RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Animation

Signed book: Addresses Upon the American Road: 1948–1950. First edition. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1951. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 28, 1941. Letter to Mr. Francis V. Keesling, in part: "Within a few days I shall send...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 22, 1941. Letter to Lawrence Requa of Idaho. In full: "It seems to me that you could be of...

Small gavel relic made from wood found at Andrew Jackson's plantation and resting place in Hermitage, Tennessee. The gavel measures 4 x 1.5 with...

Attractive color semi-glossy 7.25 x 9 official White House holiday portrait of President and First Lady Johnson, calligraphically inscribed on the mou

Two pieces of campaign jewelry produced for Lyndon B. Johnson's political bids in the early 1960s, including: a gold-plated tie clasp, 1.75? in ...

Original printed proclamation, 5 x 7.25, three pages on two adjoining sheets, dated February 17, 1865. A proclamation made by President Abraham Lincol

President Nixon's personally-owned and -used personalized Spalding golf ball, embossed in black type on one side, "President Nixon." I...

Official color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.25 photo of Nixon at his daughter's White House wedding on June 12, 1971, signed in blue felt tip. Affixed t...

Glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Richard Nixon delivering a speech at the Phoenix Press Club in March 1966, signed in black ink. Typed collector's notati...

Color glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of President Obama speaking in the White House briefing room, signed in black felt tip. Archivally matted and framed to

ALS signed “Ron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to "John," in full: "I can't wait for the next Regents meeting when the bac...

TLS as first lady, one page, 6 x 9.25, White House letterhead, November 13, 1936. Letter to Mrs. George H. English at the Lafayette Hotel in Washingto

Early TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Senate of the State of New York letterhead, October 29, 1912. Letter to the Rev. H. Curtis Ficken at The Parsonage, Ref

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, May 23, 1932. Letter to Milton R. Peril in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in part:

TLS signed “F. D. Roosevelt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Department of the Navy letterhead, May 5, 1913. Letter to Arthur C. Moses, president of the Washingt

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 7, 1919. Letter to newspaper correspondent Gus J. Karger, in part: &quo...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 16, 1967. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "I am glad to report that I am on the mend si...

Oversized matte-finish 13 x 10 photo of Truman holding hands in a large group of people, signed in fountain pen, "Kindest regards, Harry S. Tru...

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 23, 1920. Letter to Thomas F. Compton, in full: "Will you not convey my ...

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, October 13, 1895. Letter to Mr. John D. Adams, in part: "I think that the map of tidewater Virginia, which you have...

Revolutionary War–dated DS, one page, 8.75 x 13.5, April 3, 1776. Important broadside print of the Continental Congress's act giving privateers ...

American businessman and politician (1752–1810) and signer of the US Constitution as a Delaware delegate. Very rare ALS signed “Jaco: Broom,” one page

Rare oversized 10.5 x 12.5 book photo of Darrow taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Clarence Darrow, To...

ALS signed “S. A. Douglas,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, January 16, 1857. Letter to J. M. Carlisle, in part: "Permit me to introduce to you my young...

Sought-after unsigned note written in the hand of Alexander Hamilton as secretary of the treasury, one page, 6 x 7.75, September 24, 1794. In full: ...

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745-1829). Handwritten manuscript signed within the text in the third-

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, January 8, 1869. Letter to attorney and diplomat Edwards Pierrepont, in part: "The visit of yourself and daughter wil...

American soldier and politician (1740–1809) who served as paymaster general in the Continental Army and as George Washington's aide-de-camp; he ...

Wonderful 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Anthony by Taber of San Francisco, signed on the reverse in ink, "Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N.Y., Feb....

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 220 pages. Signed o...

American attorney, politician, educator, and author (1830–1917) who was one of the first female lawyers in the United States. In 1879, she successfull

Sought-after ALS, one page on a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard with a humorous skunk caption, postmarked June 10, 1958. Letter to Gloria Owens, in full: &...

Scarce 1865-S $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle Coin recovered from the SS Brother Jonathan shipwreck, encapsulated and graded by NGC as "MS63...

Extremely rare three-dollar bank note from The Central Bank of Troy, New York, 6.75 x 2.75, issued on July 1, 1852, which features a vignette of Santa

American railroad executive (1822–1888) who was one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad, famously known as 'The Big Four.' Partl...

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize in

TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, April 19, 1915. Letter to "The Associa...

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

Superior matte-finish 6.25 x 8.5 portrait of Albert Einstein in near-profile by Lotte Jacobi, affixed to its original 12 x 16.5 mount, beautifully sig

Italian doctor (1628–1694) who gave his name to several physiological features and played an important part in the discovery of the microscope and stu

Distinguished German physicist (1845–1923) who discovered X-rays in 1895, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1901. ALS in German, signed &q...

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory; he served as co-editor of

Czech-German philosopher and theorist (1854–1938) sometimes called the 'Pope of Marxism.' Rare ALS in French, signed “K. Kautsky,” one page ...

Uncommon book: Das Kapital: Kritik der politischen Oekonomie, Buchs I and II, by Karl Marx and edited by Freidrich Engels. Later printing. Hamburg: Ve

Born Albino Luciani (1912–1978), he was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, and suddenly died of a heart attack just 33 days later. TLS in Italian, signe

Attractive glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Mother Teresa meeting German Chancellor Helmut Kohl at her private home in Oggersheim on July 13, 1986, signed in

Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophi

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. Matte-finish 3.75 x 6.5 photo of Pope Pius XII,

Significant pairing of TLSs by Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter: TLS signed "M. Begin," one page, 8.25 x 11, Prime Minister of Israel lett...

South Korean military leader (1917-1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d'etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. ...

ALS in Spanish, signed “F. Castro R.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Vedado letterhead, March 10, 1946. Scarce letter to classmate Porfirio Delange by the

TLS signed “With affection, Mayling Soong Chiang,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Office of the President, Republic of China letterhead, June 23, 1960. Letter

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 full-length photo Madame Chiang posing outdoors, signed in fountain pen, "Mayling Soong Chiang." Reverse bears ...

Fanatical idealist leader of the French Revolution (1758–1794) who was arrested, tried, and executed for the 'Reign of Terror.' Choice manus...

Chinese diplomat and politician (1842-1922) who was briefly acting premier during the early years of the Republic of China. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11,

Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 7.5 x 5.75, April 1673. King Charles pardons William Lovett, a London goldsmith, of “Treason and all Felo

Scarce ALS signed "Emma Hamilton," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, no date. Letter expressing delight with poet William Hayl...

Manuscript DS, signed “George P. R.,” one page, 17.5 x 12.5, December 20, 1819. On behalf of King George III, his eldest son George, Prince of Wales,

Uncommon DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, January 3, 1942. Warrant directed by King George to the governor at Pentonville Prison par

Splendid vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 11 three-quarter-length portrait of the Prince of Wales by Frank Arthur Swaine, signed in the lower border in fou

Exquisite offering of vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, by Royal Court photographer Dor

Manuscript DS, signed “Louis” as the 13-year-old King of France, one page, 11.5 x 7.5, April 7, 1614. Receipt of Toussaint de Dorgeres, regarding Fran

Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650-1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Prince D

Christmas card from 1987 embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 16 x 6 open

Royal Christmas and New Year card from 1960 with embossed seals on the front, measuring 16 x 8.25 open, with the inside featuring a photo of the royal

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R." and "Entered accordingly, Feb. 12, 1838, Wellington",” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, February 8,...

American businessman (1865–1912) who perished aboard the Titanic. As the ship was going down, Guggenheim and his secretary, dressed in their evening c

English archaeologist (1851–1941) most famous for unearthing the palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete. ALS in French, signed “Arthur J. Evan

ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” three pages, 6 x 9.5, Bay State House letterhead, June 30, 1907. Letter to "Mr. McCaddon," in part: "Since w...

Choice ink signature, "W. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill,'" on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Attractively double-matted and framed with a ph...

Marvelous vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Colonel Cody dressed in a suit, overcoat, and cowboy hat, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, ...

National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Oakley, "Annie Oakley Butler," payable to Third Savin...

Oswald's personally-owned and -worn long double-breasted raincoat issued by the United States Marine Corps, dark green, size 38R, stenciled insi...

Commemorative cover with a cachet portrait of President Richard Nixon and a caption referencing a meeting of US Ambassadors to combat the drug trade,

Three items: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the original logo design for Apple Computer Co., signed in the lower right in black ink, “Ronald G. Wayne

TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 17, 1914. Letter to lexicographer Frank H. Vizetelly. In part: "I do not think that ...

Souvenir typescript, four page, 8 x 11.75, no date. A copy of Begin's address entitled "Greetings from Prime Minister Menachem Begin to Jew...

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

American astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (born 1965) who was instrumental in Pluto being dow

Ink signature, "Andrew Carnegie,” with short sentiment above, on an off-white 4 x 5.5 card imprinted with "Collection Alfred Brust," ...

American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...

Versatile French chemist and statesman (1756–1832) who introduced the process of adding sugar to wine, called 'Chaptalization.' Autograph en...

Crisp black ink signature of Chiang Kai-shek in Chinese on an off-white 3.75 x 6.5 sheet with raised lettering reading, "The President of the R...

American politician (1769–1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS

Continental currency for $35 issued in accordance with a resolution of Congress of January 14, 1779, serial no. 130302, printed by Hall and Sellers. T

Glossy 6 x 4 photo of Jacques Cousteau in a wonderful half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "Pour Flemming Hedborg! J. Y. C...

Appealing color glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of the Dalai Lama seated in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanie

Three items: a matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait of the Dalai Lama as a young man, signed in the lower border in ink in Tibetan; and a pair of cardstock

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize in

Color glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of James Watson standing in front of a chalkboard covered with mathematical equations, signed in black felt tip.

Member of the House of Habsburg (1557–1619) who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1612, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1608 (as Matthias II) and King

Three laserprint photos, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5, each signed by a notable biker gang head, including: an image of the lobby card for the 1969 Outlaw bi

French statesman (1759-1820) who served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed "Fouche," one page both sides, 7.25 x 9...

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

British explorer (1908–1999) best known as the leader of the 1957 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, the first expedition to cross Antarctica. G

Matte-finish 3.5 x 6 half-length portrait of the former Indian prime minister, signed in blue ink, "Indira Gandhi, 1984." In fine condition.

Appealing 6.25 x 4.5 pearl-finish photo of J. Paul Getty standing in front of his residence, the sprawling Sutton Place mansion in Surrey, signed in b

Three color glossy 10 x 8 photos of Mikhail Gorbachev, with one of him solo and the others of him meeting with Ronald Reagan, each signed in ink or fe