RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 230 pages. Nicely sign...

Spectacular TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.75, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, September 8, 1965. Letter to p

Signed book: A History of the Church: Volume 3. Later printing. London: Sheed and Ward, 1979. Paperback, 5.25 x 8.5, 558 pages. Signed at the top of t

DS, signed “N. Mandela,” one page, 11.5 x 16.5, March 20, 1997. Certificate issued by the Friends of Robben Island, in full: “Presented to Ivan May on

Signed book: Long Walk to Freedom. London: Abacus. Paperback, 5 x 7.75, 768 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black ballpoint, “To Zwel

Rawlings Official League baseball signed on the sweet spot in gold ink, “N. Mandela.” In fine condition. A highly unusual format sought after by colle

Desirable ink signatures, “Compliments and best wishes, N. Mandela, 31.7.91” and “and all our love, Winnie Mandela,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet,

ALS signed “Batt Linehan,” one page, 7.5 x 10.75, January 5, 1916. Letter to the White Star Line, in full: “Re. the sinking of the Titanic. I see by t

Norwegian explorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the Sout

Soviet politician (1914–1984) named chairman of the KGB from 1967, where his firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation and enabled

British politician who served as prime minister three times (1867–1947). World War II–dated ALS signed “Baldwin of Bewdley,” one page both sides, 5 x

Merchant, soldier, statesman, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly (1738–1807) who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1785 and 17

Two fountain pen signatures, “D. Ben-Gurion,” on individual off-white 3.5 x 6 slips from the Israeli prime minister’s office. In fine condition, with

Untranslated TLS in Hebrew, one page, 6 x 8, 1956. In fine condition, with two punch holes to the right edge.

Fountain pen and ballpoint signatures of Eurico Gaspar Dutra, Getulio Vargas (2), Joao Cafe Filho, Juscelino Kubitschek, and Joao Goulart on individua

Untranslated LS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” one page, 8 x 10.25, January 5, 1898. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and a f

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in silver ink, “On 9-11-2

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

Chinese political and military leader (1897–1965) who was one of the main National Revolutionary Army commanders during the Second Sino-Japanese War a

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Pitkin,” one page, 7.25 x 4.75, February 26, 1763. Document issued to pay for the prosecution of a man accused of fraud. I

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

President of Mexico (1830—1915) from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. Uncommon vintage circa 1906 matte-finish 5.5 x 7.5 half-length portrait of Diaz in

Appealing FDC signed in black ink, “Francis Crick, Noble Medicine 1962.” In fine condition.

Two FDCs: one with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson,

Signed book: Genes, Girls, and Gamow. First American edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Signed on t

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, April 24, 1885. Deed of trust for a transaction between Jo

Ideal pairing of ballpoint signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting th

Prominent Connecticut statesman (1721–1807) who served in the French and Indian War and was a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS,

Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 6.75, June 7, 1776. Pay order submitted to Treasurer John Lawrence of Connecticut

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12.25 x 9.5, December 26, 1868. Certificate for five shares of stock in the American Merchants Uni

Quaker humanitarian and reformer of English prisons (1780–1845). ANS signed “Eliz. Fry,” one page, 4.5 x 1.75, no date. Short note, in full: “I gratef

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip, “M. Gorbachev.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certif

ALS signed “Oliver,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court letterhead, April 15, 1898. Let

American steel magnate (1817–1888) who was the first president of the Bethlehem Iron Company, the precursor of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Rare A

Railroad industrialist (1821–1900) known as one of the ‘Big Four’ of western railroading. Partly-printed DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one page, 11 x

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 6.25 x 8, United states Senate letterhead, December 14, 1967. Letter to Senator Gale W. McGee of Wyoming. In full: “Just w

Provisional leader of the Soviet Union (1881–1970) from July to November 1917, when he was unseated by Lenin and forced into exile. Ink signature, “A.

Fountain pen signatures of King Alfonso XIII, Queen Victoria Eugenie, Maria Cristina de Borbon, Beatriz de Borbon, and Don Juan de Borbon on individua

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). LS in French, signed “Al

King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844; born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, he was appointed as a Marshal of France by Napoleon after a long military

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. ALS signed “A

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign, from 1901 to 1910, was named the Edwardian era (1841–

Bold fountain pen signature, “Edward,” on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and postage stamp depicting the contro

King of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars (1770–1840) who ruled from 1797 until his death. LS in French, signed “Frederic Guillaume,” one page, 8.5 x

King of Prussia (1795–1861) who ruled from 1840 until his death. Manuscript DS in German, signed “Friedrich Wilhelm,” one page, 8 x 13.25, March 16, 1

DS, signed “George R,” one page, 8 x 13.75, June 7, 1798. King George appoints Thomas Barrett Lennard as “Captain in a Troop of Cavalry of the Associa

King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in

Holiday greeting card with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 20 x 8 open, featuring a color portrait of the royal children inside, signed in i

Last king of France (1773–1850) who reigned from 1830 until being forced to abdicate in 1848. LS in French, signed “Louis Philippe,” one page, 8 x 10,

King of Bavaria (1845–1886) whose extravagant tastes led him to commission lavish artworks and architecture, including Neuschwanstein Castle, the basi

King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wi

Kaiser of Germany (1859–1941) from 1888 to 1918. Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 13, May 7, 1891. In fine c

Chinese diplomat (1888–1985) who was one of China's representatives at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and served as ambassador to France, Gr...

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.75 x 8.25, A

Holy Roman Emperor (1640–1705) whose reign lasted from 1658 to 1705 and was characterized by three wars against France. Untranslated manuscript DS in

Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company bank check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lincoln, “Robert T. Lincoln,” payable to Margaret Mart

British statesman (1863–1945) who served as prime minister from 1916 to 1922, and who was a major player at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, overse

Choice fountain pen signature, “Guglielmo Marconi, Rome 29th October 1934,” on an appealing 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic ti

British politician (1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. ALS signed “Sandwich,

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, no date. Thoughtful letter, in part: “If you want to share

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, February 2, 1928. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink,

German physicist (1864–1941) known for his theories behind the calculation of chemical affinity as embodied in the third law of thermodynamics, for wh

The Riggs National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Ness, payable to Broadstreets for $60, November 14, 1945. Encapsulated in a plastic

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks being fingerprinted by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy q

DS in Spanish, one page, 8.75 x 12.5, June 21, 1944. Untranslated Ministry of War document. In very good to fine condition, with binding holes to left

Group lot of five items signed by various Philippine presidents, including: Manuel L. Quezon (AQS), Serio Osmena (TLS), Ramon Magsaysay (TLS), Carlos

Bold Revolutionary War–dated third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Tim. Pickering,” one page, 8 x 3.5, April 28, 1783. In part: “Received of Tim.

Pair of Christmas cards from both of Princess Anne’s marriages, featuring her initials embossed on the front: one featuring a photo of Anne, her husba

Queen of Spain (1830–1904) who came to the throne as an infant in 1833 and reigned until 1868 when she was deposed in the Glorious Revolution. LS in S

Ink signature, “Sir Rob’t Peel, Bar’t, The Queen,” on an off-white slip clipped from an address panel made out to the prime minister, affixed to a 6 x

TLS, one page, 8 x 5, Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merioneth letterhead, May 27, 1963. Letter to Victor Capron, in full: “Thank you for your recent

FDC with a cachet honoring the 20th anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, signed in black felt tip, “Jonas Salk” and “Albert

Signed book: Scalia Dissents. First edition. Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 338 pages. Signed and

AMS signed “Glenn T. Seaborg, Nov. 1983,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, headed: “Large Einsteinium Accelerator Program (LEAP): A Leap Toward Ultra Heavy Eleme

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974; Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Department of State letterhead, March 26, 1868. Letter to Miss Frances Beardsly. In part: “Your fathe

AQS, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, January 9, 1858. A fantastic quote from the outspoken abolitionist, in full: “Our cause is nobler than that of our Fathers

Collection of twenty-six items signed by various justices of the Supreme Court, consisting mostly of signed photos and cards, including: Warren E. Bur

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Supreme Court justices in their robes, signed in silver ink by John Roberts and Elena Kagan. In fine condition,

Glossy 4.75 x 6.5 half-length portrait of Thatcher, signed below in black ink. In very good to fine condition, with overall crazing and light toning.

Two small photos of Thatcher, 3.5 x 5 and 5.75 x 4, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. A 3.75 x 5.5 postcard photo of Tito bearing an affixed postage stamp, sig

Signed book: How to Get Rich. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2004. Leather-bound hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 244 pages. Signed on the co

Series 1988 A one dollar bill, signed on the right side in black felt tip by Trump. Also signed by his former wife, Marla Maples. In fine condition.

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Trump in a pinstriped business suit, signed in the upper left in thick black felt tip, “Best Wishes—Donald Trump.” In fi

British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823-1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin to publis

British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist (1823–1913) who independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural sel

Bold ink signature, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Aug. 11, 1903,” on an off-white card with a handsome 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished wi

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 4.25 x 7, March 18, 1851. Letter to William S. Riddle, in full: “Can you telegraph some friend at Harrisburg, th

Two items: a color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the Apple I computer, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Wang, Steve Wozniak”; and a softcov

Historian and academic (1885–1963) who served as president of Yale University from 1937 to 1951. Two items: a TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Yale Univers

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

Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician (1737–1789). Rare ink signature, “

Pewter French-pattern Continental Army large coat-sized button, measuring 27mm in diameter, with an intertwined “USA” raised in relief on the face. Ma

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, May 14, 1833. Letter to Nathan Smith, in full: “I hope I will not this time miss the pleasure to take yo

ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 10, December 26, 1811. Letter to Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, one of the ‘Committee of Five’

Officer in the Continental Army and member of George Washington's inner circle who was the highest ranking American officer killed during the Si...

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Manuscr

Superbly displayed assemblage of three of the most sought-after confederate generals, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and J. E. B. Stuart, including