Politics & Military Autographs

French socialité (1876-?), one of the courtesans who had the most influence on the Press and politics of her time.  Autograph letter in French signed twice by her, dated July 19, 1877, was sent to a lady about her father's funeral. Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, some loss of paper in page 3. ALSO INCLUDED is a short note addressed to a certain Mr. Le Ferrièrre, saying "so, I'm counting on you tomorrow, Tuesday"

American first lady (1860-1924) during the period 1921-1923 and wife of President Warren G. Harding.    Beautiful postcard depicting The White House signed by her with a short sentiment, mounted on hard cardboard.  Size is 6.5 x 4 inches, small dots of rust, mat burn over the right border, otherwise in excellent condition.

American politician and attorney (b.1964), and 49th incumbent vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden. Nice color photograph signed by her, shown at a speech. Size is 10.8 x 8.4 inches, in excellent condition.

British politician (1916-2005) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974.  Rawlings Official Major League baseball signed by him. The approximate diameter is 3.25 inches.  ALSO INCLUDES a Certificate of Authenticity on a small card.

King of Jordan (1935-1999) who reigned between 1952 and 1999.  Beautiful black and white photograph signed by him, shown young; stamped on verso by photographer Studio Angelo (photographer of H.M. King Hussein), dated in 1953.  Size is 3.5 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a color photograph of Queen Noor of Jordan (b.1951) signed by her, dated in 1990.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, color is a bit faded but in excellent condition.

Isabella I (1451-1504), Queen of Castile for the period 1474-1504, reigned over unified Spain with her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon- both are known today as the Catholic Monarchs. Among her most important achievements, they conquered back all of Spain from the Arabs, forced the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain, and financially sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage that will result in the discovery of the Americas for the old world!. Rare signed letter, dated in 1483, a very important year for the Spanish Inquisition since that was the year Torquemada was named the Great Inquisitor. The letter is addressed to a nobleman named Sancho de Vergara and mentions a meeting of the Queen with a knight, who will bring him a message. Letter was written by the Queen´s secretary, and signed by the Queen as "Yo, La Reina" ("I, the Queen"). Sold with 3 separate pages that include a full translation and transcription from old Spanish, plus a full description. Letter is 8.6 x 6 inches, folds, minor stains, in excellent condition.

Group of 9 autograph items, each one from a different Israeli politician, including: Yitzhak Shamir (1915-2012), 7th Prime Minister 1983-84 and 1986-92, signed photo, 3.5 x 5 inches, stamped on verso by photographer - Yitzhak Navon (1921-2015), 5th President 1978-1983, signed photo, 4 x 5.6 inches - Ephraim Katzir (1916-1973), 4th President 1973-1978, signed photo, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, and a signed copy of his speech taking the oath for the office in 1973! - Chaim Herzog (1918-1997), 6th President 1973-1983, signed photo, 4.25 x 5.4 inches - Ehud Barak (b.1942), 10th Prime Minister 1999-2001, signed photo, 7.9 x 9.9 inches - Ezer Weizmann (1924-2005), 7th President 1993-2000, signed photo, 6.25 x 8.6 inches, also included is a typed letter from this office - Zalman Shazar (1889-1974), 3rd President 1963-1973, signed photo, 5.1 x 7 inches - Yigal Allon (1918-1980), Israeli politician and commander of the Palmach army, signed photo, 3.5 x 5.5 inches. All in very good condition, sold as a collection only.

Former head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City from 1958 until 1963. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1957 (when he was still a Cardinal); blind-stamped on the front by photographer Giacomelli (Venice).  Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Chinese nationalist leader (1887-1975) and politician, led the Republic of China for almost 50 years (1928-1975), first in mainland China (until 1949), later on the island of Taiwan. Fantastic, larger size mat with an original photo of him, signed by him, mounted on a larger black mat to a total size of 10 x 13.1 inches. The actual photograph is 5.7 x 6.9 inches, blind-stamped (metal stamp with no ink) on the front by photographer C. Mea, with text in both Chinese and Western characters. Background rust quite evenly distributed, in very good condition.

French General (1770-1835) of Cavalry and second Duke of Valmy, noted for his participation in the Napoleonic wars. Set of 4 documents handwritten by another hand and signed by General Kellermann, dated in 1813.  Each document is 8.25 x 13 inches approximately, two documents have 2 pages, and the remaining two 1 page each, folds, minor stains, all in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Former first lady of the United States (1929-1994), and Irish novelist (b.1930). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both personalities with a short sentiment. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a letter of authenticity by JSA (James Spence Authentication) -not shown.

American politician (1917-1963) who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. Fine business card signed by him as Senator for Massachusetts (1953-1960), with his name printed and a logo.  Size is 3.4 x 1.75 inches, dirt on verso, some smudge on ink, tiny rust dots, in overall very good condition. An excellent souvenir of the young Kennedy before becoming President in 1961.

American lawyer and politician (1932-2009), and former senator for Massachusetts.  Front cover from a magazine signed by him (not full magazine) trimmed over the top and left borders.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (1932-2009) -born Edward Moore Kennedy, senator from Massachusetts for 47 years and brother of the former US President John F. Kennedy. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (1932-2009) -born Edward Moore Kennedy, United States Senator from Massachusetts for 47 years and brother of the former US President John F. Kennedy. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British Army officer (1850-1916) and colonial administrator, who rose to prominence for his imperial campaigns. Typed card signed by him matted with a half-tone photograph of him shown young. Total size is 8.8 x 13.9 inches, card is 3.4 x 2 inches (visible window size), photo is 4.3 x 6.3 inches, all in very good condition. Ready to frame if desired!

Hungarian politician and civil engineer (1841-1914), autograph note signed, written in Budapest, dated in 1914. Written in Hungarian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.3 x 2.76 inches, some silvering on edges not affecting the text and signature. Otherwise in very good condition.

Russian politician (1894-1971), and first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, dated 1960. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

King of Belgium (1790-1865) who ruled between 1831 and 1865. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by the king, dated in 1853.  Each page's size is 7.3 x 8.9 inches, 3 pages, folds, in excellent condition.

English politician and military officer (1754-1826), whose real name was Frances Rawdon-Hastings. Clip from the bottom of a letter or document with Moira's signature. Size is 7 x 2.25 inches, in very good condition.

King of France (1638-1715), also known as The Sun King,  between 1643 and 1715, was his reign of 72 years and 110 days the longest of any sovereign in history. Document in French (sold with a partial translation) signed by him in 1685 to his violinist Jacques Laquieze giving him a place to build at Versailles. The document is beautifully mounted floating on a mat with photo corners and has multiple abbreviations and legal terms about taxes.  Size is 13 x 9.75 inches, Total mat size is 18 x 15 inches, minor cracks, folds, in overall excellent condition.

American military leader (1880-1964), a five-star general of the US Army who played a crucial role in the Pacific theater during WWII. Large, beautiful photograph signed by him, matted to a total size of 14 x 18 inches, photo is 10 x 13.25 inches (visible window size). Photo is in excellent condition and can be easily removed from mat if desired.

Filipino politician and dictator (1917-1989), and 10th president of Filipinas between 1965-1986. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in 1971, shown young. Size is 3.6 x 5.2 inches, some creases, in overall very good condition.

American politician (1936-2018) who served as senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018 and was a nominee for president of the USA during the 2008 election. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown giving a speech. Size is 11 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Israeli stateswoman (1898-1978) and fourth Prime Minister of Israel between 1969 and 1974; German statesman (1913-1992) and chancellor of West Germany between 1969 and 1974; and Jesco von Puttkamer (1919-1987), the German Ambassador to Israel from 1971 through 1974.  Triple signed photo shown in a parade event, size is 6.75 x 4.9 inches, minor crease, in excellent condition.

Argentine statesman (1821-1906), writer, and president of Argentina between 1862 and 1868.  Signed postcard attached with a half-tone photograph of him, mounted on an album page where Mitre writes a short text quote translated as "years go by like shadows", signed below with his full name, dated in Buenos Aires, 1905.  There is an unidentified signature on verso as well.  Total size is 7.5 x 4.75 inches. some age-toning, in overall very good condition.

British statesman (1838-1923), and newspaper editor. Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated 1874. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

British Royal Navy officer and statesman (1900-1979), Supreme Allied Commander in south-east Asia during World War II, last viceroy of India before independence and the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-1949). Autograph note signed as LMB, dated in 1976, greeting someone for Christmas and sending a gift, one page, 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Yazidi human rights activist (b.1993) who lives in Germany. Fine color photograph signed by her. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French emperor (1808-1873), first president of France (1848-1852), and emperor between 1852 and 1870; nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him on the last page, dated in 1854, about army deployment in Anatolia mentioning the Turkish army and discussing a strategy. Each page's size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 5 pages, central fold, in excellent condition.

Israeli politician (1921-2015) and 5th president of Israel (1978-1983). Great color photograph signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Indian independence activist (1889-1964) and first Prime Minister of India, as well as a central figure in Indian politics both before and after independence.  Album page signed by him, size is 4.3 x 2.8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope mail printed with the text "Prime Minister India" on its back (see scans provided).

French politician (1803-1857), and also a musicologist and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Paris, 1843. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches each page, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a 1-page letter in French dictated by him, written by her secretary.

American politician (1913-1994) who served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974. Small card signed by him. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish politician and statesman (1927-1986) who served as Prime Minister of Sweden and fell assassinated in 1986.  First day cover for the issue of a 1962 stamp celebrating the life of the Swedish politician Dag Hammarskjöld who served as U.N. Secretary-General, signed by Olaf Palme with a short sentiment.  Size is 6.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned photograph of Olaf Palme shown young.  Size is 3.3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine Army general and politician (1895-1974), who was elected President three times. Gorgeous large photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by the General and inscribed to the American oncologist George T. Pack (1898-1969) who flew to Argentina in 1951 to operate Peron's dying wife Evita; photograph is dated in Buenos Aires, August, 1954.  Size is 9.25 x 14 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine Army general and politician (1895-1974), who was elected President three times. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Madrid, August 10, 1967. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

British statesman (1759-1806), the youngest and last prime minister of Great Britain from 1783 until the Acts of Union 1800, and then first prime minister of the United Kingdom from January 1801. Autograph letter signed by him and dated in Wimbledon, August 15, 1796, about political matters. Size is 7.25 x 8.8 inches each page, 2 written pages in one sheet, some fading, folds, small cracks, in overall very good condition.

Lotos Club is a gentleman´s club in New York City, to promote and develop the art and sciences. The club celebrated gala dinners with famous guests, and the menus, signed by attendees, are today highly collectible. See individual descriptions for details. Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Fantastic set of 47 original unsigned photographs taken during her coronation on June 1953. The set includes 6 larger-size photographs (the first six scans provided) of 11.75 x 9.9 inches each, some mounting glue residues on verso, otherwise in excellent condition; and other 41 photographs of 6.4 x 7.5 inches each, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition, 20 of them are ink-stamped on verso by Associated Newspapers Ltd, London.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American film actress (1921-2016) and First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989; she was the second wife of President Ronald Reagan. Time magazine cover from January 14th, 1985, signed and inscribed by her. Size is 8 x 10.8 inches, only cover (not full magazine), in excellent condition.

Fantastic photograph signed by 4 US presidents together at the White House, October 8th, 1981. Former presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter arrived by helicopter and were greeted by President Ronald Reagan, meeting with them for around half an hour before they left for Andrews Air Force Base, where they would board a plane to Cairo, Egypt. Ford, Carter and Nixon attended the funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who had been assassinated two days earlier. Reagan, who had survived his own assassination attempt just 6 months earlier, decided was too risky to attend Sadat´s funeral. Instead, the 3 former presidents, including Carter, who had brokered peace between Egypt and Israel, served as the American delegation. This photo was the retirement gift to Helen Colle Donaldson Hollers (1918-2013), who served as White House Appointments Secretary to all 4 presidents (and 5 more!) during her 43 years of service. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American politician and actor (1911-2004) who served as the 40th president of the USA (1981-1989). Album page signed by him with a short sentiment, attached to a small color half-tone photograph of him shown in his youth. Size is 5.9 x 4.75 inches, in very good condition. An unidentified signature is found on verso attached with a small half-tone photograph.

American politician and actor (1911-2004) who served as the 40th president of the USA (1981-1989). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, trimmed over the right border, minor mounting traces on verso, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Field Marshal and General of the British Army (1832-1914) who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Autograph note signed by him as "Roberts" dated 1905. Size is 4.5 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of him.

French politician (1831-1913), writer, journalist and politician, founder of the of the newspaper “L’Intransigeant” in 1880. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated 1908, to the French writer Jeanne Loiseau-Lapauze, wife to the art critic Henry: "... I have no news of the famous portrait, but I suppose it is installed in your little Palace. Judging by your charming verses, I guess your loan is at least as attractive as that of Fontainebleau...". Open size is 9.6 x 6.6 inches, two written pages in a folded sheet, overall rust stains, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

American businessman and politician (1908-1979) who served as governor of New York between 1959 and 1973. Typed letter with the letterhead of the Executive Chamber of the New York State signed by him and addressed to the American bass-baritone George London, dated September 26, 1962.  Size is 7.2 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

American political figure (1884-1962) who served as the First Lady of the USA from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office.  Typed letter with her home letterhead, signed by her, dated June 25th, 1947, about a book she received as a gift.  Size is 5.1 x 6.5 inches, 1 page, storage holes over the upper border, central fold, in excellent condition.