RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 7, 1866. A letter to H. S. Huntley on Barnum’s Lindencroft mansion letterhead, declining a speakin

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets

Activist (1813–1888) who founded the ASPCA in 1866. ALS, one page, 5 x 5.75, no date. A brief letter of recommendation. In full: “The bearer of this,

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). Ink signature and several words in von Bismarck’s hand on an off-white 6 x 5

Rare manuscript DS, signed “Daniel Boone, D S ,” one page, 12.25 x 14.5, June 18, 1784. Land survey for 50,000 acres of land for Philip

Biochemist (1912–2000) who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for discoveries concerning cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. ALS

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Ink signature, “William Booth,”

American agronomist (1914–2009) who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work related to improving and increasing the world food supply. Four items:

The ‘Cleopatra of the Secession,’ Boyd was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War (1844-1900). She operated from her father's hotel in Virg...

Two hardcover books: A Journey, signed on the title page in black felt tip by Tony Blair; and More Than a Game, signed on the title page in black felt

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Crisp ink signature, “B. K. Bruce, Register U. S

ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, December 27. Letter of introduction for Reverend Francis Clark. In part: “The bearer of this

Revolutionary War soldier, lawyer, senator, and vice president under Jefferson (1756–1836), probably best known for mortally wounding Alexander Hamilt

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Blank and Stoller head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dr. Francis E. Clark, with affectiona

Eighteen items consisting of signatures and TLSs, on various size slips, cards, and sheets, each signed by a renowned businessman. Signers are: John P

Propaganda booklet for The Year of Liberation by the Ministry of State-Republic de Cuba, 9.5 x 7.25, signed on the first page under the opening statem

Fourteen Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. checks, 6.25 x 2.75, each filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,...

French scholar (1790–1832) who published the first translation of the Rosetta Stone hieroglyphs in 1822. Rare ALS in French, signed “J. F. Champollion

Two hardcover books: a first edition of Little America, signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “Kindest regards to Miss Nancy Locke, R. E. Byrd,

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “Dad,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, May 19, 1926. Letter to

Handsome vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 10.75 photo of an Oswald Birley Churchill portrait affixed to a 11.75 x 14.75 mount, signed on the mount in founta

LS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Board of Trade letterhead, September 24. Letter, sent w

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 6.25 x 8, Chartwell letterhead, November 24, 1958. Letter to Brigadier Sir John Smyth. In part: “I am of

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.25 photo by Bassano Ltd. of London, of Churchill with members of the Conservative Whips Office from his second ministry (

Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Winston and Clementine Churchill leaving a building, Winston flashing a ‘V for Victory’ sign, signed in fount

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, July 28, 2002. A response to a middle school teacher. In part: “You ask, ‘where were you on Sep’t 11

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, April 22, 1841. Letter to John C. Largent, Esq. In part: “Prior to the receipt of your favor, I had

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Signed book: The Stor

Partly-printed DS, signed “Paine,” one page both sides, 13.25 x 7.25, February 12, 1765. Legal document settling a dispute over cattle. Paine signed o

Wife of Jefferson Davis and First Lady of the Confederacy. ALS, four pages both sides, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, January 26, 1870. Letter to M

Docketing signature, “Wm Ellery,” dated 1776, and notation on the reverse of an extraordinarily rare 13.25 x 16.75 partly-printed land deed for land b

Partly-printed manuscript DS, signed twice, “Robert Treat Paine” in the text of the document and “Rob Treat Paine” at the conclusion, one page, 11 x 1

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washington

DS, signed “Wilson,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 7.5, April 23, 1774. Legal document concerning the settlement of debt and damages. Signed on the reve

Executive in the U.S. automobile industry (1925–2005), and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, best remembered for the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car,

Ink signatures, “Diana,” and “Charles” both clipped from a 1984 Christmas card. Also included is the card’s inscription in Charles’s hand, “To you bot

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each First American Editions and signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Jim Watson.” In fine

TNS signed “James D. Watson,” one page, 6 x 4, March 8, 1971. Brief note to a collector. In full: “As requested, here is my autograph.” Letter is affi

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fredk Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, September 29, 1885. A release of property title between Joh

Influential black writer and educator (1868–1963) who helped transform the prevailing view of his people’s role in America. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5,

Eldest son of King Edward VII (1864–1892) whose sanity was a topic of much speculation—with some going so far as to propose he was the infamous serial

Known as Mr. Corvette, he is a member of many Halls of Fame. Twenty identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Duntov surrounded by engines, each signed

Five ink signatures, “Chas. E. Duryea,” on individual slips clipped from checks, each approximately 4.5 x 1. Each with vertical folds, otherwise fine

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Walter Arc

Very nice ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on a blue 5.5 x 3.5 French postcard, with a clipped portrait of Edison affixed to left edge. I

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo by Roman Vishniac, housed in its original 8.25 x 10.25 presentation holder, signed on the bottom border of the holde

War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 6.75, April 19, 1776. Ellsworth orders payment of four pounds three shilli

Psychologist (1902–1994) known for his theories on human development and coining the term ‘identity crisis.’ Semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Eri

Signed book: Natural History by George Riley. Third American edition. Worcester, Massachusets: Isaiah Thomas, 1798. Hardcover with leather slipcase be

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Ink signature, “Eugenie,” on a light blue 4.7

French politician (1841–1931) who served as president of the French republic from 1906 to 1913. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “A. Fallieres,” o

Two one-page TLSs, signed “J. E. Hoover” and “C. M. Kelley,” 8 x 10.5, the first dated December 29, 1941, the second dated October 29, 1975, both on F

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS, one page, 5 x 8, December 19, 186

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “To Richard—All the best! Malcolm Forbes.” In fine conditi

Prominent French mathematician and physicist (1768–1830) generally credited with the discovery of the ‘greenhouse effect.’ ALS in French, signed “Four

Ink signature, “Henry Ford,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip clipped from a typed letter. In fine condition, with light uniform toning and a vertical fo

Ink signature, “Frederick William, Prince,” on an off-white 6 x 2 lightly-lined slip. Affixed to an off-white 9 x 10 sheet along with a small etching

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a burning Greyhound bus, signed in ink and felt tip by six original members of the Freedom Riders: Dave Myers, Kredelle P

Daughter of Sigmund Freud (1895–1982) and pioneer in the psychoanalysis of children. ALS in German, two pages, 5.5 x 7, no date. Letter to a friend. I

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. FDC

Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Fantastic ink signature, “Yours truly, R. J

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. Rare and espec

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall and a simian friend, signed in black felt tip “Follow your heart, Jane Goodall.” In fine condition.

Army officer and civil engineer (1858–1928) appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to oversee the construction of the Panama Canal. TLS signed “Geo. W. Goeth

Limited edition souvenir typescript of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty of 1987, #278/299, 8.5 x 11, bearing printed signatures of

Color glossy 5.25 x 8.25 photo of Gorbachev at Men’s World Day, signed in-person in blue fountain pen, “M. Gorbachev.” In fine condition.

Scottish chemist (1805–1869) who formulated Graham’s Law, discovered and named the process of dialysis and the concept of polybasic acids, introduced

French statesman (1787-1874) who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of France under King Louis Philippe I, forced to resign during the Revolution of 18

Scottish politician (1784–1860) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 until 1855. ALS signed “Aberdeen,” 4.5 x 7, May 13, 1837.

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks o...

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, June 4, 1859. Letter to a gentleman from Boston. In full: “Your note of the 2d inst. duly rece

United Nations Secretary General from 1953 to 1961. Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 7.25 photo, signed in blue ink. In very good condition, with scattered

Ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 clipped slip, with “President,” written next to Hancock’s signature in another hand. Archivally

Revolutionary War-dated hand-addressed full free frank, measuring 7.5 x 5, with the address panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Hancock to “To J

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “John Hancock, Prest,” one page, 8 x 12.5, January 10, 1776. Letter to Lord Stirling. In full: “I have it in Charge

Elliott (1916–2002) was the founder of Mattel and creator of the Barbie doll and Hot Wheels. Four items: a beige 4 x 3.25 bookplate signed in black fe

Senator (1837–1904) from Ohio and the friend and political manager of President William McKinley. TLS signed “M. A. Hanna,” one page, 8 x 10, United S

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. TLS, tw

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, American Embassy letterhead, June 3, 1894. Letter declining an invitation. In part; “I am sorry I am un

Vintage ink signature, “Faithfully, William Randolph Hearst,” on an off-white 7 x 3.75 clipped guest book page. Signature of Ernestine Schumann-Heink

Endorsement signed “OK, W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 15, 1937. Typed letter from film executive Jack Warner regarding casting in Ever Sinc

American businessman (1844–1919) whose ‘57 Varieties’ became the nucleus of one of the largest food-processing concerns in the world. TLS signed “H. J

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. TLS in German, signed “Heisenb

American patriot (1736–1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Partly-printed DS, signed “P.

Satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of Hillary’s frozen camp below the summit of Everest, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of Hillary and his fellow climbers making their ascent, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of Hillary and Norgay ascending Mount Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Survivor of the Hindenburg, who was serving as a 14-year-old cabin boy on the airship. Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Hindenburg in flames, signed in b

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 4.25 x 3, June 27, 1878. A short response to a gentleman. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, FBI letterhead, September 4, 1970. Letter to an FBI enthusiast. In part: “It is a pleasure to inform you that arrangements hav

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, August 2, 1961. Letter declining an invitation to appear on a TV show. In part: “Thank you for your letter of

Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, September 6, 1882. Letter to Rever

Rare LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, no date, but circa late 1868. Letter sent from Hopkins and six other prominent Baltimore business men t

DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one page, 11.5 x 15.5, September 26, 1889. Attractive stock certificate for 100 shares of the Newport News and Mississi

English scientist (1749–1823) who is widely credited as the pioneer of smallpox vaccine. Rare ink signature, “Yr ever affectionate E. Jenner,” on an o

Chrysler executive who took over as president of the company after Walter Chrysler’s death in 1940. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Chrysler letterhead, Apr

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. Scarce TLS signed “J. H. Kellogg,” two pages, 8.25 x 1

Secret Service Agent #9 assigned to the president’s motorcade detail on November 22, 1963. After hearing the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Kennedy’s l