RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Handsome matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in Chinese in black ink. Reverse bears a Hu Chung Hsien photographer’s stamp. In

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” two pages, 7.5 x 9.5, Prime Minister letterhead, November 27, 1951. Letter to Mrs. Cowper, in part: “I have been pr

Exceptional archive of material concerning the arrangements for Winston Churchill’s scheduled trip to America in May 1951, where he was to speak at a

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal Hyde Park letterhead, with his current location at Villa Politi in Sicily typed besid

Hand-corrected typed manuscript page from an early draft of Marlborough: His Life and Times, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1933–1934. A page fro

Invitation to attend a private viewing of the Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition on May 2, 1958, 6 x 4.25, signed in the lower right in fountain

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Danton,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 13, September 7, 1792. A certified true copy of a ruling by the National Assembly

Uncommon DS in Japanese, signed by Hirohito as emperor of Japan, one page, 23 x 17.75, July 29, 1928. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Ja

Rare handwritten notes in English, unsigned, one page, 5.25 x 6.75. Gandhi’s notes penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by a Western follower

DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” three pages, 8.5 x 13, July 13, 1962. Untranslated document concerning the purchase and sale of a plastic bottle company.

Rare greeting card featuring the emblem of Vietnam on the front, measuring 5.5 x 4 closed, with a red printed Vietnamese greeting inside (translated),

TLS signed “A. Kerensky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Stanford University letterhead, May 24, 1966. Letter to Reverend Cornelius Greenway. In part: “I. L. Gor

DS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” one page, 8 x 11.25, April 26, 1948. Document issued to the Secretary of the Regional Committee of the Communi

Scarce signed book: Madiba. South Africa: Martin Schneider and Company, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.5, 144 pages. Signed on the title

Signed book: Many Cultures One Nation. First edition, first printing. Pretoria: Printed for the Government Printer, 1994. Hardcover, 10.75 x 9.75, 60

Uncommon World War II–dated ALS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, Head of Government letterhead, July 26, 1940. Letter to General C

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 8.5 x 10, November 14, 1807. A Ministry of War document. In part (translated): "The Administrat...

LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 8, 1810. Letter to his adopted son Eugene, in part (translated): “I have attentively

Partly-printed DS rapidly signed “Napol,” one page, 23.25 x 17.75, August 24, 1811. Document conferring the title of “Baron of Our Empire” upon Franco

Prince Imperial of the French Bonaparte dynasty (1856–1879), and the only child of Napoleon III. His early death in Africa, at the hands of Zulu warri

First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). Manuscript LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 3.75, Janua

Mother (1750–1836) of Napoleon Bonaparte who shared her son’s exile in Elba during 1814. LS in French, signed “Vostra aftisma Madre,” one page, 7.5 x

The second wife of Emperor Napoleon I of France (1791-1847). ALS in French, signed “Louise,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, August 4 an

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, November 6, 1940. Letter to FDR’s correspondence secretary William D. Hassett at the White House. In

Member of the House of Habsburg (1503–1564) who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 until his death, a reign characterized by conflict with the Otto

Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary as wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I, known for her obsessive concern with her health and beauty (1837–1898). LS

Extremely rare 5.75 x 9.75 cabinet card–style bust portrait of Franz Ferdinand in military uniform, nicely signed in the lower right in black ink with

Catholic king of Sicily, Aragon, and Castile (1452–1516) who was married to Queen Isabella I, best remembered as the pair that financed Christopher Co

Printed DS, signed twice, “George,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13, no date but circa September 1901. A printed copy of an address made

The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701) to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. ALS signed “J,” one page both sid

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Manuscript DS in F

Youngest son (1648–1706) of John IV who became King of Portugal and the Algarves in 1683. Five LSs in Portuguese, signed “Rey,” each one page, approxi

Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried,

LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 7.5 x 9, March 31, 1760. Letter sent from Versailles to Pope Clement XIII, in full (translated): “Holy Father,

Important king of Poland and Sweden (1566–1632) whose long reign coincided with the apex of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's prestige, power...

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “M

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

Original enameled cup made for the coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna on May 18, 1896, featuring an elaborate design with

DS in Cyrillic, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date [but pre-1894]. A bill from the Preobrazhensky Regiment Officer’s Club, signed in Cyrillic in pencil. In f

LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.25 x 9, August 16, 1796. Letter to General Swetchine. In part (translated): "The scrupulous and zealous execution o...

Princess of the House of Holstein-Gottorp best known as the mother of Catherine the Great of Russia (1712–1760). Manuscript DS in German, signed “Elis

Sweden’s only ruling Queen (1626–1689) who converted to Catholicism and abdicated the throne in 1654. Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Christina,” one

Sweden’s only ruling Queen (1626–1689) who converted to Catholicism and abdicated the throne in 1654. ALS in French, signed “Christine,” one page both

Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page both sides, 8 x 11.75, January 15, 1501. Document ordering the queen’s chamberlain, Sancho de

Titanic survivor (1896–1997) who was traveling to Seattle with her family, where her father intended to open a hotel. She and her mother survived; her

Partly-printed DS, signed “Edw’d J. Smith,” one page, 7.5 x 6, April 8, 1893. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G. Raddish, a second mate on boa

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. Distingu

English explorer, translator, writer, soldier, and diplomat (1821-1890). He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

Leatherbound financial ledger containing records for Scott’s bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co. from December 31, 1894, to December 31, 19...

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon find

Queen consort of France and Navarre (16901–1666) known for her difficult marital relations with her husband Louis XIII, and her closeness to her son L

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In very good condition, with overall toning, two

TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 17, 1914. Letter to lexicographer Frank H. Vizetelly. In part: “I do not think that I have

An account book filled out mostly in Coates’s hand, 56 pages, 3.75 x 6.25, dated from January 21, 1800, to July 7, 1806, prominently labeled on the fr

Unusual assemblage of ink signatures on adjoining off-white 4.5 x 7 album pages. Royal signatures of key figures in World War I include: Rupprecht, Cr

TLS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 19, 1961. Letter to Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett, in part (tr

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben–Gurion,” one lightly-lined onionskin page, 4 x 8.25, February 23, 1967. Letter to Hannah Bentov, in full (translated): “

Two TLSs, each one page, 8.5 x 11, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, 1988 and 1992. Letters to Steven E. Schier, professor of political s

Collection of six items, comprised of clipped signatures and hand-addressed envelope panels, each signed by a British prime minister, including: Lord

Glossy 9.75 x 7.5 photo of Brezhnev conversing with a fellow politician, signed on the reverse in black ink. In fine condition, with trivial wear to e

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of

Partial ALS, unsigned, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 11, The Carver Products Company letterhead, no date. Page from a deeply spiritual letter concerning

American physicist (1892–1962) who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927 for his discovery of the Compton effect. TQS on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card,

Three ink signatures of Civil War politicians on individual off-white slips, including: Lyman Trumbull, a Lincoln ally and author of the 13th Amendmen

Politician dedicated to ideas of Victorian morality (1844–1915). TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, New York Society for the Suppression of Vice letterhead,

Signed book: Tibet. First edition. London: Frederick Muller Limited, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 12, 296 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

Israeli military leader and politician (1915–1981) who served as defence minister during the Six–Day War and later as the country’s foreign minister.

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped personal letterhead, 1973. Untranslated letter of condolences to the widow of an Israeli officer who h

Viceroy of the Kingdom of Italy (1781–1824) and the adopted stepson of Napoleon. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Eugene,” one page both sides, 5 x

Matte-finish 3.5 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders photo of de Forest, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Suzanne Widge, Lee de Forest, June 22 55.” In

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by the London Stereoscopic Company,

Commemorative cover, 7 x 4.75, honoring the Nobel Prize for “Fysiologi Eller Medicin,” signed in black ballpoint by Watson, adding a small sketch of a

DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, December 1, 1882. A release for a real estate transaction between Charles

Desirable Christmas Card depicting the lovely Chateau de la Croe, measuring 13.5 x 5 open, signed inside below a printed holiday greeting in bold foun

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 11.5 x 8.5, December 13, 1868. A certificate for five shares of stock in the American Merchants Un

Member of the House of Habsburg (1503–1564) who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 until his death, a reign characterized by conflict with the Otto

TQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed in fountain pen, “Harvey S. Firestone.” Quote reads, in full: “Every useful occupation gives ample opportunity

Colorful American financier (1834–1872) who made his fortune on army contracts during the Civil War. He was shot and killed after becoming involved in

Illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin (1730–1813) who served as the last colonial Governor of New Jersey. Scarce ink signature, “Wm. Franklin,” on an

Prominent American industrialist (1849–1919) who served as president of U.S. Steel and assembled a world-class art collection now housed in the New Yo

Hungarian military officer and politician (1886–1936) who served as prime minister from 1932 until his death. Stately 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Gomb

American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. Bank of the Metropolis check, 6.5 x 2

Signed book in Russian. Moscow: 2001. Hardcover, 5 x 8, 158 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with vertical be

Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, leading to the ‘Black F

Fountain pen signature, “H. R. R., 1936,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card with an affixed magazine photo. Accompanied by a transmittal envelope and cat

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, New York Journal letterhead, February 26, 1898. Letter to Richard A. McCurdy. In part: “Hon. Levi P.

Handwritten notes in German, unsigned, one page, 4 x 5.75, no date. Untranslated notes mentioning “Paul Valery” and “Berthe Morisot.” In fine conditio

Austrian-American physicist (1883–1964) who received the Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery of cosmic rays. Vintage semi–glossy 3.25 x 5 head–an

American physicist (1915–1990) who was a joint winner of the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering studies on electron scattering and the str

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Exceptionally clea

Signed book: Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought. London: The Hubbard Association of Scientologists International, 1956. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 64

Fountain pen signatures of all nine members of the 1937 Supreme Court on an off-white 4 x 5.5 sheet, including: Charles E. Hughes, James C. McReynolds

Prussian philosopher, diplomat, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin (1767–1835). Untranslated LS in German, signed “Humboldt,” one page,

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1749–1822) who also ran unsuccessfully as the Federalist vice-presidential candidate in the 1812 elec

Seven signed photos of former Israeli leaders, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5 to 7 x 9, each signed in the lower border in ink or felt tip, including: M

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, Septembe

DS, one page, 4.75 x 3.25, November 20, 1966. Kennedy’s state of Massachusetts driver’s license renewal application, filled out in type with his perso

King of France from 1824 to 1830 whose attempt to restore absolute rule led to his overthrow in the July Revolution. ALS in French, signed “Charles Ph

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed in the upper left, “George PR,” one page, 15.5