RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Important French explorer and botanist (1773–1858) who emigrated to South America in 1816. AMS in Spanish, signed "Amado Bonpland," one pa...

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) known for his discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings.' ...

Founding father of Texas (1793–1836) who led the colonization of the region by supporting the settlement of 300 American families. ADS, signed within

Final page of Guiteau's manuscript for the preface to his 1882 justification of President Garfield's assassination The Truth and The Removal...

Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious 'enforcement' syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s...

ALS signed “Your Brother, Lee,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, April 12, [1962]. Letter to his brother Robert Oswald, written during his

Collection of six items signed by abolitionists, including: William Lloyd Garrison (signature), John Greenleaf Whittier (ALS and signature), Thomas We

British naval administrator and explorer (1764–1848) who mapped the interior of South Africa and promoted the exploration of the Arctic. LS signed “Jn

French physicist (1820–1891) credited with the discovery of the photovoltaic effect. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, October 8, 186

Brutal chief of the Soviet Union's NKVD secret police force and powerful deputy to Stalin (1899–1953). DS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.25 x 12.25, 1...

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder of the Salvation Army. AQS on a light green 7 x 4 sheet, in full: "L...

Printed General Orders No. 164 issued by Assistant Adjutant General E. D. Townsend, one page, 4.25 x 7, November 24, 1865. In part: "All person...

French inventor (1844-1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ALS in French, one page on the inside of a 2.75 x 4.5 postcard

American journalist (1885–1936) known for her sympathetic coverage of Russia and the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution; she and her husband, th

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in gold ink, "On 9...

TLS signed “Yours Sincerely, Clementine S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, July 8, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Rodgers, i

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791-1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States. Uncommon 5.

Ideal color glossy 5 x 7 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama in a forward-facing bust-length pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certi

Color 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama in his robes, signed in ballpoint. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to handwriting. Accompan

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person

ALS as prime minister, signed “D,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7, 10 Downing Street letterhead, February 3, 1868. Letter to Lord Henry

Set of five holiday cards, each signed in ink or ballpoint, "from Elizabeth R," ranging in size from 15.5 x 9.25 to 18.5 x 7.25 (measured ...

Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia from 1848 until his death in 1916, making him the third-longest reigning monarch in Europ

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759-1828). Handwritten endorsement in Russian, sig

Collection of 224 permission slips signed by celebrities and notable figures from a wide variety of fields, returned to Paul Rifkin to consent to the

Sister of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche who curated and edited his manuscripts (1846–1935). Untranslated ANS in German, signed “Elisabeth Forster-Ni

ALS signed “Johnny,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, no date but postmarked January 28, 2000. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of mobster and longti

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of a mountain climbing expedition, signed in blue felt tip, "Ed Hillary." In very fine condition. Pre-cer...

Color glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Sheila & La...

Unsigned and untranslated letter typed in braille, four sheets, 9 x 11, no date. Three sheets are a heavier cardstock and contain three to five lines

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 13, 1924. Letter to Betsy, in part: “Teacher and I have been speaking at meetings for the sightless all the spring, and

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

Collection of twelve magazine covers, mostly from Time, approximately 7.25 x 10.5, each signed by one of John F. Kennedy's allies or associates,...

Three glossy 10 x 8 photos of John and Jackie Kennedy from the day the president was assassinated, each signed in black felt tip by Secret Service age

King and Queen Consort of Denmark from 1912 to 1947. Handsome matte-finish 4 x 6 portrait by Carl Sonne affixed to its original 8.5 x 11 mount, signed

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 16 x 12, October 27, 1760. King George appoints William, Lord Newark, "to be Captain of ...

ALS signed “George P,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, February 7, 1810. Letter to Lady Keith, in part: “I really am so ashamed at my seeming neglect,

Mounted matte-finish 6 x 8 oval portrait of the young HRH Prince Albert at age 19, signed on the mount in ink, "Bertie, Xmas 1914." In fin...

Scarce royal Christmas card with an embossed golden crown on the front, measures 15 x 6 open, bearing an affixed photo of King George and Queen Elizab

ALS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,” one page, 6.5 x 9, October 1, 1866. Letter to an autograph collector, in full: "I regret that I have entirely e...

Flyer for the tremendously important March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, issued by the National Office, one page, 5.5 x 8.25,

Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859) who was a champion of conservatism and helped form the victorious alliance against Napoleon I.

British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement (1858–1928) who founded the Women's Social and Political Union and hel...

Small 13-star American national parade flag, measuring 2.75 x 2, printed on coarse glazed cotton and affixed to its original 6? long staff. Made to ce

Color satin-finish 10 x 7.25 photo of Charles and his staff during his 1994 Royal Tour, affixed to its original 12 x 10 cardstock mount, signed on the

Christmas card measuring 14.5 x 4.75 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles with his mother in the royal coach, signed and inscribed in fou

Christmas card measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles and Camilla seated in the back of a coach, signed and inscribed in b

Lengthy untranslated TLS in French, signed “Rainier, Prince de Monaco,” three pages, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 7, 1969. In fine condit

Commemorative Royal Wedding issue FDC with handsome cachet and three affixed postage stamps, signed in black felt tip, "Grace de Monaco,” and a...

Semi-glossy color 4 x 5.75 paperstock postcard photo of Grace, Rainier, and their three children, signed in black felt tip, “Grace de Monaco” and “Rai