RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction Featuring Civil War

Fountain pen signatures in English and Chinese, "Mayling Soong Chiang,” on an off-white 4.5 x 7.75 album page. In very good to fine condition, ...

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “Dad,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, November 7, 1925. Letter t

Civil War–era leatherbound autograph book, 5.25 x 7.5, signed inside by 74 members of the 38th–39th United States Congress of the 1860s, with highligh

American soldier and statesman (1739-1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Partly-

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 5 press photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Mr. and Mrs. Browne, J. Y. Cousteau.” In very good to fine condi...

Color 4 x 5 cardstock photo of the smiling Dalai Lama in his robes, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to

John Z. DeLorean Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by DeLorean, "John Z. DeLorean," payable to State of ...

New York mobster and member of the Gambino crime family (1942–1983). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by DeMeo, payable to Lilco for $1

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the pioneer geneticist biologist holding up a molecular model of DNA while in Cambridge, Massachusetts, circa 1957, signe

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement, casting a vast influence on both President Abraham Lincol

American businessman (1856–1925) who made a fortune in the tobacco business and endowed what was to become Duke University. TLS signed “J. B. Duke,” o

British politician (1897–1977) who served as prime minister following Churchill. TLS, one page, 4.25 x 7, House of Commons letterhead, August 16, 1945

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Indian FDC with a cachet honoring the first ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, signed in ink or felt tip by 11 members of the British Mount Ever

German-born physicist (1882–1964) who shared the 1925 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work related to the laws governing the impact of electrons on ato

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. Postcard depicting

British politician (1866-1941) who served as governor-general of Canada and as viceroy and governor-general of India. Scarce matte-finish 6 x 8 full-l

Boss of New York's most powerful crime family (1902-1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo's The Godfather. S. G. S. Associat...

Group of four color glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each showing Mikhail Gorbachev meeting with notable politicians over the course of his career, e

Color satin-finish 12 x 15 full-length photo of Mikhail Gorbachev meeting with Ronald Reagan at the Kremlin, signed in blue felt tip by the former Sov

Massachusetts delegate (1738–1796) and president to the Continental Congress, who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution. Uncommon i

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834-1919). Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Haeckel in a bust-leng

French leader and street orator of the Revolution (1761-1794) who played a vital role in the Insurrection and subsequently the fall of the Girondins;

American lawyer and politician (1833–1911) who served as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court; his role as the lone dissenter in the Civil R

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

FDC with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, 8 x 4.5, signed in black ballpoint by Edmun

Group of five business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed in ink of felt tip by the respective Internet pioneer, including: Vint Cerf, one of 'the fath...

German psychiatrist and philosopher (1883-1969) who attempted to develop an innovative philosophical system. Signed book in German: Der Philosophische

American judge and politician (1732–1819) who served as the first Governor of Maryland, a delegate to the Continental Congress, and an Associate Justi

French cartographer, engineer, and archaeologist (1777-1862) who supervised the educational and cultural mission sent to France from Egypt by Muhammad

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 13, 1958. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in full: "My apologies for the ...

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, Office of the Attorney General letterhead, September 3, 1964. Letter to William M. Alexander, in part: "On the terminatio...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, September 17, 1957. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "I am so sorry I do not have a fam...

Souvenir document reproducing Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest report and fingerprint card, two cardstock pages, 8.5 x 11, each signed along the botto...

King of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars (1770-1840) who ruled from 1797 until his death. Partly-printed DS in German, signed “Friedrich Wilhelm,” o

Youngest son (1648–1706) of John IV who became King of Portugal and the Algarves in 1683. Group of five LSs in Portuguese, signed "Rey," e...

Last king of Italy (1904-1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 portrait of King Umberto in a head-a

Untranslated ANS in German in pencil, signed “Wilhelm,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, July 28, 1879. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an o

Partly-printed DS, signed “William R,” one page, 13.5 x 9.25, December 1, 1830. King William appoints Francis G. Keough "to be Lieutenant to th...

Two items: a TLS signed "Henry A. Kissinger," one page, 7 x 10.5, March 10, 1977, personal letterhead, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brown...

American computer scientist (born 1934) who made several important contributions to the field of computer networking, in particular to the theoretical

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Scarce original 2.5 x 4

German steel manufacturer (1854–1902) who took over leadership of the family business in 1887. ALS in German, signed "F. W. Krupp," one pa...

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Striking matte

Signed book: Stirring Lives of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill. Second edition. NY: S. L. Parsons & Co., 1912. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.25, 244 pages. S...

Italian physicist and inventor (1874–1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909. Exc

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Segment of a printed DS in German, signed “Maria Theresia,

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). Two letters to British journalist Annie Christitch: an ALS, signed "T. G. Masaryk,&q...

Two vintage matte-finish photos of the Mayo brothers: a 6.5 x 9.5 portrait of Charles Horace Mayo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "With ...

United States official (1785–1859) who served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1824–1830. ALS signed “Tho. L. McKenney,” two pages both sides,

American jurist and politician (1785–1861) who served in Congress, as postmaster general, and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. Partly-pri

Physicist known for his work on measuring the speed of light (1852–1931) who, in 1907, became the first American scientist to win a Nobel Prize. Fount

Card depicting Mother Teresa holding a baby, 6 x 4, signed on the front in black felt tip, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." In very fine con...

Bold ink signature, "Benito Mussolini, Roma. 18 Giugno 1929—Anno VII,” on an off-white 8 x 8.75 sheet. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, May 18, 1936. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, &...

American mathematician (1928–2015) who made fundamental contributions to game theory, differential geometry, and the study of partial differential equ

English biologist and paleontologist (1804-1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term 'dinosaur.' ALS signed "Rich....

American politician (1744–1808) who served as governor of Virginia from 1802 to 1805, and, previously, as a representative in the first four Congresse

Charismatic and highly ambitious wife (1919–1952) of Argentine president Juan Peron, who later became the subject of the popular musical (and subseque

Signed book: The Letters of Queen Victoria, Volume I. Later printing. London: John Murray, 1908. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 512 pages. Signed and inscribe

Color 4 x 6 lightweight photo of the royal family, signed in black felt tip by Grace Kelly, "Grace de Monaco," and by her husband, "R...

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize 'for the encouragement of public service, public morals, Ameri...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.I.,” one page, 15.75 x 12, November 4, 1884. Queen Victoria appoints Francis Leslie Duncan an "Officer in...

Group lot of four glossy color photos, each approximately 8 x 10, signed in blue or black felt tip by the pictured Republican, including: John McCain,

One of the famed Ringling Brothers (1863-1926) who parlayed their circus into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Ringling Bros. business

One of the famed Ringling Brothers (1869-1918) who parlayed their circus into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Ringling Bros. business

Bohemian physician, pathologist, humanist philosopher, and liberal politician (1804–1878). Untranslated ALS in German signed “Rokitansky,” one page, 5

Attractive glossy 7 x 9.25 half-length photo of Salk standing in his laboratory during a press conference in 1955, not long before his report on the n

Appealing glossy 8 x 10 bust-length photo of Sanders wearing his patented white suit and leaning on one of his custom canes, signed and inscribed in b

German telecommunications industrialist (1855–1919). TLS in German, signed "W. Siemens," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.75...

Uncommon pair of programs for ceremonies held at London's St. Paul's Cathedral in honor of the American Memorial Chapel: the first program, ...

Six items signed by justices of the Supreme Court, including: Hugo Black (signature), William J. Brennan, Jr. (TLS), William O. Douglas (two TLSs), Wa

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754-1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. LS in

Attractive semi-glossy 5 x 6.5 photo of Thatcher in a relaxed half-length pose, affixed to the original 6.5 x 9.5 mount, signed neatly on the mount in

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, May 23, 1962. Letter to Miss V. E. Watson, in part: "There is one thing about which I wo...

The youngest and last remaining survivor of the sinking of the Titanic (1912–2009). Two items: an ALS signed "Millvina," one page both sid...

Politician (1823–1878) most notable for being the 'boss' of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in...

Politician (1823–1878) most notable for being the 'boss' of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in...

Ohio congressman (1820–1871) who was a leader of the Copperhead faction of anti-war Democrats during the Civil War. ALS signed “C. L. Vallandigham,” o

Business magnate and philanthropist (1794–1877) who built his wealth in railroads and shipping as owner of the New York Central Railroad. Bold and cri

Ohioan politician (born 1816) who served as the seventh Chief Justice of the United States from 1874 to his death in 1888. ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” o

Partly-printed DS, signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 11 x 15, March 23, 1832. A patent issued to Daniel Rudd of Bozrah, Connecticut, for “Improvement

Signed book: The Works of Daniel Webster, Vol. I. First edition. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown, 1851. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.25, 457 pages. Si

Uncommon TLS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 5.5 x 7, The Dorchester Hotel letterhead, December 30, 1947. Letter to Lieut. Gordon Ferguson of the XII

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott Jun'r,” one page, 8.25 x 6.25, July 22, 1782. Pay order issued to Treasurer John La...

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

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818) who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he was also the father of Robert E. Lee. Desirable partly-

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

LS signed “Virgil M. Healy,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 8, 1864. Letter to W. J. Rusling, written from the "Head Quarters 8th N.J...

LS signed “Virgil M. Healy,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 8, 1864. Letter to W. J. Rusling, written from the "Head Quarters 8th N.J...

Contemporary manuscript copy of a Civil War–dated letter from P. G. T. Beauregard to Jefferson Davis, five pages on three sheets, 8 x 10, December 6,

ALS signed “J. L. Chamberlain,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, May 26, 1886. Letter to Charles O. Farrington of Brewer, Maine, in part: ...

Fantastic US Model 1850 staff and field officer's sword belonging to Brigadier-General Calvin E. Pratt of the 31st New York Infantry. This is an...

A short crown, 'McClellan style' kepi with tarred leather peak, dark blue worsted crown, Commonwealth of Massachusetts chinstrap buttons, an...

Desirable Civil War US M1840 non-commissioned officer's sword dated 1863, measuring 38? overall, with a 31 7/8? straight, single-edged blade wit...

Handsome US M1860 cavalry saber measuring 41 1/8? overall, with a 34 7/8? curved, single-edged blade having wide and narrow fullers. The blade has an

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, November 25, 1874. Letter as president of the American office of the Mississippi Valley Society, w

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 10, April 12, 1861. Letter written to J. F. Callan from Montgomery, Alabama, on the day t

Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. ALS, one page,

Stunning pairing of ink signatures of the Union and Confederate commanders who squared off at the Battle of Fort Sumter, "Fort Sumter, S.C., Fe...