RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701) to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. Unsigned vellum manuscript docume

King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 until his death in 1483. Manuscript LS in French, signed “Loys,” one page, 8.25 x 6, October 23

King of Castile and Leon from 1406 to 1454. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 16 x 11, January 9, 1437. Untranslated document on

Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Loys,” one page, 13.5 x 9.25, March 10, 1507. In very good condition, with intersecting folds wit

King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643. Untranslated manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, March 9, 163

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 8.75 x 14, November 3, 1791. An untranslated document to Jean-Baptiste Tourteau de Septeuil, pr

Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death who helped establish the Habsburg dynasty in Spain (1459–1519). Manuscript DS in German, signed “Per rege

Member of the Romanian royal family (born 1921) who ruled the nation as king from 1927 to 1930 and 1940 to 1947, before being forced to abdicate by th

Israeli politician (1911–2007) who served as mayor of Jerusalem from 1965 to 1993. Collection of 32 items, including: 29 TLSs, each signed “Teddy,” mo

Block of four five-cent stamps issued in 1963 to honor the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, 2.25 x 4, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wish

Indian speaker and writer on philosophical and spiritual themes (1895–1986), including meditation, the nature of mind, and psychological revolution. S

Russian Bolshevik revolutionary and politician (1869–1939) who was the wife of Vladimir Lenin from 1898 until his death in 1924. ALS in Russian, signe

Chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China (1868–1943) who had a prominent role in combating the Japanese invasion of Taiwan. Remark

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. Rare AQS in Latin on

Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, September 6, 1864. Letter to a gentleman, in full: “I am sorry that I can giv

Austrian zoologist, ornithologist, and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine who pioneered the modern study of animal behavior (1903–

Rare ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 7, 1811. Letter to Empress Marie Louise, her step-daughter and the wife of he

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Mandela after exiting an airplane, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 22. 11. 2000.” In very fine condition

Queen consort of King James II of England and VII of Scotland. When James died on September 6, 1701, Mary succeeded in inducing Louis to recognize her

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.75, personal Rue Windsor letterhead, no date but postmarked December 28, [1909]. Letter to

Queen consort of France (1573–1642) as the second wife of King Henry IV of France. She herself was a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medic

LS in French, signed “Catherine,” one page, 9.5 x 13.5, September 2, 1584. Untranslated letter to Jacques de Germigny, French ambassador to the Ottoma

Striking color 28 x 7 chromolithographic print published in 1899 by Millroy & Hayes and issued by the Wilson Hotel, Salt Lake City, depicting th...

Friend of Stephen F. Austin (1797-1867) and Governor of Texas from 1831-30 and in 1835; he was present at the fall of the Alamo and assisted in identi

Manuscript DS in French, signed “approuve, Np,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.25, May 29, 1810. Document regarding the publication of

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 9, 1809. In part (translated): “Monsieur General Clarke, issue the order that, independently of t

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Granted, Bonaparte,” one page, 9 x 14, circa March 1800. A military document in which Noel Marie Joseph Girard, an in

Original manuscript, signed by eight members of the Hassanamisco tribe with their marks, and also signed, “John Chandler” as justice of the peace and

Partly–printed document entitled, “The Laws of the Colony of Connecticut in New England, Relating to the Church and the Clergy, Religion and Learning,

Anglican leader of the Oxford Movement (1807–1890) who became a Roman Catholic and wrote the well-known hymn ‘Lead, Kindly Light.’ Ink signature and i

Collection of over fifty items, primarily comprised of signatures, as well as a few photos and letters, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize, in

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. TNS signed “W. Osler,” one page, 6.75 x 4,

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. TLS in

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. Vintag

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, April 23, 1873. In part (translated): “The Council of Studies at th

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8, May 27, 1884. Letter to a gentleman. In part (translated): “Thank you for your kindness on my

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 28

Collection of 55 items of various formats, the vast majority being photos of about 4 x 6, each signed by a world politician, including: Menachem Begin

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 5, November 2, 1896. Pulitzer appoints Charles H. Jones as a voting proxy at “the meeting of stockholders of the P

ALS in French, signed “P.-J. Proudhon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Le Peuple de 1850 letterhead, October 2, 1851. Letter to a colleagu

Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Manuscript DS, signed “An

Manuscript DS, signed at the conclusion, “Tho: Newton, attorney for the Defendt,” one page, 9 x 2.5, April, 1718. Legal document relating to the case

Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands and leading

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. Interestin

Color matte-finish 14 x 9 formal official portrait of the Burger Court, affixed to an 18 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in ink by Byron R. White, Wil

A sheet of 10 three-cent USPS Supreme Court postage stamps affixed to an off-white 8 x 10 sheet of Supreme Court stationery, with two additional stamp

Californian pioneer (1803–1880) known for his association with the Gold Rush as the owner of Sutter’s Mill, where gold was first discovered by James W

Docketing signature, “D. Ayers,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 8 x 12.75, dated November 10, 1837. Document is a land survey done by J. E.

ALS in Spanish, signed “Jose Maria Bermudez,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8.25, stamped Comandancia Pral. del Estado de Neuvo Leon lett

Manuscript DS, signed “W. Barret Travis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, October 15, 1833. An inventory of the estate of William Robinson, all in

Texas Revolution-dated ALS in Spanish, signed “Manl Rosas,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, November 24, 1835. Letter to Jesus de la Garci

Uncommon printed broadside, in Spanish, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 12.5, signed “Adrian Woll,” dated May 25, 1853. Broadside is a decree on behalf of

English Puritan (1613–1662), and one of the most capable administrators in Parliament during the Civil Wars between the Parliamentarians and Royalists

ALS in pencil in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 20, 1919. A quietly threatening letter to “Sr. G

Russian revolutionary, journalist, and writer (1846–1914). ALS in English, signed “F. Volkhovsky,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Octob

DS in German and Hungarian, quickly signed with an ink scribble (as typical on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, September 24, 1944. Bl

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

LS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 16, 1915. Letter to Dr. Gaster, in part: “I hope that this makes our poin

Chinese politician (1921–2008) who served as the foreign minister and vice premier of the People's Republic of China. Glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of W...

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. Partly-printed DS in Cyrilli

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS signed “Baden-Powell,” one page, 8 x 10, Boy Scouts Association l

Booklet in Hebrew containing Begin’s speech in the Knesset on the controversial subject of ‘Mihu Yehudi,’ 1970, 5.25 x 7.75, 16 pages, signed and insc

Glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of Ben-Gurion casting a pensive gaze, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

DS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 8 x 11.75, March 31, 1944. Untranslated military document promoting Sr. Lt. Leonid Ptashkin to the rank of captai

Penologist (1827–1920) regarded as the ‘Father of Prison Reform’ who introduced the concept of parole to the American justice system. ALS signed “Z. R

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, August 18, 1899. Letter to W. H. Berry, in part: “I do not expect to speak in t

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Card informing President Bush of

Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Color sati

Signed book: Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume I. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 684 pages. Signed in

TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 29, 1937. Letter to Henry E. Rood, in full: “It was very thoughtful of y

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of the 14th Dalai Lama presenting West German President Richard von Weizsacker with a traditional Tibetan ceremonial scarf

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Ellis D. Robb, in part: “It was most kind of you to send me the excellent review of

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

TLS signed “Francis Crick,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies letterhead, February 24, 1999. Letter concerning a proposed

Signed book: Blueprints: Solving the Mystery of Evolution. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9

Signed book: DNA: The Secret of Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 9.5, 446 pages. Signed on the title

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792 to 1806, when he dissolved the empire and became the first Emperor of Austria. LS in Germa

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Handwritten endorsement in Cyrillic, “I

Signed book: The Road Ahead. First edition. NY: Viking, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pa

Advocate of postal reforms (1795–1879) including uniform low rates and prepayment by means of postage stamps. LS signed “Hill,” one page, 8 x 13, Gene

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, April 14, 1950. Letter to Willis Thornton, in part: “Certainly the editorial you

Manuscript ledger document headed “Robert Jones Account Book,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 7.5, dated 1829. A ledger page accounting fo

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Office of the Attorney General letterhead, July 9, 1962. Letter to Harold R. Moskovit, in part: “Thank you for...inviting me

Ballpoint signature, “Robert F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.25 album page. In fine condition, with slight toning and two small areas of surface

Businessman (1913–1974) who was the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; he was ultimately found

Very nice vintage 11.75 x 9 photo of the exterior of an ivy-covered hostel, affixed to an 18 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Edward

Matte-finish 4.75 x 5.75 photo of King Faisal, signed in blue ink and dated July 13, 1968, in two languages by Faisal. Affixed inside its original 6.5

King of Saxony (1797–1854) from 1836 to 1854, who favored German unification but was frightened into a reactionary policy by the revolutions of 1848–4

Manuscript DS, signed “approved, GR,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, December 25, 1806. King George approves a military promotion. In full: “Most humbly submitt

DS, signed “George R. J.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, January 1, 1921. A letter of state to the president of France. In part: “We have

King of Spain (born 1938) who ascended the throne in 1975, two days after the death of Francisco Franco, and oversaw the troubled nation’s transition

Political leader (born 1928) who served as premier of the People's Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial la...

Vice President of the Republic of China (1890–1969) who was a prominent Guangxi warlord and KMT military commander during the Northern Expedition, Sec

ALS signed “G. W. Lillie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Buffalo Refining Company letterhead, September 12, 1922. Letter to silent movie cowboy Charles ‘Chu

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa, signed in blue felt tip, “God Bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition, with one small crease to upper right

Anglican leader of the Oxford Movement who became a Roman Catholic and wrote the well known hymn ‘Lead, Kindly Light.’ Crisp ALS signed “John H. Card.