RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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