RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Founder (1812–1902) of the great New York–based retail and design operation that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

Co-founder of American Express and Wells Fargo (1805–1878). Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, December 26, 1860. Letter to former President

Retail pioneer (1852–1919) who founded the iconic chain of five-and-ten-cent stores that bear his name. Rare partly-printed DS, signed “F. W. Woolwort

Uncommon color 4 x 6 cardstock photo of Pope John Paul II, signed in blue felt tip, "Jan Pawl II, 27.III.2000." In very fine condition. Ac...

Chalice from the time of Pope Leo XII, composed of a silver cup with a gilded bronze sleeve, knop, and base, impressed in the upper lip with the maker

Exceptionally rare partly-printed DS, one page, 10.25 x 6.5, October 1, 1871. A Stock certificate issued to Lewis S. Hills for five shares of the Zion

TLS in Cyrillic, signed "L. Brezhnev," one page, 8.25 x 11, January 3, 1948. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, who was serving as first secreta...

Winston Churchill's half-smoked cigar from May 11, 1947 at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, measuring 4? long, retaining the "La Corona / Winst...

Lengthy typed working manuscript, unsigned, twenty-four lightweight carbon pages, 7.5 x 9.5, no date but circa March 1944. Manuscript draft of an impo

Disbound printed booklet entitled "The Humble Petition and Advice, Presented unto His Highness The Lord Protector by The Knights, Citizens and ...

Rare manuscript DS in Japanese, one page, 12 x 8.75, September 28, 1965. Unusual document in which the emperor appoints Judge Masamichi Yoshimura as t

Partly-printed DS rapidly signed "Napol," one page, 23.25 x 17.75, August 24, 1811. Document conferring the title of "Baron of Our Em...

Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 17.5 x 13.25, August 26, 1798. Official military document, in part (translated): "...

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Royal Christmas and New Year card from 1944, with an embossed golden crown on the front, measures 11.5 x 7 open, bearing a photo of King George and Qu

Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt (as Louis X) and later the first Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1753–1830). LS in German, signed “Ludwig George Carl,”

Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1768 to 1790. LS in German, signed “Ludwig George Carl,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.5, June 9, 1778. Letter to h

Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 to 1768 who was known as the 'Hunting Landgrave' because of his passion for hunting (1691–1768). LS i...

Magnificent ink signature, "Diana, Brazil 1991,” on an off-white 6.25 x 1.75 sheet removed from the lower portion of a photographic mount. Matt...

ALS signed “Diana x,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4, Kensington Palace letterhead, December 16, 1996. Letter to "Dearest Dudley," in full:...

Handmade Valentine's Day card by Jack and Jill of England featuring a wooden bear on the front, 4 x 6, signed and inscribed inside in bold black...

TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, and Diana" and "Charles,” one page, 8 x 13, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mrs...

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 11 x 14.25 portrait of Elizabeth by Dorothy Wilding, showing the queen seated and wearing a strapless dress with the Rib

Attractive vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 Royal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, affixed to the original mount, signed on the mount

Royal Christmas card by Raphael Tuck & Sons bearing "E." and "M." on the front cover, measures 12 x 5 open, featuring an att...

Desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of the Queen in a seated profile pose, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Victoria R. I., June ...

Signed book: History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain by William H. Prescott. London: George Routledge and Sons. Leatherbound hardcove

Signed book: More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1884. Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.5, 404 pages. Neatl...

Third-person ALS, signed within the text, “The Queen,” three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, Windsor Castle letterhead, March 28, 1866. Letter to noted

Third-person ALS signed within the text “The Queen,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Windsor Castle letterhead, November 26, 1855. "The Queen tha...

Capital & Counties Bank check, 8.25 x 4, filled out and signed on behalf of the "Titanic Relief Fund," payable to Mrs. E. Rogers for t...

Carbon letter, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 29, 1916. Letter to the White Star Line's law firm Messrs. Hill, Dickinson & Co., in part: &qu...

Two letters related to an insurance claim related to the loss of the Ford family in the Titanic disaster, including a TLS by solicitor H. J. Allen Har

Collection of three letters related to the insurance claim made by the family of Titanic victim Charles Joseph Shorney. First is a carbon copy of a ty

Norwegian explorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the Sout

French Naval officer and explorer whose expedition vanished in Oceania (1741–c. 1788). ALS in French, signed “Laperouse,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8

American politician and Indian agent in the state of Oregon (1845–1938) who was a member of the family that helped open the Applegate Trail. ALS signe

Vibrantly colored Sells–Floto Circus, Buffalo Bill admission ticket, 5.5 x 2, number 5670, signed below in pencil, "W. F. Cody." Encapsula...

Legendary and deadly western sheriff involved in more than ten recorded gunfights (1850-1912). Rare DS, one page, 8 x 3, June 4, 1895. Territory of Ok

Scarce handwritten manuscript signed within the text, "Guiteau," one page, 6.25 x 7.75, lightly lined, no date, but circa 1882. In full: &...

American property tycoon (1792–1875) who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune and earned the nickname 'the landlord of Ne...

American banker, art collector, and philanthropist (1861–1944) whose stock brokerage firm, J. S. Bache & Co, was one of the top brokerage houses...

Collection of items generally related to members and associates of the Barrow Gang, including: Joe Chambless Signed Fingerprint Card and Original Vin

Politician, financier, and racehorse owner (1813–1890) who established the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of the Triple Crown series of American thor

American financier (1786–1844) and president of the Bank of the United States. Partly-printed DS, signed “N. Biddle,” one page, 17.25 x 10.75, January

American financier (1786–1844) and president of the Bank of the United States. ALS signed “N. Biddle, Pres't,” one page, 7.75 x 7.75, October 14...

Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the 'Plumed Knight,' who served as a US senator, speaker of the house, and secretary of state to three Pres...

Arizona Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to S.M.A. Fathers Perpetual Association for $5, August 20, 1974. In fine condi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the 10 Downing Street doorway, signed in felt tip by six British prime ministers: Edward Heath, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher,

Unused academic membership card for the National Farm Workers Association, 1966, 3.5 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in ballpoint, "Cesar E. Chavez...

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in fountain pen in Chinese. Reverse bears a Hu Chung Hsien photography st

Appealing hand-addressed stationery envelope for Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World, 6.25 x 3.75, addressed in C...

Glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo of the esteemed explorer and researcher, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Jurgen Schwartz! J. Y. Coustea...

First African elected official from the advent of colonialism in the territory of French West Africa (1875–1941). Vintage glossy 4.75 x 6.5 profile po

Scarce 1880 transferable ticket to the Royal Horticultural Society, 3.25 x 2, issued as No. 548, signed in the lower right in black ink as prime minis

American journalist (1851-1902) who co-founded Dow Jones & Company, created the Wall Street Journal, and conceived the influential Dow Jones Ind...

American soldier and statesman (1838–1926), grandson of the founder of the DuPont gunpowder and chemical fortune, who won the Medal of Honor for his s

Politician and financial genius (1761-1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS as secretary of the

Personal trust check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Getty, "Jean Paul Getty," payable to Thorncrest School for Boys for $10...

Early partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 8.25, June 9, 1921. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Oklahoma Oil Corporation issued to R. M. Monroe, s

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Spartan Aircraft Company letterhead, March 14, 1941. Letter to W. Joe Nichols, in part: "Enclosed please find my Gift ...

Color glossy 6.25 x 3.5 photo of Gorbachev beside President Ronald Reagan, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Limited edition color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Gorbachev receiving the first Ronald Reagan Freedom Award on May 4, 1992, numbered 15/250, signed in bla

American railroad executive (1848–1909) who controlled several railways in his lifetime, influencing much of the US economy. Choice partly-printed DS,

Two photos of the Wild Bill Hickok monument, known as 'Wild Bill's Monument': a 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the monument with sculptor J...

Bank of England one pound note, 5.25 x 2.5, vertically signed in black ballpoint, "E. P. Hillary." In fine condition.

Attractive commemorative cover, 7.5 x 4, with a color cachet honoring the Australian Bicentennial Everest Expedition of 1988, signed in black ballpooi

Color limited edition 27.75 x 21.75 print entitled 'Hillary Conquers Everest—May 29, 1953,' numbered 1251/1953, signed in the lower border i...

Collection of five TLSs, signed “J. E. Hoover” or “J. Edgar Hoover,” each one page, ranging in size from 8 x 7 to 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investig

Railroad industrialist (1821–1900) known as one of the 'Big Four' of western railroading. Partly-printed DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one ...

Railroad magnate and collector of art and rare books (1850–1927). DS, signed “H. E. Huntington,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 6.75, November 1, 1904. P

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 14 x 12, February 20, 1935. King George appoints Thomas Frederick Parker Calvert as "Rear A...

Merchant and yachtsman (1848-1931) who created the Lipton tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the America's Cup. ...

Financier and philanthropist (1855–1937) who helped found the Gulf Oil Corporation; he also served as treasury secretary under Harding, Coolidge, and

Dynast of the Russian Empire, naval officer, author, explorer (1866–1933), who was the brother-in-law and advisor of Emperor Nicholas II. Crystal-clea

Ink signature, "J. Pierpoint Morgan,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip. Matted with a portrait of Morgan to an overall size of 8 x 12. In fine co...

ALS signed “William Clarke,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, May 21, 1850. Letter to M. J. Hallowell, in full: “As on my arrival home I found this

Prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, 6.25 x 3.25, signed in blue ballpoint, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." The reve...

German–American brewer (1836-1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the 'Blue Ribbon' brand, the 'beer that made ...

American financier (1855–1929) who co-founded the Paine-Webber brokerage firm. DS, signed “Wm. A. Paine,” one page, 11.25 x 8, May 5, 1922. Stock cert

American banker and philanthropist (1852–1938) remembered for endowing the George Foster Peabody Awards (commonly called the Peabody Awards), which ho

George was the fourth son of George V of the United Kingdom and his queen, Mary of Teck, (born 1902) who held the title of Duke of Kent from 1934 unti

Signed book: Earl Spencer's Tribute to Diana Princess of Wales. England: Althorp, 1997. Silk-bound hardcover, 8 x 10.75, 25 pages. Signed and in...

Office of the Post–Dispatch business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer as president, payable to State Savings Associa

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

Ballpoint signature, "Elizabeth R,” on a white 2.25 x 1.25 cardstock tag. In fine condition.

Cover of Independence Magazine from July 1953, 5.5 x 8, signed at the bottom in fountain pen by Syngman Rhee. A typed inscription above the signature

Convicted stock swindler known as the 'Jackal of Wall Street' (1870–1943). Choice partly-printed DS, signed “G. G. Rice,” one page, 11.5 x 8...

Prominent American businessman (1841–1922) who co-founded Standard Oil along with his older brother John D. Rockefeller, and also had interests in min

Ervay Theatre business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Film Forwarding Co. for $7.21, September 24, 1953. In f

American tobacco, insurance, and transportation magnate (1851–1928) whose fortune began in public transit with New York streetcars; his most profitabl

American steel magnate (1862–1939) whose Bethlehem Steel became the second largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important hea

American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist (1823–1881) who was a mentor to Andrew Carnegie and served as the fourth president of the

American politician, longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1823-1900). Sherman also served as secretary of the trea

American industrialist and politician (1824–1893) who cofounded the Central Pacific Railroad and later established Stanford University. Franking signa

Attorney and politician (1745–1819) who served as the sixth and tenth governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.25 x 9.5, October 25,

Son of the founder of the Studebaker Corporation who held several executive positions in the family's automobile business (1871–1932) Partly-pri...

Unique collection of four items signed by Titanic passengers, including: an 1889 ALS by journalist W. T. Stead, who perished in the disaster; a 1906 b

Business magnate and philanthropist (1794–1877) who built his wealth in railroads and shipping as owner of the New York Central Railroad. Ink signatur

Free franked mailing envelope, 9 x 4, addressed in an unknown hand to "Jas. C. Kennedy, Esq., Albany, New York," and franked in the upper ...