RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

King of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars (1770–1840) who ruled from 1797 until his death. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Frederic Guillaume,” on

French naturalist (1756–1825) who contributed to the Comte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. Manuscript DS in French, signed “B. G. Et. l. Cte. de Lacep

French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. Untranslated LS in French

American diplomat during the American Revolutionary War (1740–1792). Unsigned document, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.5, January 6, 1804

American physical chemist (1908–1980) whose role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeon

American statesman (1764–1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson’s secretary of state. Partly-printed DS, signed

Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Ink signature, “I have the honor to be, Dear sir,

Soviet politician and Communist Party leader (1901–1988) who became closely aligned with Joseph Stalin and who was given sole responsibility for the S

Fountain pen signature, “To Professor Siegfried Buxbaum, very friendly, Guglielmo Marconi, 19 Sept. 1934—,” on the reverse of an off-white 4 x 2 perso

Partly-printed document, one page, 17 x 21.25, August 5, 1843. Shipping document outlining rules for the seamen on board a ship, including “no profane

Revolutionary War–dated printed broadside, one page, 14.25 x 18.5, March 18, 1782. Broadside issued to the the selectmen of Ipswich by Massachusetts T

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Manuscript DS, signed “Thomas Mifflin,” one page, 6.5 x

French intellectual, economist, and encyclopedia contributor (1727–1819). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Morellet,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, August

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, August 31, 1993. An encouraging letter to an admirer. In part: “This brings you

Color glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands together in prayer, signed in black ink, “God bless you, M. Teresa.” Reverse is stamp-date

Collection of items related to four significant figures: a TLS signed “Robert Stroud,” March 28, 1940, in part: “There are a great many persons in the

Three items: a satin-finish 6.25 x 8.25 full-length portrait of Queen Mary of Teck, affixed to its original 8.75 x 11.75 mount, signed on the mount in

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Parks, payable to St. Matthew AME Church for $33, December 31, 1973. In fine condition.

Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative (1746–1825). ALS signed “Charles Coteswor

Bosnian-Swiss organic chemist (1906–1998) whose research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reaction earned him the 1975 Nobel Prize fo

Four items: a TLS signed “Anthony Comstock,” New York Society for the Suppression of Vice letterhead, January 21, 1892, in part: “If this Meeting is t

Ink signature, “Albert,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and mounting remnants to edges.

Prince of Prussia, army general, and younger brother of Frederick the Great (1726–1802). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Henri,” one page, 7.5 x 9

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American li

Queen of Sweden and Norway, and one-time fiancee of Napoleon Bonaparte (1777–1860). Untranslated partial ALS in French, signed “Desiree,” one page bot

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 16 x 12, March 12, 1877. Queen Victoria appoints Arthur Wagg “to be a Quarter Master in Our Voluntee

Empire State of Dallas bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Ruby, “Jack Ruby (Spec),” payable to Lone Star Gas Co. for $2.79, July 18, 1956.

Attractive partly-printed document, one page, 21 x 15.5, March 8, 1894. Membership certificate for the historical genealogical organization, in part:

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). Signed book: Political Institutions: Being Part V of the Principles of Sociology. London: W

Representative from Pennsylvania (1792–1868) who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, July 22,

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July 12, 1847. In part: “I haven’t yet made any engagement for this winter…If I lecture anywhere, I shall certainly be mos

Front page of the Buffalo Express newspaper from April 19, 1912, one page, 16 x 21.75, reporting the estimated death toll and status of survivors from

Three photos: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, signed in blue felt tip by both; a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bernstein and

German chemist (1898–1973) who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for his work on polymers. Glossy 4.25 x 6 photo of Ziegler in profile, signed

British Army officer during King George's War, the French and Indian War, and Pontiac's Rebellion (1714–1774). Fascinating collection of doc...

Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R

Physician and general in the Continental Army known for his service during the siege of Yorktown (1744–1802); he was appointed Adjutant General to Was

Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755–1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1

Autograph endorsement, “Registered, Lafayette,” penned in the left margin of a manuscript document in French, signed “J. Buridant,” one page, 8.5 x 12

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, November 29, 1820. In part (translated): “I have received, Madame, with much interest, your goo

Two Revolutionary War–dated letters with good content: first is signed “Asa Waterman,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 13, Roxbury, September 17, 1775, in

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “le cte de Rochambeau,” one page, 7 x 9, March 1, 1789. Letter to Count Puysegur. In full (translated): "I have ...

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

LS, one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, September 4, 1781. Letter to Governor George Clinton of New York. In part: “An instance that I think somewhat alar

American naval officer (1779–1820) who cemented a reputation as a hero for his leadership during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Manuscript DS,

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive