RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Ink signature, “President, US,” on an off-white 2 x .75 slip. Matted and framed with a color portrait of the president and an image of the free franke

Docketing signature, “Mr. Jefferson,” in the bottom margin of a letter sent to him by Congressman William Branch Giles, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.

LS signed as secretary of state, “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 8 x 9.75, June 25, 1790. Letter to the governor of Georgia. In full: “I have the honor to

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 12.5 x 14.5, October 1, 1805. An of

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 9.75, April 10, 1824. President Monroe grants Newton Coffey of Montgomery County, Illinois, a

Ink signature as secretary of state, “James Buchanan,” on an off-white 5.75 x .5 slip clipped from a document. Light toning, soiling, and closely crop

Beautiful photograph of Lincoln in near profile, 6.5 x 8, printed by George B. Ayres circa 1890 from the original negative taken by Alexander Hesler i

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 11, September 11, 1863. President Lincoln appoints Delano F. Smith as a "Tax Commissioner for ...

Free franked transmittal envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Lincoln’s hand to “Hon. C. Sumner,” and franked in the upper right corner, “A. Lincoln.” Doub

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.5 x 14, December 10, 1862. President Lincoln appoints Charles T. Van der Espt as “Vice Consul of Belgium,

Civil War–dated ALS signed “U.S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, April 3, 1863. Letter to Major General James B. McPherson, writ

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 15.5 x 19.5, October 31, 1877. President Hayes appoints John G. Walker as “a Captain in the

Impressive disbound autograph book, 9.5 x 6, signed inside by over 400 political figures of the 1870s and 1880s such as the president, his cabinet, th

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 9.75, May 27, 1881. President Garfield directs the “Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United S

Signed book: The Poetical Works of John Milton. London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1853. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 523 pages. Signed on the first free end page i

Ink franking signature, “J. A. Garfield, MC,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip clipped from a larger address panel and stamped “Free” in the upper right. Af

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, April 25, 1903. Letter to C. H. Kavanaugh. In part: “I was reminded a few days ago of your continued very good kind

TLS as president, one page, 5.75 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 2, 1898. Letter to General Charles F. Manderson in Omaha. In part: “Your kin

Bold ink signature as president, “William McKinley, Feb 19th 1898,” on an off-white 8.25 x 9 album page, also signed on the reverse by Admiral George

Spectacular matte-finish 15.5 x 19.5 photo of Roosevelt in his Rough Riders cavalry uniform, affixed to its original 18 x 23.5 mount, signed and inscr

Archive of letters sent to Captain Frank M. Bennett, comprised of over 150 letters and documents contained within a 9 x 13 binder, including two signe

Photo postcard of the White House, 5.5 x 3.5, boldly signed in fountain pen in the lower border, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Collector’s notation below indi

Signed book: Stonewall Jackson’s Way. Limited edition of 200. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: The Torch Press, 1915. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.25, 7 pages. Signed and i

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 6, 1907. Letter to Nannie, in full: “Pray accept my deep sympathy in your troubles

Engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3, signed under the image in fountain pen. Removably corner-mounted to an 8.5 x 11 presen

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22 x 17, June 13, 1902. President Roosevelt appoints John W. Fitzgerald as “Postmaster at Grand Ledge in the

Choice partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 15.75 x 20, January 31, 190

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 10, 1919. Letter to newspaper correspondent Gus J. Karger concerning negoti

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 16 x .75, September 22, 1910. President Taft appoints Louis A. Kaiser as “a Commander in the Navy.”

Softcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.5, containing fifteen signatures on off-white cards affixed inside with some coming loose, including: William H. T

Important vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 6.5 Harris and Ewing photo of Wilson delivering his request for a declaration of war against Germany to a joint

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19 x 15, April 29, 1915. President Wilson appoints Oliver P. Robinson as “Captain of Infantry in the service

Two DSs: partly-printed DS as president, one page, 18.75 x 14, April 26, 1915. President Wilson appoints James C. Crane as “Postmaster at Saint John,

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 3, 1924. Letter to Warren Ryder of Mill Valley, California. In part: “I am greatly i

Archive of material from Herbert Hoover to Lewis Strauss, comprised primarily of 26 TLSs, spanning 1934 to 1964, signed in a number of manners includi

Collection of four uncommon ALSs from Herbert Hoover to Lewis Strauss and his wife Alice, two signed “Herbert” and two signed “Herbert Hoover,” each o

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, dated “Xmas 1952.” Letter to Alice, in full: “The importance of his bug is only that it brings protec

TLS signed “FDR,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 29, 1935. Letter to Secretary of the Senate Colonel Edwin A. Halsey. In full: “T

TLS, one page, 10.25 x 13.75, calligraphic President of the United States letterhead, June 11, 1940. Letter to King George II of Greece. In part: “I h

Impressive five-volume hardcover set of The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt. New York: Random House, 1938. Signed and inscribed o

Rare oversized matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Truman holding up the memorable ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ issue of the Chicago Tribune, signed and inscribed

Complete issue of the Chicago Daily Tribune of November 3, 1948, 17 x 24, featuring the iconic banner headline "Dewey Defeats Truman.” In fine ...

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, White House letterhead, September 28, 1949. Letter to H. E. Josten, in part: “I send you my greetings and warm

Matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Truman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Keith Allison, kind regards, Harry S. Truman, 2-10-6

World War II–dated ALS signed “Ike,” three pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, March 9, [1943]. Letter to his wife, Mamie. In part: “Work never seems to b

War-dated ALS signed “Ike,” three pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.25, [March 26, 1944]. Fantastic letter to his wife, Mamie. In part: “I’m so glad you li

TLS signed “Ike,” one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, August 13, 1952. Letter to his older brother Edgar, in part: “I am just dispatching a note to

TLS as president signed “D.E.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, March 12, 1953. Letter to his brother, Edgar Eisenhower, in part: “I have

Signed limited edition two-volume hardcover set of The White House Years [Mandate for Change and Waging Peace] both signed on an opening page in black

Patriotic matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 portrait of Eisenhower in uniform against an American flag background, affixed to a 9 x 12 mount, signed on the moun

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Eisenhower working at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For James P. Lynch, with best wishes, Dwight D. Ei

Outstanding matte-finish 10 x 12.75 photo of Kennedy by Fabian Bachrach, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Senator Guy Gi

Scarce ALS signed “Jack K.,” one page both sides, 7 x 10.5, Stanford University letterhead, no date but circa 1940. Letter to Mr. Goldsmith. In full:

TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 7.75 x 10.25, House of Representatives letterhead, March 21, 1950. Letter to John H. Artesani, a specialist aboar

TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, April 13, 1953. Letter to Robert Denniston. In part: “I agree with you

Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5. Signed and inscribed in blac...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, March 7, 1961. President Kennedy appoints George W. Ball as “United States Alternate Governor of th

TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 18, 1962. Letter to Major Ralph Stover, in full: “I ap

Unopened cigar, 5.25? long, presented to President Kennedy by Philippine Ambassador Amelito Mutuc. Cigar label reads, “Flor Fina Coronas Alhambra Mani

TLS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Doubleday letterhead, May 21, 1985. Letter to Norman Olson at Levinson’s Book Store in Sa

ALS signed “Jackie,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked February 8, 1960. Letter to Barbara Scannell, Joseph

ALS signed “Dutch,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 4, [postmarked 1978]. Letter to Lydia Hupfer McArthur, in part: “Well the holi

Exceptional quality navy blue leather Reagan–Bush White House garment bag, measuring approximately 24 x 36, with a zip-up front, four smaller zip-up p

Superior quality black leather Reagan–Bush White House carry-on bag, measuring approximately 14.5 x 12 x 6, with a zip-up top, two carrying handles, a

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Arkansas letterhead, July 12, 1989. Clinton thanks a supporter and comments on flag burning. In part: “Thank you for

Impressive archive of photographs taken by US Navy photographer Paul Begley, who was enlisted from 1942 through 1963 and assigned as the presidential

Color vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of four American presidents, signed in blue and black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan,” “Gerald R. Ford,” “Richard Nixon,”

Five items removed from the White House during the expansive renovations undertaken by Harry S. Truman, including: four bricks, each measuring approxi

Five short strands of Grant’s hair encapsulated in a plastic sleeve and handsomely double-suede-matted with an original carte-de-visite portrait of Gr

Ink signature, “Rutherford B. Hayes,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip. Affixed to a same-size slip. In fine condition.

Color postcard of the White House, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Grover Cleveland, Nov. 17, 1907.” Some light wear to corners and the signature

Bas relief bronze profile plaque of President Theodore Roosevelt by James Fraser, 10 x 12.75, with a portrait of Roosevelt and the quote “Aggressive F

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 1, personal letterhead, January 14, 1918. Letter to Judson Swift of the American Tract Society, in full: “What a staunch and loya

Distinguished postcard photo of President Taft by Moffett Studio of Chicago, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in fountain pen, “Wm. H. Taft.” Scattered soiling, ligh

Color postcard commemorating the Star-Spangled Banner, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Woodrow Wilson.” Collector’s notation below indicates that

Fountain pen signature, “Most Sincerely Yours, Woodrow Wilson,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to le

Handsome matte-finish 8 x 10.75 portrait of Hoover by Harris and Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Helen M. La

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, April 1, 1960. Letter to Mr. Walter Brandin. In full: “I am afraid I do not consider your plan for se

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Roosevelt making a radio speech before a group of journalists, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Matted and framed to

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, February 26, 1946. Letter to Miss Phillips, in full: “I appreciate your kind invitation in behalf of the Ma

Jackson Country Treasurer’s check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Truman, payable to Frank Noonan for $35, April 2, 1934. Three vertical fo

TLS signed “Harry,” one page, 8 x 10.5, US Senate letterhead, April 8, 1938. Letter to John W. Snyder, in full: “There is a gentleman by the name of C

TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, December 13, 1952. Letter to Clyde Ellis, in part: “Receipt is acknowledged of your lett

Signed “Special Kansas City” limited edition two-volume hardcover set of Truman’s Memoirs [Years of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope], signed and

TLS signed “Ike Eisenhower,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Columbia University letterhead, September 17, 1948. Letter to C. J. Schoo. In part: “Though I know

Unusual matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Chief Justice Earl Warren administering the oath of office to Lyndon B. Johnson on January 20, 1965, with Lady Bi

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 22, 1967. Letter to NASA administrator James Webb, in full: “Thank you for

Signed book: The Vantage Point. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 636 pages. Signed in blac

Signed book: A Family Album. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 8.25, 146 pages. Signed on the firs

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 27, 1969. Letter to Jud Baker, in part: “It was very thoughtful of yo

Signed book: Six Crises. NY: Doubleday, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 458 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue in

Signed book: In the Arena. Limited edition, numbered 144/500. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 384 pages. Signed ...

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Presidents Reagan, Ford, Carter and Nixon, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Richard Nixon, 2–15–90, 1969–1974

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, August 10, 1967. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in part: “Of all the disciplines that our students will have to exercise in the y

Two signed books: a hardcover first edition of Six Crises, signed on the title page in black ink, “Richard Nixon, 5–1–85”; and a hardcover first print

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.5 x 9.75, White House letterhead, August 30, 1974. Letter to Robert S. Carter. In part: “I want to t

South High School of Grand Rapids Michigan 1931 The Pioneer Annual yearbook, 8 x 10.75, 172 pages, featuring Ford’s unsigned senior yearbook picture o

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ford in a half-length pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Impressive glossy 16.25 x 13.25 photo of President Ford announcing his pardon of Richard Nixon, signed later in his life in gold ink, “President Geral

Souvenir typescript on a beige 5.5 x 6 sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford, 11/5/79.” The last two paragraphs of the presidential pardon