RR Auction: August 2016 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 23, 1904. Response to an autograph collector, in full: “I am afraid that I owe you an apology fo

American medical practitioner (1865–1939) who helped found the Mayo Clinic with his brother, William James Mayo, and several others. Impressive sepia

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Manuscript vellum DS, signed “Tho Mifflin,” one page, 15

Indian reformer (1772–1833) who challenged traditional Hindu culture and is referred to as the ‘Father of Modern India.’ Ink signature, “Ram Mohan Roy

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 3.25 x 5.5 prayer slip, no date but postmarked January 17, 1983. Letter to Shaun Claasen, in f

Prime minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782, who led Great Britain through most of the American Revolution (1732–1792). Third-person ANS, signed

Activist (1919–1995) who founded the American Atheists organization, serving as its president from 1963 through 1986. In 1995, she was kidnapped and m

Collection of nearly 60 items signed by prominent figures of the 18th and 19th century, consisting mostly of letters, documents, and signatures. Signe

Scottish explorer of Africa (1771–1806) known as the first Westerner to travel the central portion of the Niger River. Ink signature, “Mungo Park,” on

Collection of seventeen items, predominately signed by politicians, including: Daniel S. Lamont (two SPs), James Kent (ALS), Juan DeMiralles (signatur

Collection of letters by politicians from around the world, dated from 1908 through 1978, including: Alfred M. Landon (TLS), Jan Smuts (ALS), George F

Italian Pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Uncommon 7 x 9 cardstock photo of Puss

ALS signed “Rainier de Monaco,” one page both sides, 6 x 8.25, personal monogrammed letterhead, September 3, 1984. Letter to Lucile Palmaro, in part:

Signed book: Views from the Bench. Later printing. Chatham, NJ: Chatham House Publishers, 1985. Softcover, 6 x 9, 330 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

American steel magnate (1862–1939) whose Bethlehem Steel became the second largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important hea

American Lost Generation occultist, explorer, traveler, cannibal, and journalist (1884–1945). ALS in French, signed “Seabrook,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.

Retail magnate (1858–1947) who founded the London-based department store Selfridges, becoming one of the most respected and wealthy businessmen in the

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

Nice pairing of signatures: an ink signature, “W. T. Stead,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip; and an ink signature, “Eleanor Johnson Shuman,” on an off-w

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 8, October 8, 1868. Letter to Theodore Tilton, in part: “Let me commend to you Mr. Jenkins, of Delaware

Partly-printed DS, signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 8 x 10, March 7, 1834. Acknowledgment of a letter from the Cashier Office Bank “inclosing certifica

Signed book: The Path to Power. First US edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the title page

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

Impressive collection of 30 postcards related to the Titanic from both before and after the disaster, including real photo postcards showing: a lifebo

Collection of 19 items related to the Titanic, primarily consisting of newspapers covering the disaster, including: a rare original complete April 16,

Collection of ten items related to the Titanic, including: a 1913 hardcover edition of The Titanic Tragedy—God Speaking to the Nations by Alma White;

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Richard, Best Wishes—Donald J. Trum

Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Webster, “Dan’l Webster,” payable for $470, October 20, 1831. In fine condition.

Reform rabbi and Zionist leader (1875–1949). Vintage glossy 6 x 9 photo of Wise in near profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Edgar A. M

Collection of six items signed by world leaders and royalty, including: Prince Emanuele Filiberto (SP), Leon Gambetta (ANS), Robert C. Schenck (ALS an

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J: Burgoyne,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 27, 1778. Letter to Major General William Heath, in full: “I should be g

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751–1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. ALS signed “H. Dearborn,”

Physician and general in the Continental Army known for his service during the siege of Yorktown (1744–1802); he was appointed adjutant general to Was

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

Contemporary manuscript copy of a letter by Horatio Nelson, one page, 9.75 x 15.75, October 21, 1805. In part: “The eminent services of Emma Hamilton…

Fantastic hand-addressed free frank panel, 4.75 x 3, addressed in Nelson’s hand to his sister-in-law, “Merton, October Twenty fifth, 1802, Honble. Mrs

LS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 5 x 8, Office New Orleans and Carrollton R. R. Co. letterhead, October 22, 1870. Letter to W. J. Hardee, in fu

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, October 13, 1883. Letter to former Confederate General Marcus Wright, in full: “When your memo was rec

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, April 11, 1854. As superintendent of West Point, Lee authorizes a discharge. In par

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS in pencil, one lightly lined page, both si

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, June 8, 1877. Lett

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 9.25, December 31, 1889. Letter to Darwin C. Pavy, in full: “I have received your most kind

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kas,” bearing two affixed three-cent

ALS, twelve pages in pencil on six sheets, 5.5 x 8.75, no date [circa July 1898]. Letter from Edwin Cole to his wife describing in detail the Battle o

TLS signed “G. S. P. Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Headquarters Third United States Army letterhead, September 16, 1945. Letter to Lieutenant General G

Large hand-colored and annotated map of western Germany, 22 x 29, dated June 4, 1945, from the collection of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes. The ma

Typical Schiavona–pattern sword by Venetian swordmaker Johanni Zuchini, circa 1610–1617, measuring 39 5/8? overall with a 33 1/2? straight, double-edg

Handsome and imposing 17th-century ring-hilt rapier, possibly German, measuring 47 3/8? overall with a 38 1/2? straight, double-edged blade having nar

Desirable mid-19th century 34–star parade flag, 15.25 x 11.25, featuring an eagle in the canton encircled by 28 stars, with additional stars in each c