RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 1, 1874. Army of the United States discharge document. In part: “Charles Roller a Hospital Stewa

Nine items consisting of letters, documents, and sheets, each signed by a member of Lincoln’s famous ‘team of rivals’ cabinet. Signers are: Hannibal H

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. LS, one page, 4.5 x

Geologist (1797–1875) referred to as the ‘father of modern geology,’ and close and influential friend of Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Cha. Lyell,” thre

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. ALS in Italian, signed

Printed prayer slip, 4.25 x 5.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “God bless yo

Iconic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine conditio

Ink signature, “Benito Mussolini, Roma 14 luglio 1927-V,” on a beige 5.25 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks.

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.75 x 14.5, May 9, 1939. An untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, “Mussolini”

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). ALS in French, signed “Louis Napoleon

First president of South Vietnam (1901–1963) who was assassinated in the 1963 coup d'etat. Ballpoint signature, “Ngo Dinh Diem,” on an off-white...

Vietnamese leader (1930-2011) who served as chief of the Vietnam Air Force in the 1960s, prime minister of South Vietnam from 1965-1967, and vice-pres

English biologist and paleontologist (1804–1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term ‘dinosaur.’ ALS signed “Rd. Owen,” one page,

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

Glossy 10 x 8 laser-print photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, wit

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Peary,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, April 1, 1912. Letter to Albert Operti. In full: “I am thinking of depositing in the Nat

Two AQSs: one AQS signed “Wendell Phillips,” one page, 3.75 x 6, April 20, 1874, in part: “Mankind is made up of two classes: one goes ahead & d...

Handwritten telegram in pencil, one page, 8.5 x 7, Western Union letterhead, January 22, 1936. A telegram to Maurice Hanson in New York. In part: “Wil

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

Wife of King George V (1867–1953). Satin-finish 6.25 x 8.25 full-length portrait of the queen, affixed to its original 8.75 x 11.75 mount, signed on t

Cardstock 4.25 x 6.5 photo of Rabin with his hands clasped, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Y. Rabin.” Reverse bears a Mike Goldberg photogra

Nineteenth-century firearms manufacturer and son of the designer of the original Remington rifle (1793–1861). ALS signed “E. Remington,” one page, 5 x

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to George Mittleman for $15, January 13, 1854. Expected cancellatio

Son of signer Benjamin Rush (1780–1859), he helped bring about the Monroe Doctrine. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 19, 1842

Matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of President Sadat in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black ink in German and Arabic. In very good condition, with

Twice-signed ALS, one page, 8 x 10, April 15, 1859. Letter to Washington bank Riggs & Co., in part: “I left…in your vault either one or two parc...

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

American historian and educator (1789–1866) who served as president of Harvard from 1849 to 1853. Boldly penned ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, Se

One of the longest serving Catholic cardinals and the final heir to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1725–1807). The papacy did not rec

Son of the founder of the Studebaker Corporation who held several executive positions in the family's automobile business (1871–1932). TLS, one ...

New Jersey abolitionist (1789–1839) who served as a leading critic of the Texas Revolution. LS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 4.5, November 5, 1836. Let

TLS, one page, 8 x 11.5, prime minister letterhead, November 29, 1989. Letter to “The Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of London.” In full: “Thank you f

Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress throughout its existence. Alth

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. ALS in German,

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Uncommon matte

LS in German, one page, 9 x 11.25, December 20, 1866. Untranslated letter to Governor Herwarth von Bittenfeld of Magdeburg regarding a ceremony for th

Manuscript DS in German, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 17, 1891. Untranslated document granting a pension to a captain. In fine condition, with intersecti

Partly-printed DS in German, one page, 8.25 x 13, November 17, 1911. Untranslated document crisply blindstamped with an official seal in the lower lef

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...

Commodore in the United States Navy (1774–1833) best known for his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. ALS signed “Wm. Bainbridge,” one page

Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, April 19, 1865. Beauregard writes to a commissary general in Charlott

Canadian aviator and World War I ace (1893–1944) officially credited with bringing down the Red Baron, though later investigations indicated that the

Serial number 108721, made in 1863, caliber .44 with an 8? round barrel having a dark bore with very good rifling. This is a standard revolver as proc

This is a standard-style plate as used by most infantrymen on the front flap of their leather cartridge boxes which held paper cartridges for their mu

A Civil War whiskey flask engraved on the front of the silver base, “Presented to Lt. J. F. Weare, 40 Reg. Ms. Inf., Sept. 1, 1862.” The pint-sized gl

Hand-addressed mailing envelope from the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Elizabet

Bold ALS signed twice, “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 26, 1856. Letter to John W. French, in part: “For the reasons set for

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 4, 1872. Letter to General Braxton Bragg. In full: “Accept my thanks for your prompt compliance with my request