RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 14, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” An address delivered to Congress after taking o

Two special copies of the miniature book The Tenth Convention, hardcovers, measuring only 2.75 x 2, 26 pages. Each is a limited first edition; one rea

Engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 8 x 6, signed around the image in black ink by Gerald Ford, Dan Quayle, and Al Gore, and in blue

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.75 x 10, personal letterhead, August 13, 1980. Letter to Raymond Lawing, in part: “I played varsity football

Six identical glossy 8 x 10 portraits of Ford, each signed in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In overall very fine condition.

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos of Ford and Dole celebrating on the final night of the Republican National Convention in 1976, both signed in the lower borde

ALS signed “Dutch,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, October 15, 1989. Letter to Lydia Hupfer “Hup” McArthur, in part: “Here is

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Julie & Bill, With regards & very best wishes, Ronald Re...

Choice TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, June 23, 1987. Letter to Gloria R. Sabatini of Washington. In part: “Congratulati

Ticket for The Governors’ Reception honoring President–elect Ronald Reagan and Vice President–elect George Bush, held at the Sheraton Washington Ballr

Color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the Reagans greeting guests at their Christmas party, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip

Rare White House card bearing a light blue image of the south portico of The White House, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “Bill Clinton.” In fine cond

Texas Rangers souvenir baseball signed and inscribed in black felt tip on a side panel, “To Travis, Best wishes, G. W. Bush.” Slight haloing and soili

Official Rawlings Midwest League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with PSA/DNA and JSA authentication labels af

ALS signed “Your affectionate Uncle, B. Franklin,” one page, 7 x 11.75, June 16, 1764. Letter to Anthony Stickney, husband of his niece Dorcas Davenpo

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 13.25, June 19, 1787. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsyl

ADS, signed “Jno. Hancock,” one page, 7.25 x 12, December 8, 1757. Remarkable document penned in his own hand while employed at his uncle’s mercantile

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 8.25, January 1, 1777. As president of Continental Congress, Hancock appoints Hezekiah Smith

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constituti

ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 8 x 10, June 1, 1798. Letter to Senator John Laurance. In full: “You may recollect controversies between the Exrs of S

Boldly penned ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 4.25, October 16, 1823. Letter to “the President, Director and Company of the Bank of Kentucky.” In

Full free frank, measuring 8.75 x 7.75 unfolded with a 5.25 x 3 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Melancton Smith, Esq, New York,” and frank

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 13.75 x 18, December 2, 1785. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants Alexander Skinner a “certain Tract

The Riggs National Bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “Robert T. Lincoln,” payable to W. K. Rewe for $486.64, January 3, 1921. In

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “H. Gardner,” one page, 10.5 x 5, January 1, 1780. State of Massachusetts Bay financial document ord

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

Colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. Manuscript DS, signed “B. Wentworth,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, April 23, 1754. A marriage document

ALS signed “Clara,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 12, 1865. Letter to her nephew Sam. In part: “I don’t know what counsel you h

Rare 8.25 x 11 book photo of Darrow taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Clarence Darrow, To Lucille and G. Sta

TLS signed in colored pencil, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 10, 1956. Letter to Bob and Nancy, in part: “Here Polly and I are at ho

Signed book: Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 209 pages...

TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 8.5, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, November 19, 1962. Letter to Dr. Med O. G

Temperance agitator (1846–1911) known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. ALS in pencil, signed “Carrie Nation,” one page, 7.5 x 5, March 7, 1901. Le

Ink signature, “F. Nightingale, Dec. 1/64,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a same-sized card. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and

American sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist (1879–1966) who founded the American Birth Control League in 1921. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, N

Amazing second-generation 16mm film of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Single roll of silent black-and-white film is stored on one 10.5? diameter ree

Rare bank check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Cody, “W. F. Cody,” payable to self for $200, January 13, 1889. In fine condition, with a centr

Exceptionally crisp matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 formal portrait of Cody, signed in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill.’” Nicely double-matted and fr

Businessman and soldier (1800–1874) best remembered as an organizing member of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party emigration to California. Manuscript DS

Partly-printed DS, one page, 9.25 x 8, no date but circa 1831. An unissued certificate for “Oregon Settlement Stock” for shares in “The American Socie

Twice-signed manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 4, 1844. Document approving the purchase of candles. In part: “Genl Sam Houston, For Executiv

American carpenter (1810–1885) who discovered gold in California’s American River while constructing a mill for John Sutter, setting the stage for the

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, issued on May 21, 1934, by the Department of Justice for a violation of the National

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for John Dillinger, issued on March 12, 1934, by the Department of Justice for a violation of the National Motor Vehicle

Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843–1915). Scarce hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 3.25, addressed by James to his wife, “Mrs. Frank Jam

Scottish soldier, adventurer, land speculator, and charlatan (1786–1845) who fought in the South American struggle for independence but became best kn

ALS in pencil, signed “WR,” one page on the reverse of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard depicting two women from Tangiers smoking a hookah, no date. Unusual lette

Handsome DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, sig

Signed book: Proceedings at the Complimentary Dinner given to Hon. Simeon B. Chittenden, by his Friends, on the Occasion of his Retirement from Busine

ALS, one page, 6 x 9.25, The Post-Dispatch letterhead, April 19, 1882. Letter to newspaper editor and politician William Henry Smith. In part: “I neve