RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719–1806). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.5, May 6, 1788. Legal document, in full: “B

Scarce hand-addressed and free-franked envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Wolcott’s own hand to his wife, “Mrs. Laura Wolcott, Litchfield, Connecticut,”

Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726–1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS

American politician (1788–1870) who served as interim president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 5.25, December 6, 1866. Letter

ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 8 x 9.25, 1803. Letter to Jonathan Russell, in full: “I called just now at your house to consult you on a Case of Cons

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 31, 1850. Letter to E. H. Derby, in full: “I received your favor, with a copy of your Review of t

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, April 25, 1829. Letter regarding a legal matter, in part: “John Fowler, one of the parties conc

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 14.5 x 12, July 27, 1786. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants Charles Young “a certain Tract

American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Partly-printed DS, signed “

Uncommon and highly desirable AQS in pencil on a 5.5 x 8.25 sheet of Hotel Utah letterhead, in full: “Faith is a fire of enthusiasm darkness cannot qu

Receipt for King’s American Express credit card, 4.75 x 3.25, dated October 12, 1963, for a charge of $87.38 at the Hyatt House Hotel in Los Angeles,

Leading United States social reformer, abolitionist, politician, and philanthropist (1797–1874) who was a candidate for President of the United States

TLS signed “Martin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, July 19, 1963. Letter to Dr. Hamilton T. Boswell of the

ALS signed “Bill,” one page on both sides of a 4.25 x 3.5 Supreme Court card, May 22, 1947. Letter to Barnet Nover of the Washington Post, in full: “T

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, July 4, 1796. Letter to John Lowell Newbury, Jr., written while serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Signed souvenir book from the ‘Firestone’ Homestead Outing, dated July 11, 1914. Columbiana, Ohio: Privately printed. Leatherbound softcover, 8.25 x 1

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 29, 1939. Letter to Miss Margaret Lee Voorhees of Dearborn, Michigan, in full: “Thank you for

Handsome DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, sig

Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wells” and “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 8.25, January 2, 1865. Handsomely engraved certificate for one share of cap

TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, personal Yale University letterhead, August 6, 1935. Letter to pioneering autograph dealer Forest H. Sweet, in part: “I fin

Hand-addressed envelope panel, 9.75 x 3.75, addressed by Darwin to his close friend, “D. Hooker F. R. S., Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, W,” and

LS (the body written in the hand of Darwin’s son), four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, January 3, 1878. Lette

Archive of six memoranda pertaining to the Edison Service Record Club, totaling nine pages, dated September–December 1932. The memoranda were all writ

Unusual 4 x 4.75 paperstock photo of Edison speaking into a pair of microphones, affixed to a slightly larger mount, signed at the bottom in fountain

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Walter

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 press photo of Einstein in a candid moment, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “A. Einstein, 53.” In fine condition

ALS in German, signed “Papa,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8.25, no date but circa early 1929. Letter to his son Eduard Einstein, nicknamed “Tetel,” in

ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, March 3, 1947. Letter to Fannie Held, the widow of New Yo

World War II–dated TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, blindstamped personal letterhead, November 16, 1942. Letter to Hilde Spe

Choice fountain pen signature, “Albert Einstein, III. 45.,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mail

Superb original diagram drawing of a cross-section of a torpedo flintlock detonator accomplished by Fulton in ink and watercolor on an off-white 17.25

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Signed book: Der Teil und das

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Original signed pencil sketch of a cross-sec

Booklet containing Pasteur’s address delivered on the occasion of his entry into the French Academy on April 27, 1882, 23 pages, 9 x 11, signed and in

Signed book: Examen Critique d’un ecrit posthume de Claude Bernard sur la Fermentation. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1879. Leatherbound hardcover in marbl

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 23, 1882. Letter written a few days before his entry into the Academie Francaise, whe

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, July 10, 1930. Letter to Dr. Theodor Reik, in full (translated): "Just received...

Impressive collection of well over 600 items, consisting primarily of signatures but also including an assortment of letters and signed photos, featur

Unique vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait of Graham in profile by Dave Iwerks, signed and inscribed in white ink to the famed cowboy star, “To My L

Puritan clergyman, scholar, and author who countenanced the Salem witch trials (1663–1728). Extremely rare handwritten notes, unsigned, one page both

ALS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, January 27, 1980. Letter to “the Readers of Outreach,” in part: “God has been so wonderful to have us

Superb matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length portrait of Pope Pius X, affixed to its original 10 x 13.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black i

Indian yogi and guru (1893–1952) who introduced millions of westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book Autobiography of

LS, one page, 7 x 8, October 31, 1854. Letter to Governor William W. Hoppin, written from “Executive Dep’t, Utah Territory, Great Salt Lake City,” in

Remarkable handwritten manuscript in Hebrew, signed “M. Begin,” three pages, lightly-lined, 5 x 7, no date but circa 1951. Entitled “Shalom and Not to

Classic matte-finish 3 x 4 portrait of Churchill affixed to a 4 x 6 mount, neatly signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Framed

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9, Chartwell letterhead, October 20, 1930. Letter to Archer Shee, in full: “How very kind of you to

Desirable menu for a Foyles Literary Luncheon at the Grosvenor House on January 9, 1941, 4 x 6.75, with a luncheon topic of “Free France,” and listing

ALS signed “D,” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 26, 1852. Letter to Parliamentary Secretary of the Treasury Geor

TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, March 28, 1960. Letter to former French President Vincent Auriol, in part (translated

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, January 19, 1812. Untranslated letter to his minister of war, the Duke of Feltre Henri Clarke. A note by o

Extremely desirable pair of signed photos: a matte-finish 8 x 11 formal portrait of Park Chung-hee, signed in Korean in black ink and dated in another

Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8 x 10, June 30, 1502. Royal decree ordering her chamberlain Sancho de Paredes to pay 200 du

King of France (1550–1574) from 1560 until his death, whose reign was fraught with religious conflict including the St. Bartholomew's Day massac...

Scallop-topped vellum manuscript document in Old English, issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I [not signed by her], one page, 25 x 19.75, Apri

Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS as king, signed “

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Untranslated vellu

Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried,

ALS signed “G. R.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, March 15, 1783. Letter to Lord Sydney, in part: “Lord Sydney will acquaint Sir Geo. Yonge by a private letter

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, December 24, 1790. Warrant to authorize a payment, in part: “Our Will & Pleasu...

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

ALS signed “George P,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, February 7, 1810. Letter to Lady Keith, in part: “I really am so ashamed at my seeming neglect,

The fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. ALS signed “Beatrice,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal

Appealing 4.25 x 5.75 cabinet photo of a young George V in a half-length pose wearing his Royal Navy uniform, signed in the upper left corner in black

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign, from 1901 to 1910, was named the Edwardian era (1841–

Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. Rare 5.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of Ferdinand in a three-quar

Czar of Russia (born 1796) who reigned from 1825 until his death in 1855. By crushing the Decembrist Uprising, he confirmed the autocracy of czarist r

The last czar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Royal Christmas card from 1984, measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the family with newborn Prince Harry, signed and inscribed

Christmas card from 1992 measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed photo of their sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, signed and inscribed in fel

Leather-bound guest book used to commemorate the commissioning of the HMS Cornwall in Falmouth on April 23, 1988, measures 10.25 x 8.25, signed on the

General manager and chief draftsman at Harland & Wolff (1854-1926). Primarily responsible for the ships’ safety systems, he proposed multiple pl...

Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912. ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” four pag

Remarkable handwritten manuscript, unsigned, 12 pages, 7 x 9, September 1932. A fascinating manuscript entitled “Notes for Speech at Institute of Hygi

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated

Renowned polar explorer (1874–1922) who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and one of the principal figures of the period known as the He

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Cadoxton Lodge letterhead, August 3, 1893. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I regret that your kindl

Old West lawman (1846–1931) who was deputy sheriff in Tombstone when the gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place. Fountain pen signature, “Cordially yo

TLS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West letterhead, November 17, 1910. Employment recommendation document for a veteran

Manuscript DS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 8 x 13.75, March 9, 1892. State of Texas legal document, in part: “Clerk of the District Court of Reev

Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843–1915). ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, July 10, 1900. Letter to Claude Mimms. In part: “I am ready to close

Mailing envelope postmarked at San Francisco, California, 6.5 x 3.5, boldly signed on the reverse in black ink by Wild West showmen and performer, “G.

Old West outlaw (1844–1916) and leader of the Younger Gang, who eventually turned from a life of crime to Wild West shows and public speaking. Partly-

Uncommon ANS signed “James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, 1428 AZ,” penned on the reverse of a color glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of the cells at Alcatraz Federal Penitent

ALS signed “William M. Cooper,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 25, 1865. Letter written from Point of Rocks Hospital, Virginia, in p

Civil War soldier (1844–1917) active in the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. O’Beirne un

New York Mafia boss (1897–1962) instrumental in the development of organized crime in the US; he was responsible for splitting the Mafia into five dif

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 clipped slip affixed to an 8 x 10 sheet along with some stamps and magazine clippings. Fr

Pair of items signed by Astor family members William Backhouse Astor, Sr. (1792–1875) and William Waldorf Astor (1848–1919): a DS signed “Wm. B. Astor

Untranslated ALS in Hebrew, one page, 4.75 x 8.25, September 18, 1965. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip mark to the upper left.

Longtime senator of Missouri (1782—1858) who was a strong advocate of westward expansion of the United States. ALS signed “Thomas H. Benton,” one page

Five signed photos of British prime ministers, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5 to 4 x 6, including: Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, John

Manuscript DS, signed “A. Burr,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, May 22, 1820. Promissory note, in full: “Ninety Days after date I promise to pay C. G. Fontaine

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

Two DSs: a partly-printed DS by George Pullman, one page, 16 x 10.5, July 10, 1876, being a mortgage bond certificate for the Pullman Southern Car Com

Two letters, both signed “Byrd,” 8.5 x 11, Byrd Antarctic (Arctic) Expedition letterhead: an ALS, one page both sides, in part: “Hope you will ask Mis

ALS signed “B. N. C.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 8, January 7, 1930. Letter to Frank S. Hiscock, Cardozo’s predecessor as chief judg

Soviet politician (1911–1985) who was the fifth General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Signed book: The People and the Party Un

Desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition.

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and as vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Part