RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction Featuring Presidents

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, "Thos. A. Edison," payable ...

ALS with sketch in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 9.25, March 22, 1947. A letter to Ruth Edith Damann, in which Einstein recalls a chi

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 25, 1942. Letter to Austrian novelist Hermann Bro

Extraordinary matte-finish 9 x 11.75 photo of the pioneering psychoanalyst, signed in fountain pen, "Sigm. Freud, 1922." In very good cond...

Tremendously influential philosopher (1711–1776) considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. ALS, one page, 7.2

Bishop of Geneva (1567–1622) who is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, remembered as one of the greatest evangelists and most powerful confess

ALS in Spanish, signed “F. Castro R.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25, March 14, 1946. Letter to classmate Porfirio Delange by the 19-year-old Castro, notifying

DS in Spanish, one page, 8 x 11.75, December 23, 1959. Final page of "Law No. 663," concerning the disposition of the Revolutionary Govern...

Venezuelan politician (born 1954) who was President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. Chávez was also leader of the Fifth Republi...

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in ink in Chinese. Reverse bears a credit stamp. In fine condition, with

British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. LS signed “Charles R,” one page, 5.75 x 6, May 24, 1663.

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (born 1600) from 1625 until his execution in the wake of the English Civil War in 1649. Manuscript DS, signed “

King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the 'Father and Restorer of Letters,' the cultured and we...

King of France (born 1551), the son of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, who reigned from 1574 until his assassination in 1589. Manuscript vellum DS,

The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701) to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. LS signed “your loving friend, Ja

Ink signature, "Louis,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 sheet trimmed from the close of a document. Matted with a color engraving to an overall size o...

Uncommon color 2 x 3 Christmas gift tag with a nativity scene on the front, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, "Happy Christmas, from El...

Marvelous matte-finish 9.25 x 11.75 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her glimmering crown jewels by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, af

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...

American lawyer (1841-1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Scarce 4.26 x 6

American lawyer (1841-1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold ink signat

Unique archive containing four TLSs from ABC broadcast journalist Barbara Walters to would-be Reagan assassin John Hinckley, Jr., plus one ALS from Hi

ALS signed “Love, Dad,” one onionskin page, lightly lined, 8.5 x 10.75, December 31, 1970. Letter to his daughter Sandra and her husband Vince Lombard

ALS signed “Meyer,” three pages on two sheets, 7.25 x 10.25, February 17, 1975. Letter to Joseph Steiner, in part: "The reason I'm late in ...

Leader of a special Prohibition squad (1903–1957), known as the Untouchables, which led to the downfall of Al Capone and his successor Frank Nitti, an

TLS signed “Love, Barbara & Gary,” 8.5 x 11, postmarked June 16, no year. Letter to his parents, in full: "I guess that it has been a long ...

Exceptional imperial cabinet 7 x 12.25 portrait of a full-length painting of Queen Alexandra by Royal portraitist Edward Hughes, signed in the lower b

Eldest son (1775–1844) of Charles X of France and the last Dauphin of France from 1824 to 1830. He was technically King of France and Navarre for less

Three items: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the original logo design for Apple Computer Co., signed in the lower right in black ink, “Ronald G. Wayne

Bold and crisp ink signature, "Truly Yours, P. T. Barnum, Feb. 24, 1872,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip. Affixed to a larger card and encaps...

Danish physicist (1885–1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. Bold and crisp fountain pen signature

Uncommon FDC, 7.5 x 4.5, with a color cachet honoring Queen Elizabeth II and her Canadian Royal Standard, signed in black or blue ink by Tony Blair, J

Influential American college president (1910–1998) who became Radcliffe College's fifth president in 1960 and was responsible for fully integrat...

American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, t

Engineer (1890–1974) known for his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb as a primary organizer of the Manhattan Project. Two items signe

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in silver ink, "'A se...

Fountain pen signature, "Andrew Carnegie,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a letter, dated January 22, 1917. Affixed to a larger s...

American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...

Handwritten manuscript in pencil by Eldridge Cleaver, entitled "The Codes of Life," unsigned, one page, 5 x 7, no date [circa late 1970s, ...

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, May 11, 1805. Letter to Senator John Smith of New York, discussing disputes between New York City and the state l

Wonderful color 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the Dalai Lama seated with his hands clasped in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine cond

Scarce early vintage fountain pen signature of the Dalai Lama on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo, trans

Signed book: The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 2009. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 338 pages. Signed on

Magazine cover from the April 20, 1959 issue of Time, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip by the Dalai Lama. In very good condition, with surface loss

FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of Commodore Matthew C. Perry's negotiations with Japan, signed in blue ballpoint by the Dalai ...

Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as 'the father of radio' for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. Two items ...

Two books: a collector's edition of Double Helix, leather-bound hardcover with slipcase, numbered 36/1962, published by the Easton Press in 2013...

Desirable pairing of items signed by the discoverers of DNA: a first day cover honoring the Doctors Mayo, signed in ink by James D. Watson and Francis

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo showing Watson holding a DNA model, signed in black ballpoint, "James D. Watson." In very fine condition.

Messrs. Drummond, Royal Bank of Scotland check, 8 x 3.5, filled out and signed by Elizabeth, Queen Mother, "Elizabeth R," payable to Lady ...

Commemorative cover with a cachet depicting Mount Everest and honoring Nepal, 'The Living Museum of the World,' signed in ink by Edmund Hill...

Billionaire brothers who founded the E & J Gallo Winery in 1933 at the end of Prohibition. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the brothers holding their fam...

Signed book: Magic or Miracle. Bombay: Interpress, 1980. Stiff paperback with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.5. Signed on the title page in felt tip, "In...

Time magazine cover from January 28, 1966, 7.25 x 10, signed in black felt tip by Indira Gandhi. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Two ink signatures of Indira Gandhi, one on a beige 6 x 4 album page dated "11. 11. 56," and the other on an off-white 5.5 x 3 card dated ...

FDC with a stamp honoring Eleanor Roosevelt, signed in fountain pen by Rajiv Gandhi and dated 1986. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. I

Signed book: The Road Ahead. Later printing. NY: Viking, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 286 pages. Signed on the title page in blue fe

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mikhail Gorbachev speaking at a podium after receiving the Reagan Freedom Medal at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Mikhail Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan after he received the Reagan Freedom Medal in May 1992, signed in blue felt

Three limited edition FDCs with silk color cachets honoring Mikhail Gorbachev's speech at Monticello in honor of Thomas Jefferson's 250th bi...

Three laserprint photos, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5, each signed in black felt tip by Sonny Barger, the founding member of the Oakland, California, US chap

Mounted matte-finish 4 x 7 portrait of Hughes by Moffett of Chicago, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, "With cordial regards, Charles E...

Souvenir typescript entitled "The President Is Sworn In," four pages, 8.5 x 11, detailing her role in the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson...

Group of six business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed on the front or back in ink of felt tip by the respective Internet pioneer, including: Vint Cerf, on

Iconic matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Kennedy family after attending Easter services, signed in black felt tip by Caroline Kennedy. In fine conditio

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 26, 1944. Letter to Robert Troutman, Jr., of the Special Committee on Post-War Economic Polic

Two signatures: a vintage ballpoint signature of Robert F. Kennedy on an off-white 6 x 4 card; and a modern silver ink signature of Ethel Kennedy on a

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 6 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, February 23, 1965. Letter to John G. W. Mahanna, in part: "Your article on ...

ALS signed “Love, B.,” penned on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, no date. Kennedy writes a brief letter to Teresa Kraus, in full: "Well this is the way we...

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Charles Kettering standing between Atomic Energy Commissioner Lewis Strauss and Vice Admiral Harold G. Bowen, affixed t

Physicist (1923–2005) who won the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his 1958 invention of the integrated circuit. Original ballpoint sketch of a microchip accom

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 f

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 11 x 17.5, August 9, 1758. Military document related to the use of fictitious names on muster r

Ink signature, "George R.,” on an off-white 5.5 x 5 slip clipped from a document, with retained original white paper seal. In fine condition.

DS, signed “George R.,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, November 17, 1786. King George approves to "pay unto Robert Anderson the Sum of Five Shi...

Two items: a TLS signed "Your sincere friend, Hussein," one page, royal letterhead, April 27, 1974, in part: "Thank you so much for t...

Two items: a fountain pen signature, "Hussein," on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 card with embossed crown; and a biographical pamphlet for "...

Last King of Italy (1904-1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7 portrait of King Umberto in a head-and-s

Two untranslated ALSs in German by King Wilhelm I: the first is one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 30, 1829; the second is one page, 5.5 x 8.75, Janu

Two color glossy photos of Henry Kissinger, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by the elder statesman. In overall fine condition, with li

Daughter of King Stanislaw Leszczynski (Stanislaw I of Poland) and Catherine Opalinska, (1703–1768) who married King Louis XV of France and became que

Signed book: Character Is Destiny. Collector's edition. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 2007. Leather-bound hardcover, 8.25 x 9.5, 311 pages. Sig...

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, "God bless you,...

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa mc",” one page on 6 x 4.25 postcard depicting Mother Teresa holding a child, postmarked November 16, 1988....

The fourth president of Egypt (born 1928) who served from 1981 to 2011. Color glossy 5 x 7 half-length photo of the former Egyptian president seated a

Partly-printed DS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, June 28, 1928. Untranslated official document, boldly signed at th

Group lot of three photos and one FDC, each signed in ink or felt tip by a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize: F. W. de Klerk, Mikhail Gorbachev, Yitz

Fascinating autograph manuscript entitled "The Arrest and Capture of Lee Harvey Oswald, By Officer M. N. 'Nick' McDonald, 11-22-63,&quo...

Program for The Palm Coast Symposium, held on November 15–16, 1974, 12 pages, 5.75 x 8.5, signed inside by the event's speakers: Saul Bellow, Gu...

Indian diplomat and politician (1900–1990), related to Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi, who served as Nehru's ...

South Korean military leader (1917-1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d'etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. ...

Canadian diplomat and politician (1897–1972) who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for organizing the United Nations Emergency Force to resolve the Su

Argentine lieutenant general and politician (1895-1974) who was thrice elected President of Argentina. Two items: a vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 half-

Group lot of nine photos of world-renowned physicists, various finishes, ranging in size from 4.25 x 6.25 to 11 x 8.5, each signed in ink or felt tip

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 20, 1799. Duplicate cop

ALS signed “T. Pickering,” one page, 8 x 10, May 7, 1795. Written from the War Office, a letter to Samuel Hodgdon, in full: "I send you herewit...

Signed book: Operation Overflight. Sixth printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 375 pages. Signed and in

Attractive vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 postcard photo featuring portraits of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier above the Prince's Palace of Monaco, sig...

Early glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of Rabin as Israel's ambassador to the United States, signed in fountain pen, "Y. Rabin, Gen." Reverse bea...

Two items: an FDC with a cachet honoring President Lyndon B. Johnson, signed in felt tip by Yitzhak Rabin, "Y. Rabin," and signed in ballp...