RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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

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

Duke of Florence from 1537 until his death in 1574, reigning as the first Grand Duke of Tuscany beginning in 1569. LS in Italian, signed “Il Duca di F

Exceptional Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring a photo of Prince William and Prince Harry affix

ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, April 15, 1987. Letter to Margaret, in full: “I am sorry to hear th

Signed book: Biography of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort. First edition. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1866. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 469 pages, illus

A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900, measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third-cla

Two items: a souvenir menu for the 1992 British Titanic Society Convention, 5 x 7, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “Millvina Dean” and “E. E. Hais

Extremely rare ALS signed “Love all, Jack,” on a 5.5 x 3.25 photo postcard of the Titanic at Southampton by Will Steed, April 6, 1912. Postcard to Mis

Limited edition O. B. R. Kentucky Straight Bourbon 86 Proof Whiskey 4/5 quart ceramic Titanic replica, 17 x 5.5, featuring a spout and a portion of th

Capital & Counties Bank, Limited Titanic Relief Fund check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” paya...

Short handwritten manuscript in German, unsigned, one page, 3 x 5.25, no date. Untranslated excerpt from a scientific work. In very good condition, wi

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10, January 9, 1925. Letter to the secretary of the Real Academia de la Historia in Madrid. In part: “I have just received with

LS in French, one page, 8.5 x 11, polar expedition letterhead, June 14, 1893. Untranslated letter responding to a newspaper article. Central vertical

Manuscript document, one page, 7 x 11.5, January 29, 1695. Unsigned British document concerning the slave trade. In part (spelling and grammar retaine

Fountain pen signature, “Roald Amundsen,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 personal calling card. In very good condition, with toned tape rem

Two signatures: an ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N. Y., June 22/87,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 beveled calling card; and an ink signatur

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786-1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 25, 183

Businessman who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). Partly-printed DS,

South African surgeon (1922–2001) who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. AMS signed “Ch. Barnard,” four pages on three she

Senior Commodore of the Cunard line (1856–1937) who served as master of the RMS Carmania and the RMS Carpathia. Postcard of the RMS Carpathia, 5.5 x 3

Book page in Hebrew featuring biographical information on Ben-Gurion, 5.5 x 8.25, signed in Hebrew in blue ballpoint. Matted and framed with an adjace