RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 9.5, March 13, 1869. Certificate for two shares of stock in the American Merchants Union Expr

Psychoanalyst (1895–1982) who was the daughter of Sigmund Freud. TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, Maresfield Gardens letterhead, May 8, 1975. Letter

Glossy 3.75 x 6 head-and-shoulders photo of Gandhi, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Indira Gandhi, 1983.” In fine condition, with some light

Former prime minister of India, son of Indira Gandhi and grandson of Nehru (born 1944) who was assassinated in 1991 during an election campaign. Satin

Two desirable items: a souvenir program from the “Goethe Bicentennial Convocation and Musical Festival,” held in Aspen, Colorado, in 1949, signed insi

Souvenir treaty signed “M. Gorbachev,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75. Reproduction of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty, December 8, 1987,

Ballpoint signature, “Billy Graham,” on a light green 5.5 x 3 album page bearing an affixed label. In fine condition.

Versatile German scientist (1821–1894) known for his discoveries related to visual and aural perception, electrodynamics, and the conservation of ener

FDC with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, signed in black ballpoint by Hillary and No

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, The Attorney General letterhead, August 21, 1964. Letter to Robert J. Bea, in full: “I want to take this opportunity to thank yo

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, May 25, 1968. Letter to Roger G. Rose, in full: “I was pleased to learn of your willingness

Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo of the New York senator, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes,Robert F. Kennedy.” In very good condition, with scattere

Two documents: partly-printed DS in French, signed “Charles,” one page, 17.5 x 14.5, April 5, 1828, brevetting Antoine Deleutre as Knight of the Order

Very nice vintage 11.75 x 9 photo of the exterior of an ivy-covered hostel, affixed to an 18 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Edward

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, H. M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead, August 2, no year. Letter to Lady Abingdon in whi...

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page, 8 x 13, July 4, 1794. The king orders that “out of such monies, as are in or shall come to your hands, for

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 15.5 x 11.5, May 3, 1796. King George appoints “Colonel John Hely Hutchinson of Our 84th Regime

Two signatures: an ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 4 x 4 slip clipped from a larger letter or document, with a portion of the black wax sea

Manuscript DS, signed “George R.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, March 23, 1813. In part: “Our Will and Pleasure is, that you forthwith cause the

Matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of the king in uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Mr. Robert M. Bartlett with best wishes, Hussein, Feb. 1974.”

Desirable 2.25 x 4 photo of Kinman by Mathew Brady, showing the famed Californian hunter and trapper holding a rifle while dressed in his full mountai

Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 21 x 7.5, September 1764. Untranslated document concerning the chapels of St. Pierre and St.

Important South Carolina statesman (1724–1792) who served in the Continental Congress. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 9, January 27, 1784. In full: “

Chinese diplomat (1888–1985) who was one of China's representatives at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and served as ambassador to France, Gr...

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Collection of four items signed by Lesseps, including: a carte-de-vis

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Li Ruihuan and Helmut Kohl during a 1997 conference on bilateral relations, signed in black ink by both leaders. Photo i

Black-bordered Executive Mansion card, 5 x 3.25, boldly signed in ink, “Robert T. Lincoln, Jan 27, 1882.” In fine condition. Lincoln served as secreta

Original Wanted poster for information regarding the whereabouts of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., 9.5 x 16, dated March 11, 1932, showing two images of t

Original reward flyer offering $25,000 for “information resulting in the apprehension and conviction of the kidnappers of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.,”

Uncommon reward poster offering $25,000 for “information resulting in the apprehension and conviction of the kidnapers of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.,”

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,”

English scientist and astronomer (1836–1920) credited with Pierre Janssen as the co-discoverer of helium. Uncommon ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.75, Solar Ph

Color postcard depicting the RMS Lusitania, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in the upper right in blue ink by two survivors of the sinking of the ocean liner, “Alic

Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War–dated manuscr

Chilean political figure (1849–1910) who served as the president of Chile from 1906 until his death. Ink signature, “Pedro Montt,” on an off-white 6.7

The Honorable Elijah Muhammed’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to L. Karp & Sons for $85...

Untranslated TLS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Ministry of Foreign Affairs letterhead, February 28, 1923. In fine condition.

Satin-finish 6 x 8 photo of Nehru in near-profile, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Jawaharlal Nehru, May 1958.” In fine condition.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Parks, payable to St. Mathew A. M. E. for 1¢, no date. In fine condition.

Fascinating lot of three booklets for Nobel Prize for Physics lectures, each 6.5 x 9.75, individually signed and inscribed on the front covers in blue

Impressive booklet featuring eight scientific articles by influential biochemists Linus Pauling and Robert Corey, 7 x 10, fifty-eight pages, signed by

Three items: two glossy photos of Pauling, both approximately 5 x 7, signed in black felt tip; and a typed motivational statement, in part: “My recomm

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 12.25 photo of Peron in a distinguished three-quarter length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen (translated), “To m

DS in Spanish, signed “Peron,” one page, 9 x 13.25, April 6, 1953. Untranslated document concerning a military officer, signed at the conclusion by Pe

Psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development (1896–1980). Untranslated TLS in French, signed “J. Piaget,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, U

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS signed “T. Pickering,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, December 8

British politician (1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801 and 1804 to 1806. Manuscript DS signed “W. Pitt,” one page, 9 x 8, Novem

Semi-glossy 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the pope emeritus as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In ver

TLS in French, signed “Rainier Prince de Monaco,” ten pages, 8 x 10.5, November 20, 1968. Untranslated letter to Marcel Palmaro featuring a lengthy ha

State Savings Association bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, payable to State Savings Assoc. for $8432.40, May 16,

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Receipt for gasoline from Bert’s 66 Se

Partial ALS signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 4, Windsor Castle letterhead, March 31, 1871. Top half of a longer letter, in part: “I beg

Two items: an FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed in blue felt tip, “Y. Rabin”; and an ink signature, “Simon Peres,” on a white card

Indian philosopher and statesman (1888–1975) who served as the the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. Two items: a TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7, V

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salk in his lab with a microscope, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two ALSs signed by two of the last remaining survivors of the sinking of the Titanic: the first, signed “Millvina Dean,” one page, 5 x 7, personal let

Political figure from New Hampshire (1872–1946) who served as the dean of Columbia Law School, the 52nd US Attorney General, and the 12th Chief Justic

FDC with a cachet honoring the centennial celebration of Harry S. Truman, signed in various ink types by Thurgood Marshall, William J. Brennan, Jr., S

ALS signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 8 x 10.5, July 28, 1845. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “As we are more ready with our amusements to leave home…w

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Fountain pen signature of Tito dated August 9, 1961, on an off-white 6 x

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Trump in a half-length pose, signed and inscribed in thick blue felt tip, “To Donald, Best Wishes—Donald Trump.” In fine condit

Signed book: Surviving at the Top. First edition. NY: Random House, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 9.5, 236 pages. Signed and inscribed on th

Signed book: How to Get Rich. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2004. Leatherbound hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 244 pages. Signed on the col

American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. Two National Br

English Puritan (1613–1662) who was one of the most capable administrators in Parliament during the Civil Wars between the Parliamentarians and Royali

TLS as chief justice, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, March 18, 1947. Letter to Judge Lawrence Groner concerning a

Ohioan politician (born 1816) who served as the seventh Chief Justice of the United States from 1874 to his death in 1888. ALS as chief justice signed

ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 3, 1881. Letter to C. J. Buckingham, written while serving as chief justice. In part: “Per

TLS as chief justice, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 22, 1966. Letter to Mrs. H.S. Middendorf acknowle

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, September 23, 1909. Letter to Norman Hapgood, in full: “Referring

Louisiana politician (1845–1921) who served as the the ninth Chief Justice of the United States from 1910 to 1921. TLS as chief justice signed “E. D.

DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott,” one page, 7 x 8.5, August 4, 1792. Treasury Department circular issued to the collectors concerning changes in duties on i

British officer (1725–1774) who served as commander-in-chief of British India and established the supremacy of the East India Company in Bengal. Sough

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” five pages on two adjoining sheets plus address leaf, 6.5 x 8, October 10, 1812. Letter following the Battle of Bor

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Ink signature, “Yours most truly, Ant’y Wayne,” on a

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 4, The Southern Telegraph Companies letterhead, July 5, 1864. Letter to Governo

Lengthy Civil War–dated ALS, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, March 14, 1862. Letter to Confederate States Senator C. C. Cla

Civil War-dated LS, one page, 8 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, Executive Department letterhead, January 6, 1863. Letter to Colonel John T. Woo

Civil War–dated endorsement signature, “T. J. Jackson,” penned on the docketing panel of a letter written to him by Colonel Kenton Harper of the 5th I

Autograph endorsement, “Receipt in full from Earl Jr. & Co., pr Attorney, G. E. Pickett,” on the reverse of a manuscript DS, signed “Charles D. ...

Scarce Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Approved, G. A. Custer, Brig Genl Comdg 2d Brig,” one page, 8 x 10.25, September 10, 1863. Special r

Two items: fountain pen signatures, “A. C. McAuliffe, Nuts!” and “Omar Bradley,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 clipped card; and an ALS signed “A. C. McA

World War I-dated DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, July 18, 1917. Written aboard the USS Maumee, a payment statement to a supply officer

World War II-dated ALS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters, Third United States Army, Office of the Commanding General letterhe

World War II–dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, Headquarters I Armored Corps letterhead, April 13, 1942. Letter to John B. Shi

TLS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.75 x 11, August 1, 1933. Letter to his publishers Mittler & Sohn, Berlin, about his book ...

Deckle-edge 3.5 x 5.5 Hoffmann postcard photo of the ‘Desert Fox,’ signed across the bottom in pencil, “Rommel.” In fine condition, with light contras

Sharps and Hankins Short Cavalry Carbine, serial number 9612, .52 rimfire, 19? barrel with a very good bore that has minor freckling and mild pitting

Exceptional hexagonal leather-covered tin and wood box, measuring 3.5 x 12 x 2.75, containing ten original cartridge tubes for the Spencer carbine rif

Attractive display of twelve different types of lead bullets used during the Civil War, all excavated from Fredericksburg, Virginia, handsomely displa

Leather carbine socket, 2.5? diameter and 2.25? tall, retaining its metal buckle. In very good condition, with light cracking and a small area of loss

Excellent grouping of items from Sergeant James W. Eldridge. First, a November 1, 1862, document confirming the promotion of Private James W. Eldridge

Dark brown bridle leather non-commissioned officer’s belt, 32? long and 1.75? wide, retaining its handsome original brass buckle with federal eagle de

Civil War–era Colt Revolver Model 1860, serial number 119515, .44 caliber, 7.5? barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some mild freckling within th

Large ten-cavity bullet mold, weighing over six pounds and measuring 14? long, which casts a waisted teardrop bullet .61? long of 149 grains for a .36

Historically significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union’s advance on A

Hotchkiss canister round manufactured for use in the US 3? Ordnance Rifle, measuring 8? long and 3? in diameter, with a weight of just over seven poun

Exceptional cartridge box constructed of coarse russet leather, measuring 8 x 7.5 x 2, unmarked but boasting all characteristics of a Confederate manu

Civil War–era Greene breech-loading, bolt action rifle, no serial number, .53 caliber, 35? barrel with some small dark spots of pitting in the otherwi