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Rare ink signatures, “Elizabeth Barrett Browning,” and “Robert Browning, Florence, Casa Guidi, March 27, ’57,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip. Double-matted and framed with color images of both to an overall size of 15.75 x 14. A few scattered spots and Robert’s signature a shade or two lighter than Elizabeth’s, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Union general (1818–1892) who was wounded three times in the Civil War and participated in the Penninsula Campaign, Gaines’ Mill, and Crampton’s Gap. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “N. J. Jackson.” Trimmed vertical edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Politician from Ohio (1810–1896) who served in both houses of the US Congress. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink,”H. B. Payne, Dec. 24th 1888.” In very good condition, with scattered light soiling, paper loss to background along right, and a few creases. RR Auction COA.

Lawyer, author, and editor (1844–1915). He served as an officer in the 20th Massachusetts, and spent time in Libby Prison. He later became the editor of the American Law Review with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Sedgwick in civilian clothes by Whipple of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Arthur G. Sedgwick ‘64.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and a small area of surface touch-up to lower left. RR Auction COA.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Newman, “Paul L. Newman,” payable to Cash for $100, March 28, 1969. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, “Errol Flynn,” payable to cash for $50, March 21, 1947. Three vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), light scattered creases, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. Choice bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Goodyear, “Chas. Goodyear,” payable to Fanny Goodyear or order for $100, June 4, 1860. In fine condition, with expected cancellation cuts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Cy Young, Peoli, O,” on an off-white irregularly trimmed card. Signature is affixed to a 5.25 x 8 book page featuring an artist’s portrait of Young. In fine condition, with closely trimmed edges. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.