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Thomas Jefferson. Autograph envelope signed. Signed envelope addressed entirely in Jefferson’s hand, with his bold free franking signature, "Th Jefferson." $6800. |
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| Thomas Percy. Bishop Percy's Folio Manuscript. 1867. First edition of the original folio manuscript bound in full brown morocco-gilt, copy belonging to William Morris, with his armorial bookplates and annotations in his hand. $8000.
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| Thomas Paine. Common Sense. 1776. Rare 1776 New York edition of Paine's landmark work, the first edition to be published outside of Philadelphia. Dated in manuscript two days after publication: "Feb 17th, 1776." $52,000 |
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| Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph manuscript signed. 1918. Autograph manuscript draft of the essay, "The Great Adventure," signed by Teddy Roosevelt. Handsomely framed with a contemporary broadside edition of the essay. $60,000. |
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| Illuminated Manuscript Leaf. Circa 1450. Splendid 15th-century miniature depicting King David, with elaborate borders, generously rendered with gold and lapis lazuli. Finely framed, entire piece measures 10 by 12 inches. $12,000.
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| A.A. Milne. The Four Pooh Books. 1924-28. First editions of Milne's "Pooh Quartet," in scarce original dust jackets. Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Milne. $35,000.
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Charles Dickens. Life and Letters of Charles Dickens. 1872. First editions, with six Cosway-style portraits depicting Dickens at various ages. $30,000.
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updated: May 9th, 2008.
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