RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts Featuring Royalty

Pope, born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (1857–1939), who reigned from 1922 until his death and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and

Wooden Trinidad Fundadores cigar box, measuring 8.25 x 4.5 x 3, signed on the top cover in blue felt tip by Fidel Castro. The box contains 24 cigars,

Incredible ‘La Aroma de Cuba’ cigar personally gifted by Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Welsh Liberal Party politician Roderic Bowen during a lun

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 5.75, no date but circa February–March 1920. Letter, likely to British Prime Minister David Lloyd Geo

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, W. Churchill,” one page, 8 x 10, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, April 18, 1933. Letter to C. C. Wood, chief copy

Menu for the twenty-sixth annual Balaclava Dinner, Dance and Reunion of Members of the 4th 'Queen’s Own' Hussars Regimental Association, fou...

ALS signed “D,” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 26, 1852. Letter to Parliamentary Secretary of the Treasury Geor

ALS signed “B. Disraeli,” 4.5 x 6.75, Hughenden Manor letterhead, September 5, 1889. Letter to James W. Hudson, in full: "I delayed replying to...

Interesting archive of approximately 20 pages of bilingual handwritten speech notes by Israeli diplomat Abba Eban that date to his New York trips in t

Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749-1791). Rare ALS in French, signed “Mirabeau fils,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July

Scarce ballpoint signature of Vladimir Putin on an off-white 5 x 3 lined sheet, signed as president circa 2004-2005. In fine condition. Consignor note

Handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 11.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of the first president of South Korea, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &quo...

Packet of typescript "Reports of obstruction to Navigation sent to Captain Smith," compiled by the White Star Line's law firm Hill Dic...

Collection of four letters related to an insurance claim by the widow of Titanic disaster victim August Johnson, consisting of a letter from her lawye

ALS signed by Frederick Ware's widow, “Cecilia Vincent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, January 4, 1916. Let...

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

Publisher's advertisement for Heroes of the Dark Continent and How Stanley Found Emin Pasha by J. W. Buel, published by the Historical Publishin...

Manuscript document, one page, 7.5 x 12.5, dated October 31, 1788. An important document quantifying the tremendous surge of settlement into the trans

Highly sought-after pencil signature, “Geronimo,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip affixed within a leatherbound scrapbook containing about thirty affi

TLS signed “Oliver Powers,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 19, 1960. Letter to Nikita Khruschev from the father of downed pilot Francis Gary Powers, urging l

Lengthy ALS signed “Bartolomeo Vanzetti,” three pages both sides, 8 x 10, May 22, 1927. Letter to Lilly Sarnoff, written while imprisoned in Dedham Ja

French politician (1884–1966) who served as the first president of the Fourth Republic from 1947 to 1954. Fountain pen signature as president, "...

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815-1898). Partly-printed DS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” one page, 8.25 x 13, Augu

Fantastic vintage semi-glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Byrd wearing a warm fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Orne E. Dunlap, ...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” two pages, 5 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, October 8, 1934. Letter to Harold Shapiro, in fu

Group of three items signed by noted California businessmen J. Paul Getty, Henry E. Huntington, and Collis P. Huntington. J. Paul Getty Famed industr

French utopian socialist (1808–1893) who founded the European Society for the Colonization of Texas and wrote two books, Au Texas and The Great West;

Hand addressed and signed mailing panel, 4.75 x 3, addressed and dated in Disraeli's hand, "London, June twenty five, 1839, Mr. Winmington,...

Desirable 1878 transferable ticket to the Royal Horticultural Society, 3.25 x 2, issued as No. 548, signed in the lower right in black ink as prime mi

Ballpoint signature, "James D. Watson," and a felt tip signature, "Francis Crick," on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overa...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12.25 x 9.5, December 15, 1868. Certificate for 5 shares of stock in the American Merchants Union

Politician and financial genius (1761-1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS, one page, 7.75 x 6

Glossy 2.75 x 4 head-and-shoulders photo of Indira Gandhi, boldly signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Nicely matted and framed with a plaque

Signed book: The Road Ahead. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the tit

Color satin-finish 6.75 x 8 half-length portrait of Hoover by Autrey of Hollywood, affixed to the original mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in

TLS, signed “Joe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 4, 1960. Letter to Phil Regan, in full: “I would really like to help this boy out

Bold fountain pen signature, "R. F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2 card. Nicely triple-matted and framed with a photo of Kennedy at a lecter...

Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War-dated manuscr

Prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped, 4.25 x 3.5, signed in black ink, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." Double-...

Small limited edition enameled trinket box made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England, 2 x 2 x 1.25, numbered 51/75, honoring the bicentenary of the cor

Color glossy 11.75 x 8 photo of Pope Benedict XVI embracing a cardinal, signed below in black felt tip, "Benedictus PP XVI." Signed in the...

Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in 1927, he served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Since his resignation, Benedict holds the title Pop

Untranslated manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Pius PP IX,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, August 9, 1847. Expected document wear, scattered creases, and

Born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti in 1792, he served as pope for a record 31 years, 7 months and 23 days, beginning on June 16, 1846, until his deat

Manuscript vellum document in Latin, issued in the name of Pope Pius VI and signed by several Vatican officials, one page, 18.25 x 11.5, September 178

Signed book: World Population and Human Values. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket (price-clipped), 8.5 x 11.25, ...

American medical researcher and virologist (1914–1995) known for developing the polio vaccine. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Salk in a scientific laboratory,

Color glossy 10 x 8 close-up photo of Thatcher standing behind a pair of microphones, signed neatly in silver ink. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, personal House of Commons letterhead, November 22, 1974. Letter to L. H. Parry, in full: "Thank you for your long and interestin...

Attractive color postcard 5.5 x 3.5 showing an artistic depiction of the RMS Carpathia off the coast of Palermo, Italy, signed on the front in black b

American businessman and philanthropist (1843-1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. Partly-printed

Partly-printed DS signed “Oliv: Wolcott Jr.,” one page, 6.75 x 4, February 20, 1789. Pay order issued by Wolcott as comptroller of Connecticut, in ful

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, October 28, 1831. A significant letter concerning the fluid political events in Europe, in part: &quo...

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Edw'd Down,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, February 6, 1779. Letter written by Lieutenant Edw...

Partly-printed DS in Latin, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 8 x 6.5, 1874. Untranslated Bowdoin College certificate, headed "Collegiu...

Amazing personal military archive of the heroic General William M. Wherry, a prominent American soldier and author (1836–1918) who received the Medal

ALS, one page, 5 x 6, July 5, 1875. Letter to G. G. Adam, in part: "You did not give your Sister’s address and therefore I cannot in complying ...

Civil War-dated printed DS, signed "Carry low steam, D. G. F.," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 12, 1864. Document issued by Farragut from the U...

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5 oval portrait of Mosby in a head-and-shoulders profile pose by Holsinger of Charlottesville, Virginia, affixed to the ori

Fabric swatch from the main topsail of Lord Nelson’s flagship, the HMS Victory, measuring 3 x 2, framed with a 1903 letter of provenance by Henry W. C

ALS signed “T. Musgrave,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9, November 12, 1805. Letter to William Battye in Leeds, concerning a variety of

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an artist's depiction of Jefferson Davis on the run after the Civil War while wearing a woman's d...

Limited edition 19 x 29 print portraying Doolittle by Paul Calle, numbered to 1000, signed in the lower border in pencil by Doolittle, "J. H. D...

Group of nine vintage photos, all but one matte-finish, ranging in size from 7.75 x 9.75 to 10 x 13, each signed in ink or fountain pen by a notable A

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, bearing two 3-cent Iwo Jima postage stamps, signed in the upper left corner in black ink, "Joe Rosenthal, Photogra...

Senior British Army officer and colonial administrator (1850–1916) who earned notoriety for his imperial campaigns, in particular his scorched earth p

Civil War-dated ALS signed “Geo. McClellan,” two pages, 4.75 x 7.75, December 31, 1862. Letter to Augustus Schell, in full: "I return herewith ...

Original printed broadside in French entitled "Gendarmerie d'Ordonnance of the Emperor," one page, 16.25 x 19.75, October 17, 1806. An...

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5 half-length portrait of Nimitz seated in front of a large map, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Butchie Gon...

American general (1860–1948) remembered as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in World War I. Fountain pen signatu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the commanding general, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Bob Carter, with warm regard and best wi...

Highly decorated British field marshal (1832-1914) best known for leading the British victory during the Second Boer War. Scarce 4 x 6.25 cabinet port

Marshal of France (1770–1826) considered to be one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most brilliant generals. Untranslated manuscript DS in French, signed...

Printed broadside containing "Company Orders" headed "Artillery…Second Regiment," one page, 8 x 13.25, September 30, 1811. The o...

ALS in French, signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, June 26, 1843. Untranslated letter to the Ambassador of France inviting him to a celebration

A framed original color 14 x 20 American World War II propaganda poster from 1942, depicting the hand of Uncle Sam over a man's mouth, reading, ...

Original color 28.25 x 40 American WWII poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1942 (1942-O-464582), showing soldiers loading bombs

Three original color American WWII posters, including: a 14 x 20 poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1943 (1943-O-558552), showin

Two American WWII propaganda posters: an original color 22 x 28 Office of War Information poster (No. 39), published in 1943, depicting a woman sewing

Original color 14.25 x 20 American WWII Office of War Information poster (No. 59), published in 1943 (1943-O-520467), portraying two farmers, with whi

Two original color American WWII propaganda posters: a vibrant 12 x 19 poster published by the National Process Company, depicting a rooster being lis

Two American WWII propaganda posters: an original color 17.25 x 21.75 poster published by the Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management,

Original color 22 x 28 American WWII US Treasury poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1943 (1943-O-553896, WFD 856-A), depicting a

Three original color American WWII posters, including: a vibrant 14.25 x 20 poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1942 (1942-O-4661

Original red-and-blue 28.25 x 40 American WWII poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1942 (1942-O-4485347) for the War Production B

Two original color American WWII posters: a 39.75 x 28.25 poster published by the US Government Printing Office in 1943 (1943-O-513767) for the War Pr

Collection of four original color American WWII posters for wartime fundraising efforts, including: a 20 x 26 poster showing a worker holding up a war

Diverse collection of aviation items, including books, medals, a large bronze sculpture, and materials related to Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin: Group

Beautiful ink signature, "Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.5 slip. Attractively double-matted and framed with a plaque and portrait to ...

Early French aviator and a fighter pilot (1888–1918) during World War I. A tennis center was named after him in the 1920s, the Stade de Roland Garros,

Exquisite grouping of items related to Howard Hughes and his 1938 round-the-world flight, including a signed menu, a flown airmail cover, and two flow

Remarkable display featuring a signed portrait and swatch of fabric from Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis: a handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 11...

National Geographic magazine from September 1934, Volume LXVI, No. 3, 7 x 10, which contains an article entitled “Flying Around the North Atlantic,” s

ALS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” four pages, 8.4 x 11, August 24, 1968. Letter to the secretary of the Garden of the Gods Preservation Council, writ

The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, "Orville Wright," payable to The Dayton Bui...

Signed books: a six-volume set of The Astronaut's Library. Each a limited collector's edition, numbered to 3000. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. ...

Printed typescript of Shepard’s historic flight in space, signed by six of the Mercury Astronauts, six pages, 8 x 10.5, no date, NASA letterhead. Enti

Air Force pilot (born 1930) selected as part of the third group of astronauts. He was killed on October 31, 1964, when a goose smashed through the coc

Appealing ‘moon-shaped’ program for the 18th Annual Airlines Ball, held in honor of Neil Armstrong at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, o