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Two Typed Letters Signed (TLS) by T. S. Eliot
Located in Middletown, NY
Two one-page letters on Faber & Faber stationery, SIGNED by T. S. Eliot. The first, dated 1
Category
Mid-20th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
represent.
The top of the Plaque shows letters O,A, R. (This Logo has been done in Enamel). They stand for
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
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H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold, Silver
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 2.76 in
Cx-52 Model Swiss Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
side of the machine. In Cipher mode the letters are printed in groups of five letters, and the letter X
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1950s Belgian Transportation Sign
Located in High Point, NC
discoloration trades a poetic display of age in place of painted letters. Textured beige on one side and chipped
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY
Located in Dallas, TX
family ownership until NOW!
It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...
Materials
Paper
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This small box for personal possessions (perhaps papers or letters), is covered in black leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 8.25 in
A Set of Renaissance Classical 19th Century Grand Tour Italian Plaster Intaglios
Located in High Wycombe, GB
important letters and documents
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Greek Renaissance Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
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H 4.73 in W 2.96 in D 0.24 in
German Bauhaus Era Porcelain Medical Doctor Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black concave porcelain sign with white slightly raised letters. It a German sign from the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
only device in the 18th century that was able to duplicate letters; this particular model was also
Category
Antique 18th Century English Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mahogany
Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
letters reads: "Buy British Film". The chrome base also is accented with yellow lettering which reads
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of January 1918
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Hall
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
1930 Royal Automobile Club Associate British Enameled Radiator Cap Car Badge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bordered panel and on the back in impressed letters reads "Property of RAC" for the Royal Automobile Club
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Obenchain who was also
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
19th Century German Baronship Document, Archduke Ludwig III of Hessen
Located in Vero Beach, FL
painted document is created in illuminated calligraphy with gold leaf letters on parchment and signed by
Category
Antique 19th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
Wireless Set No. 19, MK II, Canada, Around 1942
Located in Madrid, ES
ensembles or sets used English or Cyrillic letters on the front panel, the result of a contract with the
Category
20th Century Canadian Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
A Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation Mug by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in large capital shaded Roman letters, 'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.'
The bottom of the mug is inscribed with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
H 4 in W 4.25 in D 4 in
Mauchline Wooden Postal Ruler and Paper Folder with Beach & Cliffs, Cromer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LETTER POST with the costs of sending letters of varying weight; the second section titled NEWSPAPER and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sycamore
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H 9.45 in W 1.38 in D 0.08 in
Letter from Theodore Dreiser Dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall
Located in Dallas, TX
, letters and publications which she wrote as part of her involvement in the Women’s Suffrage Movement of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Ulysses S. Grant Signed Presidential Appointment, Dated February 28, 1871
By Ulysses S. Grant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
prescribed by law.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seat of the
Category
Antique 1870s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 24.75 in W 39.63 in D 2 in
Pair of Original Anti-Vietnam War & Anti-President Nixon Posters on Heavy Paper
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bottom. Both posters have slogans in bold letters written in Vietnamese which we have not had translated
Category
Vintage 1970s Vietnamese Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 27 in W 19.5 in D 0.07 in
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Hall/Obenchain who was
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Conceptual "Alphabet & Numerals" Acrylic Painting
Located in San Diego, CA
signature. This is a declining art form. What may also be lost is the ability to read other historical
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Initial Letters "M" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "L" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "D" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "A" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "Q" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "Y" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "I" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "X" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "I" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "W" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "Q" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "X" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "J" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "N" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "Y" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "V" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "U" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "K" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Initial Letters "T" (Alphabet)
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Letters to a Lady"
By Robert Berran
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Harlequin
Signed lower right.
Robert Berran has been a prolific romance and historical book
Category
1990s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Initial Letters "T" (Alphabet) 2 available
By Owen Jones
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE INITIAL LETTERS
Owen Jones (1806-1889)
Day & Sons
London, 1864
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Contemporary sensual, erotic photograph of a nude female with historical imagery
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
female figure from a historical glass plate on an 18th-c botanical engraving mounted on fine art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Nude Photography
Materials
Engraving, Archival Pigment
Clubbing duel Goya stamps color metal Luigi Rodríguez historical art Prado museu
Located in Madrid, ES
While I was growing up my dad was collecting stamps by sending letters to people from all over the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
, perfect for holding pens, letters, or other office essentials. The simple metal latch and side handles
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
. Skillfully crafted from solid wood, its rich natural grain and warm tones evoke a sense of the historical
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
16th Century Period Ceramic Italian Olive Jar with Green and Burnt Ochre Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
. The exact letters are “FFCE FRANCESCO VANNI”. Francesco Vani was an Italian Artist that lived circa
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
19th C. American - A Framed Set of 13 Hand Colored Alphabet Woodcut Prints N-Z
Located in Morristown, NJ
, NYC. This set comprises the letters N through Z, each with a short rhyming description. Occasionally
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 21.25 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
19th C. American - A Framed Set of 13 Hand Colored Alphabet Woodcut Prints A-M
Located in Morristown, NJ
, NYC. This set comprises the first letters A through M, each with a short rhyming description
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 21.25 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Eastern Bohemia Vychodni Cechy Map Czechoslovakia
Located in London, GB
historical significance, the title in bold red letters above and rest of the text in white and black on a red
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Posters
Materials
Paper
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 0.04 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
thoughtful craftsmanship of its time. Whether used for writing letters by hand or hosting a modern laptop
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967' 'PJ-R-27-A' File Racks, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
historical significance, these file racks features letters that reveal a part of the fascinating history of
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 13 in
Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
London and New York, serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the historical and cultural richness
Category
Antique 1850s Books
Materials
Paper
The Letter N an Engraving by Luigi Vanvitelli for King Carlos III, Italy, 1771
By Vanvitelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlos III of Italy as part of a historical series. It has been custom framed to museum standards with a
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 13.13 in W 12.88 in D 0.5 in
Clio by Studio of Romanelli
Located in New Orleans, LA
," a quote from the letters of Pliny the Younger that roughly translates to "History is written not for
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel
By William Eaton
Located in Rotterdam, NL
attention to detail, this ring exudes both historical charm and timeless beauty.
Designed with intricate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Engraving by L. Vanvitelli, The Letter "S" for King Carlos III, Italy, 1771
By Vanvitelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These framed letters make a great gift because of their history and great images.
The letter "S
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 13.13 in W 12.88 in D 0.5 in
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