RR Auction - Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Music and Prince

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 lightweight photo of Dulles smoking a pipe, signed in the lower border in fountain pen as the director of Central Intellig

Five items signed by explorers, including: Edmund Hillary (SP and stamp sheet), Vivian Fuchs (SP and signature on a piece Trans-Arctic Expedition pape

TLS signed “H. C. Frick,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, October 13, 1897. Letter to Karl Overholt in Cambridge, Massachuset

AQS in ink, boldly signed "William Lloyd Garrison," on an off-white 7.5 x 3.75 sheet. Garrison pens a rallying cry of the abolitionist mov...

Bold felt tip signature, "Bill Gates,” on a white 5 x 3.5 slip. In very fine condition.

Grouping of 13 cardstock and glossy photos of German presidents and chancellors, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, signed in various ink types by Angela Merkel,

Color glossy 6 x 8 photo of Jane Goodall, signed in black felt tip by the chimpanzee expert. In fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Mikhail Gorbachev and Helmut Kohl shaking hands, signed by both in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS, one page, 9.25 x 6, February 2, 1889. Union Depot Grounds receipt certifying that "Jay Gould has furnished cash to the amoun...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Joseph Henry, Sec'y S. I.,” one page, 8 x 9.5, December 30, 1876. Receipt from the Smithsonian Institutio

ALS signed “J. F. W. Herschel,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 24, 1849. Handwritten letter to Scottish dram

Two TLSs, signed "Vivian" and "C. Herzog," each one page, 8.5 x 11, Representative of Israel to the United Nations letterhead, d...

Three books signed by Hillary, all hardcovers with dust jackets: Sir Edmund Hillary & The People of Everest, published by Andrew McMeel Publishi...

Commemorative cover with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, 8 x 4.5, signed in black ba

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 8.25 photo of Hoover by Fabian Bachrach, affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fou

Two items: a matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of the FBI director by Autrey of Hollywood, affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10.5 portrait of Hughes by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To Hon. J...

LS signed “C. P. Huntington, V.P.,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Southern Pacific Company letterhead, March 8, 1887. Letter to Chauncey De

Printed form letter signed in ink, “Wm. James,” one page on a 4.5 x 3.5 card, December 16, 1907. In part: "For years past I have bee

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the sitting prime minister of the United Kingdom, signed in black ballpoint by Boris Johnson. In fine condition.

Manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm,” one page, 9 x 14, July 29, 1882. Untranslated official document, neatly signed at the con

Partly-printed DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 13, August 3, 1908. Untranslated official document, prominently si

Color satin-finish 11.75 x 8 photo of Ingvar Kamprad posing in front of one of his IKEA stores, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with scattered

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait photo of RFK, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, "For Thomas Scallion, Robert F. Kenne...

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the swearing-in of President Lyndon B. Johnson, postmarked at Port Washington, NY, on November 22, 1963, si

TLS signed “Cyril E. King,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States letterhead, December 3, 1963.

Original felt tip sketch of "President Kennedy's Bullet Wounds" on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed "Robert McClelland, M.D., Feb. ...

Souvenir copy of the homicide report for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by

Unsigned yearbook from Harvard Law School, 1941–1942. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 216 pages. Joe Kennedy, Jr., is depicted inside as one of the

Felt tip signature, "A. Kerensky,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card, with a small portrait affixed to the upper right corner. In very fine cond...

Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Charles Philippe,” one page, 9.75 x 14.75, September 12, 1798. In part: "We attest and certi

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, February 1, 1802. Document is addressed to Sir John Eamer, Lord

Huge ink signature, "George R," on an off-white 6 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with a tear to the upper left corner (not touching the s...

ALS in pencil signed “George,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Marlborough House letterhead, May 21, 1909. Letter to David, in part:

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 16 x 12, January 24, 1934. King George IV appoints Colin Belfield "to be an Offi

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis Antoine,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, February 23, 1817. Official award citation, in part: "We Lou

Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Louis Stanislas Xavier,” one page, 10 x 15.5, March 3, 1791. Untranslated document granting a s

Manuscript DS in French, one page, 9.5 x 14.25, August 17, 1785. Endorsement on a secretarially signed Louis XVI document temporarily appointing Sub L

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nelson Mandela kissing his wife Winnie, signed in black felt tip, "N. Mandela, 7.3.93." In fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, "Thurgood Marshall,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.5 Supreme Court of the United States card. In very fine condition. Enc...

Significant ink signature, "To W. L. Garrison, with true-felt esteem for the aim he proposes and the manliness with which he proposes it—...

Signed book: Kate Mulhall: A Romance of the Oregon Trail. First edition. NY: Self-published, 1926. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 287 pages.

Wonderful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." I...

ALS signed “Napoleon,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, Camden Place letterhead, January 23, 1872. Letter to Mr. Sturgis, in full: "I write you

Glossy 4 x 6 photo of Nash in a calm seated pose, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint, "John F. Nash, Jr." In fine condition.

LS in Arabic, one page, 11.75 x 18, June 8, 1955. Official letter of state to General Nathan F. Twining, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force

Group of six items signed by winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including: Herbert A. Hauptman (SP), Gerhard Herzberg (SP), Linus Pauling (stamp

ALS signed “Rd. Owen,” one page, 4 x 6.25, May 29, 1874. Letter to "Mr. White," concerning an illustrated publication of one h...

ALS signed “E. H. Palmer,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 11, 1880. In full: "I am to examine your center again this time & should...

FDC with a cachet honoring the right of the people peaceably to assemble, signed in black ballpoint, "Rosa Parks, 6/4/92." In very fine co...

Color satin-finish 6 x 8.25 photo of Cardinal Francis kneeling before and embracing Pope John Paul II, signed in black felt tip as archbishop, "...

First National Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Purvis, "Melvin Purvis," payable to The S. C. National Bank f...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 16 x 12, December 15, 1897. Queen Victoria appoints Lawrence George Hart "to be an

Ink signature, "Victoria R,” on an off-white 8 x 2.25 slip cut from the head of a larger document. Attractively double-matted and framed ...

Fort Dearborn National Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed in pencil by Al Ringling, payable to Bolte and Weyer, Co. for $4

Partly-printed DS in Russian, English, and French, signed “N. M. Rothschild, Contractor,” one page both sides, 9 x 14, March 1, 1822

Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.25 x 9.5, October 25, 1813. As governor of Massachusetts, Strong appoints John M. McDonald "to be Brigadier Gen...

Five items signed by justices of the Supreme Court, including: Byron White (two philatelic souvenirs); Harry A. Blackmun (philatelic souvenir and sign

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher shaking hands with Nelson Mandela, signed in silver ink, "Margaret Thatcher." In fine condition.

ALS signed “William Thomson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, 12 Grosvenor Gardens letterhead, June 18, 1888. Letter to

Color semi-glossy 11.75 x 7.75 photo of the young Swedish environmental activist holding up a sign that reads "Skolstrejk for Klimatet," o...

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the world premiere of the IMAX film 'Titanica', signed in ink by four survivors, "Beatrice L...

Glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of the RMS Titanic prior to its fateful voyage, signed in black felt tip by Millvina Dean, who adds "Titanic&qu...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. D. Widener,” one page, 10.75 x 7, December 21, 1900. Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Philade

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 9, personal letterhead, September 8, 1914. Letter to F. H. Green, commenting on the vocation of teaching. in full: "Thanki...

Three items signed by Wiesel: a color glossy 11 x 8 photo of Schindler's List director Steven Spielberg accepting the Holocaust Remembrance Awar...

Ballpoint signatures, "Edward, Duke of Windsor, 1961" and "Wallis, Duchess of Windsor," on individual off-white 6 x 8.75 sheets ...

ALS signed “Wu Tingfang,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, April 24, 1902. Letter to F. M. Garland at the Shoreham Ho

Uncommon ALS signed “B. F. Butler,” one page, 7.75 x 4.75, no date [likely war-dated]. Brief handwritten letter set for dispatch to

Sought-after 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McClellan seated in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, "Geo. B. McClellan." Reverse bears...

Choice vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of General MacArthur in uniform, nicely signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition

Official United States Army Air Forces Christmas card from 1944, measuring 6.5 x 4.5 closed, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Hap Arnold, "H....

Vintage 7 x 10 book photo of Lt. Colonel William A. Bishop in uniform, signed in fountain pen, "W. A. Bishop." In very fine condition.

ALS signed “A. E. Burnside, Maj. Genl.,” one page, 5 x 8, Head-Quarters Department of the Ohio letterhead, July 26, 1863. Handwritte

Spiral-bound softcover "509th Composite Group: 50th Anniversary Reunion" book from Tom Ferebee's personal collection, 8.5 x 11, 128 pa...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the devastating mushroom cloud of Hiroshima, signed in black felt tip, "George R. Caron, Hiroshima, 8/6/45," and in...

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of General Douglas MacArthur signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, sign

Signed book: Fighter Aces of the U.S.A. First edition. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Military History, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25, 400 page

Ink signature, "Wade Hampton, June 30th, 99,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a modern photo.

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Kellerman,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Partial document recommending an officer for promotion,

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Lefebvre,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 6, 1800. Untranslated official French military document, s

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 5.75, 90 Church Street letterhead, September 27, 1963. Letter to Mr. Ormsby, in full: "Thank you for your recent note. I a...

Civil War-dated ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 5.25 x 8, March 26, 1864. Letter written five months before his nomination

TLS, one page, 5 x 8, February 16, 1904. Letter to Fred N. Raymond, in full: "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your very kind inv...

LS in French, signed “Joachim Napoleon,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, November 7, 1809. Letter to the "Ministre Secretaire d'Etat,&quo...

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Nicol. Oudinot,” one page, 8 x 12.75, July 12, 1814. Untranslated military document, endorsed in th

ALS as Commanding General of the United States Army, signed “J. M. Schofield,” one page, 5.25 x 8, July 23, 1890. Handwritten letter

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, Nove

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead,

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 7.75 photo of Lindbergh in a handsome three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Daniel M...

Uncommon and highly desirable 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Wright flying his world record-breaking airplane at Fort Myer, Virginia, neatly signed in fo

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Cody in his cockpit at Hendon, prominently signed in ink, "S. F. Cody." In fine condition, with...

Vintage glossy 4.75 x 3.5 photo of Garros flying a Morane-Saulnier monoplane in September 1913, signed in fountain pen, "Garros." Reverse ...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Peter Kedzierski and Bob Courter flying their Bell Aerosystems rocketbelts, signed by both in black ink. Reverse bears a Bell A

TLS signed “S. P. Langley,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, Smithsonian Institution letterhead, May 12, 1899. Letter

Three items: a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Frank Whittle at his desk with a measuring device and cigarette, signed in black ink by Whittle, who adds

Commemorative cover honoring the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and its 1976 record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, postmarked at Edwards, CA

Program for the Jack Swigert Memorial Sculpture Dedication held at the United States Capitol on May 22, 1997, eight pages, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the de

ALS signed “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal Apollo 16 letterhead, no date. Letter to a fan, in full: "I don&...

Official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered (S1939040) NASA photo of two astronauts retrieving the Westar 6 satellite during the STS-51-A mission,