RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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.