New York: Columbia University Press, 1928. [6], 142 pages. Short slim 8vo, gilt-lettered ribbed maroon cloth, d.w. New York: Columbia University Press, 1928. First edition. Inscribed by Cardozo on the front endpaper "To The American Jewish Historical Society from Benjamin N. Cardozo." Rectangular ghost from old label on front cover but still a bright and sharp copy with several ex-library markings (embossed and stamped) from The American Jewish Historical Society; the green printed dust wrapper presents very well with minor..... More

Washington, D.C. 1946. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, on official letterhead with a "Department of Justice" blind-stamp, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1946. In this short, friendly letter, Clark thanks the recipient for his support, in part: "Thank you for your good letter of April 6th concerning my address at the Roosevelt Hotel. It was very kind of you to write as you did and I appreciate very much your thoughtfulness in doing so..." One horizontal fold; fine condition. More

Washington: 1961. T.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, January 10th 1961, to Frank Fletcher, President of the Federal Communications Bar Association, declining an invitation, in part: "...My delay in giving you a definite answer is not because I have forgotten your very kind invitation. As my secretary has explained, however, I have been out of the city for some time and then upon my return contracted some kind of virus. Through I have returned to..... More

1965. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date but most likely signed as Supreme Court Justice, circa 1965. Signed along the bottom white margin (which is slightly stained): "To John Buchanan With every good wish, Arthur J. Goldberg." Very good condition. Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1965. More

1958. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1958 -- a handsome black-and-white bust photograph signed in the 1.25-inch white border at the bottom. Several faint creases in the border; very good condition. Goldberg was a U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice, and Ambassador to the United Nations. More

Albany: 1908. 1 page on "State of New York Executive Chamber" letterhead, 9.75 x 7 inches, Albany, February 12, 1908. In this letter, Hughes responds to a recommendation, in full: "I have received your letter recommending the appointment of Hon. Hugh Gordon Miller to the City Court bench. I shall give the matter careful consideration." One horizontal fold; very good condition. American statesman, Governor of New York, and later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. More

Washington, D.C. 1936. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C., November 16, 1936, in full: "I have received your letter and it will give me much pleasure to meet the Colgate men on Wednesday morning, November 18th, at 11: 30 o'clock, at my office in the Supreme Court Building." Accompanied by the original, postmarked envelope. Natural folds; fine condition. American statesman, Presidential candidate, Governor of New York and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. More

Utica: 1843. 1 page, 10 x 8 inches, Utica, February 24, 1843. Written to Thomas Hill Hubbard, an American lawyer, judge and Congressman who was also the business partner of Nicholas Devereux (founder of St. Bonaventure University), concerning a parcel of land of which Hunt claimed he was the rightful owner despite a title existing in the name of Nicholas Devereux. Hunt attempts to resolve the matter by requesting Hubbard or Devereux compensate him, in small part: "Mr. Devereux affirms..... More

Washington, D.C. 1953. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, January 29, 1953, sending thanks to the recipient for sending a complimentary magazine subscription, in part: "...I don't want to seem to solicit your further courtesy, but I have certainly enjoyed the magazine, and I am very appreciative of your thoughtfulness in sending it to me. I have seen several state publications, but I know of none that approaches VERMONT LIFE. In my years in Washington, some of the warmest..... More

1935. Very scarce signed photograph measuring 5.5 x 4.5 inches -- a black-and-white shot depicting Seabury dressed in his judicial robe. No place, no date, circa 1935. Boldly signed in full. Near fine. Powerful New York Supreme Court Justice who publicly called Theodore Roosevelt a "blatherskite and a liar," after the latter reneged on supporting Seabury's efforts in becoming Governor of New York. In 1930 he headed the Seabury Commission whose investigation forced Mayor Jimmy Walker out of office. He..... More

Pointe-a-Pic, Canada: 1917. 2 pages on personal stationery, 10.5 x 8 inches, Pointe-a-Pic, Canada, July 10, 1917. Signed "Wm. H. Taft" as professor of law at Yale, regarding a fundraising campaign for the university and mentioning the recent funeral of William H. Moody, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. In part: "...Of course this legacy of $1,000,000 by Oliver Payne is great, but it may take away some of the enthusiasm for giving which I hope to arouse through..... More