RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

Controversial lawyer and land speculator (1802–1865) active in early Texas politics who was assassinated in 1865. ALS in Spanish, signed "Tomas...

Signed book: Last of the Great Scouts: Life Story of Col. W. F. Cody by Helen Cody Wetmore. First edition. Chicago: Duluth Press Publishing Company, 1

Free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Houston’s hand to “Mrs. Jackson Smith, 143 Lexington Avenue, New York,” and prominently franked i

Early settler of Texas (1784–1835) who first went to the region in 1813 as a member of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition, permanently settling there in 1

Handwritten letter in Spanish, believed to be by Piedras, unsigned, one page, 8 x 9.75, January 3, 1830 [but likely 1831]. Apparently a draft of a let

Ink signatures of the mathematician, physicist, astronomer Francois Arago, "F. Arago," the chemist and physicist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, ...

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 8.75 x 11, June 12, 1952. Untranslated letter concerning the assignment of a committee in relation to the map of Israel. In v

Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno,

Older brother of Napoleon (1868–1844) who served as King of Spain from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. ALS in French, signed “Jose

Collection of three Christmas cards, including: a 1970 card signed inside by Prince Philip; a 1976 card signed inside by the Queen Mother; and a 2002

TLS signed "R. E. Byrd," one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 19, 1930. Letter to C. E. Cotting, in part: "I want to...

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

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in fountain pen in Chinese. Lower right bears an Omea Studio blindstamp,

ALS signed “J. C.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, July 16, 1858. Letter to Mr. Hale, in full: "I have just rec'd the enclosed from Mr. Thomas—Don'...

Signed book: The Dalai Lama. First edition. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1961. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 151 pages. Signed on the first

First quintuplets (born May 28, 1934) known to have survived their infancy. The identical sisters were born to parents Oliva Edouard and Elzire Dionne

ALS signed “B. Disraeli,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, blindstamped Grosvenor Gate letterhead, February 24, 1858. Letter to the poli

Three Christmas cards, each signed in ink or ballpoint, "from Elizabeth R," ranging in size from 18.5 x 7.25 to 18 x 7.75 (measured open),...

Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “O. Ellsworth, a Judge of Sup. Court” and “Oliv. Ellsworth, a Judge of Super. Court,” one page, 6.5 x 8.75, October 2

ALS signed “Filly,” one page, 3.75 x 5.75, personal letterhead, postmarked 1961. Letter to his sister Estelle Frankfurter, in full: "Nice man, ...

Pioneer of psychoanalytic child psychology (1895–1982) who was the daughter of Sigmund Freud. Signed book in German: Das Unbehagen in der Kultur

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8, Prime Minister letterhead, March 7, 1980. Letter to Gory Millen, in full: "Thank you for your letter of the 1st March ...

Attractive glossy 4.25 x 6.75 half-length portrait of Indira Gandhi, signed in the lower border in green ink. Reverse bears a Government of India stam

Glossy 3.5 x 3.25 photo of Getty seated in a striped suit, signed in blue ink, "J. P. Getty." Matted with a compliments card to an overall...

Two documents signed at the conclusion by Jean Paul Getty: an amendment of application to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, one page, 8.5 x

Italian physician, pathologist, and scientist (1843–1926) who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1906. DS in Italian, signed “C. Golgi,” one page, 8.

Uncommon signed book: Perestroika. Collector's edition, limited issue, numbered 106/250. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1994. Leatherbound hardc...

Three TLSs, each one page, 8.5 x 11, signed by a member of the Guggenheim family, including: a letter signed "Daniel Guggenheim," dated Oc...

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 mountaineering photo featuring a Hillary quote on his historic climb, numbered 10/10, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12 portrait of Hoover seated at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Dorothy Lamour Howard, a Doubl...

Vintage matte-finish 8.75 x 11 portrait of Hoover at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Oscar A. Guinn, Jr., With best wishes,...

Three satin-finish photos of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald as Jack Ruby shoots him, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black or blue felt tip by

Lengthy untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “George R,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, June 1736. The white paper seal affixe

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 16.5 x 11, February 23, 1801. King George appoints Thomas Stanwix as "a Second Lieutenan...

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, whose reign was most notably marked by the American Revolution. Ink signature, “G

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. Manuscript DS, signed “George R.,” five pages, 9.5 x 14.5, July 16, 1827. Warran

Uncommon and interesting grouping of three real photo postcards, each measuring 3.5 x 5.5 or 5.5 x 3.5, including: a full-length portrait of George wi

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

Original graphite profile sketch of New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia on an off-white 8.25 x 8.75 sheet, signed in the lower right in black felt tip,

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Engraved portrait of de Lesseps, with a main image area of 4.75 x 6.5

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

French statesman of Swiss birth (1732–1804) and finance minister of Louis XVI, a post he held in the lead-up to the French Revolution in 1789. Untrans

African-American activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party (1942–1989) who was shot and killed in Oakland by a member of the Black Guerilla F

Two letters: a TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Camilla Parker Bowles,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Clarence House letterhead, August 20, 2004. Letter to Mario

Scarce Royal Christmas card from 2000, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Prince William and Prince Harry with their father, w

Royal Christmas card, measures 16 x 6 open, bearing an amusing color photo affixed inside of Charles posing with Princes William and Harry, both stand

Color satin-finish 9.75 x 7 photo of Charles and his staff, affixed to the original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Charles 1993.

DS, signed “Charles,” one page, 11 x 8.25, July 10, 1971. Form 700 flight servicing certificate consisting of inspections for before flight/turn round

ALS, one black-bordered page, 5.75 x 8.25, personal monogrammed letterhead, December 26, 1977. Letter to Lucile Palmaro, in part: "Christmas is...

Two items: a vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of the Prince and Princess of Monaco waving from a balcony, signed in fountain pen, “Grace de Mon

FBI agent and archetypal ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notoriou

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Receipt for gasoline from Bert’s 66 Se

Ink signature, "Victoria R,” on an off-white 1.75 x 3.25 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with light soiling and...

Two items: a small pouch containing three strands of Queen Victoria's hair, accompanied by a certificate of authentication from Charles Hamilton...

Uncommon assortment of sixteen items relating to the royal family, including: a small oval portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; a semi-glossy portrait of P

Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan (c.1758–1830) whose Indian name was Sagoyewatha. An invoice from Canandaigua merchants Norton

Manuscript document, three pages, 7.75 x 9.75, July 28, 1885. Notarized true copy of a loan by John D. Rockefeller to professor Telemachus T. Timayeni

Signed book: Intelligent Life in the Universe. First edition. San Francisco, CA: Holden-Day, Inc., 1966. Hardcover, 7 x 9.25, 509 pages. Signed and in

Signed book: The Survival of the Wisest. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 124 pages. Signed on the...

Collection of ten Scientific American checks, 8.5 x 3.5, dated between 1959 and 1960, each endorsed on the reverse by several Nobel Prize winners and

ALS, one page, lightly lined, 8 x 10, March 21, 1846. In part: "The occupation of my time or a return after a long absence is so pressing that ...

Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz.’ ALS

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, February 17, 1860. In full: "I have communicated with Mr. Durkee, who will keep me informed with regard to the future of ...

Collection of six items of various formats, each signed by a justice of the Supreme Court, including: Bushrod Washington (signature), Thurgood Marshal

Very nice semi-glossy 4.5 x 6 seated portrait of Thatcher, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by a transmitt

LS signed “Dan. Webster,” one page, 6.25 x 5.5, August 22, 1850. Written from the Department of State, a letter to Postmaster General Nathan K. Hall,

Partly-printed DS, signed "Oliv. Wolcott, Jr.," one page, 6.5 x 6, May 15, 1783. State of Connecticut pay order, in part: "Pay Fairfi...

American lawyer and politician from New Jersey (1739–1809) who, as a brigadier general of the New Jersey militia, was one of the most effective militi

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 3.5, December 26, 1775. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in pa

Two ALSs, one signed "Jeffer. Davis," and the other signed "V. Davis," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, March 16, ...

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Scarce ADS, signed “Ant'y Wayne MG,” one page,...

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). Endorsement signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on the reverse of a partly-printed

Exceptional compilation of a letter by Mosby and three photos annotated in his hand: an ALS signed "Jno. S. Mosby," three pages on two adj...

Planters National Bank of Louisville check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, "G. A. Custer," payable to cash for $30, Septemb...

Remarkable ALS signed “G. A. Custer, Bt. Maj. Gen'l, U.S.A.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 27, 1867. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin...

Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed "G. A. Custer," on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 slip, January 4, 1864. Brigadier Gene...

French aviator who ended the World War I as the top Allied fighter ace (1894–1953). Scarce matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Fonck by G. L. Man

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). Partial ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter

Early ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” five pages on two sheets, 5 x 6.5, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York letterhead, no date. L

Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14? long and 6? at its widest, with a br

World War II-dated TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 6.75 x 9, War Department letterhead, January 6, 1944. Letter to Brigadier General Wilton B. Pe

Collection of eleven items signed by fighters who participated in the Battle of Britain, predominately consisting of ink signatures on cards, includin

Collection of five letters concerning the Battle of Midway, including: an ALS by Rear Admiral Ralph J. Arnold, three pages, in part: "I think m...

Collection of ten items signed by British aces of WWII, predominately consisting of signed photos of various sizes, including: Douglas Bader and Paddy

Collection of 25 items signed by fighter aces of WWII, mostly British, predominately consisting of ink signatures on cards, including: Russell Bannock

Nice ink signature, "Joshua L. Chamberlain,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue ink by Paul Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, and Dutch Van Kirk. In fine condition. Pre-certi

Sought-after semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo showing images of the ruins of Hiroshima and the atomic bomb dropped from the Enola Gay, with a captio

United States Navy corpsman (1923–1994) who was one of the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi. Bradley Rentals business check...

Cardstock 8 x 10.5 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising as taken by Rosenthal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joe Rosenthal, Iwo Jima Fe

Collection of eight items signed by American fighter aces of the Korean War, various formats, including: Stephen L. Bettinger (bio sheet and signature

World War II-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 10.25, Chief of Staff of the United States Army letterhead, December 1944. Letter to Maj

Collection of 25 items signed by recipients of the Medal of Honor, various formats, including: Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (copy of citation), Maurice Britt

Collection of 16 FDCs, each signed by a recipient of the Medal of Honor, including: Daniel Inouye and Bob Kerrey; Lucian Adams; John Baca and Michael

ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 20, 1955. Letter to Bob, in part: "Many thanks for your letter of ...

Collection of ten signatures of World War II fighter pilots on individual cards, including: F. E. Dymond, Vasile Gavrilov, Miklos Kenyeres, Waclaw Kro

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 2 x 2 swatch of wing fa

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Earhart, payable to Transcontinental & Western Air for $142.83, August 18, 1935. Encapsulated ...

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 1.5 x 2 swatch of wing

Scarce cover specially designed for Earhart's 1937 attempt at a flight around the world, signed in the upper left in fountain pen. In fine condi...