RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction Featuring Civil War

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...