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

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

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,

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

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

Eleanor Roosevelt 1884 - 1962 Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Rare Autographs and Documents

The Waste Land Signed on the limitation page. 4to, publisher's vellum-backed marbled boards, slight bowing to covers; top edges gilt and others uncut, owner's blindstamp on limitation page at upper left corner; original marbled slipcase, two edges split. Number 36 of 300 copies signed by Eliot. London: Faber & Faber, (1961); signature: Np, circa 1961. Printed by Giovanni Mardersteig at the Officina Bodoni for Faber and Faber. T.S. Eliot 1888- 1965 Seraphin Gallery, Philadelp

"A Fable" A Fable, Signed on limitation page. 8vo, publisher's pictorial blue cloth stamped in gold, white, and blue over beveled boards; top edges stained blue; original glassine with some scattered tears; publisher's slipcase, faint scattered soiling, one corner bumped. Number 64 of 1000 copies signed by Faulkner . Petersen A31b. (New York): Random House, (1954); signature: Np, circa 1954. William Faulkner 1897 - 1962 Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia Rare Autographs and Docum

"Keep us, O keep us the Many in One!" Autograph Quotation Signed, stanza from the end of his poem, "Union and Liberty." 1 page, oblong 8vo, written vertically on personal stationery; some staining along upper edge and lower corners recto, remnants of mounting along upper and lower edges verso with cello tape at corners, vertical folds. "Lord of the universe, shield us and guide us, "Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! "Thou has united us, -who shall divide us? "Keep

Thank you letter to Officer Nathaniel Taylor Many thanks for your kind present of Porter which I have accepted, although it is contrary to my established custom. Therefore you will have the goodness to forgive my stating what my resolution is. But I assure you Dear Sir that I feel all your kindness on this occasion as well as for the trouble you was so good as to take with my things in the Foudroyant." [Aboard the HMS Victory ], 7 October 1803. The HMS Foudroyant served as H

Pikes Peak, Colorado Autograph of Zebulon Pike (1779-1813) United States military officer and explorer of the American west. He led two expeditions through the Louisiana Purchase territory (1805–1806) and (1806-1807) to explore the upper reaches of the Mississippi River and the areas of New Mexico and Texas respectfully. He served in the War of 1812 and he was killed during the Battle of York in Upper Canada because of an explosion of a gunpowder magazine. Autograph on manusc

"I have received your offering and heartily thank you for it in the name of those whose sufferings will be relieved thanks to your charity." During the famine that struck Russia's Black Earth region and the Volga basin, Tolstoy was one of the most active organizers of relief. He helped establish soup kitchens, raised funds, and used his international reputation to draw attention to the suffering of the rural farmers. He openly criticized the tsarist government and the Orthodo