RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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