RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Partly-printed DS, signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 8, 1783. Rare military document, in full: “By His Excellency George Washingto

Rare partial self-contained third-person ADS, signed within the text, one page, 7 x .75, August 13, 1770. In full: “Boston, August 13, 1770. Rec’d of

Partly-printed partial DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 8 x 15.5, no date but circa 1801–1

Partial partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10.5 x 4.5, November 28, 18

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 10.75, May 20, 1815. President Madison confers on “Captain Thomas Stockton, of the Army of the

Ink signature as president, “James Madison,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 vellum slip clipped from a document. Also signed by Secretary of State Robert Smi

Partly-printed scallop-top vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 15.25, February 6, 1

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 9, May 23, 1822. President Monroe grants Edward Bryson of Belmont County a parcel of land in

Ink signature as president, “James Monroe,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 vellum slip clipped from a document. In very good condition, with light toning and

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 15, July 3, 1823. Scallop

Partly-printed DS as president, two pages, 11.25 x 14.5, March 18, 1834. A patent issued to Isaac Robinson, who “hath alleged that he has invented a n

Scarce hand-addressed free frank panel, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Jackson to “Robert Beal Esqr, Washington City, D. Columbia,” and franked along the top,

Third-person ALS, signed within the text, one page, 7.75 x 4, January 2, 1823. In full: “Genl. Jackson with compliments to Mr. King informs him that h

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 11.75 x 14.5, June 16, 1838. Scallop-top ship’s pass issued for “the Barque Ge

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.5 x 5.5, March 24, 1826. As governor of Virginia, Tyler reappoints a sheriff. In part: “William Dupree the present Sher

Uncommon LS signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 16, 1835. In full: “Herewith enclosed you will receive an annual return of alterations of

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 18, March 13, 1851. President Fillmore appoints Donald McNeill Fairfax as “a Lieutenant in the

Extremely rare 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Fillmore in a three-quarter-length seated pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Millard

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21.75 x 16.75, November 11, 1859. Four language ship’s paper issued to “James Nichols, master or commander o

LS signed by Lincoln, “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5 x 2.75, June 19, 1860. Letter to J. Van Prag complying with an autograph request. In full: “I herewith

Extremely desirable partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.75 x 16, July 26, 1861. President Lincoln appoints Christopher C. Hewitt as “Chief Ju

Spectacular leatherbound autograph album, 5.75 x 8.75, signed inside in ink by 50 Civil War–era figures, highlighted by Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnso

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 9.5, September 30, 1868. President Johnson directs the secretary of state “to affix the Seal of the Unit

Rare 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo showing Johnson in a three-quarter-length seated pose, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink. Trimmed edges wi

Civil War–dated document handwritten by Grant but unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 18, 1863. Special Order 164 relieving Major General McClernand o

Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page, 7.75 x 6.5, Lake Providence, Louisiana, February 13, 1863. Letter to Major General Jame

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 27, 1872. President Grant orders the secretary of state to “affix the Seal of the United Sta

Ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.75 slip. Includes a contemporary collectors note, reading: “General U. S. Grant’s signature—Give

Choice partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 15.75 x 19.75, February 9, 1880. President Hayes appoints John S. Newell

LS as president signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10.5, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 8, 1892. Letter to J. M. Dashiell.

Scarce early ALS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, 5 x 5.5, April 3, 1885. Letter to Grace Hazlett, offering congratulations on her upcoming marri

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 19.75, September 12, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Louis A. Kaiser as “a Lieutenant-Commander in t

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Roosevelt, payable to James L. Clark for $537, June 7, 1911. Also endorsed on the rev

TLS as president, two pages, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 9, 1906. Letter to Grosvenor A. Porter, a cousin of Edith K. Roosevelt. In full: “

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1918. Letter to Gus J. Karger of the Cincinnati Times-Star. In part: “C

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 19, October 8, 1921. President Harding appoints Walton R. Sexton as “a Captain in the Navy.” Crisply si

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, November 16, 1920. Letter to Hampton Moore, mayor of Philadelphia. In part: “I was delighted

Collection of five TLSs from Hoover to his presidential secretary Lawrence Richey, each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, dated between 1933 and 1937 (none as pr

Remarkable archive related to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference following World War I, comprised of Hoover’s correspondence with John Maynard Keynes, Pr

Scarce ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, January 7, 1954. Letter to Professor Wallace B. Amsbury. In full: “General Hawley tells me you wan

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland letterhead, December 2, 1924. Letter to Julian Goldman, in part: “I had a talk wi

Signed book: The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Volume I. First edition. NY: Random House, 1938. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 911 pa

ALS signed “Father,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland letterhead, postmarked January 21, 1928. Letter to his s

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 13, 1952. Letter to Rabbi Samuel Thurman, in part: “Your letter of the sixth i

Uncommon official matte-finish 10 x 8 US Army photo of Truman with officers in the 129th Artillery Regiment during World War I, signed and inscribed v

War-dated printed presentation sheet, signed in fountain pen, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but postmarked May 27, 1945. The page is headed “Shoulder Sl

TLS as president signed “Ike,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, October 30, 1953. Letter to his older brother Edgar Eisenhower. In part: “

War-dated TLS signed “Dwight,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, May 1, 1942. Letter to his older brother Edgar Eisenhower. In part: “I u

Off-white mailing envelope with “Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, Office of the Supreme Commander” imprinted on the flap, 8.25 x 3.75

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Congress of the United States letterhead, March 19, 1947. Letter to a constituent. In part: “I have your letter of recent dat

Desirable TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, June 28, 1956. Letter to Louise M. C. Schiavoni. In part: “Thank you very much for

Remarkable typed manuscript draft for a campaign speech given in Dallas, Texas, on September 13, 1960, 11 pages, 8.5 x 11, with several notes penned o

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 18, 1959. Letter to Mrs. Edgar Deen of Fort Worth, Texas. In part: “I am very happy

Beautiful limited edition hand-painted Limoges porcelain dessert plate as approved by Jacqueline Kennedy for the First Couple’s visit to Paris in May

TLS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Doubleday letterhead, May 21, 1985. Letter to Norman Olson at Levinson’s Book Store in Sa

Archive of material related to Ford’s publishing collaboration with Lord John Press, comprised of nine signed items, including seven TLSs, one DS, and

Immensely desirable partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.5 x 18.25, May 16, 1985. President Reagan appoints Christopher Hicks of Texas as “Dir

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, September 2, 1906. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I have received your letter of Aug. 28th in which you propose that I wr

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal Gray Gables letterhead, August 1, 1897. In part: “I fully appreciate the value of the task undertaken…I th

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, December 26, 1899. President McKinley appoints Francis W. Mansfield as “Major of Infant

White House card boldly signed in black ink, “Very sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft, February 29, 1912.” In very good condition, with a tear to the lower

Exceedingly bold ink signature, “For a noble woman who does things and whom I am proud to claim as a friend—affectionately, Wm. H. Taft. To Mrs. Henry

Ink signature, “Sincerely Yours, Woodrow Wilson, Princeton, N. J., 2 April, 1908,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. Tastefully double-matted and framed

Handsome engraved portrait of Coolidge, 10 x 13.75, signed and inscribed in the lower border in pencil, “To Bernard S. Millar, With Regards, Calvin Co

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 5, White House letterhead, August 12, 1940. Letter to Harry MacNeill Bland of Bland Gallery, Inc. In part: “Ever so

Fountain pen signature, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Accompanied by an e

Two items: an ALS as first lady, two pages on adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, White House letterhead, in part: “I must send you a line to tell you how s

Collection of five items, each signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, including a stamp block, two free-franked mailing envelopes, a TLS, and an ink signature o

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, July 10, 1964. Letter of thanks to actor and singer Phil Regan, in part: “That was quite a party and I thoroughly enjoyed

Signed books: Memoirs: Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, in two volumes. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955 and 1956. Hardcovers with dust

Fountain pen signature, “Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 6 x 4 La Casa Pacifica card, inscribed in type to “Helen F. Johnson,” and dated September 25,

Souvenir typescript of the Oath of Office, one orange page, 6.25 x 9, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In full: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm

Signed First Day Cover, 7.25 x 5.25, from the Nixon Library celebrating the nearly-shared birthdays of Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley—January 8th and

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 19, 1987. A letter of thanks to Mr. William N. MacGowan III, in part: “Bud McFarlane has render

Collection of material related to Nixon’s association with the Lord John Press, including three signed items: a TLS, one page, personal letterhead, Ap

TLS signed “RN,” one page, 6.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, February 22, 1994. Letter to TV producer Paul Keyes. In part: “To be reminded that I am cel

Signed book: In the Arena. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 384 pages. Signed on the first free...

Signed book: Seize the Moment. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 322 pages. Signed in blue felt...

Signed book: Portrait of the Assassin. Second printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 508 pages. Signed and i...

Limited edition color 21.75 x 13 broadside, numbered 81/150, featuring Ford’s December 6, 1973, address to Congress after taking the Oath of Office as

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.5 x 9.75, White House letterhead, August 30, 1974. Letter to Robert S. Carter. In part: “I want to t

TLS signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 13, 1988. A letter of thanks to book publisher Herb Yellin, in part: “Be

ALS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 28, 1991. A letter of thanks to a supporter, in part: “Just a note to th

Two glossy photos of Ford and Dole celebrating on the final night of the Republican National Convention in 1976, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, both signe

Signed book: Where’s the Rest of Me? First edition. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 316 pages. Signed and

ALS signed “Ron,” 4.75 x 8.25, May 12, 1967. Letter to film producer Samuel Goldwyn, in part: “Taft told me of his conversation with you about run-awa

Fetching color satin-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Reagan, in a denim jacket and western-style shirt, signed and inscribed in black felt tip in the lowe

Signed book: An American Life. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 747 pages. Sign...

Signed book: Where’s the Rest of Me? Later printing. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1965. Hardcover rebound by the Lord John Press, 5.5 x 8.25, 316 page

Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed in black felt tip on a side panel, “Good luck, George Bush.” In very good condition, with ev

TLS as vice president, signed “George Bush,” on an embossed 6.25 x 4.25 vice presidential card, October 31, 1984, in full: “I’m delighted to have the

Signed book: Back to Work. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8 x 6.5, 196 pages. Signed on the title page in black

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Clinton giving a speech, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower rig

Signed book: My Life. Limited edition, numbered 383/1500. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.25, 957 pages. Signed on the col

Ballpoint signatures, “Bill Clinton” and “Hillary Rodham Clinton,” on the reverse of a clipped 7 x 5 section of a restaurant menu. Also signed and ins

Two books: a hardcover edition of Decision Points, signed on the title page in black felt tip; and a hardcover first edition of Portrait of My Father,

Signed book: Decision Points. First edition, limited edition, number 537. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 10, 497 pages. Si

Collection of three items, each signed by a president, including: Herbert Hoover (TLS), Richard Nixon (stationery card), and Ronald Reagan (signature)

Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 9, May 3, 1796. As governor of Massachusetts, Adams appoints Silas Buss as “Lieutenant of a Company in the first

German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist (1903–1969) known for his critical theory as a leading member of the Frankfurt School. Four TLSs in