Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson: Letter Signed as Governor of Virginia. One page, 6 1/2" x 8"; Richmond; May 30, 1780. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 14 1/2". A Revolutionary War-era letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as Governor of Virginia, directing the tax commissioners of Rockingham County to submit overdue returns. Signed at conclusion, "Th: Jefferson." The letter reads, in full: "Be pleased to deliver for the use of this State to Messrs. Eaton and Brown, or order,

Imaginary Scene Signed Lower Left Oil on board 9.84" x 13.78" Donal Adams 2021 Sligo, Ireland Seraphin Gallery, Jenkintown, PA

Vase with Flowers Signed lower right Oil on canvas 15.7" x 11.8" White Roses Signed lower right Acrylic on canvas 11.8" x 11.8" Seraphin Gallery, Jenkintown, PA

James Joyce hopes to see lyric tenor John McCormack in 1924—a remarkable intersection of Irish culture ALS, signed "James Joyce," one page, 5 x 8, Euston Hotel, London letterhead, October 3, 1924. Handwritten letter to "MacCormack," the celebrated Irish lyric tenor John McCormack, in part: "They tell me here the house is sold out for Sunday evening. Could your secretary by any means book 4 seats for me—I am here with my wife, son and daughter. We return to Paris on Monday but

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Robin Williams in the 2002 Christopher Nolan film Insomnia, signed in blue felt tip by Williams. In very fine condition. Robin Williams 1951 - 2014 Seraphin Gallery, Jenkintown, PA Rare Documents and Autographs

AMQS on a 7.5 x 5 clipped program photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Bill Wray, Best wishes, Leonard Bernstein." The celebrated composer pens two bars of music and lyrics from his classic West Side Story song, "Maria." A clipping from Bernstein's personal stationery, annotated "2-10-72," has been affixed to the upper right corner. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, typed notations to the upper left, and two vertical mailing folds. Leonard Ber

American novelist and short story writer (1804–1864) known for such works as The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, and Twice-Told Tales. Ink signature, "Examined, Nath. Hawthorne,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 slip. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and a thin drawn vertical line passing through the last name. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Nathaniel Hawthorne 1804 - 1864 Seraphin Gallery Philadelphia, PA Rare Documents and Autograph

Visitor's Day at West Point c. 1865 oil on panel16"h × 20"w Weir was born to Robert and Mary Katherine Brinckley (or Brinkley) Weir on June 18, 1803 in New York City. His father worked at mercantile and shipping job. His mother Mary is remembered for composing the song "The Lord of the Castle." Robert never graduated from college, and he left a job as a mercantile clerk to pursue painting in 1821 at age 18. He studied art in New York City from 1822 to 1824, teaching himself d

Willie Mays Personally Owned & Worn San Francisco Giants Jacket, Ex-Willie Mays Collection Apparel Willie Mays (1931-2024). His personally owned and worn San Francisco Giants long-sleeve jacket in black with Giants "SF" logo embroidered patch in black and orange at left chest panel. Cutter & Buck "Windtec" windbreaker style jacket in size XL with full zipper closure. Evident light wear, remains in excellent condition. From the personal collection of Willie Mays, with Certific

James Fenimore Cooper Signed Check to Himself Cooperstown, NY, January 14, 1837 James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). Check No. 28 issued from Cooperstown, NY on January 14, 1837, in the amount of $80 payable to himself and signed, "J. Fenimore Cooper". The check was issued from the Otsego County Bank cashier and bears a "PAID, Otsego Cty. Bank" red stamp at left. The partly printed and handwritten check measures 5.875" x 2.25" and features a looping braid decoration along the

Irish Landscape Oil on Paper 18.3" x 23.8" Mark Francis Seraphin Gallery, Jenkintown, PA

Untitled C. 1930 -1935 24 3/4" x 30" Oil on Canvas Untitled C. 1950 52"H x 38"W Oil on Canvas Untitled C. 1950 38"H x 51"W Oil on Canvas In 1934, Miller traveled to Europe where she met Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Joan Miró. Miró greatly influenced Miller's painting style during the 1930s and 1940s. Miller married artist C. Earle Miller in 1935. She took his last name and began signing her work using the name Peter Miller to avoid disclosing her gender. She first used t

Autograph of Joseph Hooker (1814-1879) American Civil War general for the Union best known for his victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Autographed letter signed dated October 6, 1871 to Committee members of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland regarding his attending upcoming annual reunion. Letter is 2 pages (1-leaf) with signature on 2nd page "J. Hooker, Maj. Genl." Letter measures 7.75" x 5.0", exhibits slight toning, and displays a medium signature. Letter is

Warships off Gibraltar Watercolour on paper 17.32" x 27.56" Signed lower right He found patronage under Sir James Emerson Tennent, who funded a trip to London in 1830-1832. He exhibited his work at the RHA in Dublin and at the Royal Academy, London. Tennent's patronage also secured for him an appointment as teacher of landscape drawing, painting and design at the Colombo Academy (later Royal College, Colombo) in Sri Lanka.[2] He embarked for Ceylon in August 1846, crossing Eg

"Look" 1965 1965, variable edition 71/100, with artist's label verso, co-published by Edition MAT, Cologne (label verso) and Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne, mixed media, stacked magazines, polyethylene and twine floated in black artist-made frame, overall 22 x 18 x 3-1/2 in. Provenance: The New Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1967, Nina Sundell and Marjorie Talalay; From the Collection of John Brett Buchanan and John Charles Walker, Ohio Note: The collection of John Charles Wal

Description: Daniel BooneFayette County, June 25, 1784D. Boone 1784 Signed Survey and Plat Map Entirely in His Hand - the Year His Legend as a Frontiersman is Born!ADSDaniel Boone autograph document signed with a plat map. 1 p., 7.8" x 6.375"; Fayette County; June 25, 1784. A land survey written entirely in his hand, for 5000 acres of land in Fayette County [in present-day Kentucky] signed, "Daniel Boone DS" at the conclusion. The survey is mounted to a slightly larger board

Description: Helen Keller n.p., n.d.Helen Keller Signed Autobiography: "And this is Liberty - that one grow after the law of his own life, hindering not another"SBA hardcover copy of ed. John Albert Macy, Helen Keller, "The Story of My Life by Helen Keller with her Letters (1887-1901) and A Supplementary Account of her Education Including Passages from the Reports and Letters of her Teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan by John Albert Macy" (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page &

Autograph of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) American poet, professor and educator. Clipped autograph on paper signed "Henry W. Longfellow 1881". Clip measures 2" x 4", exhibits slight toning, and displays a strong signature. Clip is corner mounted to larger (12.75" x 8.5") heavy paper (some chipping) that also presents a 19th century engraving of Longfellow. Mounted on reverse of larger paper are 3 cards presenting the autographs of 1.) Joseph Homan Manley (1842–1905)

"I have been a fool, & am a victim to my too open Heart & Soul" Emma Hamilton Autograph Letter Signed, to Judge of the High Court of Admiralty William Scott, explaining that she had given an account of Horatio Nelson's codicil [to his will] and tried to make the actions of Nelson's brother less damaging, and expressing her hope for comfort and the opportunity to educate Nelson's daughter. 4 pages, 4to, written on a folded sheet; silked on recto and verso, minor loss to termin

Showing continued interest in the expression of emotions in humans Charles Darwin Letter Signed, to "Dear Sir," thanking for photographs depicting the expressions of a child during a recitation designed to evoke different emotions. Text likely in the hand of his son, Francis Darwin. 1 page, 8vo, "Down" stationery; toned and chipping at edges (but body is relatively supple), minor scattered foxing, horizontal folds. "Beckenham" [London], 26 January 1876. "I am very much oblige