RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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