Millard Fillmore signed hand written letter, from Buffalo, dated Jany 4, 1864, written to Hon. Gulian C. Verplanck who was an American attorney, politician and writer, requesting information on copies of publications for the historical society, 7 3/4" x 5". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Excellent condition. | Estimate: $400-600...more

Signed Otto Schneider, Abraham Lincoln proof, inscribed Twenty-fifth proof from the copper plate, copyright 1908, by Charles Barmore, New York, 15 1/4" x 11". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Light creases to upper right corner. | Estimate: $200-300...more

President Ulysses S. Grant signed bank check, dated April 8th, 1869, as 18th President of the United States, paid to the order of Mrs. U. S. Grant for $500, signed U. S. Grant, drawn on First National Bank, Washington D. C., inscribed on verso Presed U. S. Grant with Lewis Johnson & Co. Bankers, dated April, 15 1869 stamp, 3" x 8 3/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Several small holes and pin hole punctures in field, creases. | Estimate: $500-700...more

Benito Juarez signed hand written letter in Spanish, dated 1869, Benito was national hero and President of Mexico, 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Crease lines from folds, overall very good condition. | Estimate: $200-300...more

James A. Garfield signed letter, Washington D. C., dated March 19th, 1869, addressed to Hon. William Stedman (General), referencing a meeting with General Grant and Sherman getting a councilship at Veracruz, taken the letter and papers to the Secretary of State (Hamilton Fish) and he would in turn take it to the President (Ulysses S. Grant) for an appointment, written on two pages, 8" x 5". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Two sperate pages, fold lines. | Estimate: $300-400...more

Chester Alan Arthur campaign carte de visite campaign, inscribed Gen. Chester A. Arthur Rep. Candidate for Vice President 1880, 4" x 2 3/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Light toning, overall very good condition. | Estimate: $200-300...more

Jefferson Davis signed hand written letter, dated 5th March 1886, on no. 66 Baronne St., New Orleans lined paper, addressed to Mildred, the letter speaking of missing her visit when she was in the city, 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Corners have been clipped, newspaper glued to backing. | Estimate: $300-500...more

James A. Garfield memorial services broadside, Philipsburg, Sept 23rd, 1881, for Arrangements for Memorial Services on the Death of James A. Garfield, President of the United States, to be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, 11 3/4" x 5 1/2", together with seven Garfield etchings and lithographs. Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Broadside - glued down, fold creases, edge toning. Others - various conditions, some with small edge tears and losses to matts. | Estimate: $200-300...more

William McKinley signed handwritten note card, written on State of Ohio Executive Chamber - Columbus card stock, dated April 25, '94, while Governor of Ohio, inscribed While Congress is doing its best to have more goods made abroad, a million unemployed at home are praying for work, 4 1/4" x 2 7/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Very good condition, light toning. | Estimate: $200-300...more

Civil War General William T. Sherman signed hand written letter, 912 Garrison Avenue, St. Louis Mo., dated Sept. 25, 1885, addressed to his brother Hoyt Sherman, Esq., in regards to a request asking for an autographed letter, 8 1/8" x 5", together with a lithograph portrait by A. B. Hall. Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Light stains, tape hinge mounted to a paper mat. | Estimate: $300-400...more

Robert E. Peary signed letter, U. S. Navy Yard, N. Y., Jan. 20, '96, requesting payment for a lecture, notation at the bottom Mr. Ira Stockbridge Portland Me., 8 3/4" x 5 1/2". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Fold lines, overall very good condition. | Estimate: $100-150...more

Harrison and Morton miniature campaign American silk flag, 1888 Republican candidates, Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton, 4" x 3 1/2". | Condition Framed, very good condition. | Estimate: $100-150...more

Grover Cleveland signed letter, Princeton, dated Nov. 8, 1899, written to the editor of the Baltimore Sun, complaining of a"newspaper man" who he didn’t like, 6 3/4" x 4 1/2". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Large stain on front, fold lines. | Estimate: $200-400...more

Count Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin signed letter, Friedrichshafen, dated 14th April, 1901, written in German and translated to Distinguished Doctor, I'm sorry… I cannot come to Danzig at the moment, because there is a delay in the gathering of the board of examiners for my work. I… regret not being able to comply with the honor of your reporting about my project in the presence of the scientific research association. I thank you again for your kind offer..., 7" x 5 1/4". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Overall very good condition, light toning. | Estimate: $300-400...more

Buffalo Courier President McKinley Shot at Public Reception…, dated September 7, 1901, twelve pages, 23 5/8" x 17". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Creases, some paper loss in center of portrait, toning, edge chipping. | Estimate: $300-400...more

Grover Cleveland signed typed letter, Princeton, dated March 28, 1903, addressed to Miss Crosby, thanking her for her book of poems with her likeness and autograph. Fannie Crosby was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist and composer as well as one of the most prolific hymnists in history, includes the original envelope, 7 3/4" x 7 5/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Crease lines from fold, hand written corrections within text. | Estimate: $200-300...more

Theodore Roosevelt signed Presidential ambassador appointment, dated 8th, March, 1905 for Samuel R. Gummere, as the first Minister of Morocco, Gummere was awarded the post as a reward for resolving the Perdicaris incident, 18 1/4" x 23". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Fold lines, some toning, light stains, some paper residue at top edge. | Estimate: $200-400...more

Two hand written letters, one dated 1901, written to Miss Robinson, Detroit Michigan, by Jackeland (sic) Harris, in regards to transcripts of the negro songs on the plantation, and one written to Judge B. L. Shientag, Albany 1931, with illegible signature. Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Center creases, overall good condition. | Estimate: $50-100...more

William Taft signed typed letter, on White House stationary, Beverly, Massachusetts, dated August, 29, 1910, written to Mr. Johnson (R. U. Johnson, Esq.), The Century Magazine, New York City, inscribed I have yours of August 24th. In my letter to Mr. McKinley, the Chairman of the Congressional Committee, I say something in respect to the Appalachian Reserve. I don't know whether it will go in, because it was sent late, but the Appalachian Reserve Bill is doubtless going through the Senate, 8 3/4" x 7". The Weeks Act was signed into law March 1st, 1911 by William Taft. Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Very light edge toning, overall very good condition. | Estimate: $200-400...more

Major General retired, Daniel Sickles signed typed correspondence, dated March 12, 1912, on Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial letterhead, addressed to Francis D. Tandy asking for co-operation with the Lincoln Fellowship, Daniel Sickles was an American politician, soldier and diplomat most notably known for the slaying of Philip Barton Key II (son of Francis Scott Key) of which he was acquitted after using temporary insanity as a defense for the first time, Sickles is also a Medal of Honor recipient, from his service at the Battle of Gettysburg, 10 3/4" x 8 3/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Fold lines, 1/4" tear to center fold on right edge, overall very good condition. | Estimate: $300-400...more

Detailed WWI hand written diary and archives of Wilson Kappel, Bolivar Ohio, mechanic US Army, Company C, 6th Infantry, starting with him registering on June 5th, 1917 through his arrival back home July 31, 1919, includes 153 pages covering every aspect of his service from home to Camp Sherman, to Camp Forrest Ga., the rifle range at Ringgold Ga., to Hoboken NJ., on troop ship Huron, troop ship Mt. Veron, Brest France, Barsubaube France, Soulaine France, Pagny - Sur - Meuse France, Remiremont France, Le Tholy France, front line trenches, at the front, St. Die France, St, attack on Frappell Germany, Pouxeux France, ST. Nicolas, France, St. Christophe France, Martin Court France, Saint Mihiel Drive, Avirinville France, Rigny France, Verdum France, first Meuse - Argonne drive, second Meuse - Argonne drive, Liny France, Brandeville, Louppy, Marville France, Rehon France, Bischarge Luxembourg, Sandweiler Lux., Rodenburg Lux., Wassenbillig Lux., Treves Germany, Petange Luxembourg, Prum Germany, Echternach Lux., Belgium, Pontanezen barracks at Brest France, troop ship America, Camp Mills, Camp Sherman, also includes a History USS America, poems, a list of Army pay with title and monthly pay, list of Divisions with enlistments, casusalties, captures etc., a complete roster of Company C March 1918 before they left for France, list of all the men that were in C Company 6th Infantry from March 1918 to March 1919 and what happened to them, including some details, a list of what Division each unit belonged as well as airplane markings on different countries aircraft, also included is a printed certificate from the Jimmy Carter to his brother Owen Kappel, Stars and Stripes newspaper, his dog tags, funeral notice from October 22nd, 1979, real photo postcard, family hunting postcard from 1914, his address book, Civil War bullet passed down through the family, several family photos before and after the war, his 8th and 9th grade report cards, a letter to his brother and a hardback book The Official History of the Fifth Division, 1919. | Condition Overall very good condition. | Estimate: $500-700...more

Collection of fifteen Alfred F. Goldsmith letters and correspondence, most dated 1923, between Goldsmith owner of At the sign of the Sparrow bookstore in New York city and Richard J. Currier, esquire, many discussing recent finds for sale, many with small comic drawings, most 9 7/8" x 8 7/8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Fold lines, overall very good to excellent. | Estimate: $200-300...more

Signed Theodore Roosevelt naval appointment, dated 1st of October, 1919, for William H. Long Jr. to Ensign to the United States Naval Reserve, 19 3/4" x 15 3/4". | Condition Light toning. | Estimate: $250-350...more

Dwight D. Eisenhower signed typed letter, written on White House stationary, dated August 12, 1954, addressed to the Honorable Cliffard R. Hope - Chairman Agriculture Committee, two pages, 10 1/2" x 8". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Excellent condition. | Estimate: $200-300...more

Harry S. Truman signed typed letter, Independence, Missouri, dated July 26, 1967, addressed to Mrs. Ruby Packer, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, inscribed Dear Mrs. Packer, Your letter of July 18th, has been received and I am glad to help you with your assignment. The"S" in my name stands for the first letter of the name of each of my grandfathers. In order to be strictly impartial in naming me for one or the other, I was given the letter"S" as a middle name. It can be used either with or without a period after it. Sincerely Yours, includes the original envelope, 10 1/2" x 7". Provenance: The Ephemera Collection of Joseph Rubinfine, Merritt Island, Florida. | Condition Pencil number inscription in top left corner, fold lines, overall excellent condition. | Estimate: $100-200...more