RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Military

Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Oliver P.,” one page, 5.75 x 9, [1657]. Left half of a manuscript warrant instructing the commissioners to make a paymen

Impressive DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, November 10, 1915. Untranslated document in which Emperor Taisho confers the Third Class, Order of

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the 'Red Shirts' on Sicily in 1860. LS in Italian, signed “G. G...

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Sharp 2.25 x 4 carte-de

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 15.75 x 12, September 1962. Cuban Ministry of Industry "Mencion de Honor" certificat...

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 half-length photo of Trotsky posing outside, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue fountain pen, "To my Gen...

British politician (1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801 and 1804 to 1806. ALS signed “W. Pitt,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, J

Queen consort of France and Navarre (1601–1666) known for her difficult marital relations with her husband Louis XIII, and her closeness to her son Lo

Partial partly-printed vellum DS, in Cyrillic, one page, 18.75 x 7.5, 1768. The lower portion of a larger document, retaining its beautiful crisply em

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (1765–1815) ascended the ranks of British society to bec

DS, signed “George R. I.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, January 1, 1921. A letter of state to the president of France, in part: “We have

Partly-printed DS, signed “Albert,” one page, 13 x 10.75, July 26, 1930. A "Teacher's Diploma with Distinction" issued by the Royal Ma...

King of Spain and Portugal from 1598 until his death in 1621. Untranslated manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719). ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame

Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, fea

ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 3.75, personal letterhead, no date but circa October 1988. Letter to "Janet," in full: &qu...

Handmade Valentine's Day card by Jack and Jill of England featuring a wooden bear on the front, 4 x 6, signed and inscribed inside in bold black...

Handsome 1954 royal Christmas and New Year's card with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 16 x 7 open, featuring a printed image of Q...

Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until her death, whose brutal persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname 'Bloody Mary' (1516–...

Signed book: Meditations on Death and Eternity. London: Emily Faithfull & Co., 1862. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 385 pages. Signed and inscribed on ...

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...

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

Finnish and Swedish geologist, geographer, and polar explorer (1869–1928). Unsigned pencil sketch by Nordenskjold from Norse mythology of a classic V

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,'...

Sought-after ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 19, 1848. Letter to "Mrs. Montgomery Sharpe of New York," in part: "By reque...

War-dated LS in Spanish, signed “A. S. de St'a Anna,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Secretaria Particular del Presidente de la Republica letterhead, A...

New York mobster, born Giuseppe Antonio Doto (1902–1971), who was influential in the rise of the modern Cosa Nostra. The National City Bank of New Yor

Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11 half-length portrait of Hoover in a handsome and youthful pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Dr. Cha...

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

Son of the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1846-1923) who himself headed the company following his father's death. TLS signe...

Group of four small enameled boxes honoring American history, including: a circular Bilston enamel trinket box by Cartier celebrating the bicentenary

Vintage ink signature, "Love to all yours, affectionately, Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip. In very good condition, with a tea...

Vintage ink signature, "John Jacob Astor,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip. In very good condition, with moderate staining and soiling.

Commemorative cover honoring Margaret Thatcher, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by seven prime ministers: Alec Douglas-Home, Edward Heath, Harold Wil

Group of five glossy and semi-glossy photos, ranging in size from 4 x 5 to 6 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by a former British Prime Minister, i

American romantic poet, journalist, (1794–1878) who served as the longtime editor of the New York Evening Post. ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one page, 5

Collection of six items, each signed by a notable financier or businessman, including: John Jacob Astor III (ANS), Malcolm Forbes (2; SP and TLS), Dav

TLS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Bar Building letterhead, March 2, 1932. Short letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: &qu...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” two pages, 5 x 7.75, July 3, 1933. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in part: "Thanks for the book, which will...

LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, May 22, 1840. Letter to W. W. Wonley, written from the Senate Chamber to introduce the journalist and traveler

Color 11 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine cond

Vice president under Calvin Coolidge (1865–1951) and co-winner of the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize for the Dawes Plan for World War I reparations. Vintage m

TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, January 23, 1914. Letter to E. R. L. Gould, in full: "I have...

Ink signature, "George Eastman, Rochester,” on an off-white 7.5 x 3.5 sheet dated July 31, 1929. Also signed by Samuel Wesley Stratton, the pre...

Last empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III (1826–1920). LS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8, black-bordered

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS signed “Cyrus W. Fields,” one page

Group of five semi-glossy photos, mostly cardstock, each approximately 4 x 5.75, each signed in ink or felt tip by a German chancellor, including: Ang

Assemblage of eight glossy and semi-glossy photos, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, each signed in ink or felt tip by a German president, including: Richard von

Three items: a felt tip signature, "Jane Goodall," on the reverse of a glossy postcard, with the signed side bearing an affixed photo of G...

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, March 5, 1872. Letter to "Hon. N. Webb, Portland, ...