Swann Galleries: Autographs

(Album.) Autograph album containing 29 ALsS by each of the U.S. presidents from Washington to Coolidge. Vp, 1785-1945.

Franz Schubert. Autograph Musical manuscript, unsigned, fragment from Der Taucher, Np, 1813.

John Lennon. Typescript Signed, with numerous holograph corrections, interview discussing Paul, Linda, and Yoko. [New York], 31 August 1971.

Alexander Hamilton. Autograph Letter Signed, "A.H.," as Inspector General of the U.S. Army, to Secretary of War James McHenry. New York, 19 February 1800.

George Washington. Clipped portion of a partly-printed DS, three-language ship's papers. [Philadelphia], circa 15 November 1796.

Thomas Jefferson. Two items: Holograph plat drawing, uncommon map of field near Monticello * Autograph Letter Signed. Np, nd; [Charlottesville], 9 August 1815.

Thomas Jefferson. Autograph Letter Signed, to his business partner Patrick Gibson, assuring payment of a $700 promissory note. "Monticello" [Charlottesville], 22 December 1812.

Lou Gehrig. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Nancy-- / Best Wishes." Np, circa 1939.

Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, as President. Washington, 21 February 1863.

Mark Twain. Engraved half-length portrait Signed, twice, with both his real and pen names. Np, nd.

Ernest Hemingway. Typed Letter Signed, "I love you / Papa," to Marlene Dietrich ("My Dearest"). Finca Vigia, 30 August 1957.

George Sand. Autograph Manuscript Signed, draft of her one-act play Francia. Np, circa 1872.

Walt Whitman. Manuscript Signed, draft of three complete poems from his Leaves of Grass. Np, [1891?].

Horatio Nelson. Autograph Letter Signed, to artist Robert Barker ("Mr. Barker"). Merton [London], 21 January 1802.

Thomas Jefferson. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, granting plot of land. Washington, 27 August 1805.

Albert and Elsa Einstein. Autograph Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to violinist Lili Petschnikoff ("Dear Mrs. Petschnikoff"). Caputh, 1 June 1931.

Alexander Hamilton. Letter Signed, "AHamilton," as Treasury Secretary, to Collector William Webb. [Philadelphia], 27 May 1794.

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Letter Signed, "Steuben Maj: Genl," to Brigadier General George Weedon. Richmond, 29 March [1781].

Samuel Barber. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed and dated. Mount Kisco, September 1965.

Marie Curie. Autograph Note Signed, "M. Curie," to American dancer Loie Fuller ("Dear friend"). Np, nd.

John F. Kennedy. Typed Letter Signed, "John Kennedy," as President, to former CIA Director Allen Dulles ("Dear Allen"). Washington, 29 November 1961.

George Gershwin. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Sincerely." Np, nd.

Richard Wagner. Document Signed, contract for the 4-night performance of Der Ring des Niebelungen. Frankfurt am Main, 11 August 1881.

Rupert Brooke. Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear [St. John Greer?] Ervine." [London], "Monday" [January 1912?].

Edward VII; King of the UK. Partly-printed Document Signed, "EdwardR&I." "St. James's" [London], 12 January 1903.