RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

ANS signed “E. H. Shackleton,” one page, 6.5 x 3.75, January 5, 1914. Brief note of thanks written on the reverse of a partly-printed thank you note f

Stunning series 1899 five dollar ‘Indian Chief’ silver certificate, serial number “E90596381,” plate number “A1707/1061.” Encapsulated in a plastic PC

Rare 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of the deceased James–Younger Gang members Bill Chadwell and Clell Miller, imprinted on the reverse, “Bill Chadw

TLS signed “W. F. Cody,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, The Irma Hotel letterhead, January 28, 1907. Letter to Joseph T. McCaddon, one of his former competito

Fantastic matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait of Cody wearing a cowboy hat, affixed to its original 7 x 10 souvenir ‘Buffalo Bill’s Wild West’ mount, signed

Original circa 1880–1890 mounted 7.5 x 4.5 boudoir card photograph of four cowboys beside their saddled horses, posing in front of a ramshackle homest

Original circa 1880s–1890s Dodge City wax sealer with an oval metal head that produces an impression reading, “Agent, C. R. I. & P. RY, Dodge Ci...

Third-person ADS signed within the text, one page, 8 x 5.5, May 14, 1881. Garrett writes out an invoice, in full: “Estate of Paul Dowlin here. to Pat

Ink signature, “Geronimo,” on an off-white 3.25 x 5 lightly-lined sheet also signed by the last Chiricahua chief, “Christian Naiche,” and the interpre

Extremely rare partly-printed DS, signed “William Brady,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 13, 1877. Collector’s bond issued in the Lincoln Coun

Bat Masterson’s personally-owned Elgin pocket watch, measuring 2.25? in diameter, engraved inside, “To W. B. Bat Masterson, from the Citizens of Ford

Three documents related to a lawsuit brought against Masterson in 1879, including: a manuscript fair copy of the arrest order issued to Masterson on N

Two original circa 1889 mounted photographs by A. A. Forbes depicting the moment the Oklahoma land rush began, each approximately 7.5 x 4, labeled wit

Lawman and outlaw (1839–1896) best known as the man who shot John Wesley Hardin at El Paso’s Acme Saloon in 1895. Partly-printed DS, signed “John Selm

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of a standing cowboy with a rope in one hand, a gun belt around his waist, and Model 1877 Colt DA in his ho

Legendary and deadly western sheriff involved in more than ten recorded gunfights (1850–1912). Partly-printed DS, filled out and signed within the doc

Famed lawman and gunfighter (1854–1924) who began his career as a deputy under Bat Masterson. ALS signed “Wm. Tilghman,” two pages, 8.5 x 10.75, Linco

Nephew of Sitting Bull (1849–1947) who participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and is said to have been the warrior that killed George A. Cus

Sharp circa 1880–1894 mounted 8.5 x 5.25 boudoir card photograph of a sea of cowboys on the trail in Wyoming, affixed to its original C. D. Kirkland p

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

American photojournalist and field reporter for the Associated Press (1919–1995) who famously took two photographs during the assassination of Preside

Dallas Police identification card made to denote items discovered via search warrant executed at Ruth Paine’s home, where alleged assassin Lee Harvey

Mercantile National Bank at Dallas check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to Sam R. Bloom Advertising Agency for $65, June 24, 1957. In

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 11, no date but postmarked July 18, 1983. Written from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, a letter to Edith Muns

Vintage matte-finish 5.25 x 3.5 postcard photograph depicting the four deceased members of the Dalton Gang after a fatally botched bank robbery, postm

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, issued on May 21, 1934, by the Department of Justice for a violation of the National

Original 8 x 10 wanted poster for “Clyde Champion Barrow” and “Marvin Ivan Barrow,” issued by the police department of Joplin, Missouri, offering a $6

Collection of five photos of members of Clyde Barrow’s family, 3.5 x 5 to 8 x 10, including: a 1933 press photo of Buck Barrow sitting in front of a c

Blue wool swatch cut from the pants Barrow was wearing at the time of his death, affixed to a limited edition certificate signed by Barrow’s sister, n

Remarkable collection of seven circa 1930s original sepia candid snapshots of the Barrow gang, 2.75 x 3.75, with subjects including: Bonnie and Clyde

Scarce original 6 x 12 handbill advertising "Famous Outlaws Clyde Barrow, Terror of the Southwestern and his Gun Moll 'Bonnie' Parker, ...

Three press photos: a pearl-finish 9 x 7 photo of Frank Hamer and his posse that tracked down and killed Bonnie and Clyde, showing Hamer, Ted Hinton,

Fountain pen signatures, “B. M. Gault” and “Cap. Frank Hamer,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page dated November 1, 1934. In fine condition. Hamer and

Five glossy 9 x 7 press photos related to the deaths of Bonnie and Clyde: two showing the body of Clyde Barrow; one showing the deceased Bonnie Parker

Glass shard from the rear driver’s side window of Bonnie and Clyde’s 1934 Ford ‘death car,’ measuring approximately 1.5 x .75, displayed with a captio

Magic lantern glass slide produced by the Kansas City Slide Co., 4 x 3.75, showing Clyde Barrow after being killed when his body was exhibited as proo

Pair of vintage second-generation glossy 8 x 10 photos of Bonnie and Clyde after the duo were killed. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a lett

Two .38 caliber bullets recovered from the disabled car of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow following the ‘Sowers Raid’ conducted by a Dallas Sheriff’s

Brick from Conger’s Funeral Home in Gibsland, Louisiana, where the bodies of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were embalmed and shown after they were sh

Brick from one of the chimneys of Bonnie and Clyde’s last hideout deep in the woods of Bienville Parish, Louisiana. The brick measures 3.5 x 3 x 2 and

Collection of seven small condolence cards and two envelopes sent after Clyde Barrow’s death, similar in size to cards which would accompany flowers.

One-of-a-kind large hand-painted wooden sign from the collection of Charles Stanley that accompanied his touring exhibition of the Bonnie and Clyde ‘D

Four posters advertising the touring Bonnie and Clyde ‘death car,’ which was exhibited around the nation for many years following their deaths, includ

Collection of gangster–related ephemera consisting of various formats such as photos, booklets, and magazines, including: three original press photos

Five items related to the famous Barker-Karpis Gang, including: three original 8 x 8 wanted posters, dated 1934–1935, for gang members Arthur ‘Doc’ Ba

Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper, and bootlegger (1907–1979) nicknamed ‘The Rat’ by J. Edgar Hoover. Signed book: Public Enemy Number One. First edition.

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for John Dillinger, issued on March 12, 1934, by the US Department of Justice for a violation of the National Motor Vehic

Eerie second generation life-size plaster death mask of John Dillinger, created from a mold of an original death mask in the mid–20th century; and an

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

Collection of four items signed by Hoover: a matte-finish formal portrait affixed to its original 9 x 11.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount i

Collection of four items related to Capone: a Prohibition–era empty 7.25? tall glass bottle for Old Log Cabin bourbon whiskey, which was one of the pr

Brick removed from the wall of the garage that stood at 2122 N. Clark Street where the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre took place, during which seven C

Key member of Al Capone's Chicago Outfit associated with planning the St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1902–1936). Two pearl-finish press photo...

Collection of seven items related to Bugsy Siegel, including: a circa 1940s purple casino chip from Siegel’s Flamingo Hotel, displayed in an acrylic c

Three .45 caliber bullets said to have been recovered from Baby Face Nelson’s submachine gun following the deadly ‘Battle of Barrington’ on November 2

Seven glossy and pearl-finish press photos of the notorious George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly, 8 x 6 to 10 x 8, showing him in court with his wife, in jail,

Two press photos of the infamous bank robber: a 4.75 x 7 mug shot of Floyd, stamp-dated 1932; and a 6 x 6.75 photo of Floyd in the morgue after being

Original October 25, 1935 edition of The New York Sun, 17 x 22.5, 46 pages. Front page bears a headline which reads, “Police Question Schultz’s Widow;

Uncommon ALS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, September 30, 1863. As cabinet president and minister of foreign affairs, Bismarc

Collection of five items signed by the successors of Napoleon Bonaparte, including: a handwritten endorsement in pencil by Napoleon III, signed “LN,”

ALS, one page, 4 x 5.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, June 21, 1936. Written from Chatham, Brandeis expresses his dismay over a repor

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, August 22, 1937. Letter to Ernest Jay Wessel, in part: “To yours of 15th, I

American statesman (1782–1866) who served variously as governor of Michigan, senator, ambassador to France, secretary of war, and secretary of state.

Signed book in Hebrew: Sinai. Tel Aviv: Shikmona Publishing Company, 1972. Hardcover, 11 x 11.25, 167 pages. Signed on the half-title page in Hebrew i

ALS signed “D,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, February 22. Written from Grosvenor Gate, a letter to T. Hodgkin, in full: “The Report in the ‘Times’ w

Signed book: DNA: The Secret of Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 9.25, 446 pages. Signed on the titl

Three signed books: Genes, Girls, and Gamow. First American edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Each

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

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 6.5, June 19, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in full:

ALS signed “Thos. Fitzsimons,” one page, 7.75 x 9, June 6, 1788. Letter to Nicholas Low of New York, acknowledging a debt, in part: “I find in my book

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, Supreme Court of the United States stationery card, November 10, 1960. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, in full: “I appreciate

Collection of five items signed by noted French politicians, including: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand (DS), Guillaume Guizot (ALS), Georges Clemenceau

Limited edition souvenir treaty signed “M. Gorbachev,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, numbered 55/299. Reproduction of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Redu

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip by Gorbachev. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and a

Signed book: Memoirs. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 769 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip

Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, leading to the ‘Black F

Old West outlaw, gunfighter, and folk icon (1853–1895). Hardin’s simple business card, 3 x 2, imprinted with black text: “John W. Hardin Esq., Attorne

Signed book: High Adventure. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2003. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 245 pages. Crisply signed on the colophon in

American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist (1795–1873) whose legacy lives on in numerous foundations and institutions, such as Johns Hopki

Three items signed by early modern figures of the arts and sciences, all of whom became embroiled in controversy over the treatment of Jesus Christ in

DS, one page, 4.75 x 3.25, November 23, 1964. Computer punch card for an application for license to operate motor vehicles issued to “Kennedy Robert F

Signed book: Just Friends and Brave Enemies. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 211 pages. Signed on th...

Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress (1755–1827) who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution; he also served as a New Y

ALS signed “G. R.,” one page, 7.5 x 9, January 21, 1788. Short letter written from the “Queen’s House,” Buckingham Palace. In full: “As the necessary

Ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with light overall rippl

King of Sweden (born November 11, 1882) who reigned for twenty-two years until his death on September 15, 1973. DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, November 2

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “William R,” one page, 16 x 12, December 1, 1830. The king appoints John Granby Clay “to be Lieutenant General in Our

French astronomer and writer (1732–1807). Untranslated ADS in French, signed “Lalande, prof. d’astronomie au college de france,” one page, 7 x 9.5, Ju

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

Collection of seven programs for episodes of Meet the Press, 1970–71, 5.5 x 8.5, each signed on the front cover in ink by the featured guest. Signers

Handsome DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, sig

Ink signature, “With kind wishes, yr friend, Sam’l F. B. Morse, N. York, April 27, 1871, 80 years today,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 sheet. Matted and

Signed book: Something Beautiful for God. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 156 pages. Signed on the...

A founding father of Haiti (1770–1818) who served as the nation’s first president from 1806 until his death. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Petion,”

British politician (1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801 and 1804 to 1806. Full free frank addressed in another hand, measuring 9

TLS in French and English, signed “Rainier P. de Monaco,” five pages, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 11, 1968. Letter to Marcel Palmaro,

State Savings Association check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Pulitzer, “Joseph Pulitzer, Pres’t,” payable to Merchant National Bank for $1,0

American inventor and industrialist (1831–1897) best known for developing the first successful railroad sleeping car. Partly-printed DS, signed twice,

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.

American journalist, poet, and socialist activist (1887–1920) known for his account of the Bolshevik Revolution, Ten Days That Shook the World. Ink si