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ENSOR, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Mr. J.: ENSOR, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Mr. J. Andro[?], in French, on a postcard, acknowledging receipt of the amount for the tax on the engravings, and remarking that he has yet to receive the uns

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(KENNEDY ASSASSINATION.) RUBY, JACK. Autograph Letter: (KENNEDY ASSASSINATION.) RUBY, JACK. Autograph Letter Signed, to Harry L. Pulver, in pencil, apologizing for the delay in replying, expressing gratitude for prayers and good wishes, and stating that h

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AFTER HIS OWN MOTHER'S DEATH, A MESSAGE FOR CECIL B.: AFTER HIS OWN MOTHER'S DEATH, A MESSAGE FOR CECIL B. DEMILLE STEWART, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jimmy," to Cecil B. DeMille ("Dear Mr. DeMille"), thanking for the condolences he sent [upon the

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James Longstreet ALS, “the speech on Gen. Grant’s last anniversary...may meet your: James Longstreet ALS, “the speech on Gen. Grant’s last anniversary...may meet your wishes” LONGSTREET, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, “James Longstreet”, 1p, on lined pa

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James Madison Autograph Letter Signed "James Ma: James Madison Autograph Letter Signed "James Madison" as Secretary of State. One page of a bifolium, 8" x 9.5" (sight), [Washington, D.C.]; March 31, 1804. A short letter to Jonathan Steele Esq., whic

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James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed: ALS as secretary of state, one page, 7.5 x 9, July 1, 1848. Written from Washington, a letter to John Ritter, C. H. Hunter, John C. Meyers, and other members of Pennsylvania's Democratic Party. In

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Rare letter from Black missionary?s widow in Liberia: Heading: (African American, 1848) Author: Eden, Rachel [Mrs. James] Title: Autograph Letter Signed by the Wife of a Black Missionary Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Monrovia, Liberia Place Publis

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Cyrus W. Field ALS on Pensions for Mrs. Abraham Lincoln: Cyrus W. Field ALS on Pensions for Mrs. Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. James Garfield Autograph Letter Signed by Cyrus West Field, as “Cyrus W. Field”, New York, December 10, 1881, 1 p., 4.875” x 7.5�

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James Garfield (1881), Autograph Letter, signed: James Garfield (1881Autograph Letter, signedHiram, O(hio)., Oct(ober). 8, 1872. 1 p. 7 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (187 x 120 mm). Autograph letter, signed by Garfield ("J.A. Garfield"), as a member of the House

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Allen Ginsberg Autographed Letter Re: Jack Kerouac: Kerouac Jack Allen Ginsberg Autographed Letter Re: Jack Kerouac's Music Autograph letter signed on blue card stock, 5" x 3". Card verso has "Compliments of Allen Ginsberg" in decorative type. Recto of

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BUCHANAN, James (1791-1868).: * BUCHANAN, James (1791-1868). Autograph letter signed ("James Buchanan"), as Secretary of State, to General Persifor F. Smith. Washington, D.C., 24 December 1848. 1 page, 4to, faint staining, minor n

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STEWART, James (1908-1997).: * STEWART, James (1908-1997). Autograph letter signed ("James Stewart"), to Rich. N.p., n.d. 1 page, 4to. "Thank you with all my heart for the work you have done in opposition to colorization of movie

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[POLITICS] [WAR OF 1812]. 2 ALSs , including letters from James STEPHENSON (1764-1833) & William VE: [POLITICS] [WAR OF 1812]. 2 ALSs , including letters from James STEPHENSON (1764-1833) & William VERNON. STEPHENSON, James (1764-1833). Autograph letter signed ("J. Stephenson"), addressed t

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GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881).: * GARFIELD, James A. (1831-1881). Autograph letter signed ("J.A. Garfield"), as Congressman, to an unnamed recipient. Washington, D.C., 17 May 1864. 1 page, 12mo (65 x 100 mm). Enclosing some speeches

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POLK, Sara Childress (1803-18910. Autograph letter signed ("Mrs. James K. Polk"), to General Robert: POLK, Sara Childress (1803-18910. Autograph letter signed ("Mrs. James K. Polk"), to General Robert E. LEE (1807-1870). "Polk Place," Nashville, TN, 12 October 1863. 1 page, 8vo, with envelope and cal

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Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Autograph Letter signed to James: Emerson (Ralph Waldo, American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet, 1803-82) Autograph Letter signed to James R. Osgood, publisher, 2pp. with conjugate blank, 112 x 88mm., Concord, [Massachusett

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GUNBOAT JACK (James Colzie). Autograph letter signed. Melbo...

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GUNBOAT JACK (James Colzie). Autograph letter signed. Melbourne, Australia, 1935. Autograph letter on a tri-folding sheet of commercial letterhead, with illustrations reproduced from photographs showing all of the boxing-daredevil’s many acts including boxing, motorcycle trick riding, dancing, sharp-shooting, music, and more, writing to Edward Van Wyck about a knife-throwing outfit. 14 x 9”. Mailing folds, foxing. Signed “Gunboat Jack.”

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GUNBOAT JACK (James Colzie). Autograph letter signed. Melbo...

Name: GUNBOAT JACK (James Colzie). Autograph letter signed. Melbo...
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