RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring JFK

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Uncommon ...

American merchant and statesman (1741–1811) who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the US Congre

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. Postcard depicting

Color satin-finish 8 x 12 photo of Gorbachev speaking with a large red Soviet flag behind him, signed in black felt tip, "M. Gorbachev." I...

Untranslated DS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, April 10, 1978. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Gorbachev. In fine condition.

Handwritten manuscript by Horace Greeley, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 12.5, no date but circa November 1862. An editorial headed, "My Vote for W...

Two photos: an 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo collage of Sonny Barger, the founding member of the Oakland, California, US chapter of the Hells Angels Motor

American biologist (born 1938) who has developed groundbreaking scientific instruments which made possible major advances in the biological sciences a

Two TLSs addressed to Angels baseball player Robert 'Bo' Belinsky, on his 7 x 9.5 FBI letterhead, dated April 15 and April 16, 1964. Hoover ...

Interesting postal cover featuring postmarks at Helen, West Virginia, and Keller, Virginia, in the summer of 1938, signed in pencil, "Helen Kel...

TLS signed "Edward, Duke of Windsor," one page, 5.25 x 7.25, The Towers letterhead, June 20, 1969. Edward sends a thank you note for a tea...

TLS as governor of the Bahamas, signed “Edward,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, Government House, Bahamas letterhead, July 7, 1942. Letter to John Walter Wood,

Greek-American scientist in space exploration (born 1938) who has contributed to many of the United States' unmanned space exploration programs ...

American diplomat during the American Revolutionary War (1740–1792) who helped negotiate the Treaty of Alliance with France in 1778. LS, one page both

Private secretary (1838-1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. ALS, tw

Desirable color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II riding in a carriage along the Mall on the first full day of his state vi

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Manuscript vellum DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 1

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in black felt tip, "God bless you, M Teresa mc." Typed colle...

TLS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page, 4.25 x 3.5, March 10, 1994. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in full: "This brings you our prayers and wi...

Card depicting Mother Teresa holding a baby, 6 x 4, signed on the front in black felt tip, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." In very fine con...

Manuscript DS in Italian, one page, 9.75 x 14.5, September 23, 1937. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, "Muss...

German theologian and Lutheran pastor (1892–1984) who is best known for his opposition to the Nazi regime during the 1930s. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, M

American solar astrophysicist (born 1927) who, in the mid-1950s, developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the Parker spiral sha

Souvenir typescript, one page, 7 x 9.5, signed at the conclusion in bold ink, "Linus Pauling." A quote entitled 'No More War,' in ...

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, March 20, 1800. Letter to George S

Two items: a semi-glossy 4 x 5.75 cardstock portrait of Pope Benedict XVI as cardinal, signed in the lower border in black ink, "Joseph Card Ra...

Very desirable color satin-finish 5.75 x 8.25 half-length photo of Cardinal Bergoglio with his eyes closed in prayer, signed in black felt tip as arch

Sought-after color glossy 8 x 11.5 photo Pope John Paul II in a benevolent half-length pose, signed in black felt tip, "Joannes Paulus II."...

LS signed “Albert, Acting Great Master,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, April 24, 1846. Written from Buckingham Palace, a letter to Lt. Colonel Woods, in par

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” seven pages both sides, 8 x 12.5, January 19, 1866. Document containing "Instructions for Our Trusty and We...

Glossy 7 x 9.25 half-length photo of Salk holding the citation he received from President Eisenhower on April 22, 1955, signed in black ink, "J...

American soldier and statesman (1733–1804) who served as a general in the American Revolution and was a member of the first session of Congress as a S

Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname 'The Birdman of Alcatraz...

Appealing group lot of 10 items signed by justices of the Supreme Court, including three chief justices, consisting entirely of signatures unless othe

TLS signed “Kind regards, Yours sincerely, Margaret Thatcher,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Prime Minister letterhead, November 29, 1989. Letter to the Bis

Matte-finish 3.5 x 4.5 portrait affixed to a 6 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, "Margaret Thatcher." In fine condition.

Collection of 33 signatures from the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman, with the majority signing in ink or ballpoint on individual slips or cards

Partly-printed DS, signed “C. Vanderbilt,” one page, 8 x 6.5, July 23, 1887. Vanderbilt appoints John Newell and James H. Reed or "either of th...

American brewer, merchant and philanthropist (1792–1868) who founded the eponymous Vassar College in 1861. Ink signature, "M. Vassar, Founder o...

Granddaughter of Queen Victoria and consort of Alfonso XIII (1887–1969). ALS signed “Victoria B.,” on both sides of a 5 x 3.75 personal stationery car

Bold ink signature, "Booker T. Washington,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, affixed to a slightly larger slip cut from a scrapbook. In fine condi...

LS signed “Dan'l Webster,” one page, 8 x 10, November 19, 1842. Letter to Philip Bovee, in part: "I…am unable to furnish you any informatio...

American educator, temperance reformer, and women's suffragist (1839-1898). ALS signed “Frances E. Willard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets...

Revolutionary War–dated ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, May 10, 1782. Letter referencing Captain Louis-Rene Levassor de Lato

Colonial military officer during the French and Indian War, and a general in the Continental Army during the Revolution (1738–1824) who, as an organiz

Extraordinary ALS signed “John H. Brooks,” 24 total pages on a set of six 5 x 8 sheets, lightly lined, (the first 11 pages in ink, the balance in grap

Civil War–dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.25, September 15, 1862. Letter to "the Senate of the Confederate States," in full: "In reply t...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 21, 1856. Official United States War Department document sent to John Munro

Union general (1815–1872), known as 'Old Brains,' who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall ba...

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” eight pages, 5 x 8, July 2, 1859. Written from Arlington, Lee pens a letter to his son concerning family and home matters, and

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga, and is remembered as one of the Civil War...

One of Japan's most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to l...

ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” one page, 5 x 8, November 1, 1899. Letter to "Alice," in part: "I was very glad to get your letter today—...

Outstanding 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of McClellan in uniform in a three-quarter-length pose by renowned Civil War photographer Alexander Gard

Confederate officer (1832–1865) who fought with distinction at Murfreesboro and Chickamauga; he was killed in action in a skirmish at Hatcher's ...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4, addressed in Patton's hand to "Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., South Hamilton, Mass.," and marked &q...

United States Army general (1883–1946) who served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. His caustic personality was reflected in the n

A remarkable map entitled "Okinawa Shima" showing the northern part of Okinawa Island, prepared by US Tenth Army Engineers on August 8, 19...

Marshal of France and duke of Castiglione (1757–1816) who served with distinction under Napoleon during the French Revolution. Manuscript DS, in Frenc

Viceroy of the Kingdom of Italy (1781–1824) and the adopted stepson of Napoleon. ALS in French, signed “Eugene Napoleon,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.

French military officer (1763–1844) who was appointed Marshal of France by Napoleon and later became King of Sweden (as Charles XIV Johan) and King of

One of Napoleon's favorite marshals (1753–1815) who served as his chief of staff from the start of his first Italian campaign in 1796 until his ...

Marshal of France of the Napoleonic Era who commanded the cavalry of the Imperial Guard (1768–1813). Scarce ALS in French, signed “Bessieres,” one pag

French soldier and political figure who rose to Marshal of France (1763–1815). LS in French, signed “Brune,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, personal letterhead

French lawyer and statesman (1753–1824) who authored the Napoleonic Code. LS in French, signed “Cambaceres,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, July 6, 1812. Lett

One of the most important creators of the French Revolutionary Army (1753–1823), he voted for the death of Louis XVI and was appointed by Napoleon to

Marshal of France and Duke of Auerstaedt (1770–1823) considered one of Napoleon's finest commanders. LS in French, signed “Duc D'auerstadt,”...

French statesman (1759–1820) who famously served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Fouche,” one page, 7 x 9, June 29, 1801.

French commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars who rose to Marshal of France (1764–1830). Partly-printed DS, in French, signed &qu...

French general and marshal (1766–1847) remembered for his participation in the Waterloo Campaign. Manuscript DS, in French, one page, 9.25 x 13.75, Fe

French military officer (1762–1833) who Napoleon named a Marshal of France. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Jourdan,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, June 17

French cavalry general noted for his daring and skillful exploits during the Napoleonic Wars (1770–1835). LS in French, signed “Duc de Valmy,” one pag

French soldier and politician (1760–1829) who participated in the American Revolution, becoming a friend of Thomas Jefferson. LS in French, signed &...

One of Napoleon's marshals who was a close personal friend, renowned as one of the most daring and talented generals in the French army (1769–18...

French military commander (1755-1820) and one of the original 18 marshals of the empire created by Napoleon. ALS in French, signed “Lefebvre,” one pag

Marshal of France and military leader during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1765–1840). ALS in French, signed “Macdonald,” one page bot

French soldier (1781–1844) who in 1802 he was arrested on the grounds of being concerned in a plot of the Republicans against the Consulate; though he

Napoleonic Marshal and Duke of Ragusa (1774–1852) who served as tutor to Napoleon II. LS in French, signed “Duc de Raguse,” one page both sides, 8.75

Napoleonic Marshal and Duke of Ragusa (1774–1852) who served as tutor tutor to Napoleon II. LS in French, signed “Le M'al Duc de Raguse,” one pa...

Military commander (1758–1817) during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, who was named as one of Napoleon's original 18 Marshals of the Empi...

Prominent soldier (1754–1842) in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars who was named a Marshal of France, and whose name is inscribed unde

French general and marshal of France under Napoleon (1768–1835) who was made duke of Treviso in 1808. LS in French, signed “Le M'al Duc de Trevi...

Brother-in-law of Napoleon (1767–1815) who was a marshal in Napoleon's regime and who reigned as King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. Partly-printe...

Choice manuscript DS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 8 x 12.75, May 28, 1810. Untranslated military document, listing the names and ranks of twelve

Partly-printed DS, in French, signed "N," one page, 8.25 x 12.5, September 10, 1811. Document from Hunebourg Henri Clarke, Duc de Feltre, ...

Broadside headed "Prefecture de L'Aisne, Guerre Continentale, Discours de l'Empereur au Sénat [Prefecture de L'Aisne, Continen...

LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, March 12, 1807. Letter to "My Son," in part (translated): "I have jus...

Document from Napoleonic France, one page, 9.5 x 14.75, December 1810. Document for the royal household, headed (translated), "House of H.M. Em...

Document from Napoleonic France, one page, 9.5 x 14.75, March 1810. Document for the royal household, headed (translated), "House of H.M. Emper...

Broadside about Napoleon's abdication, 10 x 15, headed "Departement de la Vienna, Ourdre du Jour, Du 10 Avril 1814," in part (translat...

LS endorsed at the conclusion, "Copy Horatio Nelson," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, July 25, 1797. An important manuscript...

ALS signed “Nelson,” one page, 7.5 x 9, August 11, 1799. Letter to Sir John Acton Bant, written a month after the French garrison on St. Elmo surrende

French soldier and military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars (1769–1815) who was one of the original 18 Marshals

Marshal of France and Duke of Reggio (1767–1847), known as the 'marshal of thirty-four wounds,' who served with distinction in the French Re...

Marshal of France and diplomat (1754–1818) who negotiated the Treaty of San Ildefonso in 1796. LS in French, signed “Perignon,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75

Manuscript DS, in Polish, one page, 8 x 12, February 19, 1810. Letter to Minister of the Interior Jan Pawel Luszczewski, written in favor of Captain K

Marshal of France (1742–1819) remembered for his rigorous standards of discipline among the troops he commanded. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Ser

Marshal of the Empire (1769–1851) who was one of only six officers in French history to receive the distinction of Marshal General of France. LS in Fr

Marshal of France and Duke of Albufera (1770–1826) considered to be one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most brilliant generals. LS in French, signed “L...

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. Partl