RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Handwritten manuscript fragment in French, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 2, no date but circa 1818. A five-line excerpt from a draft of Napoleon’s memoir

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, February 24, 1810. Letter to the Duke of Feltre, minister of war. In full (translated): “I ask you to send

Handwritten scientific notes in French, unsigned, one page, both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, dated June 19–28, [1857], headed at the top in pencil in another h

Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, September 2, 1953. A pardon document. In part: “Whereas Stanislaw Ch

Margaret of Valois (1553–1615) was Queen of France and of Navarre during the late sixteenth century; she was the daughter of Catherine de Medici and H

Rare partly-printed banknote from colonial Virginia for five pounds, 6.5 x 4.5, March 4, 1773, signed at the bottom by the speaker of the Virginia Hou

French scientist (1683–1757) who contributed to many different fields, especially the study of insects, and introduced the Reaumur temperature scale.

Panamanian police chief and politician (1908–1955) who served as president of Panama from 1952 until his mysterious assassination in 1955, when he cam

Archduke Rudolf, the crown prince of Austria-Hungary and heir-apparent of the Habsburg dynasty, married Princess Stephanie of Belgium in 1881. In 1889

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

Pioneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. ALS in German, signed “H. Schliemann,” o

Orthodox rabbi (1902–1994) who led the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and is considered one of the most influential Jewish figures of the 20th century. TLS

ALS in German, one page, 8.5 x 10.5, February 26, 1853, Frankfurt am Main. Letter to auctioneer Johann Friedrich Lippert, regarding the payment of an

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m

American inventor, actor, and entrepreneur (1811–1875) known for his important improvements to the sewing machine, who founded the Singer Sewing Machi

Representative from Pennsylvania who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation (1792–1868). Choice 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s

Scottish moral professor and a respected pioneer of political economy (1723–1790) whose magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, is considered the first mo

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

Collection of approximately 50 letters written to American author and editor William Roscoe Thayer by several notable scholars and statesmen, some in

Two woodworking tools once owned and used by Thomas McCauley who was employed as a carpenter and cabinet maker at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Be

English violinist (1878–1912) best remembered as the courageous bandleader who, along with his seven other band members, played on as the Titanic sank

Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company’s two newest and biggest ships, the Titanic and Olympic, circa early 19

English naval officer (1850–1912) in command of the RMS Titanic, and one of the 1502 who died when the ship sank. Excessively rare DS, signed “E. J. S

Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. Untranslated DS

TLS in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Ejercito del Norte letterhead, October 3, 1915. Letter to General Felipe Riveros. In pa

Extremely influential social theorist (1864–1920) often cited with Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx as a founding architect of sociology. Very rare ALS in

American inventor (1765–1825) whose cotton gin revolutionized Southern agriculture. ALS signed “E. Whitney,” one page, 7.75 x 8, October 5, 1821. Lett

German art historian and archaeologist (1717–1768) who was a pioneer of scientific archaeology and the first to articulate the differences between Gre

TLS signed “L. Wittgenstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 29, 1934. A letter of recommendation for his student, Alice Ambrose, later a renowned philo

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

TLS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 13.5, September 27, 1914. Untranslated letter to Manuel Palafox. In very good condition, with intersecting folds passi

Color glossy 5 x 7 photo of Arafat wearing his traditional keffiyeh, affixed within an off-white 6.25 x 8.25 presentation folder, signed opposite the

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of the Palestinian leader with the German chancellor at a meeting in Bonn in 1995, signed in black felt tip, “With best wis

Member of the fabled Astor family of businessmen and financiers (1822–1890). ALS signed “J. J. Astor,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 15, 1883. Le

First president of Iran (born 1933) who served from 1980–81 following the overthrow of the Shah in 1979. His impeachment by parliament in June, 1981,

LS in French, signed “v Bismarck,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, January 1, 1879. Letter to the Baron A. de Luze in Bordeaux. In part (translated):

Early American architect (1763–1844) who designed numerous buildings in his native Boston and was principal architect of the US Capitol in Washington.

Collection of ten bank checks, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,” all dated in 1932. In overall fine condition,

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in the lower border in bla

Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Crisp blac

Glossy 3.5 x 4.5 photo of Cousteau leaning over the side of a boat, signed in black felt tip, “J. Y. Cousteau.” In fine condition.

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon of Kedleston,” four pages on two adjoini

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 5.25

Royal Mail FDC, 8.5 x 5, with a cachet honoring the ‘Secret of Life,’ signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson,” and in black ink, “Francis Crick.”

Lawyer, developer, and speculator (1743–1799) who served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation. ALS signed “Wm. Duer,”

Fountain pen signatures, “Edward” and “Wallace Windsor,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait of the royal cou

Two books: a hardcover edition of The Heart Has Its Reasons, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Jacob Bacal, Wallis, D

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, April 5, 1960. Letter to Lewis E. Keller, owner of the historic Oakhurst Links golf course, in part: “I tried several time

Chinese astrophysicist and liberal activist (1936–2012) whose ideas inspired the pro-democracy student movement of 1986–87 and the Tiananmen Square pr

S. G. S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Carlo Gambino for $300, August 1, 1957, and

Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of a well-dressed Getty seated in a chair, signed in the upper right in blue felt tip, “J P Getty.” In fine condition, with lig

ALS signed “J. G.,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, October 17, 1865. Letter discussing financial matters regarding a slate quarry in Middle Granvil

TLS, one page, 6 x 7.25, personal Claridge’s letterhead, October 9, 1935. Letter to NYSE official J. M. B. Hoxsey. In part: “I appreciated very much t

Fountain pen signature, “Robert F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 index card. In very fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Accomp

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. DS, signed “George PR,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.5 x 14.5, March 2

Two items: a great matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Hussein in military uniform, signed in fountain pen; and a greeting card offering season’s greetings

King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909, chiefly remembered for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture (1835–1909).

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Royal Navy. ALS

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. ALS

Chinese historian and Catholic priest (born 1906), best known for his book Missionary Policy of France in China, 1842-1856: The Opening of Five Chines

Filipino lawyer and politician (1917–1989) who served as president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. Two items: a glossy 3.75 x 5 head-and-shoulde

Iconic 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.” In fine conditio

Indian diplomat and politician (1900–1990), related to Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi. Ink signatures in English an

Collection of 12 items, consisting of magazine covers, TLSs, and signatures, each signed by an American political figure, including: Ted Kennedy (3),

Queen-consort of Great Britain, the wife of George V. In 1891, she accepted a marriage proposal from the Duke of Clarence, who within six weeks died f

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 15.75 x 12, November 12, 1870. Queen Victoria appoints William Henry Ridge Gunner as “an Officer in

Rare untranslated ALS in German, signed “Victoria,” twelve pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning letterhead with emb

Matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Sadat in a three-quarter-length pose, inscribed in black felt tip, “Mary, Best wishes,” and signed in Arabic, adding th

TLS signed “Jonas E. Salk,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine letterhead, January 10, 1958. In part: “We have not be

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” one page, 5.25 x 6.75, June 17, 1932. Letter to Charles Schwager, in full: “I appreciate your fond wishes and thank

Small archive of mostly humorous notes and letters sent by Douglas to Paul Doherty of New Hampshire, dated between 1960 and 1966, comprised of four AL

Collection of four Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DSs, each signed “O. Ellsworth,” one dated December 28, 1776, and three dated May 29, 1778. All

Eighth Chief Justice of the United States (1833–1910) who served from 1888 to 1910. ALS signed “M. W. Fuller,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x

Attractive AQS on a light blue 6 x 7.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion. Teller pens a portion of the poem, Under Which Lyre: A Reactionary Tract for

Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the title p

Italian fashion designer (1946–1997) who was murdered by a spree killer outside his Miami Beach home. Uncommon satin-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Versace i

Beauregard’s own handwritten copy of a letter sent to him by William T. Sherman, penned entirely in Beauregard’s own hand, two pages, lightly-lined, 7

Canadian aviator and World War I ace (1893–1944) officially credited with bringing down the Red Baron, though later investigations indicated that the

Union cavalry officer (1826–1863) whose troops fired the first shots at Gettysburg. He fell ill shortly thereafter, likely stricken with typhoid, and

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He late

Confederate general (1812–1880) who was defeated at the Battle of Mill Springs on January 18, 1862, the first important Confederate defeat of the war.

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 4, 1872. Letter to General Braxton Bragg. In full: “Accept my thanks for your prompt compliance with my request

LS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 10, 1853. Letter to Commodore Charles Stewart, commander of the US Navy Yard in Philadelphia

ALS signed “A. Doubleday, Capt. U. S. A.,” two pages, lightly-lined both sides, 5.25 x 8, Fort Sumter, January 6, 1861. Letter to Major General Jesse

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

Confederate officer (1819–1961) who was the first general killed in the Civil War, shot while leading a retreat after a loss at the Battle of Rich Mou

Civil War–dated manuscript muster roll, signed “Chapman Biddle, Col. 121st P. V.,” one page both sides, 23 x 21, June 30, 1863. A document for the 121

War-dated ALS signed “D. A. Buehler,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, October 21, 1863. Letter to Surgeon Henry James of Ca

Grandson of Nicholas I who served in World War I as commander-in-chief of the Russian armies on the main front before commanding troops in the Caucasu

War-dated ALS signed “H. W. Halleck,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Head Quarters, Department of the Missouri letterhead, February 24, 1862. In full (translated

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

ALS signed “J. Hooker, Asst. Adj. Gnl., U.S.A.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, December 29, 1851. Letter to Adjutant General of the Army Roger Jon

Confederate general (1831–1879) known for his recklessness who commanded forces at important battles including Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysbu

Union general and chief engineer of the US Army (1810–1883). Highly desirable 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Humphreys in uniform, signed b

Civil War–dated ink endorsement signature as lieutenant general, “T. J. Jackson,” at the conclusion of a concise manuscript document headed “Hd Qrs 2d

Early ALS signed “T. J. J.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 1, 1846. Letter to his sister Laura Jackson Arnold, written from Wes

Confederate general (1816–1873) who opted against attacking Culp’s Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, a decision frequently blamed for the loss of thi

ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” two pages, 5.5 x 9, January 7, 1885. Letter to Major Robert Stiles. In full: “Yours of the 3d came yesterday. In regard t