RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Auction Details

Among the premier items in this monthly sale are an autograph letter by Albert Einstein on his Unified Field Theory, a scarce signed suite of Salvador Dali’s Divine Comedy woodcuts, and an incredible signed photo of Ty Cobb’s notorious ‘spiking of Baker.’ RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in rare and remarkable documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historical artifacts. Join us as we prepare to make history selling history in October 2016.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Gustav Stresemann353 - Gustav Stresemann
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Charles Sumner354 - Charles Sumner
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand355 - Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
RR Auction
Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. Partl
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Roger B. Taney356 - Roger B. Taney
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Margaret Thatcher357 - Margaret Thatcher
RR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of 10 Downing Street, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Trump358 - Donald Trump
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Trump359 - Donald Trump
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Trump360 - Donald Trump
RR Auction
Official Spinneybeck baseball signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the sweet spot, “To Ben—Best wishes, Donald J. Trump.” In fine condition.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Trump361 - Donald Trump
RR Auction
Signed book: Crippled America. Limited first edition, numbered 5564/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 193
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Trump362 - Donald Trump
RR Auction
Rawlings Official League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot by Trump. In fine condition.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Vice Presidents363 - Vice Presidents
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Fred M. Vinson364 - Fred M. Vinson
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Chaim Weizmann365 - Chaim Weizmann
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
P. G. T. Beauregard366 - P. G. T. Beauregard
RR Auction
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.,
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain367 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
RR Auction
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.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain368 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
George A. Custer369 - George A. Custer
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Jefferson Davis370 - Jefferson Davis
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Jefferson Davis371 - Jefferson Davis
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Douglas MacArthur372 - Douglas MacArthur
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
George S. Patton373 - George S. Patton
RR Auction
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 (
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Chester Nimitz374 - Chester Nimitz
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Matthew C. Perry and John Rodgers375 - Matthew C. Perry and John Rodgers
RR Auction
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: “
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Philip H. Sheridan376 - Philip H. Sheridan
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
William T. Sherman377 - William T. Sherman
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
William T. Sherman378 - William T. Sherman
RR Auction
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’
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
William T. Sherman379 - William T. Sherman
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
William T. Sherman380 - William T. Sherman
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
William T. Sherman381 - William T. Sherman
RR Auction
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, ...
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Civil War382 - Civil War
RR Auction
Two items: an original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, approximately .75? in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle fac
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Civil War Relics383 - Civil War Relics
RR Auction
Interesting collection of six Civil War relics, including: an identified tin canteen with canvas cover and strap bearing the initials “W. N.,” having
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederate Flag Fragment384 - Confederate Flag Fragment
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederate Holster385 - Confederate Holster
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederate Holster386 - Confederate Holster
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Drumsticks387 - Drumsticks
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederate Rifle and Canteen388 - Confederate Rifle and Canteen
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
James Patent Artillery Bolt389 - James Patent Artillery Bolt
RR Auction
Solid shot version of the distinctive, hollow-base projectile for use with the muzzle-loading 14-pounder James Rifle. The projectile measures just und
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
United Confederate Veterans Uniform390 - United Confederate Veterans Uniform
RR Auction
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...
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Union Surgeons391 - Union Surgeons
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Wooden CSA Canteen392 - Wooden CSA Canteen
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Battle of Proctor's Creek393 - Battle of Proctor's Creek
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Simon Bolivar Buckner394 - Simon Bolivar Buckner
RR Auction
Confederate general (1823–1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant’s famous demand for unconditional surrender at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Bo
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Civil War Letters395 - Civil War Letters
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Civil War396 - Civil War
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederacy397 - Confederacy
RR Auction
Two items: a partly-printed Confederate States requisition form, August 4, 1863, in which Dr. L. Robinson orders three coffins from Captain William Ba
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederacy398 - Confederacy
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Doolittle Raiders399 - Doolittle Raiders
RR Auction
Unique grouping of 40 items signed by numerous members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, primarily consisting of cards, postal covers, letters, and phot
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Enola Gay400 - Enola Gay
RR Auction
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,
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Enola Gay401 - Enola Gay
RR Auction
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
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Confederate Captain Walter Goodman402 - Confederate Captain Walter Goodman
RR Auction
Confederate captain who was staff officer to General James Chalmers and delivered Nathan Bedford Forrest’s demand for the surrender of the Union garri
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark