RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Attractive engraved silver plaque given to President John F. Kennedy on his visit to Clare County, Ireland, 6.5 x 2.5, reading: “Presented by Clare Co

Wonderful unsigned matte-finish 9 x 7 photo of Jacqueline Bouvier in an equestrian class at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, during th

Bonwit Teller store receipt, signed “J. Kennedy,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 25, 1960. A receipt for the purchase of a dress totaling $30.42, filled

TLS signed “Lyndon,” one page, 7 x 9, vice presidential letterhead, November 3, 1962. Letter to Secretary of the Army Cyrus R. Vance. In part: “Many t

Signed book: A White House Diary. Limited first edition, numbered 80/200. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.25, 806 pages. Sig

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.5 x 9.75, White House letterhead, June 20, 1969. Letter to TV producer Paul Keyes, in full: “When I returned

Collection of 35 books, all but one hardcover; 31 are signed on an opening page in various ink types by Carter, one is signed by both Jimmy and Rosaly

DS signed in pencil, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, January 19, 1955. Document headed “Minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting of the Motion Picture Industry

Signed book: Presidents of the United States. First edition. NY: Smithmark, 1992. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.75, 64 pages. Signed on the first free end page

Extraordinary engraving of the White House by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 8 x 6, signed in black felt tip by Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jim

Wife of President James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. Ink signature, “Mrs. James K. Polk, ‘Polk Place,’ Sept. 16, 1885,” on an

Crisp ink signature, "James Buchanan," on an off-white slip clipped from a larger document. Double-matted and framed with an engraved port...

Letter signed “Giles R. Goss,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 12, 1861. In part: “You spoke something about the Excitement of our National affairs. The Exci

Bold ink signature, “C. A. Arthur,” on an off-white slip clipped from a larger document. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and namepl

Interesting unsigned original 7.5 x 4.5 photo of Garfield on horseback with an Army detail, double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 12. In

ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, December 19, 1904. Letter to noted bibliophile James Carleton Young. In full: “I have just received your letter asking if I wi

Wooden medallion, measuring 3? in diameter, depicting Grover Cleveland and Thomas A. Hendricks as the Democratic ticket for the 1884 presidential elec

Fountain pen signatures, “Grover Cleveland, March 5, 1889” and “Frances F. Cleveland,” on an off-white 6.75 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger sheet. I

Fletcher & Sharpe’s Bank check, 8 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Harrison, payable to M. S. Harrison for $50.02, September 21, 186 . A two-cent

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, personal letterhead, October 25, 1915. Letter declining a speaking invitation. In part: “I simply cannot make any other eng

Two items: a circa 1896 chalk bust of McKinley, measuring approximately 4 x 7.5 x 3.5; and a ‘Little Savings Bank’ featuring a quote and image of McKi

Collection of three white-and-blue plates, measuring between 9? and 10? in diameter, including: one Wedgewood transferware plate depicting Theodore Ro

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 6.75 x 9.25, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, December 24, 1922. Letter to Roy Carruthers, in full:

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” three pages, 8.5 x 11 (first page slightly smaller), personal letterhead, March 5, 1919. Letter to newspaper correspondent G

Five original unsigned photos of Taft, ranging in size from 3 x 3 to 9.5 x 7, showing him at various events including on a dock, in a city street, and

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, June 9, 1918. Taft forwards a letter of recommendation. In full: “I have sent to Mi

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 20, 1914. Letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Morgan J. O’Brien, in full: “I

Ink signature, “Calvin Coolidge,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.25 slip affixed to a slightly larger orange card. The card is affixed to a white 4 x 5.75 s

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10.5 portrait of Coolidge by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To William A. Carr...

Guest book of Judge Robert G. Simmons of the Supreme Court of Nebraska, 7 x 8, signed twice inside in fountain pen by Hoover. Also signed by a variety

Two circa 1920s–1930s white ceramic figural pitchers of Herbert Hoover and Al Smith, measuring approximately 4.5? in diameter and 7? tall, produced by

Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11.25 portrait of Hoover in a suit and tie, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trivial sil

Signed book: The Challenge to Liberty. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 7.75, 212 pages. Si...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, March 31, 1930. Letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Morgan J. O’Brien, in

Two circa mid-1930s figural lamps by the Gibraltar Electric Clock Co., measuring approximately 7 x 11 x 4, portraying Roosevelt steering the ‘Ship of

Circa mid-1930s figural clock made by the United Clock Corp., measuring approximately 10 x 15 x 4, portraying Roosevelt valiantly at the helm of the ‘

Two circa 1940s Roosevelt souvenir items: a ceramic holder for a small flag, 4 x 4.5 x 2, featuring FDR’s initials and a small image of him affixed in

Circa mid-1930s figural clock made by the Gibraltar Electric Clock Co., measuring approximately 9 x 13 x 3, portraying Roosevelt steadily steering the

Humorous pair of porcelain caricature mugs produced by Stangl in 1934, measuring approximately 3.5? in diameter and 4? tall, one portraying President

Three busts of New York governors and rivals in presidential politics Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith: one 1933 bust of Roosevelt measuring

Matte-finish 4 x 6 photo of Roosevelt backstage during a visit at the opening night of Holiday on Ice in Djakarta, Indonesia, signed in blue ballpoint

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 18, 1963. Letter to Mab Gray, in full: “Thank you very much for the book entitled ‘The Third Wo

Set of three TLSs, each one page, ranging in size from 7.25 x 9.25 to 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, dated between 1961 and 1970. One letter to El

Signed book: Memoirs: Year of Decisions. Special ‘Kansas City’ edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 596

TLS signed “Ike,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 31, 1961. Letter to his former Chief of Staff, Major General Wilton B. Persons, in

TLS signed “D. E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, August 18, 1961. Letter to David Marx, of the famous toy manufacturer Louis Marx and Com

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, June 22, 1954. Letter to Harold H. Helm, in full: “Thank you very much for your note. I

Glossy 8.5 x 6.25 photo of Eisenhower cutting a ribbon to formally open the Amriki Mela at the World Agricultural Fair in New Dehli on December 11, 19

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 29, 1965. Letter to NASA administrator Jim Webb regarding the Gemini 4 mission o

Handsome 1966 bronze-colored bust of President Lyndon B. Johnson, 3.5 x 9 x 3.5, impressed with the artist’s signature on one side, “Jimilu Mason.” In

Ink signature, “Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card. A rough and toned right edge, and skipping to last letter of the signature, otherwise fi

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 11...

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of President Nixon on January 20, 1969, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Signed book: The Real War. French edition. Paris: Editions Albin Michel, 1980. Custom leather-bound hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 364 pages. Signed and inscribe

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, January 25, 1993. Letter to retired Marine Staff Sergeant Dave Phillips. In pa

TLS signed “Jerry,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, November 29, 2000. Letter concerning the contested presidential election of 2000. In pa

Matte-finish 7 x 4.75 photo of President Gerald Ford and former German Defense Secretary Georg Leber inspecting a German Leopard tank during festiviti

Signed book: Churchill Lecture. Limited first edition, unnumbered designer’s copy. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1984. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 17 pag

Laserprint 8.5 x 11 photo of the White House cabinet room, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by President Jimmy Carter and Vice President W

White unused 3.5 x 5 library edition bookplate depicting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, signed in black felt tip. Matted with ...

Program for the Fourth Annual Good Will Dinner for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, May 5, 1958, four pages, 9 x 12, handsomely signed ins

White unused 3.5 x 5 library edition bookplate depicting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Time magazine cover from March 10, 1980, featuring an artist’s depiction of Reagan with a man holding a sign reading, “Reagan, Let’s make America grea

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a pastel painting of Reagan, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Dear Madeline, With Warm Regards, Sincerely, Ronald

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of a young Reagan in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, “To Linda, With Every Good Wish

TQS on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in blue ink. In full, “I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I kno

TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1992. Letter to Madeline Frazer, the daughter of one of Reagan’s high school te

ALS signed “RR,” one page, 8.5 x 11, West Coast Latvian Song Festival letterhead, no date. Letter to Mildred Clarke, in full: “I had a free moment (th

ALS, signed “George,” one page, both sides of a George Bush, Ambassador embossed card, 6.5 x 4.25, December 24, 1971. Letter written on Christmas Eve

Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of President Bush wearing a United States Naval Reserve coat, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blu

Two books: a first edition, first printing of 41: A Portrait of My Father, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page by George W. Bush; and

Signed book: 41: A Portrait of My Father. First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 2014. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 294 pages. Signed on a fr

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, first printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed

Commemorative issue of Time magazine from February 2, 2009, 80 pages, 7.75 x 10.5, with an image of Obama taking the oath of office, signed on the fro

Three books: a softcover first edition of Selected Speeches, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford”; a first edition of Christma

Display of five felt tip and ballpoint signatures, “Ronald Reagan,” “George Bush,” “with warm regards, from, Dick Nixon,” “J. Carter,” and “Gerald R.

Three glass mustard jars with handles: a memorial glass honoring the nation’s fallen presidents, measuring 2.5? in diameter and 2.5? tall, depicting a

Collection of fifteen unsigned photos primarily consisting of presidents, first ladies, and family members, ranging in size from 2.75 x 4.5 to 8 x 10,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm. Ellery, Colle.,” one page, 6.75 x 8.25, November 9, 1810. Let

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina (1741–1788) who also practiced law and served in the Continental Congress. Ink endorseme

Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 15 x 9.25, April 2, 1811. As governor of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Josiah Colbey as “Major of the

Partial partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 4.25, February 26, 1783. Conclusion of an official Commonwealth of Massachusetts document, signed by Hancock

Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 12.5 x 9.5, March 19, 1795. Document certifying that “James Wadsworth is entitled to five Shares i

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army who signed the Declaration of Independence (1746–1813). Scallop-topped vellum manuscript DS, sig

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constituti

Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726–1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS

Free frank signed, “Alex. Hamilton, Sec’y of the Treasury,” on the reverse address panel of a letter from A. H. Williams to the customs collector at B

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 14.5 x 18, August 20, 1785. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants John Sulsen a “certain Tract or parc

Handwritten draft for a letter to his wife Sally, unsigned, three pages on two sheets, 7.5 x 9.25, July 6, 1794. In part: “I have been constantly empl

American politician who served as congressman, governor, and vice president (1824–1920). TLS, two pages, 7.75 x 10, State of New York Executive Chambe

American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Boldly penned ADS, signed “

Collection of sixty-four books, mostly hardcover, each signed by the author, including: Madeleine Albright; David Axelrod; Carl Bernstein; Ken Burns;

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned sati

Russian revolutionary who was a principal founder of the ‘social anarchist’ tradition (1814–1876). ALS in French, signed “M. B.,” three pages on two a

TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 8.5, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, November 19, 1962. Letter to Dr. Med O. G

Collection of sixteen letters praising the work of civil rights activist and NAACP executive officer Walter White, most one page, circa 1943, each sig

Czech-Austrian pacifist and novelist (1843–1914) who became the first woman awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905. Lengthy AMS in pencil, signed at th

AMS in German in pencil, four pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1990s, signed vertically in the left margin in black ballpoint, “S. Wiesenthal,” and

Printed pamphlet about the Supreme Court of the United States, eight pages, 6 x 9, signed on the front in ink by Warren Burger, Potter Stewart, Thurgo

Biographical sheet featuring images, brief biographies, and facsimile signatures of the justices of the Supreme Court as of October 12, 1970, one page