RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 7.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 16, 1950. Letter to Herr R. Schoch, in full (translated): &...

Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Extremely rare ALS in German, signed “I. Kant,” one page,

Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. Scarce and desirable ink signature, ...

German philosopher and physicist (1882–1936) who was the founding father of logical positivism and the Vienna Circle. ALS in German, signed “Moritz,”

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Scottish moral professor and a respected pioneer of political economy (1723–1790) whose magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, is considered the first mo

ALS in Italian, signed "Benedictus PP XV," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 9.25, December 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret...

Born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici in 1478, he served as pope from November 1523 until his death in 1534; the Sack of Rome and English Reformation occu

Lavish handmade velvet papal slipper attributed to Pope Leo XIII, measuring 10.75? long, featuring braided yellow-gold trim and a matching ornate embr

Anglican cleric and theologian (1703–1791) who founded Methodism and was said to have preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime. ALS, no date. Rare ALS

LS, one page, 5.5 x 9.25, Deseret National Bank letterhead, June 27, 1873. In full: "In accordance with the request contained in your letter of...

Turkish army officer, statesman, and writer (1881–1938) credited as the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Exceptional matte-finish 5.75 x 8.5 full-l

Desirable DS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, February 9, 1968. Official decree from "the Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Armed Force...

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in fountain pen in Chinese. Reverse stamp-dated March 12, 1960, and bears

TLS signed "Winston S. Churchill," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to H. P. Moll, in full: "My ...

World War I-dated TLS signed "Winston S. Churchill," two pages, 8 x 10, blindstamped Ministry of Munitions, Whitehall Place letterhead, Ja...

Influential British statesman (1804–1865) associated with John Bright in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League; an immensely important figure in c

DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, April 1, 1906. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Golden Kite upon

Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism (1860–1904). Unusual color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of Rome, dated and signed at the top by Herzl in Italian, &...

First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). ALS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 6 x 7.75, January 16, 1807.

Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749–1791). Scarce ALS in French, signed "Mirabeau fils," one page on t...

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754-1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. ALS i

TLS in German, signed “With best communist regards, Thr. L. Trotsky,” one page, 8.75 x 13, November 13, 1932. Letter addressed to "The Leadersh...

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 half-length photo of Trotsky posing outside, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue fountain pen, "To my Gen...

Choice LS in Russian, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, December 25, 1791. Letter to Mikhailo Vasilievich, in part (translated): "We received your...

Christmas card from 1960 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 18 x 7.75 open, with an affixed portrait of Queen Elizabeth seated

LS in Spanish, signed by Ferdinand, "Yo el Rey [I the King]," and by Isabella, "Yo la Reyna [I the Queen]," one page, 8.5 x 6, D...

British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page both sides,

Holy Roman Emperor who, as Charles I, also ruled as king of Spain (1500–1558). Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.5 x 12.25, Ju

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 11.5 x 14.5, July 16, 1935. King George appoints Thomas Frederick Parker Calvert as "Comman...

TLS as king, signed “Sir My Brother, Your Majesty's Good Brother, George R. I.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.25, embossed Royal ...

King of France (born 1551), the son of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, who reigned from 1574 until his assassination in 1589. Manuscript vellum DS,

ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, April 24, 1884. Letter to Princess Marie von Württemberg, in part (translated): ...

Partly-printed DS, in German, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, July 22, 1900. Untranslated official patent for a physician. In fine condition, with seve

Color satin-finish 10 x 7.25 photo of Charles and his staff during his 1994 Royal Tour, affixed to its original 12 x 10 cardstock mount, signed on the

Fabulous 1982 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, meas

Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 14 x 6 open, featurin

Felt tip signature, "Grace de Monaco,” and a black ink signature, "Rainier, Prince de Monaco,” on a white 5.75 x 3.75 deckle-edge card bea...

Princess of the United Kingdom (1777–1848) who was the twelfth child and fifth daughter of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; she

Royal Christmas and New Year card from 1977, with an embossed crest of "The Queen's Silver Jubilee" on the front, measures 17 x 6 open...

Scarce Royal Christmas and New Year card from 1981, with the front featuring a delightful color image of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip posing a

Partly-printed DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 16.5 x 11.75, July 15, 2008. Queen Elizabeth II appoints Linda Mary Cross as "Our Ambassador...

Royal Christmas and New Year's card from 1956, with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 13.75 x 9.75 open, featuring a wonderful photo...

Royal Christmas and New Year card with an embossed Order of the Garter seal on the front, measures 13.5 x 7.5 open, with the inside bearing a photo of

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...

Manuscript DS, signed "R. F. Scott," one page, 8 x 13.25, H. M. S. Tauranga, June 8, 1904. Sailing orders addressed to Lieutenant William ...

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,'...

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Geo. D. Bowman & Son bank check,...

ALS signed “Edwin R. Bishop,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, December 23, 1850. Written from Placerville in El Dorado County, Californ

ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, 8.5 x 11, colorful The Chicago Shan-Kive and Round-Up letterhead, July 22, 1916. Written from Danbury, Connecticut,