RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States. Uncommon 5.

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for John Dillinger, issued on March 12, 1934, by the US Department of Justice for a violation of the National Motor Vehic

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in black

Striking matte-finish 10 x 13.25 portrait of Justice Douglas by Underwood & Underwood, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in founta...

LS signed “S. A. Douglas,” one page, 6.75 x 9.5, February 12, 1852. Letter to Hubbard Dudley, in full: “In compliance with your request your request,

Manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 3.75, February 20, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: “Pay to Emery Pe

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1939 until his death in 1975, who came to power after overthrowing the elected government during the Spanish Civil Wa

Four photos and cards with affixed photos signed by French presidents, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5 to 7 x 6, including: Francois Mitterrand, Valery G

DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, no date. Application for an “Oil and Gas Drilling Bond” submitted to the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. Signed at th

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to the National Supply Company for $617.59, November 8, 1943. In fine con

Three color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Goodall, each signed in black felt tip with the addition of an inspirational inscription. In overall fine co

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip by Gorbachev. In fine condition.

English statesman (1732–1818) who became the first de facto Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785. He was accused of corruption and impeached in

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, signed in black ballpoint by Hillary and No

Uncommon collection of 30 TLSs, with 19 signed “J. E. Hoover” and “J. Edgar Hoover,” and 11 bearing preprinted signatures, Federal Bureau of Investiga

Seven checks, each filled out and signed by an inventor, including: Lee de Forest (3), Simon Lake, and Charles P. Steinmetz (3). In overall fine condi

Pencil signature, “With every good wish, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original 1961 press photo of

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 3, 1964. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fitzgerald, in full: “It was particularly thou

Three color photos of John and Jackie Kennedy, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Secret Service agent Clint Hill. In overall fine co

Three satin-finish photos of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald as Jack Ruby shoots him, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Leavell

French naturalist and biologist (1744–1829) known as an early proponent of the concept of evolution and his mistaken theory of the inheritance of acqu

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, H. M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead, August 2, no year. Letter to Lady Abingdon in whi...

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Untranslated AQS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” on an off-whit

German chemist and professor (1803–1873) who made overwhelming contributions in the fields of agricultural and biological chemistry. AQS in German on

Wanted poster seeking information in the aftermath of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, 9.5 x 16, March 11, 1932. The poster features two images of the c

Poster issued in the aftermath of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, 12 x 9.5, May 21, 1932. The poster depicts the handwriting of the alleged kidnappers

Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War–dated manuscr

ALS signed “William Clarke,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, May 21, 1850. Letter to M. J. Hallowell, in full: “As on my arrival home I found this

ALS signed “John Sartain,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, October 23, 1849. Letter to his sister, Ann Sartain Pratt, in part: “I hop

Reformer (1793–1880) active in the Underground Railroad and the first president of the American Equal Rights Association. Appealing 2.5 x 4 carte-de-v

FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed in fountain pen by Nehru. In fine condition.

Financier and Pennsylvanian official (1733–1808) who served as a militia officer in the American Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript

FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union, signed in various ink types by Norman Borlaug, Linus Pa

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of Peron in a sleek suit and tie, signed in the lower border in blue fountain pen. In fine conditi

American abolitionist, eloquent orator, and social reformer (1811–1884). Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Phillips, neatly signed at the

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS signed “T. Pickering,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, December 8

Collection of 15 items signed by American politicians from throughout history, including a color 8 x 10 photo signed and inscribed by Henry Kissinger,

Uncommon 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the now–pope emeritus as cardinal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In fine

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8.25 photo of Pope Francis as cardinal with his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI, signed in black felt tip, “Erzbischof von Bue

Grandson of King George III, cousin of Queen Victoria, and maternal uncle of Queen Mary (1819–1904) who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces fro

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal monogrammed letterhead, November 28, 1990. Letter to Lucile Palmaro, in part: “I do not remember—as I am getting

Pair of Christmas cards from Princess Anne, both featuring her initial ‘A’ on the front, measuring 12 x 8 open, and featuring a photo of Anne, her hus

State Savings Association check, 7.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, payable to Edward Ilsley for $1000, January 21, 1882.

Third-person ALS, signed within the text, “The Queen,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered Windsor Castle letterhead, July 4, 1899. In part: “The Queen

Spanish politician and diplomat (1528–1576) who was a trusted tutor of King Philip II and later served as governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Intrigu

German-born theologian and philosopher (1875–1965) who received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of ‘Reverence for Life.’ ALS in German,

Two items: a glossy 5 x 7 portrait of Seaborg, signed in black felt tip, “Glenn T. Seaborg”; and an American Chemical Society certificate awarded to a

Jewish-Russian mob boss (1884–1933) who controlled Boston's bootlegging, narcotics, and illegal gambling during Prohibition. Personal check, 6.2...

Uncommon pairing of two items: an FDC with a cachet honoring Sun Yat-sen, signed in black felt tip by his second wife, “Soong Ching Ling, (Mrs. Sun Ya

German politician (1878–1929) who shared the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on behalf of Franco-German reconciliation following World War I. A

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, March 7, no year. In part: “I have been gratified by receipt of your little note, which is not date

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. Partl

TLS signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Treasury Department letterhead, April 10, 1834. Letter to Samuel Swartswout, the collector of customs

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of 10 Downing Street, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Circa 1980s felt tip signature, “Donald Trump,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike W

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Michael, Best Wishes—Donald J. Trum

Official Spinneybeck baseball signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the sweet spot, “To Ben—Best wishes, Donald J. Trump.” In fine condition.

Signed book: Crippled America. Limited first edition, numbered 5564/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 193

Rawlings Official League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot by Trump. In fine condition.

Three matte-finish 10 x 8 photos, including: Hubert Humphrey being sworn in by Speaker of the House John McCormack and Fred Gates, each signing in blu

TLS as chief justice, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, March 18, 1947. Letter to Judge Lawrence Groner concerning a

TLS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 5.5 x 7, The Dorchester Hotel letterhead, September 5, 1941. Letter to the Right Hon. L.M.S. Amery, in part: “You

Handsome 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the great Civil War general, prominently signed on the reverse in black ink, “G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, La.,

ALS signed “J. L. Chamberlain,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 10, 1883. Written from Bowdoin College, a letter to Reverend F. E.

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” payable to Horace P. Chandler for $22.97, July 28, 1882. Encap

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs Genl Custer, 339 Penn Avenue, Washington, DC,” bearing an affixed thr

ALS signed “Jeff. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9, January 25, 1848. Letter to Genl. Quitman, in part: “The wife of Capt. Reynolds of the Marines who serve

Free franked envelope panel, 5.5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Miss M. Hetzel, Care of Judge Selden, Rochester, New York,” and franked in the upp

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.75 full-length portrait of MacArthur by Weldon S. Burnham of Hollywood, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Douglas M

ALS in pencil, signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 10.5, September 16, 1915. Written from Fort Bliss, Texas, a letter to his mother, in full (

Iconic matte-finish 13.75 x 11 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in bla

Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 12.75, April 17, 1826. Pay order directed by prolific naval officer John Rodgers to Purser James M. Halsey, in full: “

Sharp 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sheridan in a handsome suit, signed below the image in ink, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. Genl.,” and signed again on the

Distinguished 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “W. T. Sherman, General, 1888.” Published by Sarony of New Y

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 12, 1885. Letter to Mary Audenreid, the widow of Sherman’

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, February 5, 1883. Letter to former President

Superb ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Lt. General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri letterhe

Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Dft. NY Gnl. W. T. S. for $16.70, January 30, ...

Two items: an original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, approximately .75? in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle fac

Interesting collection of six Civil War relics, including: an identified tin canteen with canvas cover and strap bearing the initials “W. N.,” having

Historically significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union’s advance on A

Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14? long and 6? at its widest, with a br

Superb non-regulation Confederate leather belt holster for a large-cailber sidearm, measuring approximately 15? long and 7.5? at widest, with a ball-t

Pair of Civil War–era wooden drumsticks, each measuring approximately 17.25? long with a .75? diameter base. In overall fine condition, with general w

Desirable Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle musket by Barnett of London, US model 1855 bayonet, and Confederate tin drum canteen identified to J. B. Howard o

Solid shot version of the distinctive, hollow-base projectile for use with the muzzle-loading 14-pounder James Rifle. The projectile measures just und

Well-made, single-breasted men's coat made of gray satinet wool identified to Confederate veteran Private James H. Norris of the 56th Virginia I...

A mounted 9 x 6.75 photo of a group of Union surgeons, affixed to a 11.25 x 9.25 mount, identified in the lower border: “Surgeon Jackson in Charge of

Rare Confederate wood drum canteen identified to Corporal Hardin S. Payne of Companies D and G of the 1st Alabama Infantry. The canteen is crafted of

Civil War–dated ALS signed “E. L. Buterbaugh,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, May 17, 1864. Letter home to his brother containing gruesome content on th

Confederate general (1823–1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant’s famous demand for unconditional surrender at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Bo

Collection of three letters related to the Civil War from the Union’s perspective: the first, June 7, 1864, in part: “I was surprised when I came in s

Four items: an issue of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper from May 13, 1865, fourteen pages, featuring a cover story about Boston Corbett and the s

Two items: a partly-printed Confederate States requisition form, August 4, 1863, in which Dr. L. Robinson orders three coffins from Captain William Ba

Two items: a partly-printed Confederate clothing oath signed “H. M. Block,” December 14, 1864, confirming receipt of “One Over Coat” and “One Pair Pan

Unique grouping of 40 items signed by numerous members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, primarily consisting of cards, postal covers, letters, and phot

Uncommon 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the Hiroshima explosion, signed in ink by Paul Tibbetts, Dutch Van Kirk, Tom Ferebee, Dick Nelson, Morris Jeppson,

Four items: a color glossy 4 x 6 photo two safety plugs used on the L-11 assembly bomb for Hiroshima, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Mo

Confederate captain who was staff officer to General James Chalmers and delivered Nathan Bedford Forrest’s demand for the surrender of the Union garri