RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Partly-printed DS, signed “A. L. de Sta. Anna,” one page, 17.5 x 12.75, June 28, 1866. Ornate unissued mortgage bond document issued by Santa Anna in

ALS in Spanish, signed “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna” (also signed within the text, "Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna"), five pages on three sheets...

Five items signed by notable 19th-century American politicians: Henry Clay - LS LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, May 22, 1840. Letter to W. W.

ALS in Hebrew, one page, 4.5 x 7.75, February 9, 1954. Letter to Mr. Efraim Zoref, in full: "I was humiliated and saddened by all the praises y...

Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of John Wilkes Booth in a half-length seated pose with facsimile signature inherent to the photograph. Rever

Color 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in bronze ink, "On ...

American statesman (1782–1866) who served variously as governor of Michigan, senator, ambassador to France, secretary of war, and secretary of state.

American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...

The 17th Vice President of the United States (1823-1885) who also served as a United States Representative from Indiana and as the 25th Speaker of the

Desirable pair of color photos of the Dalai Lama, glossy and semi-glossy, both approximately 5 x 6.5 and signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In overa

Color 11 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine cond

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766-1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person

Rare vintage 10.5 x 12.5 book photo of Darrow taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Clarence Darrow, To—F...

German politician (1871–1925) who served as the first president of Germany from 1919 until his death. TLS in German, signed “Ebert,” one page, 8.25 x

Businessman (1818–1881) who co-founded the famous express firm Wells, Fargo & Co., served as president of American Express, and later directed t...

Seventh Farnese Duke of Parma and Piacenza (born 1678) from 1694 until his death in 1727. Untranslated ALS in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 11.25, October

Two items signed by innovators: Cyrus Field - LS American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic tele

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Law School of Harvard University letterhead, November 7, 1935. Letter to Harold R. Shapiro, in full: "I wish to thank ...

Three photos: a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jane Goodall interacting with a friendly chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip; a color glossy 10 x 8 clos

Color satin-finish 12 x 15 half-length photo of Gorbachev with his arms crossed, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

English criminal (1771/72–1841) who attempted to assassinate King George III in 1800, but was acquitted of attempted murder by reason of insanity. Str

Amusing ANS signed “WRH,” penned at the bottom of a letter requesting that Hearst assist in a rodent problem, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, May 19, 1936. In

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Handwritten quotations in G

Two photos: an 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo collage of Sonny Barger, the founding member of the Oakland, California, US chapter of the Hells Angels Motor

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

Brilliant vintage pencil signature and inscription, "To: Bob Hunt, We can do anything we want to if we stick at it long enough, Helen Keller,” ...

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, October 17, 1961. Letter to Pete Bain, in full: "The White House has sent me the membership ...

Signed book: My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 372 pag

Two color glossy photos of Nixon and Ford's secretary of state, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, both signed in blue felt tip by Henry Kissinger. In overall f...

German diplomat (1870-1950) who married the heiress of the Krupp family of industrialists, Bertha Krupp, and took over operation of the family firm. T

Adopted son of Napoleon Bonaparte (1781–1824), the natural son of Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, and Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais, who had been exec

Collection of 18 unsigned cabinet photos of notable figures from a variety of fields, including writers, politicians, religious figures, artists, and

Two items: a glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Linus Pauling delivering a lecture, signed in black felt tip; and a questionnaire filled out and signed twice in

American computer programmer and network engineer (born 1951) who is most famous for her invention of the spanning-tree protocol (STP), which is funda

President of the USSR from 1965 to 1977, who was relieved of his chairmanship and removed from the politburo during a 1977 power struggle with Leonid

Ink signature, "Joseph Card. Ratzinger," on an off-white 3.5 x 5.75 presentation card in German, reading (translated): "Presented wit...

Italian physician, naturalist, and poet (1626-1697). ALS in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Italian physician and anat

Nineteenth-century American firearms manufacturers. Two bank checks, both from 1854, one filled out and signed by Eliphalet Remington, "E. Remi...

German idealist philosopher (1775–1854) of the Romantic period, who later turned to religious philosophy and mythology, influencing existentialism and

TLS signed “Margaret W. Thatcher,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, House of Commons letterhead, September 26, 1961. Letter to Miss V. E. Watson, in part: &quo...

Tri-fold 11 x 8.5 invitation to attend Edwina MacKenzie's 100th birthday party at Clark Stadium in Hermosa Beach on June 30, 1984, signed and in...

The sixth Vice President of the United States (1774–1825) who also served as the fourth Governor of New York. ALS as New York governor, one page, 8 x

Group of three color satin-finish photos of Desmond Tutu, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, all signed in black felt tip, and dated December 2006. In overall fine co

DS, signed “Jno. Steele,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, September 19, 1798. Treasury Department circular issued to collectors, naval officers, and sur

Free franked mailing envelope, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Webster's hand to "Mr. Abel Ansart, Lowell, Mass.," and franked in the upper rig...

Pair of capital stock transfer receipts from the American Express Company, both approximately measuring 4.5 x 8.25, one issued to William G. Fargo of

Holocaust survivor, Nazi hunter, and writer (1908–2005). Cardstock 10 x 8 photo featuring an image and description of Wiesenthal, signed in black felt

U. S. Grant's vice president (1812-1875) who died during his term in office. ALS as vice president, signed “H. Wilson,” one page, 7.75 x 9, Apri...

Statesman (1812–1881) who is most famous for being one of the most colorful mayors in the history of New York City. At the outbreak of the Civil War,

An unlined, unlabeled, khaki cotton twill jacket with four-pocket front, and integral waist belt belonging to AVG Flying Tigers pilot George L. Paxton