RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Two ALSs signed “Geo. Bancroft,” both one page, 5 x 7.75 and 4.75 x 6.5, dated April 29 and May 6, 1876. Both are addressed to Adjutant General W. S.

Matte-finish 6.75 x 9 half-length portrait of Batista in a handsome suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, adding “Autograph” above and the date, “July

Continental Congressman from Delaware and a delegate to the 1787 US Constitutional Convention (1747–1812). Manuscript DS, signed “Gunning Bedford,” on

French chemist and politician (1827–1907). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “M. Berthelot,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, Assemblee Nationale le

Statesman (1745–1821) who served as vice president of Pennsylvania. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Cha. Biddle,” one page, 15.25 x 13.75, March 13, 178

Younger brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. Partly-printed DS in French, signed twice, “L. Bonaparte,” one page

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, December 13, 1931. Brief letter to Lee M. Friedman, in full: “Let me thank y

Collection of six unsigned telegrams and messages, dating from 1973–1991, all to Robert C. Marrington. Five are from Queen Elizabeth II, including one

German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism. Ink signature, “Martin Buber,” on an off-whit

Western legend (1849–1919) who beat out Wyatt Earp for the position of first sheriff of the notorious Deadwood camp. Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x

ALS as vice president, signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to W. Dickens, in part: “I wrote you a note two or three days since

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, April 5, 1829. Letter to J. D. Barnam concerning a lette

Founding Father of the United States (1730-1796). He was a prominent member of one of America's great colonial families that included his cousin...

English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards th

French chemist (1756–1832) who introduced the process of adding sugar to wine, called ‘Chaptalization.’ Manuscript DS in French, signed “J. Chaptal,”

Set of four satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of John Lewis and Andrew Young during the Civil Rights movement, two of which picture Martin Luther King, Jr.,

First Governor of Louisiana (1772/75–1817). Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Claiborne, “William C. C. Claiborne,” pay

Autograph check, 8 x 3.75, entirely filled out and signed by Clay, “H. Clay,” directed to “The Cashier of the Bank of the U. States,” January 30, 1821

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

Signed book: My Attainment of the Pole. Later printing. NY: Mitchell Kennerley, 1913. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 610 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on

American political economist and a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress (1755–1824) who wrote under the pseudonym ‘A Pennsylvanian,’

American statesman (1760–1824) who was the youngest signer of the US Constitution and who later served as the fourth Speaker of the House of Represent

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 5.25

French geophysicist, astronomer, and chronobiologist (1678–1771) whose experiments began the study of circadian rhythms. Manuscript DS in French, sign

Manuscript document, one page, 15 x 21, March 15, 1786. Indenture by which John and Mary Grimes of New Castle, Delaware, sell a “Piece of Land, with a

Collection of three ALSs, each by an early American politician, including: a 1782 letter by Federalist leader Fisher Ames, one page on a 8 x 3.25 slip

Ink signature, “Yrs. William Ellery,” on an off-white 4 x 1 clipped slip affixed to a slightly large clipped card. In very good to fine condition, wit

Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, August 16, 1776. Pay order to Treasurer John Lawrence of Connecticut, in part

The only resident peer in late colonial America who administered his vast Northern Neck Proprietary from his wilderness estate at Greenway Court, Virg

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 9.5, June 30, 1869. Certificate for 100 shares of stock in the American Merchants Union Expre

Fourth Governor of Pennsylvania and a United States Senator (1768–1846). Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Findlay,” one page, 7.75 x 6.5, July 31, 1810.

French physiologist who was a pioneer in experimental brain science and the use of anesthesia (1794–1867). Two untranslated ALSs in French: an ALS sig

New Hampshire shipbuilder and statesman (1753–1828) who was a delegate to the Continental Congress and later served as governor. ADS, signed “J. T. Gi

American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. Bank of the Metropolis check, 6.5 x 2

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and an evenly trim

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 5.25, Office of the Tribune letterhead, November 1, 1863. Letter to Miss Parton, in full: “A prior engagement forbid

First page of an issue of the Columbian Centinel & Massachusetts Federalist from July 25, 1804, one page both sides, 12.5 x 20, featuring extens...

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, January 8, 1878. Letter to E. E. Small, in part: “I have been to Pen. Office and Treas. Dept to

Comprehensive collection of 12 newspapers detailing the trial of Hauptmann in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, dated between 1934 and 1936. The earliest

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

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Beverly Farms letterhead, September 16, 1911. Letter to Lee M. Friedman, in part: “I have no photographs

Color textured semi-glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover by Autrey of Hollywood, affixed to its original 8.25 x 11.25 mount, signed on the mount in fountain

Collection of items signed by a trio of notable inventors: a matte-finish 3.5 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders photo of de Forest, signed and inscribed in fou

Physiologist and biophysicist who won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1917–2012). AMS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, no date. Handwrit

German psychiatrist and philosopher (1883–1969) who attempted to develop an innovative philosophical system. Uncommon signed book: Die Grossen Philoso

American planter, lawyer, and statesman (1733–1816) who represented North Carolina in the Continental Congress and US Senate. Partly-printed DS, signe

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 3, 1964. Letter to Richard E. Byrd, Jr., son of the legendary explorer, in full: “

Two items: a TLS signed “Ethel Kennedy,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Hickory Hill letterhead, June 5, 1973, in full: “Paul Corbin has told me of your since

Set of three satin-finish photos from the day President Kennedy was assassinated, 10 x 8 and 12 x 8, each signed by former United States Secret Servic

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign (1901–1910) was named the Edwardian era. Ink signature

King of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars (1770–1840) who ruled from 1797 until his death. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Frederic Guillaume,” on

French naturalist (1756–1825) who contributed to the Comte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. Manuscript DS in French, signed “B. G. Et. l. Cte. de Lacep

French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. Untranslated LS in French

American diplomat during the American Revolutionary War (1740–1792). Unsigned document, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.5, January 6, 1804

American physical chemist (1908–1980) whose role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeon

American statesman (1764–1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson’s secretary of state. Partly-printed DS, signed

Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Ink signature, “I have the honor to be, Dear sir,

Soviet politician and Communist Party leader (1901–1988) who became closely aligned with Joseph Stalin and who was given sole responsibility for the S

Fountain pen signature, “To Professor Siegfried Buxbaum, very friendly, Guglielmo Marconi, 19 Sept. 1934—,” on the reverse of an off-white 4 x 2 perso

Partly-printed document, one page, 17 x 21.25, August 5, 1843. Shipping document outlining rules for the seamen on board a ship, including “no profane

Revolutionary War–dated printed broadside, one page, 14.25 x 18.5, March 18, 1782. Broadside issued to the the selectmen of Ipswich by Massachusetts T

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Manuscript DS, signed “Thomas Mifflin,” one page, 6.5 x

French intellectual, economist, and encyclopedia contributor (1727–1819). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Morellet,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, August

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, August 31, 1993. An encouraging letter to an admirer. In part: “This brings you

Color glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands together in prayer, signed in black ink, “God bless you, M. Teresa.” Reverse is stamp-date

Collection of items related to four significant figures: a TLS signed “Robert Stroud,” March 28, 1940, in part: “There are a great many persons in the

Three items: a satin-finish 6.25 x 8.25 full-length portrait of Queen Mary of Teck, affixed to its original 8.75 x 11.75 mount, signed on the mount in

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Parks, payable to St. Matthew AME Church for $33, December 31, 1973. In fine condition.

Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative (1746–1825). ALS signed “Charles Coteswor

Bosnian-Swiss organic chemist (1906–1998) whose research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reaction earned him the 1975 Nobel Prize fo

Four items: a TLS signed “Anthony Comstock,” New York Society for the Suppression of Vice letterhead, January 21, 1892, in part: “If this Meeting is t

Ink signature, “Albert,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and mounting remnants to edges.

Prince of Prussia, army general, and younger brother of Frederick the Great (1726–1802). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Henri,” one page, 7.5 x 9

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American li

Queen of Sweden and Norway, and one-time fiancee of Napoleon Bonaparte (1777–1860). Untranslated partial ALS in French, signed “Desiree,” one page bot

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 16 x 12, March 12, 1877. Queen Victoria appoints Arthur Wagg “to be a Quarter Master in Our Voluntee

Empire State of Dallas bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Ruby, “Jack Ruby (Spec),” payable to Lone Star Gas Co. for $2.79, July 18, 1956.

Attractive partly-printed document, one page, 21 x 15.5, March 8, 1894. Membership certificate for the historical genealogical organization, in part:

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). Signed book: Political Institutions: Being Part V of the Principles of Sociology. London: W

Representative from Pennsylvania (1792–1868) who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, July 22,

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July 12, 1847. In part: “I haven’t yet made any engagement for this winter…If I lecture anywhere, I shall certainly be mos

Front page of the Buffalo Express newspaper from April 19, 1912, one page, 16 x 21.75, reporting the estimated death toll and status of survivors from

Three photos: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, signed in blue felt tip by both; a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bernstein and

German chemist (1898–1973) who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for his work on polymers. Glossy 4.25 x 6 photo of Ziegler in profile, signed

British Army officer during King George's War, the French and Indian War, and Pontiac's Rebellion (1714–1774). Fascinating collection of doc...

Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R

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

Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755–1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1

Autograph endorsement, “Registered, Lafayette,” penned in the left margin of a manuscript document in French, signed “J. Buridant,” one page, 8.5 x 12

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, November 29, 1820. In part (translated): “I have received, Madame, with much interest, your goo

Two Revolutionary War–dated letters with good content: first is signed “Asa Waterman,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 13, Roxbury, September 17, 1775, in

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “le cte de Rochambeau,” one page, 7 x 9, March 1, 1789. Letter to Count Puysegur. In full (translated): "I have ...

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

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

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

LS, one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, September 4, 1781. Letter to Governor George Clinton of New York. In part: “An instance that I think somewhat alar

American naval officer (1779–1820) who cemented a reputation as a hero for his leadership during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Manuscript DS,

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive