RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon of Kedleston,” four pages on two adjoini

Color glossy 5 x 7 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slight irregular ink adhesion to the signature

Three photos: a matte-finish 3.25 x 4.5 portrait of Wilkins, signed in black ink, “MHF Wilkins”; a glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Watson, signed in the lowe

Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” four pages, 8.5 x 12.5, October 12, 1881. A deed of trust between William C. Murdock and Henry A. Willard and

Two items: an ink signature, “H. Fish,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 slip clipped from an envelope; and an ink signature, “William H. Seward,” on an off-w

Signed book: Indira Gandhi: The First Biography. First edition. London: Peter Owen Limited, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.75, 198 pages. S

Former prime minister of India, son of Indira Gandhi and grandson of Nehru (born 1944) who was assassinated in 1991 during an election campaign. Gloss

Ink signature, “Charles Guiteau,” on a white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge.

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834–1919). Two items: a 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of Heackel featuring a

Ink signatures of the members of Harrison’s Cabinet on both sides of three off-white 8 x 9.25 album pages, including: John W. Foster, Charles Foster,

Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 card. Matted and framed with a photo of Hoffa bearing a facsimile signature to an ove

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of Hoover, affixed to its original 9 x 11.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Beve

Matte-finish 9 x 11 photo of a painted portrait of the FBI chief, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Colonel Walter Bragg Smith, with most cord

DS in Arabic, one page, 8.5 x 13, no date. Untranslated document signed at the conclusion in red ink. Toning and creasing to edges, otherwise fine con

Collection of approximately fifty items, primarily comprised of photos along with a few signatures and letters, each signed by an Israeli leader, incl

Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper, and bootlegger (1907–1979) nicknamed ‘The Rat’ by J. Edgar Hoover. Signed book: Public Enemy Number One. First edition,

ALS signed “Ethel,” three pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal Hickory Hill letterhead, notated 1975. Letter to Robert S. McNamara, who served as secretary of

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Office of the Attorney General letterhead, March 24, 1964. Letter to Hazel R. Ritchie, in full: “As you retire from the United

ALS signed “Ted,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, United States Senate letterhead, September 23, 1963. Letter to boxer Gene Tunney.

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Congress of the United States letterhead, November 28, 1995. Letter to Richard Liblong, in part: “As you mentioned in your l

Former United States Secret Service agent (born 1932) who was in the presidential motorcade during the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Three photos

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years of age (1886–1941). ALS in Spanish, signe

King of Saudi Arabia (born 1921) who served from 1982 until his death in 2005; he is credited for having introduced the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia in 1

Royal member of the Hohenzollern dynasty who was the king of Prussia from 1701 until his death (1657–1713). LS in German, one page both sides, 8.25 x

Manuscript DS, signed twice, “George R,” one page both sides, 11.75 x 18.5, no date but circa 1754. A financial appropriation document for regiments o

Set of three ink signatures, “George R,” on individual off-white slips clipped from larger documents, each approximately 9.5 x 3.75. Each is dated in

Ink signature, “Hussein,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 card with an embossed crown. In very good condition, with overall creasing and light foxing (sign

King of Saudi Arabia (1913-1982) who ruled from 1975 until his death. Official 5.75 x 8 portrait of King Khalid, signed in the lower border in blue in

Last King of Italy (1904–1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Matte-finish 6.5 x 8.75 profile portrait of King Umberto, signed and

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Royal Navy. Par

Fountain pen signatures of Alexei Kosygin and Andrei Gromyko on an off-white 8 x 4 slip clipped from a larger document, dated September 4, 1957. In fi

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

American politician (born 1940) who is the only living ‘Big Six’ leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Set of four satin-finish 10 x 8

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...

German pharmacologist and psychobiologist (1873–1961) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936. ALS in German, signed “Prof.

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

Prayer card, 4.25 x 3.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped printed beside a prayer titled “Love to Pray,” signed in black ink, “Go

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa M.C.,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, March 30, 1987. Letter to Reiner Drittenthaler, in full: “Thank you very much for y

Pencil signature, “Carrie A. Nation,” on an off-white 4.5 x .75 slip affixed to a larger sheet. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Signed book: Glimpses of World History. Later printing. London: Lindsay Drummond Limited, 1939. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, 993 pages. Signed on the first

Collection of approximately two hundred items contained within four binders, generally 1800s and beyond with a few Revolutionary War–era documents, co

Activist (1919–1995) who founded the American Atheists organization, serving as its president from 1963 through 1986. In 1995, she was kidnapped and m

Issue of Deadwood’s Black Hills Daily Pioneer newspaper, 20 x 26, four pages, June 24, 1879. The newspaper contains many articles and interesting West

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

Exceptional color limited edition 24 x 19.75 print entitled The Mentor, depicting Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and others during the Civil Rights m

Uncommon AMS, signed at the top, “Linus Pauling,” one page, 8 x 11, no date. An intriguing page of a scientific manuscript, in full: “This effect of i

Two TLSs: one signed “R. E. Peary, U. S. N.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 5 1909, in part: “The time is not far distant when this whole country will

Two items: an ink signature, “A. Pinochet,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a typed collector’s notation; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Pin

Manuscript document presented to Pitt, eight pages on five sheets, 8 x 13, 1791. Document with small cover sheet labeled, “State of the Navigation, Co

Desirable 4.25 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the pope emeritus as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In fine co

Collection of fifteen items, predominantly signed photos but also including two letters and a signature, each signed by a foreign president, including

Three ALSs signed “Margaret, all one page both sides, 6 x 8, Kensington Palace letterhead, dated from 1972–1973. All are to her friend Verna Hull in B

Collection of twenty-eight items, consisting almost entirely of photos as well as a couple signatures and letters, each signed by a prime minister, in

Two items: a greeting card from Queen Mary of Teck featuring a nature scene and a printed quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge on the front, measuring 6

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. ALS signed “Alexandra,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Studle

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 8 x 13, September 6, 1886. Military order submitted to General Sir Thomas Montagu Steele, col

Color glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders portrait of Rabin, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Y. Rabin.” In fine condition, with some creasi

German captain and Arctic explorer (1862–1930). Three postcards depicting Commodore Ruser, the SS Imperator on her maiden voyage, and the interior of

Dignified matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of President Sadat in a suit and tie, signed vertically in black ink in Arabic. Trivial creasing, a paperclip imp

Collection of eight items of various formats, each signed by a scientist, including: Linus Pauling (SP), Jonas Salk (FDC), Frederic Joliot-Curie (post

Collection of five items, each signed by a scientist or inventor, including: Robert A. Millikan (signature), Charles Steinmetz (check), John C. Warren

Retail magnate (1858–1947) who founded the London-based department store Selfridges, becoming one of the most respected and wealthy businessmen in the

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 11.75 half-length portrait of Sunday by G. Arthur Fairbanks, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my

Collection of sixteen items, each signed by a justice of the Supreme Court, including: Oliver Ellsworth (two DSs), Louis Brandeis (TLS), Benjamin Card

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. LS in

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Two items: unusu

Three photos: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, signed in blue felt tip by both; a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bernstein and

Collection of approximately 100 items spanning multiple centuries, consisting of signatures, photos, letters, and envelopes, each signed by a world le

British Army officer (1772–1817) made commander-in-chief of the Bombay Army in 1809, leading the forces that captured Mauritius in 1810. LS, twelve pa

Military engineer (1835–1910) who rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army. ANS signed “E. P. Alexander,” penned on the second in

Fighter pilot (1920–1945) known as the highest-scoring air ace of the United States, having shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during World War I

Rare edition of the Confederate newspaper The Daily Citizen, July 2, 1863, and issued on July 4, one page printed on the reverse of decorative floral

ADS, signed “E. P. Jones,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12, February 2, 1863. A pass written by Colonel E. P. Jones of the 2nd South Carolina Volunteer

Union soldier (1832–1894) who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Ink signature, “Boston Corbett, Sergt, Co...

Ink signature, “Genl. Custer, Fort Riley, Kansas,” on an off-white 6 x 2.25 slip, affixed to the title page of an author-inscribed book: Sitting Bull

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,” bearing two affixe

Ink signature, “Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Major General, U.S. Army, late Major General, U.S. Vols,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 clipped slip affixed to an 8.2

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, July 6, 1843. Response to a letter from “Mr. Blakeley,” refusing to get involved in a matter regarding propert

Confederate general (1816–1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Ink signature, “J. A. Early—Lynchburg, Vir

Large copper pin relic from the USS Hartford, measuring 10.25? long and .75? in diameter, engraved, “1858, USS Hartford, Farragut 1-28-62 to 12-13-64,

Wooden gavel with a 9.5? handle and 3.5? head, bearing an attached cloth tag that reads, “From the USS Hartford, Farragut’s flagship Mobile Bay.” In v

Confederate officer named for his family’s ardent political views (1831–1864) who served under W.H.T. Walker at Vicksburg, Chickamuga, and Atlanta, an

LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 18, 1868. An official copy of Howard’s letter to Edwin Beecher to be forwarded to General Thomas H. Ruger. In full:

Civil War–dated endorsement signature, “T. J. Jackson,” penned on the docketing panel of a letter written to him by Colonel Kenton Harper of the 5th I

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, May 6, 1829. An intriguing letter regarding an exiled friend, in part (translated): “I would n

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg. LS signed “Geo. G. Meade,”

World War II–era printed notice in English and Japanese, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 12.5 x 9.25, no date. In part: “Surrender your firearms, amm

Highly sought-after matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower bor

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.25, January 26, 1804. Letter to “H. R. H. Duke de Genevois,” written ...

Rare album gilt-stamped on the front cover in German, “Erinnerung an schwere Zeiten [Memory of Difficult Times],” 9 x 5.75, containing twenty-two 1922

ALS signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.25, Mounted Service School, Fort Riley, Kansas letterhead, no date but

ALS signed “Clinton,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, January 28, 1775. Letter from Clinton Beatty to his brother Erkuries discussing the drift toward war just

Revolutionary War–dated issue of the New England Chronicle and Essex Gazette, June 8, 1775, four pages, 9.75 x 15.5, printed by Samuel and Ebenezer Ha

Collection of letters and documents related to Thomas H. Ruger, including: his 1861 appointment to the Wisconsin State Militia; two 1861 letters from

Collection of six postwar letters and documents related to Thomas H. Ruger, including: an 1866 DS by Christopher C. Augur; an 1867 ALS by William D. W

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

Union general (1824–1903) often referred to as ‘Baldy’ Smith, who was commended for his leadership in the Seven Days Battles and at Antietam, but was

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was exe

Civil War–dated ADS, signed “J. E. B. Stuart, Major Gen’l Comd’g,” one page, 7.75 x 5, January 30, 1864. A scarce handwritten pass issued by Stuart. I

Union general (1827–1890) who fought at First Bull Run and Port Royale, and who, after the war, became commander of the expedition against the Sioux d