RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Ink signature, "Rightfully yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Washington D. C., December 11, 1920," adding an inscription below on an off-white...

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

Desirable matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 half-length portrait of Edward in his military uniform, affixed to its original 7 x 9.75 Vandyk of London mount, sign

King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975, when he was assassinated by his nephew (1906–1975). Matte-finish 5.75 x 8 photo of King Faisal in his robes, s

King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in

King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909, chiefly remembered for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture (1835–1909).

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal...

Third-person ALS as king, signed “William R.,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 18, 1834. Letter to James Cockburn, in full: "The King authorizes S&...

Hungarian statesman (1802–1894) who played a leading role in bringing parliamentary government to that country. After abdicating his briefly held post

State president of the South African Republic (1825-1904) who was known as the face of Boer resistance against the British during Second Boer War. Two

New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. Partly-pr

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington's personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administration...

ALS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, 3014 N Street letterhead, February 18, 1923. Letter to Indiana Congressman Fred S. Purnell, in fu

Uncommon personal visiting card, 3.75 x 2.25, unsigned, with his engraved title, "Senatore del Regno," and bearing a handwritten note by M...

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717-1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated manuscript DS in German, one black-bordered p

Archduke of Austria and Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights (1558–1618) known for initiating the War of the Polish Succession. Untranslated manuscrip

Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859). ANS in French, signed “Pce. de Metternich,” one page, 3.75 x 5, crested swan letterhead, no da

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 4 x 5.5 prayer slip, no date but postmarked November 27, 1989. Letter to John D

Signed book: Wisdom. Beverly Hills, CA: The Wisdom Society, 1960. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13.5, 64 pages. Signed on an opening page in black ink, "J...

Vintage circa 1910s–1940s blue porcelain 'humpback' New York City street sign in a metal holder, measuring 28.5 x 13, for "5th Ave. / W...

Ink signature, "In great haste believe me ever sincerely yours, Florence Nightingale,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2.25 slip affixed to a same-size ...

Financier and militia officer during the Revolutionary War (1733–1808) who made the first public proclamation of the Declaration of Independence from

Argentine lieutenant general and politician (1895–1974) who was thrice elected President of Argentina. Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10.75 portrait of P

Two items: a felt tip signature, “Edward Teller,” on an off-white 3 x 1 label affixed by Teller to a color glossy 5 x 7 photo; and a DS signed “Karl T

Grandson of King George III, cousin of Queen Victoria, and maternal uncle of Queen Mary (1819–1904) who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces fro

Two items: an FDC with a cachet honoring the royal wedding of Kelly and Prince Rainier, signed in black ink, “Grace,” and also signed by Prince Rainie

Vintage 5.5 x 3.75 postcard photo of Kelly and Rainier waving from a convertible on their wedding day, signed in fountain pen, “Pesse Grace de Monaco,

Two items: a vintage Royal Wedding commemorative card, 5.5 x 4, honoring the marriage of Kelly and Prince Rainier, bearing a Monaco commemorative post

The Post–Dispatch business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, payable to Jas. M. Nelson for $500, April 1, 1882. In fine

American inventor and industrialist (1831–1897) best known for developing the first successful railroad sleeping car. DS, signed “Geo. M. Pullman,” on

FBI agent and archetypal 'G-Man' (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, 'Pretty Boy' Floyd, 'Baby Face' ...

Queen consort of Prussia as the wife of King Frederick William III (1776–1810). ALS in German, signed "Luisa," one page, 4.25 x 5, January...

Wife of King-Emperor George V and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions (1867-1953). ALS signed “Mary of Teck,” two pages on two adjoi

DS, signed “App'd, Victoria R. I.,” one page, 8 x 13, June 20, 1896. In full: "The accompanying specimen of the star which has been prepare...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R. I.,” one page, 15.5 x 11.75, June 10, 1856. Queen Victoria appoints E. G. Bredin Esquire as a "Major in ...

Mercantile National Bank at Dallas check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Stormy Meadows for $12.75, October 8, 1953.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute letterhead, May 16, 1975. Letter to J. L. Pruett, in part: "These are particularly trying times and...

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Salk sitting to the right of lawyer Basil O'Connor during a March of Dimes fundraiser, signed and inscribed...

Signed book: Views from the Bench. Later printing. Chatham, NJ: Chatham House Publishers, 1985. Softcover, 6 x 9, 330 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

Representative from Pennsylvania (1792–1868) who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, November 10, 1852. Lett

Excellent ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, May 5, 1844. Letter to Theodore Sedgwick, in part: "I have delayed too long my re...

Signed book: Statecraft. Collector's edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2002. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 486 pages. Signed on the colo...

Soviet politician, jurist, and diplomat (1883–1954) known as a state prosecutor in Joseph Stalin's Moscow trials and in the Nuremberg trials. DS...

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 8 x 10, Daniel Sieff Research Institute letterhead, January 13, 1938. Letter to Dr. J. Hirshberg, in full (translated): &qu...

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 15, 1832. Letter to W. Knocker, thanking him for a collar of brawn and regretting that he does no

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Dokumentationszentrum letterhead, May 8, 1983. Letter to someone interested in his work, in part: "I wish to thank...

ALS signed “Oliv. Wolcott,” one page, 7.25 x 9, February 26, 1801. Letter to noted early American painter Gilbert Stuart. In part: "On applying...

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. ALS signed “Cornwallis,

British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. LS signed “Tho. Gage,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, J

Rare manuscript DS, signed “Saml Gray,” one page, 7.25 x 3, July 30, 1765. Receipt issued to Thomas Fayerweather for £20 worth of cordage and y...