RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Large leatherbound album, 10 x 11, containing affixed carte-de-visite–sized photos of the delegates to the New York Constitutional Convention of 1867,

ALS signed “S. P. Chase,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, July 1, 1868. Letter to Thomas Ewing regarding a possible presidential nomination. In part

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, July 4, 1796. Letter to John Lowell Newbury, Jr., written while serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court.

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.5, December 5, 1794. Loving letter to his wife Sally, written while abroad in London after negotiat

Choice ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, December 3, 1832. Letter to James Gould, at Litchfield Law School in Connecticut. In par

ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 7.75 x 10, March 26, 1820. Thoughtful letter to Samuel Farmar Jarvis, a professor of Biblical learning at the New

Rare glossy 4 x 5.75 full-length photo of a manacled Whitey Bulger being escorted to a helicopter prior to his trial in Boston, lengthily signed on th

Leader of a special Prohibition squad (1903–1957), known as the Untouchables, which led to the downfall of Al Capone and his successor Frank Nitti, an

The American Rifleman magazine from February 1963, 8.25 x 11.5, 104 pages, showing a pair of US martial flintlock pistols on the cover. This issue rem

Original 1957 Arlington Heights High School ‘Yellow Jacket’ yearbook, 8.25 x 10.75, 151 pages, depicting Oswald in his 10th grade biology class on pag

Customer’s draft bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to Running Creek Kennels for $20, November 14, 1960. In fine conditio

Very lengthy ALS signed only at the top, “From Robert Stroud P.M.B. 594, Alcatraz,” seven pages, 8.5 x 13, October 29, 1948. Stroud describes his chil

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, Buckhurst letterhead, June 14, 1895. Letter to Franklin Carter, the president of Williams College. In part: “These are ha

Swiss-born race car driver and pioneering automotive engineer (1878–1941) who founded the company that bore his name and created one of the most famil

German-born automotive manufacturer (1876–1932). TLS signed “F. S. Duesenberg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed Duesenberg ‘Straight 8’ letterhead, July

One of the four co-founders of Harley-Davidson (1881–1950) who was responsible for setting up the company’s nationwide network of dealers. DS, one pag

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.75 x 8, April 16, 1863. American Express Company certificate issuing to Henry Wells of Aurora two shares of capital st

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, December 8, 1908. Brief letter to Winfield Scott Clime at the Department of Agriculture, in full, “

Uncommon booklet for an article by Niels Bohr entitled “The Structure of the Atom,” reprinted from an issue of Nature dated July 7, 1923, measures 7.5

Sought-after ink signature, “Charles Darwin,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light show-through from old mounting

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, Hotel Ritz, Paseo del Prado, Madrid letterhead, June 12, 1948. Brief letter to Pedro Radie, in full: “I am very grateful t

Phenomenal matte-finish 10.5 x 13 original silver gelatin photograph of Einstein in a serious yet amiable pose, affixed to its original 12.5 x 16.5 mo

Astronomer (1889–1953) regarded as one of the most important observational cosmologists of the 20th century and the namesake of the orbiting Hubble Te

Scottish chemist and inventor of waterproof fabrics (1766–1843) for whom the Mackintosh raincoat is named. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 2

Russian biologist and zoologist (1845–1916) best known for his pioneering research into the immune system for which he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Priz

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. ALS signed “Wm. Osler,” one page, 4.5 x 7,

Untranslated ALS in German, signed “M. Planck,” two pages, 5.25 x 3.25, October 9, 1929. In very good condition, with scattered overall staining. Acco

Russian physicist (1857–1935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 6 x 3, personal letterhead, February 7, 1913. Letter to Dr. P. Federn. In full (translated): "Please c...

Freud’s personal calling card imprinted with his name and address, 3.75 x 2.5, bearing a short handwritten note in German in Freud’s hand, “Herzlichen

Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 27, 1923. Letter to important philosopher and physicist Moritz Schlick. In part: “I certainly cannot re

Three printed documents regarding the controversial case of the kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, including a copy of the letter from the Deputies of the

Turkish army officer, statesman, and writer (1881–1938) credited as the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Rare and bold fountain pen signature, “Gazi

Rare glossy 7.75 x 10.5 portrait of Chiang Kai-shek by Taiwan Studio, affixed to its original 14.5 x 17.5 photography mount, signed on the mount in Ch

British aristocrat and professional gambler (born 1934) who famously disappeared after allegedly attacking his former wife and killing his children’s

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, October 24, 1959. Letter to Captain O. E. Wijk, in full: “Would you please convey to those present at t

Wonderful vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 half-length Rotary series photo of a young Churchill by Scottish photojournalist John Thomson, signed in th

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, embossed National Scheme for Disabled Men letterhead, May 27, no year. In full: “I am so sorry we cannot lunch with you on

Grouping of fourteen ALSs signed “B. Disraeli” and “D,” fifty-nine pages in total, most approximately 4.5 x 7.25, dated between August 1868 and June 1

DS in Japanese, one page, 22.75 x 17.75, circa 1890–1912. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Golden Kite upo

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Hu Yaobang and Holger Borner shaking hands, signed on the reverse in blue ink by both leaders, each of them adding a 1985 date.

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, July 19, 1810. Letter to his minister of war, the the Duke of Feltre Henri Clarke. The emperor asks Clarke

ANS in pencil in Cyrillic (translated), signed “At your orders: Secretary of Setanka—I. Stalin,” on a makeshift document written in colored pencil by

TLS in French, signed “L. Trotsky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 31, 1939. Letter to a friend, written from Coyoacan, Mexico. In full (translated): &...

Catholic king of Sicily, Aragon, and Castile (1452–1516) who was married to Queen Isabella I, best remembered as the pair that financed Christopher Co

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “William R,” one page, 13 x 9.75, December 31, 1830. King William appoints George B. Puddicombe “to be Quarter Master

Drummonds Bank check, 8 x 3.5, filled out and signed by the Queen Mother, “Elizabeth R.,” payable to Lady Katharine Seymour for £200, December ...

ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, monogrammed Kensington Palace letterhead, January 30, 1990. Letter of thanks to Stephen Twigg for a

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Diana Spencer,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Buckingham Palace letterhead, May 11, 1981. Letter to Alexander Post, in full: “I

ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Luxor letterhead, November 19, 1930. Letter to Grant Williams. In part: “I have no objection to the mention you

Interesting genealogical manuscript in Italian, six pages, 8.5 x 12.5, written in 1808. An untranslated document attempting to trace the lineage of Ch

Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873) who ‘disappeared’ on an expedition to find the source of the Nile only to be famously rediscovered by Hen

ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, Richmond Terrace letterhead, January 29, 1894. Letter to a reverend, in part: “While I dislike extremely to tie myself to a

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. B. Masterson,” one page both sides, 8 x 13.75, April 10, 1880. An indenture detailing a mortgage agreement between Maste

ALS signed “Col. W. F. Cody,” one page, 8 x 10, October 22, [1913]. Letter concerning the making of his 1914 film The Indian Wars Refought, written fr

Beautiful ink signature, “Sam Houston,” on an off-white 5.75 x 7.25 album page. In fine condition.

Collection of five tokens for various Leadville establishments, including: a token for 12.5 cents in trade at "Henry Martinez, 215 Harrison Ave...

Stunning 7 x 4.5 cabinet photo by W. H. Jackson entitled "Leadville from Carbonate Hill," showing a view of the city off in the distance w...

Wonderful pair of stereoview photos representing the rapid expansion of the mining town: first is one by Gurnsey showing Leadville looking west, with

An exceptionally rare policeman's badge in the shape of a star, measuring approximately 2.5 x 2.5, engraved “Leadville” across the top banner wi...

Billhead receipt from "The Leadville Telephone Co., Room 20, Quincy Block" for one month's telephone rental, one page, 8.5 x 4.5, Octo...

City of Leadville boxing license issued by the mayor, one page, 9.25 x 7.25, October 10, 1885. In part: “Permission is hereby given to Burke and Clow

Historically significant collection related to the Board of Trade, including: a three-month license issued by the mayor of Leadville, November 17, 188

Exceptional 6.75 x 4.5 cabinet photo of Leadville's Chestnut Street by important photographer W. H. Jackson, showing horse-drawn wagons in the s...

Two items: a fantastic 6.5 x 4.25 cabinet photo by Brisbois of Leadville showing four cowboys on horseback in front of The Saratoga, some of them with

Fantastic 7 x 4.5 cabinet photo of Leadville's Harrison Avenue by G. Wakely, depicting the main street filled with locals along the boardwalks, ...

Excellent 8 x 5 cabinet photo of Leadville's Harrison Avenue with a sharp, clear image depicting the buildings in detail, with a horse-drawn car...

Announcement for the wedding of Horace Tabor, 4.5 x 3.5, reading: “Horace A. W. Tabor & Lizzie Bonduel McCourt, Married Thursday, March first, E...

Two items related to Leadville’s Hotel Windsor: a stereoview photo of Chestnut Street by Chas. Weitfle of Central City, Colorado, featuring an early i

Prostitute's punch card for employment at Leadville's “Bartley, Rochon & Johnson, Red Light Hall, 114 West Second Street,” 4 x 2.25, fea...

Gorgeous silver-plated ceremonial fireman’s trumpet presented to a Leadville fire chief, measuring 23.5? tall with a 9? diameter bell, engraved on one

Large, impressive banner measuring 24 x 36, reading, “Pikes Peak Local No. 1662, Eight Hours, United Mine Workers of America, El Paso Co. Col.,” repre

Fantastic archive representing the development of Leadville into one of the great mining towns of the Old West. Among the items in this collection are

Ink signature, “Your Affectionate Father, John Brown,” on a light blue 4 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Includes the original transmitta

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, June 24, 1935. Letter to Philip Leibsohn. In part: “Some time ago I wrote to you, but have not received a reply—about the

Unusual matte-finish 7.5 x 10 Culver Pictures portrait of Darrow seated and smoking a cigarette, signed in the upper right in fountain pen. In very go

ALS in English, signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, July 1, 1939. Short letter to a friend, in full: “I won’t argue. Let our faiths sustain us

Receipt for King’s American Express credit card, 4.75 x 3.25, dated October 12, 1963, for a charge of $87.38 at the Hyatt House Hotel in Los Angeles,

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 9.25, 230 pages. Signed on t...

TLS signed “Martin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, August 7, 1967. Letter to Marian Bruce Logan, in part: “

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Mandela after exiting an airplane, signed in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela, 22. 11. 2000.” In very fine condition. Consign

Exceptional program for a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring President Nelson Mandela at the Capitol Rotunda on September 23, 1998, 6 x 9.5, s

Scarce bronze RMS Carpathia commemorative medal, 1.25 x 1.5, with a raised design of the vessel with icebergs and several lifeboats from the Titanic,

ALS signed “W. X. White,” one page, 7 x 9, January 14, 1916. Letter addressed to “The Secretary, White Star Line, Liverpool,” in full: “Re: ‘Titanic.’

Archive of correspondence regarding $87,000 worth of bonds for the Wabash Railroad Company being transported via the Titanic that were destroyed in th

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8.25, July 8, 1967. Letter to an employee at the Sde Boker Academy, the kibbutz

British theosophist, women's rights activist, and writer (1847–1933) who also became involved in Indian politics as an advocate for home rule. A...

Three signatures of British scientists, including: a third-person ink signature of paleontologist Richard Owen, “With Prof. Owen’s compliments,” on an

LS signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 8 x 9.75, April 23, 1823. Letter concerning the requested appointment of a cadet, in part: “On examining the list

DS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 13, December 23, 1959. Untranslated document accepting the resignation of a government official, signed at the conclusi

French neurologist (1825–1893) whose work on hysteria and uses of hypnosis greatly impressed Freud and contributed to his studies of the unconscious.

British physicist (1897–1967) who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for splitting the atomic nucleus with Ernest Walton, and was instrumental in the d

Wonderful color glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer during a conference, signed in black felt tip. In fi

TLS signed “M. Dayan,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Minister of Defence letterhead, December 16, 1973. Response to a letter, in full: “I acknowledge with th

ALS signed “Beaconsfield,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, black-bordered Whitehall Gardens letterhead, July 1, 1877. Letter to Lady Northcote, in full: “I sha

Signed book: Genes, Girls, and Gamow. First American edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Signed on t

Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages both sides, 8 x 12.5, December 7, 1882. A release for a transaction between John D. McPherson and

Lawyer, developer, and speculator from New York (1743–1799) who served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation. Partly-pr

Bold ink signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In very good to fine condition, with a strip of light toning passing through t