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Original Etching “Torah” Artist Proof
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A beautiful and pensive original etching by prominent Jewish American artist Irving Amen, published circa 1970. Titled simply "Torah," this...
14th Century Illuminated Leaf from Book of Hours
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From Flanders circa 1350 comes this stunning illuminated miniature leaf on virgin vellum from a 14th-century Book of Hours, in...
Framed Autograph & Poem
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Original signature in blue ballpoint pen on onion skin book tissue overlay, framed with early image of Auden, along with...
“In the American West” Signed
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Richard Avedon's magnificent photographic essay In the American West. 1985. (First edition). Small folio. Cloth with illustrations affixed to front...
Peter Benchley Signed Shark Drawing from “Jaws”
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Author Peter Benchley's trademark signed shark sketch from his 1974 book (and eponymous monster hit film) Jaws. On 2.5" x...
William Randolph Hearst First Day Cover Signed
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A 1958 First Day Cover signed by William Randolph Hearst Jr., featuring a 4¢ Freedom of the Press Stamp on...
W. Somerset Maugham Typed Letter Signed
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Typed letter signed on light blue Palace Hotel, St. Moritz (Switzerland) stationery, dated 23rd August, 1962, featuring a lovely image...
Autograph Letter Signed
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FABULOUS, ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY A. A. MILNE CIRCA 1925, the creator of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin. The content of...
Signature
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Signature of famed aviator Beryl Markham (1902-1986) a British-born Kenyan aviator (one of the first bush pilots), adventurer, racehorse trainer and...
Signature on Autograph Album Page
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Bold signature on 4" x 6" light green autograph album page. Two slight folds through but not affecting the quality...