RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 25.5 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archi

Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Samuel Adams Secr'y,” one page, 4.25 x 3.5, September 4, 1776. In full: "This may Certify th...

Tiny metal wax seal featuring the profile portrait of Josiah Bartlett, acquired from the 1989 auction of contents from the Josiah Bartlett Homestead a

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. R

Third-person autograph document, signed within the text, “Charles Carroll Esquire,” one page, 9 x 3.5, February 15, 1775. In full: "The Fifteen...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1726-1794). Rare ink signature, "Cepi Corpus Custody, Abra: Clark,” on an off-white ...

Large and impressive 19th-century 33 x 29 cotton bandana printed in brown with blue trim, portraying Jonathan Trumbull's famous painting of the ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727-1820). ADS, signed “W. Ellery Colle,” one page, 6.75 x 3.25, September 19, 1790. Rec

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript commission, two pages, 8 x 12.75, Ma

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ADS, signed “Wm. Ellery jun D'y Coll'r,” one page, 8 x 7.75, Novemb...

Magnificent manuscript DS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, February 18, 1784. Official letter directed to Daniel Davis, Nathaniel Freeman, Solomon F

Rare Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, measures 12.5 x 8 open, March 29, 1776. Letter to his si

Commonwealth of Massachusetts broadside issued by John Hancock as governor, one page, 8 x 12.75, February 23, 1791, printed at Boston by Thomas Adams,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707-1785) who served as the colony's governor in the 1750s and 1760s. ADS, signed ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1796) and seventh president of the Continental Congress. Address panel signed in the

Member of the notable Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732-1794). Scarce free-franked mailing envelope, measur

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1716-1778). Uncommon ink signature, "Gent., your Most Obed't Servant, Phil. Living...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of Pennsy

Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Partly-printed DS, signed on

Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Partly-printed DS, signed “Ro

Collection of nine manuscript drafts and documents related to New York signer Lewis Morris (none signed by him), which concern various lands owned or

ADS, signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 7 x 3, no date. Legal document addressed to Mr. Foles, in full: "In the Case Howland vs Briggs the half sh...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of North Carolina (1741–1781). Ink endorsement signatu

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784) who, on July 2, 1776, famously rode his horse 80 miles non-stop to break the deadl

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and early professor of medicine at the University of

American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800). Ink signature, "Edward Rutl...

ADS, one page, 7.5 x 5.5, November 7, 1786. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in full: "Please to pay to Mr. Israel Stoddard out of ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1716–1781). Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Taylor,” one page, 9

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed "M. Thornton," one page, 6 x 6.25, November 26, 1777. Issued by Meshech Weare as president o...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719-1806). Ink endorsement signature, "Jas. Smith," at the bottom of a manus...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1749-1804). Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Walton,” one page, 7.5 x 12, March 7, 1784. State

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797) who also signed the Articles of Confederation and served as a major general in

Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726-1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. ADS, signed “

Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Whipple,” "Gouv. Morris," and "Nath'l Scudder," one page both sides,...

Brother (1746–1801) of legendary 'Green Mountain Boys' Ethan and Ira Allen, who remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War...

Clergyman and volunteer chaplain during the Revolutionary War (1743–1810) who fought as a combatant in the Battle of Bennington, earning himself the n

Revolutionary War–dated printed broadside issued by the "State of Massachusetts-Bay, In the House of Representatives," one page, 8.5 x 14....

Four items signed by or related to a notable statesman or soldier from the Revolutionary War, including: a manuscript DS signed by Ebenezer Walbridge,

Three items signed by an officer from the American Revolution: an ink signature of John Brooks, the 11th Governor of Massachusetts and an officer of t

Five items signed by a notable statesman or soldier from the Revolutionary War, including: an ink signature of Caleb Strong, the sixth and tenth Gover

Two items: an ink signature of J. E. Howard on an off-white 2.25 x .75 slip affixed to an engraving of Howard bearing a preprinted facsimile signature

Two items: a manuscript DS signed by Jedediah Huntington, a general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, one page, 8 x 4.25, August 2

ADS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, October 28, 1794. Pay order issued to Messrs. C. Connor and Ransee, in full: "Please to repay Mr...

Commander-in-chief of the British army during the Revolutionary War (1717–1797) whose reputation was damaged due to allegations that he conducted an e

Group of nine items signed by signers of the Articles of Confederation, dated from 1767 to 1805 (some undated), including: John Harvie (DS), Edward La

Ninth Governor of North Carolina (1725–1813) who served from 1795 to 1798. He was appointed to the committee that drafted the first North Carolina Co

South Carolina revolutionary and statesman who was a delegate to the Confederation Congress (1761–1814). ALS signed “Rob. Barnwell,” one page, 7.25 x

South Carolina revolutionary and statesman (1761–1814) who was a delegate to the Confederation Congress and a United States Congressman; he served as

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Noble Benedict Capt,” one page, 13.75 x 8.25, November 19, 1775. Document issued at "Fort St. Jo...

Merchant and Navy Agent for Boston (1778-1833). Manuscript DS, signed "Amos Binney Nag't," one page, 8.25 x 4.75, October 10, 1820. Or...