RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

ALS signed “Charlie Lucky Luciano,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, September 10, 1959. Letter to John A. Fischback, in full: "I received your note and ...

American military pilot (1929-1977) who attained worldwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Unio

Manuscript DS, signed at the conclusion, “Tho: Newton, attorney for the Defendt,” one page, 9 x 2.5, April, 1718. Legal document relating to the case

British industrialist and engineer (1810–1900) who invented high-pressure hydraulic machinery and revolutionized the design and manufacture of guns, a

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Supreme Court letterhead, January 15, 1933. Letter to American Zionist David Freiberger, in part: "I have seen Cornfeld&#...

Old West lawman (1846–1931) who was deputy sheriff in Tombstone when the gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place. Handsome color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard sho

Collection of seven ink signatures of 18th and 19th century British prime ministers on clipped slips and free franks, including: Sir Robert Walpole (1

Three items signed by British princesses: a third-person ALS by Victoria, Princess Royal, signed within the text, "The Crown Princess," on...

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 4, 1922. Letter to Sharpless Dodson Green, a public school administrator f

Two items: an ALS signed "Andy Card," one page, 7 x 5 July 31, 2015, personal stationery card, in full: "Thank you for your kind note...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” two pages, 5 x 6.5, personal monogrammed letterhead, September 8, 1937. Letter to Harold Shapiro, apparently in refe

Renowned jeweler (1878–1964) who founded the New York branch of the legendary French luxury-goods emporium that had been created by his father. Partly

Collection of 15 items signed in ink or felt tip by a notable Civil Rights activist, with the majority on 5 x 3 cards, and several inscribed. Signers

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cousteau smiling in a close-up pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Canadian-born British shipping magnate (1787–1865) who founded the pioneering steamship line that still bears his name. Scarce ink signature, “Kind re

Signed book: The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. Hardcover with d...

Signed book: The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA. Book club edition. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dust

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 9.5, December 15, 1868. Stock certificate for one half of a share in the American Merchants U

Economist, public official, and diplomat (1908–2006) who was a leading proponent of 20th-century American liberalism. Matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-sho

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the 'Red Shirts' on Sicily in 1860. LS in French, signed “G. Ga...

Two photos: an 11 x 8.5 heavy paperstock photo collage of members of the Hell's Angels, signed in black felt tip by Sonny Barger, the founding m...

Color glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Sheila & La...

Six items, comprising five TLSs and a signed photo: a 1957 TLS to Priscilla A. Cameron, in part: “You are advised your resignation as a Clerk–Typist i

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kaiser Wilhelm II in uniform, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.25, June 20, 1919. King George grants Hugh Fraser license &quo...

Postal cover, 5.75 x 3.75, postmarked at Point Reyes Station, California, on June 16, 1979, signed in black ballpoint, "Titanic Survivor, Edwin...

Italian physicist and inventor (1874–1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909. Bol

Reviled American legislator (1908-1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

Uncommon 8.5 x 11 heavy paperstock photo of three images of Special Agent In Charge Jerry Parr pushing President Reagan into a limousine during the 19

Fifteenth child (1783–1810) of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz who died at the age of 27. ALS signed “Amelia,” three pages on tw

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize 'for the encouragement of public service, public morals, Ameri...

American firearms manufacturer (1819–1892). Cashier of Ilion Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, "S. Remington," pa...

Glossy 10 x 8 half-length photo of Salk standing in his laboratory, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the title p

Scarce 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the Confederate general in a bust-length pose, floridly signed in ink, "G. T. Beauregard, 1868.&q...

Manuscript DS, signed "T. J. Jackson, 1st Lt. 1st Arty, AAQM," one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 20, 1848. Jackson, stationed in Mexico City, con...

Union general (1819-1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. ALS, one page,

Beautifully engraved partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” as superintendent of West Point, one page, 20.75 x 25, June 17, 1853. United States

ALS signed "Ira H. H.," two pages, 6.25 x 10, July 26, no year. Letter to his parents and brothers, in full (spelling and grammar retained...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Ft. Riley, K.,” with annotations in another hand, &qu...

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in black ink, "T...

War-dated hand-addressed envelope panel, 4.5 x 2.5, addressed by Nelson to "Lieut. Brown R.N., Transport Office, Liverpool," adding the da...

Contemporary manuscript copy of a Horatio Nelson's last written words, entered in his diary as the Battle of Trafalgar began, one page, 9.75 x 1...

Japanese naval hero (1848-1934) who led his country's fleet to victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Vintage matte-finish 8.75 x 11.75 half-length ...

American general (1726–1783) who served during the Revolutionary War and claimed the disputed title of Earl of Stirling. Rare ink signature, "S...

British Field Marshal (1861-1936) who led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. ALS signed “Allenby,” one page,

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS, two pages, 8 x 10, The Boy Scouts Association letterhead, Novemb

One of Napoleon's favorite marshals (1753–1815) who served as his chief of staff from the start of his first Italian campaign in 1796 until his ...

Matte-finish 8 x 10 bust-length portrait of Bradley wearing his five-star military uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoin

Fascinating collection of handwritten letters from the Civil War period, twelve total pages, dated between 1861 and 1864. The items vary between brief