RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Tremendously influential humanist and scholar (1497–1560) considered the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation; he holds a place b

Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July 10, 1

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, February 18, 1956. Response to an admirer. In part: “Such letters of encouragement, especially as the ki

Important Swiss-French philosopher and writer who held that the individual is essentially good but usually corrupted by society (1712–1778). DS in Fre

Rare unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Schopenhauer in a stately full-length pose, published by Stuart of Glasgow. In fine condition.

French philosopher, abolitionist, historian, orientalist, and politician (1757–1820). Untranslated LS in French, signed “Volney,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5

Eminent German philosopher (1679–1754) and influential leader of the early German Enlightenment. ALS in German, one page both sides, 7 x 8.25, May 9,

AQS on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card, in full: “Love others as Jesus loves you, God bless you, M. Teresa MC.” Matted with an unsigned portrait to an over

ALS in Italian, signed “Benedictus PP XV,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 9.25, December 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret chamberlain

Four untranslated manuscript documents in Spanish on adjoining sheets, totaling six pages, 8.5 x 12.25, December 7–14, 1553. All are from Arequipa, Pe

Rare TLS in French, signed “Moustapha Kemal,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, August 9, 1923. Untranslated letter of thanks for a letter of congratulations on

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D.B.G.,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 8.25, February 9, 1954. In part (translated): “I have just now finished reading in the

Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Color sati

Exceptional glossy 5 x 7 photo of Chiang Kai-shek sitting contentedly outside, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition, with trivial creasin

Lovely glossy 4 x 6 photo of Madame Chiang Kai-shek seated on a stone wall, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Mayling Song Chiang.” Revers

TLS signed “Mayling Song Chiang,” one page, 7 x 10.5, Headquarters of the Generalissimo letterhead, December 3, 1941. Letter to Mrs. Richard J. Walsh

DS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page both sides, 4 x 9.25, March 23, 1950. A page from Churchill’s tax return for the tax year ending on April

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell letterhead, October 1948. Letter to Captain Bertil Sterner. In part: “Mr. Reves gave

Handsome DS in Japanese, one page, 23 x 17.75, circa 1890–1912. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Fifth Class, Order of

ALS in Gujarati, on both sides of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, postmarked November 15, 1930. Letter written from Yerwada Central Jail to his friend Dr. Behra