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Rare Collection of the autographs of the three greatest aviators of the 20th century: Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and Orville Wright
EARHART, Amelia; Charles A. Lindbergh; Orville Wright.
Charles A. Lindbergh, Orville Wright and Amelia Earhart Signature Collection.
Rare framed autograph collection containing the signatures of the three greatest aviators of the 20th century. The collection includes a bank check signed by Orville Wright and clipped signatures of Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh. In near fine condition. Matted with three iconic portraits of Wright Lindbergh, and Earhart. The entire piece measures 29 inches by 24.5 inches. A very attractive presentation.
Price: $7,200.00 Item Number: 141068
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Autograph From "one of the most influential figures in human history" Charles Darwin
DARWIN, Charles.
Charles Darwin Autograph.
Rare autograph from Charles Darwin, boldly signed, "With M. Darwin's Best Compliments." Matted and framed with a portrait of Darwin. The entire piece measures 11.9 inches by 9 inches. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $9,800.00 Item Number: 145367
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“Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so": Rare Honorary Dinner Program; Signed by French General Charles de Gaulle
DE GAULLE, Charles.
Charles de Gaulle Honorary Dinner Program Signed.
1960.
Rare original dinner program from the Honorary Dinner For His Excellency General Charles de Gaulle held in New York City on April 26th, 1960, boldly signed by him. Quarto, 8 pages, string bound. Signed by Charles de Gaulle on the front cover of the program. The program includes listings of the presidents, officers, directors, and honorary members of the Alliance Francaise de New York, American Society of the French Legion of Honor, and The France-America Society. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed by General de Gaulle.
Price: $1,600.00 Item Number: 92469
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Rare Autograph letter signed by Charles Dickens to his close friend and financial adviser Thomas Mitton
DICKENS, Charles.
Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed.
1844.
Rare autograph letter signed by great English novelist Charles Dickens. One page, octavo, folded, the letter reads, "Devonshire Terrace Eighteenth April 1844. My Dear Mitton, I am sorry to say that plan won't do. Because although Coutts’s were so prompt and polite last time, still they did say 'that it wasn’t the kind of note’ &c &c - as I wrote you at the time. Indeed, I remember to have often heard that they avoid discounting... I wish to Heaven you could think of any other way. I will come down today, between 2 and 3. I have not seen…
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 132057
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"What is worth doing at all is worth doing well": Rare first edition of Frederic Kitton's Illustrations to Charles Dickens by Pen and Pencil and
KITTON, Frederic G. [Charles Dickens].
Charles Dickens by Pen and Pencil and A Supplement to Charles Dickens by Pen and Pencil.
London: Frank T. Sabin, 1890-1891.
First edition in book form of the most sumptuous presentation of Kitton's collection of Dickens portraits and illustrations which first appeared in serialized parts between 1889-1890. Folio, two volumes bound in full buckram with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, containing 31 engraved portraits, 30 engraved remarque plates, 78 illustrations in the text and 67 'Additional Illustrations'. In very good condition.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 122094
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Rare Framed Charles Dickens Gilt Bronze Relief Portrait
DICKENS, Charles.
Charles Dickens Gilt Bronze Relief Portrait.
Original gilt bronze relief portrait of Charles Dickens. Framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12 inches. In near fine condition. A unique example.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 92795
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Large Signed Portrait Photograph Signed by Charles Dickens
DICKENS, Charles.
Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph.
1868.
Signed "Charles Dickens (with a large flourish) Washington, D.C. Seventh February 1868." Large oval portrait photograph measures 13 inches by 13 inches. Matted in a walnut frame which measures 24 inches by 27 inches. On his Washington tour Dickens met President Andrew Johnson and signed this photograph on the date of that meeting, February 7, which also happened to be Dickens' birthday. He discussed in a letter to his friend and agent John Foster regarding that day, "This scrambling scribblement is resumed this morning, because I have just seen the President: who had sent to me very courteously asking me to make…
Price: $42,000.00 Item Number: 5825
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"In this brief life of ours, it is sad to do almost anything for the last time": Large Signed Portrait Photograph Signed by Charles Dickens
DICKENS, Charles.
Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph.
1868.
Large oval portrait photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. Matted in a contemporary frame which measures 25.5 inches by 29.5 inches. Signed "Charles Dickens (with a large flourish) Boston Sixth March 1868." In 1867, Charles Dickens began his second American reading tour at Boston's Tremont Temple, where an enthusiastic audience delighted in some of his most notable works, members of the audience included legendary literary stars such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Although Dickens was in declining health, he embarked on an ambitious travel schedule across the United States. Dickens returned to Boston once more before concluding…
Price: $30,000.00 Item Number: 74030
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Signed Photograph of Charles A. Lindbergh
LINDBERGH, Charles A.
Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph.
Black and white photograph of Charles A. Lindbergh in his flying gear, inscribed by Lindbergh, "To Ms. Elizabeth Reynolds Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh." In fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9 inches by 11 inches. A striking image, rare and desirable signed by Lindbergh.
Price: $2,800.00 Item Number: 89010
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Autograph Letter Signed From The Father of Modern Geology Charles Lyell
LYELL, Charles.
Charles Lyell Autographed Letter Signed.
Autographed Signed Letter from Charles Lyell, the father of modern geology. It reads, " Wed. Nov. 24, 1869 Sir James Colvile, I have just heard from our friend Dr. Hooker that you wish to meet me tomorrow (Thursday Nov. 25th) at the Athenaeum in the afternoon. I will be there at 1/2 past 3 ockl. P.M. & tell the porter where I am to be found. Most truly yours Charles Lyell." In near fine condition. Double matted and framed opposite a photograph of Lyell. The entire piece measures 14 inches by 17 inches.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 67029
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Charles Lever's Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon; illustrated by Arthur Rackham
LEVER, Charles.
Charles O’Malley: The Irish Dragoon.
London: James Nisbit & Co., Limited, 1899.
Later printing of this tale illustrated by Arthur Rackham very early in his career. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with frontispiece and 15 plates. In very good condition.
Price: $75.00 Item Number: 142691
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Large original drawing of Charlie Brown; drawn and inscribed by Charles Schulz
SCHULZ, Charles.
Charles Schulz Signed Charlie Brown Drawing.
Large original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Charlie Brown in baseball attire. Drawn and inscribed by Charles Schulz, "For Andrew, Schulz." In near fine condition. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 23.25 inches by 20.25 inches. Rare and desirable in such a large format.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 109522
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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL DRAWING OF SNOOPY'S COMPANION WOODSTOCK; DRAWN AND SIGNED BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ
SCHULZ, Charles M.
Charles Schulz Signed Woodstock Drawing.
Exceptionally rare original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Woodstock in military attire. Drawn and signed by Charles Schulz , "For SPC 4 Britt Weise, best wishes - Schulz." In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14 inches. Original drawings of Woodstock are scarce.
Price: $7,500.00 Item Number: 119508
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“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men": First Edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator; Inscribed by Roald Dahl
DAHL, Roald.
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.
First edition of the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Timothy Love Roald Dahl." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $4,500.00 Item Number: 146383
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Rare original photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin; Signed by him
CHAPLIN, Charlie.
Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph.
Rare original photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin. Signed by Chaplin beneath his portrait, "Faithfully Chas Chaplin." In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The photograph measures 7 inches by 5 inches. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 14.5 inches. Rare and desirable.
Price: $2,200.00 Item Number: 95208
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Rare original photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin; Signed by him
CHAPLIN, Charlie.
Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph.
1914.
Rare original sepia-toned photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin, signed, "With Love Charles Aug 26th 14." Signed along the left edge in white, "Witzel L.A." for the photographer Albert Witzel. Framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 7 inches. Rare and desirable.
Price: $2,200.00 Item Number: 145797