RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Striking hand-colored map of ancient Jerusalem by the eminent Visscher family cartographers of Amsterdam, 19.75 x 14, circa 1648, depicting the walled

Untranslated manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Pius PP IX,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, August 9, 1847. Expected document wear, scattered creases, and

An impressive archive spanning fifty years in the life of Ben-Gurion, consisting of a signed photo, nine ALSs, eighteen TLSs, all with exceptional con

Younger sister (1780–1825) of Napoleon who was the only Bonaparte sibling to visit him on Elba. ALS in French, signed “Pauline,” one page, 6 x 8, June

Handwritten manuscript draft for a speech, unsigned, three pages, 8.25 x 11.75, January 14, 1991. Untranslated draft in German for a portion of Brandt

DS in Cyrillic, signed “L. Brezhnev,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, October 22, 1948. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, who was serving as first secretary of th

French statesman (1862–1932) and co-laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926. Vintage pearl-finish 6.5 x 9 photo of Briand with great Austrian tenor

Chinese leader and son of Chiang Kai-shek (1910–1988), who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Glossy 5 x

Complete book set: The Second World War, Volumes 1–6. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1948–1953. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 6 x 8.5. Signed on the first

World War II–dated TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, prime ministerial letterhead, May 25, 1943. Intriguing letter written from

Lengthy typed working manuscript, unsigned, 24 lightweight carbon pages, 7.5 x 9.5, no date but circa March 1944. Manuscript draft of an important spe

LS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Board of Trade letterhead, September 24. Letter as president of the Boar

Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism. As a correspondent during the Alfred Dreyfus affair, he determined that the solution to anti-Semitism was

Folk hero (1767–1810) who led the Tyrolean Rebellion against the French and Bavarian occupation forces during the War of the Fifth Coalition. ADS in G

TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” two pages, 8 x 11.25, September 29, 1948. A letter to Comrade G. M. Malenkov. In part (translated): “In 1948,

TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. S. Khrushchev,” one page, 8.5 x 6, September 15, 1944. A typed telegram to Comrade Kolikov. In part: “The Chernovitsy Regi

Hungarian statesman (1802–1894) who played a leading role in bringing parliamentary government to that country. After abdicating his briefly held post

Mailing envelope, 8.5 x 4.5, with four different South African postage stamps affixed along the top, signed in black ink as president, “N. Mandela 27.

Color glossy 8.25 x 11.75 photo of Mandela and Michael Jackson posing with Mandela’s household manager Beatrice Damon and her two children, signed and

Cuban revolutionary leader and poet (1853–1895) who was killed while fighting for Cuban independence from Spain. Small archive of material by and rela

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

Youngest son of Emperor Alexander III of Russia who was imprisoned and murdered following the Russian Revolution of 1917 (1878–1918). Exceptional 4 x

Printed broadside in Spanish, one page, 16 x 24, February 11, 1783. Broadside issued during the reign of King Carlos III concerning taxes and duties o

Holy Roman Emperor who, as Charles I, also served as king of Spain (1500–1558). Lengthy manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 11.75

The last king of Iraq (1935–1958) who reigned from 1939 until his assassination during the 14 July Revolution of 1958. ALS in English, signed “Faisal,

LS in German, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, December 31, 1756. Untranslated letter sending thanks for a Christmas greeting from a

Untranslated LS in German, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, July 2, 1765. Intersecting folds, light toning, mounting remnants along lef

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820 whose reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the Americ

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 17.5 x 14, July 23, 1813. King George appoints Thomas K. Hutchinson as “a Second Captain in Our

Manuscript document bearing King Henry’s boldly stamped woodcut signature, one page, 9 x 5.75, February 14, 1509. Document submitted to Sir Edward Poy

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, June 25, 1697. The concluding page of proceedings of the Royal Council of F

Member of the French court (1721–1764) who was the chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death. Rare partial autograph letter, in French, one pa

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

King of France and Navarre (1755-1824) from 1814 until his death. Untranslated ANS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 4.25 x 2.75, May 16, 1811. Att

Revered monarch of Siam (1804–1868) best known as the king in the musical The King and I. Printed statement expressing thanks for condolences offered

The son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and grandson of Charles the Bold, known as Philip the Handsome (1478–1506); he was the first member of the

Princess of France (1476–1531) and mother of King Francis I, she played an important political role, serving twice as the Regent of France in the earl

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Antoinette,” one page, 7.5 x 10, July 1779. Marie Antoinette adjudicates a real estate agreement. In part (translated

Influential Italian noblewoman (1519–1589) who was Queen consort of France from 1547 to 1559 and the mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles

Collection of five letters from different 19th-century rulers, including: an ALS from Josephine Beauharnais of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Norway-Sweden, d

Collection of three items from different monarchs, including: an LS from Empress Alexandra of Russia and Consort of Czar Nicholas I, dated April 14/16

The wife (1892–1989) of Emperor Charles of Austria, and thus the last Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary, and Queen of Bohemia after the division of

Amazing archive of material from Byrd to noted shipbuilder William H. Todd, comprising of letters, books, and historical artifacts pertaining to the e

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon find

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

Three letters from notable American figures, including: a TLS on Office of the Mayor letterhead from New York’s Fiorello La Guardia, dated November 18

Influential Swedish scientist (1859–1927) who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1903 in recognition of his theory of electrolytic dissociation

French politician (1884–1966) who served as the first president of the Fourth Republic from 1947 to 1954. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “V. Aurio

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5 photo of Ben-Gurion talking, signed in blue ink in the lower border, “D. Ben-Gurion.” In fine condition, with slight brushing to

English jurist, judge, and Tory politician (1723–1780) known for writing Commentaries on the Laws of England; he was confirmed as the first Vinerian P

DS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 11.25, May 13, 1945. Untranslated military document awarding Lt. Colonel Ivan Petrovich Scherbak with military order

Unsigned docketing notation, “James Morrison v. Nathaniel F. Mix } attachment,” penned by Burr on the reverse of the second integral page of a manuscr

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Card informing President Bush of

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, April 29, 1910. Letter to Henry F. Osborne. In full: “Yours of April 27th receivd but really I have

English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards th

Fountain pen signature, “W. P. Chrysler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 autograph response card. Some chips and creases to the top of the card, otherwise fine

Large full free frank as secretary of state, measuring 17 x 10.5 unfolded with an 8 x 4.5 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Philip C. Pendle

ADS, signed within the text and on the reverse, “H. Clay,” one page, 7.5 x 4, June 6, 1809. Clay writes, in full: “Six months after date we promise to

Manuscript document, signed “Allen Convers” and “E,” one page, 8.5 x 12.25, March 8, 1675. Document selling an interest in a saw mill. In part (spelli

Manuscript document, unsigned, one page, 5.75 x 4.5, no date but circa 1689. A summons issued by Plymouth County. In part (spelling and grammar retain

Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” one page, 3.25 x 8, March 5, 1884. Docketing panel of a deed for transfer of property from J. Russell Barr an

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” one page, 3.25 x 8.25, May 11, 1882. Docketing panel of a release from Thomas Hyde and William King, Jr.,

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Handwritten endorsement in Cyrillic, “I

American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.25, filled out i

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Gorbachev behind a podium at the first Ronald Reagan Freedom Award ceremony in 1992, signed in blue felt tip, and nicely

Notable British author, lecturer, and conservationist (1888–1938) born Archibald Belaney. Fountain pen signature, “Wa-sha-quon-asin, Grey Owl,” on a 4

Limited edition color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Hillary during his ascent to the top of Mount Everest, numbered 8/10, signed in the lower border i

Signed book: What Is Scientology?. California: Church of Scientology of California, 1978. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25, 347 pages. Signed on an introductor

American statesman (1871–1955) who served as secretary of state under Franklin Roosevelt for 11 years and who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 f

Dedication page honoring John F. Kennedy removed from the 1964 yearbook for Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, 8.25 x 11, signed a

Desirable unused circa 1960 bumper sticker for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign, 18 x 4, signed on the right side in blue ballpoint, “Robert F.

Two TLSs regarding the retirement of Raymond O’Connell from the Department of Labor and Industries, each one page, United States Senate letterhead, Ju

Nephew of Marie Antoinette (born 1777) who was King of the Two Sicilies from 1825 until his death in 1830. LS in French, signed “Francois,” four pages

King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. Manuscript DS in German, one page, 9 x 13.75, Ma

King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. LS in German, one page, 9 x 11.25, October 18, 1

Collection of three letters from different 19th-century kings, including: an ALS from Louis I, King of Bavaria, dated October 21, 1807, and signed “Lo

Collection of six pay order documents, dated from 1788 to 1857, each signed by an early mayor of New York City, including: James Duane, Richard Varick

Signed book: My Story. First edition. NY: Dial Books, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title

Nationalist Iraqi Army brigadier (1914–1963) who seized power in a 1958 coup d'état and ruled the country as prime minister until his downf...

Margaret of Valois (1553–1615) was Queen of France and of Navarre during the late sixteenth century. Rare vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Marg

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 15.5 x 11.5, July 29, 1854. Queen Victoria appoints Lumley Graham as a captain in “Our Forty-third R