Recent Aquisitions

Darwin Researches Animal Variation Ahead of the Publication of "Origin of Species"

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Napoleon and His Era

Historical documents from the wars and people of this great time

George Washington Historical Documents

George Washington autographs have been sought after as long as American autographs have been collected. Signed letters from the Revolution and letters and historical documents during his presidency can be particularly desirable.

World War II

Historical autographs from the leading figures of World War II

Beautiful and Uncommon Signed Photograph of John Kennedy as President

Charles Darwin Researches Animal Variation Ahead of the Publication of "The Origin of Species"

President Kennedy Informs Admiral Rickover That He Is Gratified by the "Unusual Success" of the First Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier in the U.S. Navy

A First Edition of the First Ever White House Guide Book, Signed by Her and President John F. Kennedy on Christmas Day

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From Exile, Napoleon Appoints His New Chief of Security, Who Would Help Lead the Escape From Elba and Fight with Him at Waterloo Against Wellington

Napoleon Challenges the Pope, Ordering the Occupation of the Papal Ports

Napoleon's Grand Military and Diplomatic Strategy: Divide the Great Powers; Demonstrate Strength; Control Negotiations

Admiral Horatio Nelson Writes His Heroic Flag-Lieutenant During the Battle of Copenhagen, and Conveys the Regards of Emma Hamilton

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President George Washington Calls the Senate Into Session For His Second Inauguration

Extremely Rare Letter of President Washington to Secretary of State Jefferson, Ordering Implementation of the His Neutrality Policy

Short of Troops at Valley Forge, Fearing an Imminent British Attack, George Washington Orders Recruits Be Sent Immediately to the Encampment

Victory at Yorktown: Washington Sends One of Rochambeau's French Commanders to Join His American Counterpart in Blocking Cornwallis's Escape

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At Highest Level of Strategic Coordination Between Allies, Churchill Manages the War Effort

Franklin Roosevelt: America Will Fight to Defend Freedom and Democracy

Rare Signed Photograph of Churchill on his Way to the US in December 1941

Ike in 1943: “Our victory is assured"

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The Raab Distinction

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Buying and Selling Important Historical Autographs and Documents. Raab is an internationally recognized name for historical autographs and documents, providing a focus on quality and significance. The Raab Collection is helping build some of the great historical document collections, both public and private, and works with the descendants of notable historical families to find their legacies new homes. Historical documents on display around the country come from our collection and those of our clients. We regularly appear in major international media outlets.

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On display in the office

Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton

Admiral Horatio Nelson Writes His Heroic Flag-Lieutenant During the Battle of Copenhagen, and Conveys the Regards of Emma Hamilton

date Feb 8, 1803

Very few surviving letters of Nelson mention Emma Hamilton, this being the first we have ever had. This letter is unpublished and its existence previously unknown.

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Nixon and Vietnam

President Nixon Appoints Henry Cabot Lodge the Chief American Negotiator to the Paris Peace Talks to End the War in Vietnam

date Jan 29, 1969

Document Signed as President, Washington, January 22, 1969, just two days after his inauguration, being the original appointment of “Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts” as “Ambassador to head the United States Delegation at the Paris Meetings on Vietnam.”

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John Hancock

Only Known Surviving Credential to the House of Representatives For the 1st Congress in 1789

date Jan 6, 1789

In March 1789, the members of the First Congress presented their credentials to the Clerks of the House and Senate, respectively. Those for the Senate were retained for record purposes and survive in its archives. However, in the House, Beckley did not feel that the papers themselves had significance and destroyed the House credentials after receipt and entry.  This is the only known exception.

 

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The collector’s library

The Landmark 1962 White House Guide Book

posted on 05/07/2013
Tagged: John F. Kennedy
by Nathan Raab

In 1961-1962, Jacqueline Kennedy set out to do what no other First Couple had done before: make the White House into a museum, return objects to the Presidential residence, and create a guide book to show the American public the White House.  This book was published and distributed for the first time in the latter part of 1962.  The First Edition, which had a green cover, consisted of 100 copies, which she gave to close friends and others who had worked on the project.

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