RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Swedish diplomat, economist, and author (1905–1961) who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in a plane crash;

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). ALS signed “T. G. Masaryk,” one page, 4 x 6.5, July 28, 1902. In full: “Thank you for your

English diplomat and spy (1503–1566). ALS, one page, 8.25 x 12, February 20, 1549. Letter addressed to the French negotiating delegation, “A Messrs Mo

Ornate manuscript vellum DS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 20 x 13, February 18, 1813. Document conferring the title of Baron of the Kingdom of

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 6, 1811. Letter to the Duke of Feltre. In full (translated): "I am answering your report of ...

Brother-in-law of Napoleon known as a daring and charismatic cavalry officer (1767–1815) who was Grand Duke of Berg from 1806 to 1808 and King of Napl

Indian activist (1885–1967) who was a prominent Sikh political and religious leader in the first half of the 20th century. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo o

Partly-printed Foreign Office letter, signed “Aberdeen,” one page, 8 x 9.5, April 30, 1843. Interesting letter headed “Circular: Slave Trade No. 1.” I

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792–1806 when he dissolved the empire, and became the first Emperor of Austria. Collection of

Sought after pairing of documents from the powerful Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. First is a manusc

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

King of France from 1547 until 1559, he was killed in a jousting match held to celebrate the end of the Eighth Italian War (1519–1559). Manuscript LS

The son of Mary, Queen of Scots, who succeeded to the Scottish throne as James VI in 1567 and ruled England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his

King of Castile and Leon who ruled from 1390 until his death at just 27 years old (1379–1406). Rare manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719). ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame d

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

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a c

Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS in Dutch, signed

Influential Italian noblewoman (1519–1589) who was Queen consort of France from 1547 to 1559 and the mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles