RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

German social democrat (1826–1900) whose philosophy combined Marxist revolutionary theory with practical politics, leading him to become a principal f

Collection of twenty items, primarily comprised of signatures with a few letters and biographical sheets, each signed by a Nobel Prize–winning economi

Booklet entitled ‘History of the World in Epitome,’ ten pages, 3.25 x 4.75, published by the Gaberbocchus Press on May 18, 1962, signed on the title p

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, October 2, 1960. Written from Plas Penrhyn, a letter to R. E. Muirhead, in full: ”The rapidity with which we are moving towards

Italian priest (1815–1888), who, in recognition of his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth, was canonized in 1934. ALS in Italian, signed “Sac. Bosc

Spanish Catholic priest and educator (1557–1648) who founded the Pious Schools to provide free education to the sons of the poor and is honored as a s

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “God bless you, M. Teresa MC.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing

Rare official Rawlings American League (Budig) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In fine condition, with light

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. Beautiful hand-illuminated manuscript vellum DS

Italian Pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

French philosopher and Jesuit priest who trained as a paleontologist and geologist and took part in the discovery of Peking Man (1881–1955). Lengthy A

Algerian religious and military leader who led a struggle against the French colonial invasion (1808–1883). ALS in Arabic, one page, 5.25 x 8, Novembe

TLS in Hebrew, two pages, 8.5 x 11, embossed letterhead, February 22, 1956. Interesting military content from soon before the Sinai Campaign. In part

Untranslated ALS in Hebrew, one page, 4.5 x 6, April 22, 1954. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Ben-Gurion

DS in Cyrillic, signed “Brezhnev,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 21, 1949. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, who was serving as first secretary of the Commu

Attractive lightweight satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, signed in Chinese in black felt tip, and again in English, “May Ling Song

Exceptional archive of rare material from the Cuban Revolution, comprising a DS signed by Fidel Castro and Manuel Urrutia Lleo; a flag, banner, and sl

Fountain pen signature, “Winston S. Churchill, 1952,” on a light green 4.5 x 3.75 album page. Some toning to edges, creasing to upper left corner, and

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.75 x 7, personal Chartwell letterhead, July 2, 1955. Letter to Desmond Flower. In part: “I will willing

Menu for the Third Reunion Dinner of the Officers of the Tank Corps, held at the Hyde Park Hotel on November 19, 1921, 4 x 5.5, signed on the back cov

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to H. P. Moll, in full: “My wife and I are mo

French statesman (1759–1820) who famously served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Fouche,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, March 9,

ALS signed “Bapu,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, personal letterhead, December 8, 1938. Letter to “My dear Shanta.” In full: “So what was not poss

DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 14 x 10.75, May 30, 1960. Cuban National Bank bond for 1.5 million pesos, consolidating the national debt. Sign

TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” two pages, 8 x 11.25, November 29, 1948. Untranslated letter to Stalin about current revenue generated by the

DS in Cyrillic, signed “N. S. Khrushchev,” one page, 8 x 5.5, March 13, 1944. A typed governmental telegram. In part (translated): “A shortage of ceme

DS in Cyrillic, two pages, 7.5 x 11.75, August 23, 1947. An official document related to agricultural progress and unsuccessful grain stocking. In par

Untranslated ALS in Hebrew, six pages, 6 x 9.5, Hotel McAlpin letterhead, April 27, 1937. Rusty paperclip marks to the top and filing holes to the rig

Collection of 14 untranslated DSs in Italian, totaling 32 pages, each approximately 9.5 x 14.5, dated between 1925 and 1937. All are signed at the con

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 8 x 12.5, June 29, 1808. Document concerning an arrest. In part (translated): "The forenamed...

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, May 1, 1811. Letter to a Major General. In part (translated): “I received both your statemen

Autograph endorsement, “Refuse, Np,” penned in the left margin of a manuscript document in French, signed “C. de Hunebourg,” one page, 8.75 x 12.75, M

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m

German politician (1878–1929) who shared the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on behalf of Franco-German reconciliation following World War I. V

English Puritan (1613–1662) who was one of the most capable administrators in Parliament during the Civil Wars between the Parliamentarians and Royali

TLS in French, signed “L. Trotsky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 26, 1929. Letter to his lawyer in Paris, Gerard Rosenthal, written from Constantinople

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Austrian prince as the son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II and Maria of Spain who promoted the counterreformation while governing the Archduchy of

Leatherbound hardcover guest book, 8 x 10, signed on the first 150 pages by over 2,000 individuals, dated from 1933 to 1949, including: Prince Albert

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). Man

Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed by King Ferdinand V, “Yo el Rey,” an

LS in German, one page, 7.25 x 9, January 10, 1776. Letter to Lieutenant Colonel von Boyen’s Regiment in Ingersleben, confirming receipt of a report f

Impressive display of items, including: an ANS, one page, 4.75 x 6, personal letterhead, no date, in full, “To Walter Edge, with best wishes, from Edw

King of Prussia (1795–1861) who ruled from 1840 until his death. Untranslated ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, embossed crest letterhead, January

ALS signed “G. R.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, March 15, 1783. Letter to Lord Sydney. In part: “Lord Sydney will acquaint Sir Geo. Yonge by a private letter

King of France (born 1551), the son of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, who reigned from 1574 until his assassination in 1589. Untranslated vellum ma

Son of Ferdinand I and Eleanor of Alburquerque known as John II the Faithless, as well as John II the Great (1398–1479), who ruled as king of Aragon f

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

The son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and grandson of Charles the Bold, known as Philip the Handsome (1478–1506); he was the first member of the

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Partial ALS in German, unsigned, 7.25 x 9, no date but cir

King of Bavaria (born 1756) from 1806 until his death in 1825. Handwritten letter in French, unsigned, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, n

Russian czar (1672–1725) who ruled from 1682 until his death and was an instrumental force in the Westernization and expansion of Russia into a major

Superb Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring a color photo of the royal family affixed inside oppo

Desirable Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, featuring a color photo of the royal family affixed in

German princess and the wife of Philippe I, Duke of Orleans, whose hereditary claim to the Palatinate was used as pretext to launch the Nine Years&#...

The wife (1892–1989) of Emperor Charles of Austria, and thus the last Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary, and Queen of Bohemia after the division of

Interesting archive of material concerning compensation paid to families of Titanic victims, consisting of paperwork submitted by the White Star Line

Nice pairing of signatures: an ink signature, “W. T. Stead,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip; and an ink signature, “Eleanor Johnson Shuman,” on an off-w

Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer (1786–1847) who perished, along with his entire crew, along the Northwest Passage. ALS, three pages on two adjo

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 8, 1865. Letter to Peter Le Neve Foster, secretary to the Society of Arts. In part: “Can you f

Bold fountain pen signature, “Ernest Shackleton, Explorer, 20. 4, [19]21,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 custom-made collector’s card. In fine condition,

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6, personal letterhead, April 11, 1895. Letter to James Forsythe, in part: “I have no criticism to make…

First Chancellor of West Germany (1876-1967). Semi-glossy 7 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Adenauer, signed in the lower border in blue fountain

Ink signature, “Perfect equality of rights for women—civil & political—in the demand of Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N. Y.,” on an off-white 3.2...

Color glossy 8.25 x 10.75 photo of Major and Arafat posing together, affixed along the top edge to its original 9.75 x 12.5 mount, signed on the mount

Printed House of Representatives report, eight pages, 5.75 x 9, June 22, 1874. A report submitted by the Committee on War-Claims concerning “the petit

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, April 3, 1869. Letter to Mrs. Lippenc

Physicist (1910–1995) who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted theory

Chinese-born American physicist (born 1922) who received the Nobel prize in physics in 1957. Appealing glossy 5 x 7.25 head–and–shoulders portrait of

Soviet politician (1911–1985) and the fifth General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Uncommon Russian greeting card from 1978 fea

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

Crisp black ink signature in Chinese on an off-white 3.75 x 5.75 sheet with raised lettering reading, “The President of the Republic of China,” below

TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 31, 1932. Letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Morgan J. O’Brien, in

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Pitkin,” one page, 7.25 x 4.75, February 26, 1763. Document issued to pay for the prosecution of a man accused of fraud. I

American statesman (1760–1824) who was the youngest signer of the US Constitution and who later served as the fourth Speaker of the House of Represent

Prominent Connecticut statesman (1721–1807) who served in the French and Indian War and was a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS,

Swiss neuroanatomist, psychiatrist, and eugenicist (1848–1931) considered a co-founder of the neuron theory. AQS on an off-white 6.25 x 8 sheet, signe

Illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin (1730–1813) who served as the last colonial governor of New Jersey. ALS signed “W. F.,” one page, 6.5 x 8, May 5

Italian philosopher and politician (1875–1944) who established his own system of philosophy, actual idealism. ALS in Italian, signed “Sen. Giovanni Ge

Pair of color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Goodall with an orphaned chimpanzee, both signed in black felt tip, “With love, Jane Goodall.” In overall

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, New York Tribune stationery, December 14, 1870. Letter to O. I. Vitor, in part: “I am doing my best in the

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834–1919). AQS in German on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, signed at the concl

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. ALS in German, signed “Dein Otto,” one page both sides,

Physicist (1797–1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. ALS,

Signed book: Nothing Venture, Nothing Win. First edition. NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 319 pages...

Color textured semi-glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover by Autrey of Hollywood, affixed to its original 8.25 x 11.25 mount, signed on the mount in fountain

King of Denmark (born 1899) who reigned from 1947 until his death in 1972. ALS in German, signed “Frederik,” one page, 6.75 x 4.25, Amalienborg statio

Ink signature, “George R.,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger document. Retains the original official paper seal affixed to the r

Postcard photo of the Sandringham Church, 5.5 x 3.5, signed above in black ink as the 8-year-old prince, “Albert,” adding in the lower border, “Dec. 1

Printed copy of King Hussein’s address to the joint session of Congress, nine pages, 8.5 x 11, given in July of 1994. Signed on the front cover in blu

King of Spain (1605–1665) who reigned from 1621 until his death. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12, Ma

The Riggs National Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “Robert T. Lincoln,” payable to currency for $25, December 30, 1918. Fai

Second-oldest survivor of the Titanic (1884–1984). Ballpoint signature, “Edwina C. Troutt, saved in lifeboat–13 on Titanic, April 15, 1912, now Mrs. J

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, October 28, 1990. Letter to Kent Jancarik, in full: “God loves y

German physician, writer, and Jewish nationalist (1849–1923) who was instrumental in establishing recognition of Palestine as a potential Jewish homel

British biologist and paleontologist (1804–1892). ALS signed “Rich.d Owen,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, British Museum letterhead, June 30, 1894. Letter to

Four books: a softcover edition of Our Choice by Al Gore, signed on the dedication page in black felt tip; a hardcover edition of ‘Only the Super-Rich

ALS signed “Mary,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, December 16, 1920. Letter to Harman Oates, in full: “I feel I must s

ALS in German, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, May 21, 1963. Letter to Professor Gitter in Stolberg, in part (translated): "I thank you and the nurses o...

American Presbyterian minister (1819–1901) who served as a Chaplain of the United States Senate during the American Civil War. ALS signed “B. Sunderla