RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Rare Bank of Alexandria check, 6.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Washington, “G:o Washington,” payable to Abraham Herner for $25, October 6, 1797.

Manuscript DS as president, signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 10.75 x 9.75, September 26, 1789. President Washington appoints Nathaniel Ramsey of Mar

Manuscript DS, signed “G:o Washington,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, September 26, 1785. Payroll document headed, “List of Labourors E

Revolutionary War–dated ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, [July 17, 1778 per Adams’s papers]. Letter to Edme-Jacques Genet. In part: “Both these pap

Revolutionary War–dated ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, February 13, 1779. Letter to Richard Henry Lee, written while in Paris as commissioner

Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 unfolded with a 5 x 3.25 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Capt Partridge at the Military Academy, We

Bold franking signature, “Free, Th: Jefferson,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip clipped from a free frank panel. In fine condition. A supremely attracti

Office of Discount & Deposit check, 6 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Jefferson as president, “Th: Jefferson,” payable to Doctor Charles Worthi...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 11.75 x 9.25, March 13, 1802. Land

Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 20.5 x 16.25, November 26, 1806. Four-lang

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, December 12, 1809. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Nathaniel M. Perley master or commander o

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 12 x 15, April 17, 1816. President Madison grants “Walter Dun…a certain Tract of Land containing Two hundred and t

Ink signature, “Mrs. Madison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, likely intended for use as a personal calling card. In very good to fine condition, with

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 14.5 x 9.25, September 25, 1811. Pres

Desirable partly-printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 16 x 10.25, no date but circa 1812

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 8.25, December 13, 1819. President Monroe grants John Warren a parcel of land in Washington, M

LS, one page, 8 x 9.75, March 26, 1819. Letter to Robert Lemmon, the Marshal for the district of Illinois, in full: “I have the honor to inform you th

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 14.25 x 9.25, June 13, 1826. President Adams grants James Ralston of Kentucky a

British–born wife of John Quincy Adams who is the only first lady to have been born outside of the United States (1775–1852). Scarce free franked mail

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, three pages two sheets, 11.5 x 15, April 3, 1835. A patent issued to “Elisha Holton, a citizen of the State of

Rare partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 5.5, July 17, 1793. Legal document, in part: “Know all men by these presents that we John Montgomery & ...

Uncommon full free frank as president, measuring 10 x 8 unfolded with a center panel of 5.25 x 3.25, boldly addressed by Jackson to “William J. Leiper

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 9.75, January 5, 1831. Land grant certifying a payment made by Israel Goble for “the sale of

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 4, 1839. President Van Buren directs the “Acting Secretary of Stat

Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 11.5 x 14.75, May 12, 1840. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for “th

ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 5, 1829. Letter to General Samuel Smith, in part: “I enclose you Mr. Brown’s letter with my than

Letter signed “Robert,” one page, 8 x 12.5, June 14, 1840. Letter about meeting Harrison during his presidential campaign. In part: “We had a splendid

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8 x 10, November 23, 1842. President Tyler directs the Secretary of State to “affix the S

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 21.5 x 16.25, no date but circa 1844–1845. Unissued four-language ship’s paper, left blan

Ink signature, “John Tyler,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 vellum slip clipped from a document. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 8.5, January 28, 1840. In full: “Will you do me the favor to send me immediately the names of 10–15 or 20 of such persons in you

ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, April 6, 1850. Letter regarding the attorney general of New York. In full: “I have letter of the 4th inst.—The nam

ALS as vice president, one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, August 10, 1849. Letter to General J. D. Ledyard, in part: “I have yours of the 8th. inst. I

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 8.25, August 9, 1850. President Fillmore authorizes and directs the secretary of state to “affix the Sea

ALS as president signed “Fr. Pierce,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 7, December 7, 1854. Letter to N. H. Osgood in New York. In part: “The Spanish Minis

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, November 21, 1854. President Pierce directs the secretary of state to “affix the Seal of the United

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 17.75, July 24, 1856. President Pierce appoints John Pope as “a Captain in the Navy.” Crisply

ALS signed “Fr. Pierce,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, July 15, 1841. Letter to H. H. Carroll, in full: “I thank you for your letter written at Bos

ALS as first lady, signed “J. M. Pierce,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7.25, November 10, 1853. Letter to her niece Anne. In part: “I kn

Civil War–dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, January 1, 1863. Letter to Supreme Court Justice John Catron. In part: “Where &a...

LS as secretary of state, one page, 8 x 13.25, January 13, 1847. Letter to Seth Sweetser, in part: “Your despatches dated 29th Sept…30th Sept—23rd Oct

ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, July 25, 1867. Letter to Laura Pleasonton, daughter of Buchanan’s deceased friend Stephen Pleasonton, in full: “I

Partial partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 4.75, March 7, 1859. Concluding portion of a letters patent signed by President Buchanan and co

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, March 21, 1857. President Buchanan directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United S

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 17, no date but circa 1846. Official passport issued to Mary Wiley, providing instructions to “permit safely and fre

Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement as president, “And I endorse Gov. Tod, A. Lincoln, Feb. 22, 1865,” one page, 5 x 3.75, penned beneath a manusc

ADS, signed “Lincoln,” one page, 7 x 5.5, no date. A handwritten legal brief summarizing the dismissal of a case brought by Beverly Allen against thre

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, February 8, 1864. President Lincoln directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the Unite

Brief LS, boldly signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5.25 x 2.75, August 2, 1860. A short letter sent from his hometown of of Springfield, Illinois. In ful

Leatherbound ledger belonging to the half great-granduncle of the president, also named Abraham Lincoln, 88 pages, 8.5 x 15, labeled on the front cove

Issue of the New York Tribune from September 23, 1862, eight pages, 15.5 x 20.5, featuring one of the earliest printings of the Emancipation Proclamat

Mourning ribbon honoring the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, 2.5 x 6, depicting the late leader within a black oval with the text, “We loved h

Ticket for the 1864 presidential election, headed “National Union Ticket” with a portrait of Lincoln below, 2.75 x 6, listing the candidates Abraham L

Two remarkable matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 bust-length portraits of Lincoln affixed to their original Herbert Georg Studio mounts. Originally taken in 18

Limited edition facsimile of an 1860 Republican Election ticket, 3 x 7, listing Abraham Lincoln for president and Hannibal Hamlin as vice president. I

Uncommon 8 x 10 photograph of a lifelike printed portrait of President Lincoln in a bust-length pose, the edges adorned with patriotic figures and sym

Unsigned handwritten fragment on an 8 x 1 slip clipped from a longer document, no date, in part: “The said defendant thereby then and there meaning an

Choice original unissued admission pass for the proceedings of the Military Commission that tried the conspirators following Lincoln’s assassination,

Civil War–dated ink signature, “Andrew Johnson, Mil. Gov. & B. G.,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip bearing a collector’s pencil notation below, “D...

Uncommon partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16.5 x 11.25, July 14, 1865. President Johnson appoints R. L. Brooks as “Collector of Internal Reve

ALS signed “J. D. Grant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 7, 1889. Letter to Mr. Loveland. In full: “Thanking you for the kind wishes expressed in your no

Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 30, 1863. Letter to Major General James McPherson. In part: “As

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, November 30, 1879. Letter to “Mrs. Hagen.” In part: “Mrs. Grant wants me to answer your letter…Ou

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October 5, 1877. Letter concerning a fundraising effort. In part: “Your favor…asking my patronage for

Striking unsigned 4 x 2.75 albumen photograph of Grant standing beside his trusted steed, Cincinnati, affixed to its original 10 x 8 mount from Mathew

Unusually large, crystal-clear 9.25 x 7 albumen photo of Grant with his family at their summer cottage in Long Branch, New Jersey, circa 1873, affixed

Executive Mansion card signed in ink, “R. B. Hayes.” Light toning, signature a shade light, and adhesive remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 17 x 14, June 11, 1878. President Hayes appoints Lewis Merriam as “Postmaster at Green

LS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 10.25 x 15.5, April 10, 1879. Official letter of state to President Soto of Honduras. In part: “It ha

ANS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 2.75, Executive Mansion card, December 6, 1879. Note to Mr. Everts, in full: “I take pleasure in introducing

ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, House of Representatives letterhead, January 19, 1880. Letter to his former classma

Extremely rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, February 16, 1881. President Garfield appoints John A. Hubbard to the position of Po

Signed book: The Life & Public Services of James A. Garfield. First edition. NY: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1880. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 239 pages....

Free franked mailing envelope, 5.75 x 3.25, addressed in Garfield’s hand to “B. A. Hinsdale, Solon Cuyahoga, Ohio,” and franked in the upper right, “J

Executive Mansion card prominently signed across the center in ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” Affixed to a same-size card. In very good condition, with sca

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, March 25, 1884. President Arthur appoints Augusta B. Berard as “Postmaster at West Point, in the Co

Scarce LS as president, one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, April 8, 1882. Letter to former US Attorney General Edwards Pierrepont, in full

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, February 4, 1889. President Cleveland directs the “Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the Unite

ALS as president, one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, January 16, 1888. Letter to Attorney General Augustus H. Garland concer

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.25 x 16, April 1, 1893. President Cleveland appoints Leon Vargas Navarro as “Consul of the United States

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 18 x 13.75, March 8, 1890. President Harrison appoints James A. Tait as “Notary Pub

ALS as president, one page, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, June 2, 1899. Letter to his friend and legal client Emma Hazlett. In part: “Ida wou

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21 x 16, August 30, 1899. President McKinley appoints Conant L. Buttrick “First Lieutenant in the Forty-sixt

Autograph telegram in pencil signed as president, one page, 8 x 7, Executive Mansion Telegram letterhead, August 20, 1898. Telegram to folks in his ho

TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 27, 1905. Letter to Ellen Velvin. In part: “I have read yo

Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Roosevelt, payable to Winifred Ives Clarke for $50, November 18, 1917. In fine condition, with expected

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, August 15, 1907. President Roosevelt appoints Thomas W. Voetter of New Mexico as “Consul of the Uni

Four unsigned items: a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “The President and Mrs. Roosevelt” for a reception at the White House

ALS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, On Board Twin Screw S.S. ‘Fort Victoria’ letterhead, December 28, 1920. Letter to

TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 11, 1912. Letter to Oswald Garrison Villard, publisher of New

Collection of seven TLSs by Taft, six signed “Wm. H. Taft” and one signed “Wm. H. T.,” totaling eleven pages, dated from 1908 to 1915. Six are to Clar

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.25 x 19, June 8, 1911. President Taft appoints Lewis Foerster as “Captain of

Exceptional engraved portrait of Taft, 13.5 x 17, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft.” Published in 1909 by the Barmo

Collection of three TLSs as governor of New Jersey, each one page, 8 x 9.75, dated 1912–1913. Two feature nearly identical text despite being written

TLS, one page, 6 x 7.75, Princeton University letterhead, October 12, 1909. Letter to James P. Munroe, declining an invitation. In part: “I esteem it

Historically significant broadside headed “War Proclamation of President Wilson!” printed and posted under the direction of the Lawyers’ Preparedness

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19 x 14.5, May 13, 1915. President Wilson appoints John MacKenzie as “Postmaster at Whitney Point, in the Co

White House card signed along the top in crisp black ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, May 23, 1917. President Wilson appoints Edward A. Mitchell as an “Ensign in the Navy fro

Three items: a pair of TLSs, both one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered letterhead, dated March 7 and 19, 1924. Both letters are addressed to Postmaster Gen