RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. Hollywood

Collection of 16 pins and buttons associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt and his presidential campaigns, circa 1932–1944, measuring between 7/8? and 1

License plate topper from one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential campaigns, 12.5? x 5?, featuring white block-letter text, "Roosevelt,...

Pinback button and ribbon honoring President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to West Point in 1902, featuring a 1 1/2? portrait button at center, wit...

Collection of 15 pins associated with Theodore Roosevelt and his presidential campaigns, including two jugates with Roosevelt and 1904 running mate Ch

Desirable 1 1/4? celluloid pinback button featuring a classic portrait of the bespectacled Teddy Roosevelt with white text below, "For Presiden...

Sought-after 2 1/4? celluloid pinback jugate button featuring oval portraits of Franklin D. Roosevelt and colorful Boston mayor James Michael Curley,

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 20.75 x 15.75, August 3, 1911. President Taft appoints Justin Frank Seiler "to ...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 11 x 8.5, February 22, 1904. Certificate of membership in the University Club of Washington, D.C.,

Collection of 15 pins and buttons associated with William H. Taft and his campaigns, measuring between 1/2? and 1 1/4?, including a jugate pin of Taft

Colorful 9.5? jugate plate created to honor the election of William Howard Taft and James S. Sherman in 1908, featuring their portraits in ovals below

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 20, 1967. Brief letter to Ken Browne, in full: "Thank you for your letter and the encl...

Two TLSs, each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, 1963 and 1966. The first, of March 14, 1963, in part: "I had a most pleasant visit w...

Ballpoint signature, "Harry S. Truman,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card imprinted with the message: "I am pleased to comply with your request f...

Three celluloid pinback buttons from Truman's 1948 presidential campaign, measuring between 5/8? and 1 1/2?, including: an uncommon stylized &qu...

Large 3.5? jugate pinback button from the 1948 presidential campaign, featuring oval portraits of Democratic candidates Harry S. Truman and Alben W. B

Collection of 35 vintage commemorative pins honoring George Washington, mostly from the early 20th century, measuring between 1/2? and 1 3/4? in diame

Six celluloid pinback buttons associated with Woodrow Wilson and his presidential campaigns, circa 1912–1918, measuring between 5/8? and 7/8?, includi

Two interesting Woodrow Wilson celluloid pins: a 1 1/4? jugate pin featuring Wilson with New York Governor Martin H. Glynn, with black text, "P...

Exquisite ALS signed "Jno. Hancock," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, December 27, 1760. Letter to his brother, Ebenezer Han...

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement, casting a vast influence on both President Abraham Lincol

Very desirable ballpoint signature, "Best wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition.

Russian Marxist revolutionary (1875–1933) and the first Soviet People's Commissar of Enlightenment responsible for culture and education. ALS in...

Manuscript document, signed “John Dundas,” one page, 7.25 x 7, January 10, 1795. Rare Virginia 'non-importation' slave certificate, in part:...

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards th

ALS in pencil in German, signed “Albert,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, postmarked August 6, 1926. Letter to Swiss–Italian engineer and close frien

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 25, 1942. Letter to Austrian novelist Hermann Bro

Uncommon color glossy 4.25 x 5.25 photo of Alexander Fleming in a head-and-shoulders profile pose, signed in ink. In fine condition, with fading to bo

Astronomer (1889–1953) regarded as one of the most important observational cosmologists of the 20th century and the namesake of the orbiting Hubble Te

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 30, 1885. Amusing letter responding to a proposal. In full (translated): "Madem...

Extraordinary matte-finish 9 x 11.75 photo of the pioneering psychoanalyst, signed in fountain pen, "Sigm. Freud, 1922." In very good cond...

Italian priest (1815–1888) who was canonized in 1934 in recognition of his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth. ALS in Italian, signed “Sac. Bosco G

Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, musician, and theologian (1696–1787) who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and is remembered for h

Glossy 8 x 9.5 half-length photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in thin black felt tip, "Keep the joy of loving God ...

English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653,

Taiwanese politician (1908–2001) who served as vice president of the Republic of China from 1978 to 1984, under President Chiang Ching-kuo. Color glos

Spanish dictator, aristocrat, and military officer (1870–1930) who served as prime minister from 1923 to 1930 during Spain's Restoration era. Vi...

ALS in Spanish, signed “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna” (also signed within the text, "Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna"), five pages on three sheets...

Chinese revolutionary (1866–1925) who helped to overthrow the centuries-old Qing Dynasty in 1911 to become the first president of the Republic of Chin

Chinese politician (1921–2008) who served as the foreign minister and vice premier of the People's Republic of China. Glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of ...

Extraordinary archive of 18 TLSs in German and English by Leon Trotsky, totaling 19 pages, dated from 1932–1939. A series of highly political letters

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547, remembered for his role in the English Reformation, his six marriages (and his beheaded ex-wives),

Extremely rare LS in French as Queen consort of France, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, July 20, 1790. Letter from Paris to her brother-in-law, Ferdinand I, the

Crisp ballpoint signature, "Diana,” on an off-white 8.25 x 5.75 stationery sheet with printed text: "On the Visit of Diana, Princess of Wa...

TLS signed “Charles" and "Yours most sincerely, and Diana,” one page, 8 x 13, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mr....

Royal Christmas card from 1981 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, me

Signed book: More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1884. Leatherbound hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 40...

Partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic 'Account of Wages' document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on t...

Texan saloon-keeper and Justice of the Peace in Val Verde County (1825–1903) who called himself 'The Law West of the Pecos' and held court i...

Pencil signature, "W. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill',” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 calling card belonging to Samuel Hale. The card is housed insid...

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...

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

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Uncommon 4.25 x

Surgeon at Parkland Hospital who attended to President Kennedy after he was shot on November 22, 1963. Original signed felt tip sketch of "Pres...

American explorer and naturalist (1884–1960) whose far-flung adventures on archaeological expeditions in the Far East were said to have served as the

Original January 16, 1935, evening edition of The Baltimore News and The Baltimore Post, 16.75 x 21, 28 pages. Banner headline along the top edge read

Ferrotype button from the Constitutional Union Party's 1860 presidential campaign, 5/8? in diameter, featuring a portrait of presidential candid...

American lawyer (1907–1996), known as the 'King of Torts,' best known for his celebrity-studded roster of clients that included Chuck Berry,...

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Israeli leader, signed in pencil, "D. Ben-Gurion." Reverse bears a Yapfoto credit stamp. In fine ...

Two vintage fountain pen signatures, "D. Ben-Gurion," one on an off-white 4 x 5 slip and the other on a 3.75 x 2.25 card imprinted with hi...

Four items signed by the former Federal Reserve chairman: three identical color satin-finish 8.5 x 11 portraits, each signed and dated in the lower bo

Collection of nine pins and buttons associated with William Jennings Bryan and his presidential campaigns, circa 1900–1908, measuring between 7/8? and

Original October 24, 1931, edition of The Baltimore News, 17 x 21, 36 pages, with the banner reading "Al Capone in Chicago Court for Sentence T...

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

Set of three diagram sketches by Vint Cerf on white sheets ranging in size from 8 x 5 to 11 x 8.5, each signed in black felt tip by Cerf, who draws co

Two signatures of acclaimed explorers of sea and land: a felt tip signature and inscription, "To Roger Harris! Jacques Cousteau," on a whi...

Five items associated with colorful Massachusetts politician James Michael Curley, including: a scarce 2 1/4? cardboard jugate pin featuring oval port

Uncommon 2 1/4? celluloid pinback button from Curley's campaign for mayor of Boston in 1929, featuring his portrait encircled with white text: &...

Color 4 x 5 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama in his red robes, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the

Two different 7/8? celluloid pinback buttons from Davis's 1924 presidential campaign, both featuring his portrait with the text, "John W. D...

Five different pins from Thomas E. Dewey's Republican presidential campaigns in 1944 and 1948, measuring between 3/4? and 2 1/2?, featuring two ...

Original October 13, 1930, edition of The Detroit Free Press, 17 x 22.5, 22 pages, with the headline reading "'Legs' Diamond Shot By Fo...

Two ballpoint signatures, "James D. Watson," on individual white 5 x 3 cards. In very fine condition. Both encapsulated in PSA/DNA authent...

Three glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, signed in silver ink or black felt tip by FBI special agent John E. Douglas, with images including: Douglas we

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 7.25 photo of the UK prime minister in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, "Anthony Eden, 1/48." Framed an...

Son of inventor Thomas Edison who assisted in the running of his father's companies and later served as Secretary of the Navy and Governor of Ne...

Christmas card from 1972 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 14.75 x 9 open, with an exceptional seated portrait of the Queen Mo

Democratic mayor of Boston nicknamed 'Honey Fitz,' father of Rose Kennedy, and namesake of his grandson John F. Kennedy (1863–1950). Two sca...

Rare 2 1/4? celluloid pinback jugate button from 1910 featuring oval portraits of Massachusetts politicians Eugene Foss and Thomas Cassidy, with ornat

Boss of New York's most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo's The Godfather. S. G. S. Associat...

Three items: a matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Harris, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "To Joyce and Ken Browne, Wi...

Anarchist known for her political activism, writing and speeches (1869–1940). TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, September 6, 1934. Letter to a friend about an

Four identical color glossy 10 x 8 photos of Mikhail Gorbachev posing alongside Ronald Reagan, each signed in white ink by the former president of the

Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, "M. Gorbachev." In very good to fine conditio...

Four pins associated with famed newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, measuring between 7/8? and 1 1/4?, including two identical "For Go...

German World War I military hero (1847-1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. ALS in German, signed “v. Hindenburg,” one page, 8.25 x 5.25,

TLS, one page, 8 x 7, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, August 28, 1957. Letter to Henry B. Donovan in California, in part: "I apprec...

Four pins from Hughes's political career, measuring between 7/8? and 1 3/4?, including a pin from his 1906 campaign for governor of New York, a ...

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 13.25 Harris & Ewing portrait of a Hughes in a distinguished half-length pose, signed and inscribed in the lower bord...

Collection of eight pins and badges for the campaigns of Massachusetts politician Charles F. Hurley, measuring between 3/4? and 5?, including three ...

Group of eight business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed on the front or back in ink or felt tip by the respective Internet and gaming pioneer, including:

Four items signed by prime ministers of Israel, including: Menachem Begin (compliments slip), Shimon Peres (SP and commemorative cover), and Yitzhak S

Rare 1? celluloid pinback button created in support of Louis A. Johnson's candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1952, featurin...

Swedish business magnate (1926–2018) who founded the innovative retail furniture company IKEA. Satin-finish 11.75 x 8 close-up photo, prominently sign

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS, one page

Pencil signature and inscription, "For Carol—A great example of hard work, from, Ethel Kennedy," and a blue ballpoint signature, "Wit...

Four glossy 10 x 8 photos of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the tragic motorcade drive through Dallas and Dealey P

Two items: a TLS signed "Coretta & The Children," one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 17, 1971, to Dr. Arthur Logan, in full...

Two unsigned items related to the funeral of King George VI, whose struggles were immortalized in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech: a bl...