RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. Postcard featuring an image of a colorful floral wreath,

Founder and president of the Hilton Hotels Corporation (1887–1979). Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 half-length portrait of Hilton posing with his arm on

AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 embossed FBI card. Hoover writes, “The support of the public spirited citizen is necessary to effective law enforcemen

British neurologist and psychoanalyst (1879–1958) and Sigmund Freud’s biographer. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, August 14, [1954]. Brief postcard

Four TLSs to assistant manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Harry J. Kraut, each signed “Ted,” three on US Senate letterhead (dated 1966–1971), an

DS, signed “Edward M. Kennedy,” one page, 6 x 4, no date. Deposit agreement for an account at Bankers Trust Company, New York, for The Hyannis Corpora

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in the Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer Wa

Senator best known for his Share-the-Wealth national program; he was assassinated in 1935. Ink signature, “Huey P. Long, U.S.S.,” on an off-white 5 x

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 9, December 1, 1777. State of the Massachusetts Bay treasurer’s note. In full: “Received of Nathan Bliss the Sum o

Typed personal prayer of Mother Teresa on an off-white 7 x 3.5 sheet. Prayer reads, “In union with all the Masses being offered throughout the Catholi

AQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.75 card bearing two affixed images. Mother Teresa pens an inspirational quote. In full: “Love others as God loves you. Go

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 4.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, July 5, 1997. Letter to a supporter. In part: “God loves you for the love you g

Political leader (1889–1964) who served as first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until his death. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 profile photo, sig

Wife of JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald (born 1941); she married Dallas carpenter Kenneth Porter in 1965. FDC with a cachet honoring American Homemaker

Retail magnate who founded the London-based department store Selfridges, becoming one of the most respected and wealthy businessmen in the United King

Signed book: Unsolved Mysteries of the Arctic. Special edition of 200 copies printed for the Explorer’s Club (this being No. 31). NY: Macmillan Compan

Engraved portrait of the outside of the Supreme Court building, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in blue and black ballpoint by

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 10, 1916. Brief letter of thanks. In full: “Let me thank you for your message of the 30th, whic

Two color glossy 4 x 6 photos, one showing Thatcher in a white outfit and the other showing a statue and head-and-shoulders portrait of her, both sign

TLS, one page, 6 x 8.25, House of Commons letterhead, September 29, 1969. Letter to a concerned citizen. In part: “I am taking up the matter immediate

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

Three different 5 x 3.25 cardstock photos of the Titanic from the side, interior, and front, individually signed in black felt tip by Millvina Dean, E

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, pictorial letterhead, no date. “I have given many talks on the Titanic and over the years have accumulated a huge pile of ‘st

Postal clerk serving aboard the Titanic (1875–1912) who was lost in the sinking. ALS signed “Wm. Gwinn,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7,

Young Confederate courier (1845–1921). ALS signed “Bobbie,” eight pages, lightly-lined on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, May 9 and 11, 1864. Let

ALS, one page, 5 x 7, Memphis, December 20, 1870. Letter to General Gideon Johnson Pillow. In full: “Your remarks of last evening suggested that you h

Scarce ALS signed “J. B. Hood,” three pages on two sheets, 5.25 x 8, The Ebbitt letterhead, January 12, 1878. Letter to a general sent while amassing

Following his term as vice president under James Buchanan, Breckinridge served nine months as a senator from Kentucky before declaring his loyalty to

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 7.75, no date but circa 1872. Letter to Henry B. Dawson, editor of Historical Magazine. In full: “Renewin

ALS signed “J. A. Early,” two pages, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, March 17, 1872. Letter to General Fitz Lee. In part: “Showing that General

Confederate artillerist (1837–1897) directly responsible for the bombardment that preceded Pickett’s Charge. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Norfolk and Wes

Confederate artillerist who most notably served at the Battle of Gettysburg, supporting Longstreet’s attack and taking control of the guns preceding P

Lawyer, teacher, and Confederate officer (1823–1895) most active in the Virginia area. ALS signed “J. D. Imboden,” four pages both sides, lightly-line

Superb ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 9, August 26, 1875. Letter to T. H. Davis & Co. of Philadelphia. In full: “I have just received your ...

Second wife (1863–1962) of Confederate General James Longstreet. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 17, 1951. Letter to Kenneth E. Crouch of the Bedford D

Aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee during the Civil War (1830–1902) and author of General Order No. 9, Lee’s famous farewell address. Exceptional ALS, five

Confederate cavalry and artillery officer (1835–1888). Civil War–dated manuscript DS, signed “R. H. Anderson,” one page, lightly-lined, 6.75 x 9.5, Ap

Confederate general (1825–1899) generally blamed for inadvertently starting the Battle of Gettysburg. Civil War–dated ALS signed “H. Heth,” three page

Confederate general and major operative in the network of Confederate spies during the Civil War (1819–1895). Civil War–dated LS, one page, lightly-li

Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, September 17, 1861. Letter to a general. In full: “You asked for Calhou

Lawyer, teacher, and Virginia legislator (1823 –1895) who served as a Confederate cavalry general in the Civil War. Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. D.

Civil War–dated ink endorsements of Fitzhugh Lee, W. C. Wickham, G. Moxley Sorrel, and Thomas T. Munford on the reverse of a document, one page, 7.75

Farmer and soldier from Virginia (1831-1918), he became a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the war, serving most notably at the Battle

Confederate officer (1838–1916) who served as an aide to Robert E. Lee. Civil War–dated ink signature, “W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.,” on an off-white 6 x 2

Civil War–dated document, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 14, 1863. Special Orders No. 320 issued by the headquarters of the Army of Tennessee under L

Confederate brigadier general who served as the Chief of Staff for the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee (1815–1879). Partly-printed DS, s

Lawyer, politician, and Confederate general from Georgia (1818–1896). War-dated LS signed “A. R. Lawton,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.

Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Civil War–dated ink endorsement signature

Governor of South Carolina (1812–1862) and Confederate infantry colonel killed in action at the Second Battle of Manassas on August 30, 1862. ALS sign

US Army officer (1824–1865) who resigned after 16 years of service to join the Confederate States Army in the Civil War. Civil War–dated ANS signed “W