RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 19, 1953. Letter to Robert B. Marco, in part: “I am enclosing

Unsigned handwritten notes on an 8 x 10.25 lightly-lined sheet of United States Senate letterhead. Kennedy has penned the notes while reading an unkno

Fantastic tri-fold campaign flyer for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, 3.75 x 9, signed on the front in green ballpoint. The flye

ALS signed “Jackie,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered personal letterhead, October 8, 1965. Letter to the wife of John F. Kennedy’s Secret

Rare ANS as president on an official 4 x 2.25 card embossed with the presidential seal, no date. Note to Robert Perry in Bethesda Naval Hospital. In f

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, March 14, 1967. Letter to Connecticut Governor John Dempsey, in full: “I am happy to le

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 23, 1973. Letter to James S. Copley, chairman of Copley Newspaper

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 11, 1975. Letter to the “Democrats of Darien,” in part: “Best wishes to you & your fundraisi...

TLS as president, two pages, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, November 15, 1985. Letter to David L. Tank, in part: “I am pleased that young people ar

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 15, 2004. Letter to Ohioan congressman Robert Ney, in full: “Thank you for your

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Obama for Illinois letterhead, December 2, 2004. Letter to his grandmother Sara Ogwel Onyango, in full: “On January 4th, 200

Block of wood removed from the White House during its restoration in 1927, measuring 4 x 1.5 x 2.25, bearing a cardstock tag on the top by the Nationa

Remarkable collection of presidential autographs representing a complete set from George Washington through William H. Taft, uniformly affixed to larg

Free frank, measuring 5.25 x 3.25 folded, opening to a size of 10 x 8, bearing a letter written by Thomas P. Jones to Thomas Fletcher, Silversmith and

Ink signature, “Frank Pierce,” on an off-white 8 x 3.25 sheet bearing numerous other signatures on both the front and reverse, including former Vice P

Ink signature, “Free, James Buchanan,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip clipped from a free frank. Affixed to a slightly larger slip. In fine condition, wit

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Edwin Alldritt, Co. A 2nd Regt. U.S. Sharpshooters,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, October 24, 1864. Letter t

Large fragments of blue and bronze–patterned wallpaper from Abraham Lincoln’s bedroom at his home in Springfield, Illinois. Together the two fragments

Pencil signature, “Andrew Johnson, April 19th 1873,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a slightly trimmed 2.25 x 4 cart

Terracotta bust of U. S. Grant in his military uniform by Karl Gerhardt, measuring approximately 8? tall, carved with the artist’s name on the back, “

Ink signature, “R. B. Hayes,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 clipped card. In fine condition, with a block of light toning from prior display. Accompanied

Two hand-addressed free franked mailing envelopes, individually filled out and signed in ink, “J. A. Garfield, MC,” and “Lucretia R. Garfield, Free,”

Two items: an Executive Mansion card, 4.5 x 2.75, signed in black ink, “Grover Cleveland”; and a gold embossed place card for a Mrs. Ward, 4.5 x 2.75,

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22 x 17, October 11, 1893. President Cleveland appoints Harry E. Westcott as “Postmaster at Lacon in the Cou

Bold ink signature, “Benj. Harrison, Iowa,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original ticket to the March 4, 1893,

Large ink signature, “William McKinley,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with light toning and a touch of mild soiling.

Fountain pen signature as president, “Theodore Roosevelt, Nov. 12th 1908,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 album page. Matted and framed with the front pan

Collection of six items, including: a Republican Party color campaign ‘poll watcher’ ad from the 1904 presidential election, 3.5 x 9, depicting Presid

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, December 21, 1906. Letter to noted Evening Post journalist O. G. Villard, in f

Fountain pen signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card affixed to a 7.25 x 4.5 off-white sheet. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, State of New Jersey letterhead, October 22, 1912. Letter to William H. Kelley, in full: “It was certainly most generous of

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, State of New Jersey Executive Department letterhead, April 25, 1911. Letter to Justice Samuel Kalisch, who he had recently

First lady (born 1860) and wife of Woodrow Wilson who died on August 6, 1914, less than two years into her husband’s first presidential term. Woodrow

Uncommon ink endorsement, “W. G. Harding,” on the lower portion of an 8 x 7 business check from the Harding Publishing Company made out to Harding for

Bold ink signature, “Glad to do it. Very Truly, Warren G. Harding, March 18, 1920,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8.5 sheet. Affixed along its left edge to a

Two items: a White House card, signed in black ink, “Calvin Coolidge”; and a TLS, signed “Grace Coolidge,” one page, 5 x 6.25, September 21, 1933, in

Signed book: The Piper. First edition. Privately printed in San Francisco: Bohemian Club, 1938. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 80 pages. Signed and inscribed on

Vintage circa 1930 matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 photo of an artistic seated portrait of Hoover by artist Philides Costa, affixed to its original 11 x 14 m

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 12, 1941. Letter to Charles F. Horner, in full: “I just want to thank you for your most kind let

Handsome matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Hoover, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with small creases to lower right cor

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York letterhead, June 29, 1931. Letter to Nelson Brown, in full: “I like that story about the forests and that f

Interesting airmail envelope featuring a cachet depicting Roosevelt and honoring the ‘Second Presidential Cruise’ of 1935, signed below the image in f

Collection of five items, including: an 8? tall 1933 bust of Roosevelt marked on the back, “P. K. Kuprin”; a 6.5? tall 1945 bust of Roosevelt set on a

Four items, including: a circa 1940s Allied Nations Commemorative Series 10.75? plate produced by The Salem China Co., depicting FDR in the center sur

Two items: a pencil signature and inscription, “F. D. R.,” on an off-white 3 x 5 lightly-lined page; and a TLS, one page, 6 x 5, Val-Kill Cottage lett

Collection of three interesting items: a French 75mm shell and case, measuring 3.75? in diameter and 7.25? tall, with a typed card affixed to the shel

Three household furnishing items: a pair of 11? tall circa mid-1930s figural lamps by the Gibraltar Electric Clock Co. portraying Roosevelt steering t

Attractive etching of the White House, 7.75 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Framed and in fine condition.

Set of four TLSs, each one page, two on White House letterhead and two on personal letterhead, dated between 1935 and 1946. The earliest, May 14, 1935

ANS, one page on a 4.75 x 2.75 card, March 10, 1961. In full: “Best wishes for the success of the study of the ‘Problems in American History.’” Framed

City Bank of Kansas City check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Truman, payable to Pandex Queen for $3.50, January 17, 1925. In fine condition,

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 14, 1954. Letter to Leonard Lyons, in full: “I appreciated very much your letter of the sixth.

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 16, 1955. Letter to Lew Miller, in full: “Congressman Robsion has given me the de

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 20, 1953. Letter to Jack Warner of Warner Bros. Pictures, in full: “Thank you

Signed book: Mandate for Change. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1963. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 650 pages. Signed and inscribed on a book

An original hand-drawn cartoon portraying Eisenhower dressed as six presidents of the past, 5.75 x 9, signed across the middle in fountain pen by Eise

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 26, 1962. Letter to Paul F. Andrew, in full: “Thank you so much for your nice letter, written

Two items: original painting of Robert F. Kennedy, oil on canvas, 23.5 x 29.75, showing him in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in the lower right by

TLS signed “LBJ,” one page, 7 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 8, 1970. Letter of thanks for a gift, in full: “‘The Drifter’ is beautiful. It’s

Souvenir typescript of Nixon’s resignation letter on an off-white 5.25 x 8 sheet, signed in black felt tip. In full: “I hereby resign the Office of Pr

Custom leatherbound program for the inauguration of President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon on January 20, 1957, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed and

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Nixon’s inauguration in 1973, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Real War. First edition, NY: Warner Books, 1980. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages. Signed on the designated page in bl

South High School of Grand Rapids Michigan 1931 The Pioneer Annual yearbook, 8 x 10.75, 172 pages, featuring Ford’s unsigned senior yearbook picture o

Blue felt tip signatures, “Gerald R. Ford” and “Barbara Bush,” and black ink signatures, “Lady Bird Johnson” and “Betty Ford,” on an off-white 3.5 x 4

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1992. Letter to Richard Kunst, in full: “As a member of the Warren

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 10, 1977. Letter to William J. McManus, in full: “Many th

Grouping of five books, each hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page or presentation page in black ink, “J. Carter.” Titles include: Less

Signed copy of a White House press release, seven pages, 8.5 x 14, of the speech Reagan delivered at Hambach Castle in the Federal Republic of Germany

Ticket for The Governors’ Reception honoring President–elect Ronald Reagan and Vice President–elect George Bush, held at the Sheraton Washington Ballr

Color satin-finish 9.75 x 8 photo of Reagan during his proclamation of National Farm–City Week on November 13, 1984, signed and inscribed in the lower

Black felt tip signatures of Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford on the reverse of an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 business card of a Tennessee state representativ

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Reagan during her Just Say No anti-drugs campaign launch at the White House on May 22, 1986, signed in blue felt ti

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Reagan being presented with a handmade quilt in a very crowded Oval office, signed in the lower border in black fel

Three letters signed as vice president, each addressed to Everett Fisher. The first, a TLS, signed “George B,” on an embossed 6.25 x 4.25 vice preside

TLS as vice president signed “George,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, The Vice President letterhead, January 7, 1987. Letter to Cy, in full: “Got those Athlete

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, Vice President letterhead, October 31, 1984. Letter to Mr. Mullen, in full: “Many thanks for your recent letter. I’m delig

Ceremonies program for President Clinton’s inauguration on January 20, 1997, 6 x 8.75, eight pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip as pre

Limited edition FDC with a cachet honoring the Arkansas Sesquicentennial, numbered 111/150, signed in black felt tip. Framed and in fine condition.

Signed book: Living History. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 562 pages. Signed and inscribed...

Official SPC Texas Rangers baseball inscribed in blue ink on a side panel, “To John, Best Wishes,” and on the sweet spot, “George Bush.” In fine condi

Program for a New Jersey Chamber of Commerce special event honoring President George W. Bush at the Brunswick Hilton in East Brunswick, New Jersey, on

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed on the title pag

Collection of six items, including: an interesting unsigned original 7.5 x 4.5 photo of Garfield on horseback with an Army detail, double-matted and f

Collection of six items, including: a 7? tall circa 1896 chalk bust of William McKinley; a ‘Little Savings Bank’ featuring a quote and image of McKinl

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

Collection of five items signed by various vice presidents of the United States, including: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of an engraving of the White House,

LS signed “Your most obedient & most humble Servant, B. Franklin,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, August 24, 1783. Letter to the Reverend Dr. Sa...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.75 x 13, August 10, 1787. As president of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonweal

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, January 29, 1791. Letter to his son Dr. Levi Bartlett. In part: “I have enjoyed a pretty good state of health since I have bee

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. R

Partly-printed DS, twice signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” one page, 8 x 8.25, May 21, 1779. Uncut sheet consisting of third and fourth bills of exchange for “1

Partly-printed DS, signed “Saml. Huntington,” one page, 13 x 8, May 7, 1793. Commission for Stephen Morgan stating that he has been “accepted to be En

Free franked address panel, 6.5 x 3, made out in another hand to “His Excellency The President of the State of Pennsylvania,” and franked in the lower

Merchant and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1781). Early Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed three times, “Wm. Willi

LS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, February 21, 1852. Letter to three congressmen, declining an “invitation to the Congressional B

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 9.75, December 8, 1819. Letter to Secretary of the Navy Smith Thompson, in full: “The mailed letter is from a gent

Extraordinary guest book from the famous Harris & Ewing photography studio in Washington, 11 x 14, with dates ranging from 1905 to 1942, signed ...

Vintage 10 x 8 print showing a drawing of the US Department of Justice in Washington affixed to a 12.5 x 10.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the moun