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New Arrival! George Washington Signed Discharge Document
Perhaps one of the most desirable pieces of antique Americana is an authentic signature from first president George Washington. We at The Great Republic were able to acquire an incredible document,...
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Black History Month: Original Signatures from Jazz Greats
In celebration of Black History Month this February, take a closer look at incredible pieces from jazz legends Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington.
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Original Books for the Ultimate Winston Churchill Collection
We are always on the hunt for Winston Churchill books, signatures, and letters. These materials are becoming more and more desirable, and our customers just can’t get enough! This week, we just acq...
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Give the ultimate Valentine's Day gift this year. From first edition books to American-made leather flasks, we've got you covered.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
One of the most influential works of abolitionist literature is Harriet Beecher Stowe’s work Uncle Tom’s Cabin. We just acquired a copy of this famous work, with the author's authentic signature an...
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Teddy Roosevelt: A Look at His Life
Theodore Roosevelt was an outdoorsman, writer, soldier, and 26th president of the United States. Roosevelt made a name for himself in politics, being the youngest president in U.S. history and for ...
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Jane Austen's Publishing History and Road to Literary Fame
New to our DC shop is a beautiful six volume set of Jane Austen’s novels, published by Richard Bentley & Son, in London. This “Austen Standard Novels” set includes Sense and Sensibility, Emma, ...
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Rare Second Edition 1802 Printing of The Federalist Now Available for Purchase
New to our DC shop is a rare second edition, two volume printing of one of the most important works of American political thought ever written, The Federalist. According to Thomas Jefferson, the Fe...
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James Bond First Editions, Signed!
New arrivals this month include incredible first edition James Bond books. Ian Fleming’s massively popular series were started with his first book Casino Royale. We just acquired a first American e...
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