attractive copy with a bright dust jacket in new, 
          glossy brodart. NOT price clipped. No previous owner markings. First 
          printing. First Blackford Oakes CIA novel by Buckley. Scarce, signed 
          copy of author's first novel. Handsome, collectible copy.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$395.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/boothandcoughlantitanicsignals08.jpg" width="150" height="206"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/boothtitanicbk08.html">Titanic-Signals 
          of Disaster. Signed Limited Edition by John Booth and Sean Coughlan.</a></b>.This 
          book reveals many of the wireless transmissions surrounding the disaterous 
          sinking of <i><b>The HMS Titanic-</b></i>some for the first time. The 
          actual telegrams are in many instances reproduced.Book Description: 
          1993 White Star Publications, 1993. This book is one of a SIGNED and 
          NUMBERED, LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies, SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. These 
          recently discovered and previously unpublished wireless messages offer 
          an unadulterated transcript of events, almost a running commentary, 
          of life on board the &quot;TITANIC&quot; before and after disaster struck. 
          The harrowing hours of her sinking, the calls for help and the race 
          to rescue survivors speak of both hope and despair, providing a poignant 
          record of how the &quot;TITANIC&quot;, the icon of the Gilded Age, turned 
          to rust. First edition. Signed by both authors. Mint in Mint dj. 12x8. 
          184pp. Frontis photo of a young Mr Marconi aboard the SS Lucania in 
          1903. This book now can not be found elsewhere. A must for there Titanic 
          Buff.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b> $345.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/kockbkcover08.jpg" width="150" height="209"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/kochbook08.html">Edward 
          Koch (1924-)</a>. </font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ed 
          Koch is a former congressman and was Mayor of New York City from 1978 
          to 1889.A lifelong liberal he won three terms as Mayor of America's 
          largest city. He was noted for trying to bring fiscal sanity to the 
          city. He was also very active in national Democratic politics and opposed 
          Jesse Jackson as an anti-Semite. A Broadway play Mayor was based on 
          this book.He has also been a stalwart on the war on terror because he 
          saw first hand what happened in NYC on 9/11.<br>
          Book Description: Simon and Schuster [c.1984], New York, 1984. Hard 
          Cover. Later [2nd] printing of the first edition. This copy has been 
          signed by Ed Koch on the title page as shown. 364 pages, photo-illustrated, 
          index. VG+/Near Fine copy in otherwise VG+/Near Fine Dust Wrapper with 
          some minor chipping but not price clipped.Signed and inscribed as <i><b>To 
          Paul Happy Birthday Ed Koch 4/21/84</b></i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
          Price: <b>$75.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/hillarybkcover08.jpg" width="155" height="226"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/hillarybkviewfrom08.html">Sir 
          Edmund Hillary (1919--2008)</a></b><a href="/hillarybkviewfrom08.html"> 
          </a>KG, ONZ. Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. On 
          29 May 1953 at the age of 33, he and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay 
          became the first climbers known to have reached the summit of Mount 
          Everest. They were part of the ninth British expedition to Everest, 
          led by John Hunt.This feat immortalized the name of Hillary in world 
          history and mountaineering. Following his ascent of Everest he devoted 
          much of his life to helping the Sherpa people of Nepal through the Himalayan 
          Trust, which he founded. Through his efforts many schools and hospitals 
          were built in this remote region of the Himalayas.With time and modern 
          equipment it is now rather commonplace for climbers to achieve the same 
          thing.Book Description: Doubleday, London, 1999. Hard Cover. Book Condition: 
          As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New.Not Price Clipped First U.K. Edition. 
          8vo - over 7&frac34;&quot; - 9&frac34;&quot; tall. Autobiography by 
          the first man to scale Mount Everest. Mylar d/j protector. 309pp, index, 
          16pp of colour photos, 16 pp of b/w photos. Book signed on title page 
          <i><b>E.P. Hillary </b></i>as shown.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$345.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/kissingerbksig08.jpg" width="150" height="178"></td>
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        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/kissingersigneltdedbks08.html"><b>Henry 
          Kissinger (1923- </b>)</a>.<i><b>The White House Years and Years of 
          Upheaval</b></i>.Pair of signed limited Edition books with slip cases 
          signed by Kissinger,The pair of books are in pristine condition and 
          both have slipcases that are unblemished. Both are are part of the Limited 
          Edition of 1500 and both are signed and numbered. Book Description: 
          Little Brown &amp; Co: Boston., 1982. Photos, 9.5 x 6.25, 1283 w/ index, 
          coversclean and unworn and slip case like new &quot;Special Edition,&quot; 
          LIMITED TO 1500 NUMBERED COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, HENRY KISSINGER.The 
          second book <i>The White House Years </i>is exactly as described for 
          <i>Years of Upheaval.</i></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
          Price:<b>$550.00 for 2 volumes</b></font> </p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/whyenglandsleptjfkcov.jpg" width="150" height="195"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/whyenglandslept.html">J<b>OHN 
          F. KENNEDY (1917-1963 )</b></a></font><a href="/whyenglandslept.html"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          </font></b></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">.Kennedy 
          put himself on the path to greatness with the publication of this book 
          as a senior at Harvard.here is little doubt, according to most historians, 
          that James Reston of the NYT wrote most of this book which was paid 
          for by his father Joe Kennedy. Nonetheless, JFK probably had considerable 
          input into the book and this book is very much desired by Kennedy collectors.It 
          is scarce now as as a First Edition with an essentially intact, original 
          dust wrapper.<b>Book Description:</b> New York: Wilfred Funk, Inc., 
          1940, 1940. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 
          Price: $2.00. Good. 1st Edition.First Printing. Octavo, original maroon 
          cloth,whit on black lettering original dust-jacket in good condition. 
          Kennedy's first book, originally written as his senior thesis at Harvard 
          and conceived as a follow-up to Churchill's 1938 book, While England 
          Slept. A good copy in good and quite scarce in original dust jacket.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$895.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/nixonpatbkcoverwm5.jpg" width="144" height="213" alt="Pat nixon Book signed"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"><b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/nixonpaatbk5.html">Thelma 
        Catherine Patricia (Pat) Ryan Nixon ( 1912 &#150; 1993)</a>. </font></b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pat 
        Nixon was the wife of Richard Nixon and the First Lady of the United States 
        from 1969 to 1974. Before she met The President she worked at various 
        jobs and eventually became a school teacher in Whittier, CA where she 
        met her husband. Mrs.Nixon served with distinction as First lady through 
        difficult tmes for her whole family and the nation. This book was written 
        by her daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower and it is signed by<b> Pat Nixon 
        </b>on a bookplate from the Museum Sore of the Nixon Library.Published 
        by Simon and Schuster, Copyright 1986.<b> Pat Nixon is a relatively uncommon 
        autograph among modern First Ladies. </b></font> 
        <p align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/nixonpatbksigwm5.jpg" width="131" height="116" alt="Pat Nixon autograph"></p>
        <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Price:$150.00 
          </b></font><br>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/maureenreaganbkcover07.jpg" width="155" height="226"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/maureenreagansignbk08.html">Maureen 
          Reagan (1941-200).</a> </font></b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maureen 
          Elizabeth Reagan Revell was the daughter of President Ronal Reagan. 
          She was very active politically on behalf of her father. This offering 
          is her book First Father , First Daughter signed and inscribed by her. 
          Book Description: Bostn, Toronto, London: Little, Brown and Company, 
          1989, Bostn, Toronto, London, 1989. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust 
          Jacket Condition: Very Good, not price clipped. First Edition. Signed 
          and by Author, <b><i>To Bob, With warm regards, Maureen Reagan.</i></b></font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b>$75.00</b></font></p>
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        <p><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="/buckleyoakescollect08.html">William 
          F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008)</a></font></b><a href="/buckleyoakescollect08.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>.Blackford 
          Oakes Collection</b>.</font></a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> 
          William F. Buckley, Jr. who was as close to a true Renaissance Man as 
          we will ever know. His passing recently left a void in American letters 
          and we all miss him. Among his many writings was the series of seven 
          Blackford Oakes spy novels the title of which were : <i>Saving the Queen, 
          Stained Glass, High Jinx, Maro Polo If You Can, See You Later Alligator, 
          Mongoose R.I.P.,The Story of Henri Tod, and Who's on First.O</i>ffered 
          here is the collection of all eight First Edition signed novels. The 
          books are in fine condition and all have nice dust wrappers. All are 
          signed in variuous forms of his signature in red ink by <i><b>William 
          F. Buckley, Jr</b></i>.. The rarest of these novels is Saving the Queen 
          and that is described in detail in a seperate listing.Almost all of 
          the books could be described exactly as that item is described-fine 
          condition wioth an intact jacket in fine condition.The Saving the Queen 
          novel in fine condition and signed lists at one dealer for over $600.00.Price: 
          <b>$850.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/kellersigbk07.jpg" width="144" height="200"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="/kellerbkonfaith07.html"><b>Hellen 
          Keller-Signed Copy of Let Us Have Faith</b></a><b>.</b>A wonderful book 
          about faith by one of the most inspirational women to ever live. She 
          writes as follows: &quot;Faith is a brave look of the soul for new paths 
          to life. It is not dogma---creeds and bodies die. Faith is immortal.&quot;Book 
          Description: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1941. Hardcover. Book, octavo 
          size. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair plus toGood. Price 
          intact-$1.00. Let Us Have Faith. Signed and Inscribed by Helen Keller 
          on the first page as shown in her characteristic block printing using 
          pencil.. Green covers show with some wear wear. Dustjacket does show 
          moderate wear and tear around the edges with some chipping. but has 
          been placed in a mylar cover for added protection. A rare collectible 
          copy. Two similar books listed for sale on thye internet are priced 
          at <b>$800.00</b> and <b>$1,000.00 </b>respectively.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b>Price: $595.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><a href="military/doenitzsig08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/doenitzcover07.jpg" width="140" height="209" border="0"></a></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/doenitznuremberg07.html">Doenitz 
          at Nuremberg:A Re-Appraisal.</a></b>The book was edited by H.K. Thompson 
          and Henry Sturutz. Pub. Amber Publishing Corp., New York City.1976.This 
          <i><b>is a special limited edition of 250 copies and it is signed by 
          Karl Doenitz</b></i> It is number 185 of 250 copies.pp.198. The book 
          is replete with facsimile signatures of all of those who contributed 
          opinions to the book.There is a preface by William Hart.The book still 
          has the clear glycine wrapper and comes with the original slipcase. 
          There no other books like this currently for sale.It is a rare and important 
          book and is priced accordingly.</font></p>
        <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Price:<b> $450.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/atlasshruggedbk06.jpg" width="140" height="198" alt="Atlas Shrugged by Rand"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"><b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="atlasshrugged.html">Ayn 
        Rand (1902-1982).</a></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 
        This is one of Rand's two classic books, the other being <i>The Fountainhead</i>. 
        Ayn Rand is one of the most revered and sought after writer-philosophers 
        and she is still today te idol of most libertarians and conservatives. 
        She warned early on the dangers of big government arguing that its bureacrats 
        would snuff out economic freedom, political freedom and property rights.How 
        right she was.Book Description: New York Random House., 1957. Near Fine 
        in Very Good dust jacket. DJ with some edgewear and with one very small 
        tear to top spine, repaired; Green boards. Very handsome, pictorial DJ 
        showing a red light and railway tracks; 8vo; 1168 pages. First Edition, 
        First Printing (stated as shown). Binding is Hardcover and bright.Superb 
        copy of this scarce Rand sought after book.</font> <font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This 
        week (March 07) marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of this 
        classic. </font> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Price</b>:<b>$2500.00</b></font></p>
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      <td width="44%" valign="top" align="center"><img src="catalog%20web%20page/thumbnails/thatcherbookplate08.jpg" width="155" height="212"></td>
      <td width="56%" valign="top"> 
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="thatcherspeechesbkfirst.html">Margaret 
          Thatcher (b. 1925-).</a></b> British politician and the first woman 
          Prime Minister of the <font color="#FF0000"><b>United</b></font> <b><font color="#0000FF">Kingdom</font></b><font color="#0000FF">,</font> 
          a position she held from 1979 to 1990. This is a BOOK of her <i>COLLECTED 
          SPEECHES</i>, signed ON A BOOKPLATE, <i><b> Margaret Thatcher.</b></i> 
          The book is a First Edition, First Printing and it is virtually in unread 
          condition with an intact dust jacket.Thatcher, along with President 
          Reagan and Pope John led the crusade that brought down the Soviet Union. 
          She was therefore a great leader, who attained Churchill-like stature 
          on the world stage, and she thus will be an enduring historical figure.She 
          has reached the age where her health does not permit her to sign any 
          more .<br>
          </font></p>
        <p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Price:</b><b>$325.00<br>
          <br>
          <br>
          </b></font></p>
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        <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><a href="tylerbreathing.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Anne 
          Tyler. </font></a></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Her 
          Book <i>Breathing Lessons</i>. A beautiful book , one of her best, by 
          one of America's greatest living authors.Tyler won the Pulitzer for 
          a previous novel, <i>The Accidental Tourist.</i> <b>Book</b> <b>Description:</b> 
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          George W. Bush Victory in the 20004 Presidential election. The book 
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          obscured)<i><b>&quot; I am so honored to sign this book for you. Please 
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