RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859). ALS in French, signed “Metternich,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, July 4, 1836. Letter to

LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 17, 1811. A letter to his cousin regarding his older brother Joseph Bonaparte, the king of Spa

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 1800. In part (translated): “According to the plan evinced by the First

Ornate manuscript vellum DS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 20 x 13, February 18, 1813. Document conferring the title of Baron of the Kingdom of

The second president of Egypt (1918–1970), serving from 1956 until his death. Manuscript DS in Arabic, one page, 11.75 x 18, June 8, 1955. An official

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. Two un

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

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

TLS in Cyrillic, one page, 5.25 x 9, no date. Untranslated letter to Nestor Lakoba regarding an appointment. Scattered creases and office notations to

DS in German and Hungarian, quickly signed with an ink scribble (as typical on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, October 9, 1944. Blue

The Duchess of Windsor’s personally owned beaded necklace of a lovely design, measuring 60? inches long, featuring strings of faux pearls separated by

Choice untranslated LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 12, 1790. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. From 1788 to 1790, Russi

Stunning hand-colored vellum DS in Cyrillic, one page, 16 x 10.75, 1791. A beautiful military appointment for the rank of Lieutenant of the Life Guard

Archduke of Austria and Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing s

Czar of Russia (born 1777) who ruled from 1801 until his death in 1825. Untranslated LS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.5 x 14.5, May 13, 1801. Repaired sepa

Holy Roman Emperor (1741–1790) from 1765 until his death, and ruler of the Habsburg lands. Manuscript DS in German, one page, 9.25 x 14, December 1789

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Neatly penned ALS in French, signed “Ma

Personal physician (1700–1772) of the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, who helped to transform the country’s health services and education. ADS in Fren

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

Grand Duchess (1895–1918) and eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was assassinated along with her family follo