RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

English historian (1737–1794) known for his six-volume The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Very bold ADS, one page, 7.25 x 3, Nov

Two color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Goodall with a chimpanzee, both signed in black felt tip, “With love, Jane Goodall.” In overall fine condition

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with an evenly trimmed bottom edge and

Signed book in Cyrillic: Moral Lessons of the 20th Century. Moscow: Blue Apple, 2000. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 175 pages. Signed on the half-title page

Signed book: Memoirs. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 769 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip

Assistant to Alexander Graham Bell (1854–1934) known for hearing the first words said over the telephone, ‘Mr. Watson—Come here—I want to see you.’ AL

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold ink signat

Signed book: Sir Edmund Hillary: Nothing Venture, Nothing Win. First edition. NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 1975. Hardcover with dust ja...

Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with four spots of soiling.

Ink signature, “April 17, [19]30, Respectfully yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip clipped from a Supreme Court of the United St

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, June 28, 1944. Letter to film producer and co-founder of MGM studios Louis B. May

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, December 17, 1941. Letter to Harry Lownsbury, in part: “You

Chinese politician (1910–2000) who, at the age of 43, became the youngest Chinese ambassado,; serving as his country’s first representative to the Ger

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, August 16, 1967. Letter to Robert Wykle, Sr., Chairman of the Wayne County Democra

Set of four satin-finish photos from the day President Kennedy was assassinated, 10 x 8 and 12 x 8, each signed by former United States Secret Service

Chinese politician and author (born 1936) who served as vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and president ...

American politician (born 1940) who is the only living ‘Big Six’ leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Set of three satin-finish photo

Merchant and yachtsman (1848–1931) who created the Lipton tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the America's Cup. ...

Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Partly-printed DS, signed “Wil: Livingston,” one

Italian criminologist (1835–1909) whose theory held that criminality was inherited and could be anatomically identified. Untranslated ALS in Italian,

Chinese historian and Catholic priest (born 1906), best known for his book Missionary Policy of France in China, 1842-1856: The Opening of Five Chines

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “M

TLS signed “Joe McCarthy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, November 28, 1952. Letter to Eddie Walker, in full: “This is to acknow

President of Egypt (born 1928) who served from 1981 to 2011. Glossy 7.75 x 5.75 photo of Mubarak shaking hands with Florida Congressman Bill Young, pr

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Muhammad, payable to Sherman Allah for $3

DS in Spanish, one page, 6.5 x 10.5, May 19, 1952. Untranslated document confirming the issuance of a pension card for old age. In fine condition, wit

Son-in-law of Ferdinand Porsche who headed Volkswagen in Nazi Germany during World War II (1894–1952). TLS in German, signed “Piech,” one page, 8.25 x

Collection of 34 items, consisting of letters, signatures, photos, and documents signed by American politicians, including: Daniel Webster; Edmund Ran

Signed book: The Garden at Highgrove. First edition. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.75, 176 pages. S...

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Uncommon 7 x 9 cardstock photo of Puss

Minister of Transportation (born 1933) who was appointed in 1982, and later served as the party secretary of the Ministry of Communications from 1984

Chinese foreign minister (1913–1983) from 1974 to 1976, whose talks with Henry Kissinger played an important role in the drafting of the Shanghai Comm

Chinese foreign minister (1889–1952) who served from 1941 to 1942, and was named as the permanent Chief Chinese Delegate to the United Nations in 1947

Prime Minister of Israel from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 to 1995, when he was felled by an assassin. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in blue ink.

Five newspapers dating from the colonial period into the American Revolution, including: The Providence Gazette, Rhode Island, December 3, 1768; The S

Ink signature, “Syngman Rhee,” on an off-white 5.75 x 7.75 sheet of Kyung Mu Dai letterhead, dated October 22, 1954. In fine condition, with toning to

Signed book: In Search of Identity. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 360 pages. In...

Signed book: Man Unfolding. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 118 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free

Pioneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. ALS signed “H. Schliemann,” one page, 6.

Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822). ALS in French, signed “L’abbe Sicard,” one page, 7.25 x 9, no date. Letter to Mr. Agasse, the...

German telecommunications industrialist (1855–1919). TLS in German, signed “W. Siemens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.75, personal le

Pioneering feminist (1815–1902) who, at the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, presented her ‘Declaration of Sentimen

Nobel Prize–winning economist (1911–1991) who was a key leader of the Chicago School of Economics. Four TLSs signed “George J. Stigler,” each one page

Appealing 7.75 x 5.75 engraving of the Supreme Court building signed in various inks by justices Clarence Thomas, John Paul Stevens, Anthony M. Kenned

Premier of the Republic of China (1913–2006) who served from (1978–1984). Two color glossy photos of Sun Yun-suan, 3 x 5 and 4.75 x 7, signed in black

Chinese businessman and politician (1891–1971) who briefly served as the premier of the Republic of China; brother-in-law to Chinese President Sun Yat

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Two photos: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher wearing a lovely brooch, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher in her ki

Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress throughout its existence. Alth

British politician (born 1944) who served as first minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002. Color glossy 6 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo, sign

Signed book: The Art of the Deal. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1987. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 246 pages. Prominently signed on the

Color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Trump standing in front of a tropical backdrop with his arms akimbo, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes—Do

Interesting pairing of signatures from two culinary inventors: a fountain pen signature of the inventor of the the Waldorf salad, developer of Eggs Be

Chinese historian and diplomat (1895–1965) who served as ambassador to the US and principal delegate to the United Nations. Fountain pen signatures in

Chinese scholar of history and political science (1888–1979) who invented Shih Chiao Hao Ma, a method of Chinese lexicography; also served as vice pre

Desirable ALS signed “B. T. Washington,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 6 x 9.5, Tuskegee Normal School letterhead, February 21, 1884. Letter to

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

Chinese diplomat (1899–1978) who served as the Republic of China’s ambassador to the United States during the Second World War (1942–1946). Ink signat

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, September 21, 1838. Letter to a colonel written from Walmer Castle, in part: “The Princess Sophia Matil

Chinese politician (1887–1934) who served as Minister to the United States and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs. Fountain pen signature, “Chao–Vhu

Chinese political leader (1917–1994) who served as the deputy Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1983 to 1988. Blue ink signature of

Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. ADS, signed “Ethan & Ira Al...

Manuscript DS, signed “Thomas Gross,” one page, 7.5 x 6.25, November 27, 1865. Confederate amnesty oath sworn in Bedford County, Virginia. In part: “I

Rare Civil War–dated DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 10, 1865. Confederate furlough document issued as Special Orders 166 by Lt. Gen. R. S. Ewell from t

Partly-printed DS, one page, 16 x 27.5, March 1, 1864. Ornately engraved uncancelled Confederate States of America bond in the amount of $1000, number

ALS signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, March 31, no year but circa 1875. Letter to Major John Carland, written from his post

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs Genl Custer, Monroe, Mich,” bearing an affixed three-cent postage stamp

Exceptionally bold ink signature, “G. A. Custer, US Arm ,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. A vertical fold trivially p

Union cavalryman (1832–1863) considered the first Union officer killed in the Gettysburg Campaign. Civil War–dated ANS signed “B. F. Davis, Col. 8 N.Y

Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut seated in his uniform, signed in black ink on the reverse, “D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral.” Publi

Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “Lollie E. Boardman,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, Wheatland, July 4, 1863. Letter to Rev. G

Confederate general who gained early fame as commander of the ‘Light Division’ under Stonewall Jackson and was killed during the Third Battle of Peter

The most famous cartographer of the Civil War (1828–1899) whose detailed maps of the Shenandoah Valley are often credited as principal factors in Ston

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, Headquarters Department of the Columbia letterhead, August 29, 1874. Letter to General Beatty and Ca

War-dated ALS signed “Rene,” one page, 7 x 10.25, United States Marines letterhead, Parris Island, South Carolina, June 26, 1943. Letter to his future

Partly-printed vellum DS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 14.25 x 9.5, September 1, 1789. Untranslated official military commission for the Fr

Civil War–dated ADS, signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.25 x 3.5, May 22, 1862. Document issued from “Hd Qrts Richmond,” instructing that a gentlem

Unsigned 2.5 x 3.25 albumen photo of Robert E. Lee, his son Custis Lee, and Colonel Walter Taylor outside his home in Richmond, Virginia. Mounted on m

Choice partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee” and “J. B. Hood, Pres,” one page, 6.25 x 4.25, no date. An unissued subscription certificate for the bene

Qing Empire general (1823–1901) who quelled several major rebellions and served as the premier viceroy of Zhili and the minister of Belyang from 1871

Brigadier general’s red felt one-star car pennant, 9.75 x 6, used by General Douglas MacArthur sometime between 1918 and 1925. A couple small moth hol

World War II-dated TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area letterhead, November 19, 1944. Letter of condolences to Josie

ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Massanetta Spring Water letterhead, July 12, 1913. Letter to “Dear Fount,” presumably Fount Beattie, o

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Headquarters Second Armored Division, Fort Benning letterhead, April 17, 1941. Letter to his b

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.25 x 9, February 28, 1804. Letter to Earl Macartney, written from the “Victory” while blockading Toulo...

American general (1718–1790) who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Rare Revolutionary War–dated autogr

Exceedingly rare combination of Civil War–dated endorsements by Stephen Dodson Ramseur, Junius Daniel, Richard S. Ewell, and Robert H. Chilton on a do

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8 x 13, April 28, 1776. Rhode Island enlistment document signed or marked by nine men who

Militant of Northern China (1891-?). Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10 photo, boldly signed in black ink in Chinese. This exceptional image, taken by Yung F

Nice collection of ten items, first a matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 photo of a painting of Rickenbacker, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear

Argentine general (1778–1850) and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain. Untr...

Interesting early printed recruitment broadside, 13.5 x 16.5, April 22, 1861, encouraging enlistment in a Union rifle company. The top features a hand

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, May 11, 1884. In part: “The papers are free of the Grand W

Impressive assortment of eighteen items, consisting almost entirely of photos in various sizes and finishes, each individually signed in ink and felt

American general (1711–1777) known for serving in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War who was killed in action at the Battle of Ridgefield

Three Japanese printed cardstock photographs, 10.5 x 7.25, celebrating the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, with images showing: two Japanese Zeros in

Confederate brigadier general (1812–1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first Confederate general to die in t

Federal pattern infantryman’s M1864 .58 caliber cartridge box carried by Union soldier Adam Fitzkee of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, identified on a pe

Model 1858 smooth side canteen, measuring approximately 8? in diameter and 3? thick, retaining its original carrying strap and about eighty percent of

Desirable Ames Model 1850 foot officer’s sword identified to Lieutenant Frederick T. Brown of Company ‘K’ in the 44th Regiment, Massachusetts Voluntee