RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. B. G.,” two pages, 4.5 x 8.25, July 15, 1954. Letter concerning social programs and services. In part: "A few weeks a...

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). Serious matte-finish 6.5 x 9 half-length portrait of von Bismarck in a hat a

Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte (1750–1836) who shared her son's exile in Elba during 1814. LS in French, signed “La tua buona Mama,” one page, 6 x...

Handsome matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, boldly signed in the lower left in black ink. Blindstamped in the lower

Superb pairing of an autograph memo and typed memo signed by Churchill as Secretary of State for War, both from June 1919. First is a typed memo, sign

Signed book: My African Journey by Winston Churchill. First edition. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1908. Custom leatherbound hardcover, 5.5 x 7.5, 226

French diplomat, spy, and soldier (1728–1810) whose first 49 years were spent as a man, and whose last 33 years were spent as a woman. Archive of ele

Spanish nobleman and military leader (c. 1515–1571) who served as Viceroy of Navarre from 1560–1563, and Governor of the Duchy of Milan from 1564–1571

TLS in Cyrillic, two pages, 8 x 11.25, November 29, 1948. Untranslated letter to Joseph Stalin about the current tax revenue received via an agricultu

Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 8.75 half-length portrait of Mussolini with a folded newspaper by the Pandimiglio Studio of Rome, affixed to the original 9

A pair of 9.5 x 7.5 silver print photographs of the delegates to the Portsmouth Peace Conference, affixed to their original 14 x 11 mounts, by photogr

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m

ALS signed "Chaim," one page both sides, 6 x 8, Dorchester Hotel, London letterhead, October 22, 1939. Letter to "My Dearest Chilok,&...

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

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

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792 to 1806, when he dissolved the empire and became the first Emperor of Austria. Collection

Historically significant manuscript DS, signed "George R," one page, 7.5 x 12, September 4, 1722. King George orders Thomas Earl of Maccle...

King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost singl

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the 'Sun King' for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles...

Important king of Poland and Sweden (1566-1632) whose long reign coincided with the apex of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's prestige, power...

Last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with a controversial legacy, recognized as a great patron of the arts and progressive reformer but als

Impressive color satin-finish 15.5 x 19 close-up photo of Diana, presented in a 21.5 x 28 mat, signed on the mat in ink, "Diana, 1986." In...

Brilliant 1987 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, mea

Appealing 1991 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, mea

Royal Christmas and New Year card with an embossed golden seal on the front, measures 16.75 x 6.75 open, bearing an affixed color photo of the Clarenc

Beautiful matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 wedding portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip by Baron, affixed to its original 10 x 12 mount, signed on the

Partly-printed DS as queen, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 16 x 12, February 15, 1855. Queen Victoria appoints George Fisher Esquire C. B., as a &q...

Manchu prince and regent of the late Qing dynasty (1883–1951) who was the father of Puyi, the last emperor of China. Bold ink signature in Chinese of

Master of numerous White Star Line vessels (1850–1912) who was the captain of the RMS Titanic at the time of its disaster. Scarce ink signature, &qu...

Original first generation matte-finish 5.25 x 3 photo of the Titanic wreck site, taken aboard the Carpathia on the morning of April 15, 1912. The phot

American explorer and naturalist (1884–1960) whose far-flung adventures on archaeological expeditions in the Far East were said to have served as the

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Beautiful AMS in Swedish, one page, 8.75 x 14.5, August 29, 1

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

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

ALS signed “Ernest H. Shackleton,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, no date but likely circa 1901. Letter to Cyril Longhurst, secretary to the British N

Twice-signed manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 4, 1844. Document approving the purchase of candles. In part: "Genl Sam Houston, For E...

ALS in pencil, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.5, July 25, 1911. Written from Kearey, Missouri, a letter to "Johns," in full (spelling and ...

Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan (c.1758–1830) whose Indian name was Sagoyewatha. Very rare manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 10, J

Famed lawman and gunfighter (1854–1924) who began his career as a deputy under Bat Masterson. ALS in pencil, signed “Wm. Tilghman, Dept.,” three pages

Rare ALS signed “Clarence,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 19, 1956. Letter written to his mother while he was incarcerated in the Atlanta Penitentiary,

Rare ALS signed twice, “John" and "John. William. Anglin. 25034,” one page, 8 x 8.75, no date. Letter to his mother, written while incarce...

American forger (1887–1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Joseph Cosey forgery of a handwritten poem signed “Mary Baker Eddy,” one pag

American forger (1887–1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Unusual engraving of a clock bearing two Joseph Cosey forgeries of Frankli...

American forger (1887–1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Joseph Cosey forgery of a handwritten document signed “A. Lincoln,” one page

English-born forger (1813–1876) who forged letters from luminaries like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Nelson. Robert Spring forgery

German-born carpenter (1899–1936) who became the central figure in the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, dubbed the 'Crime of the Century.' Ex...

Lee Harvey Oswald's personally-owned and -used wooden bow and leather arm guard, purchased in New Orleans when he was 16 years old. The wooden b...

Mother's Day card from 1959, signed "Love, Lee xx," sent to Marguerite Oswald, measuring 3.75 x 7 closed, with a preprinted sentiment ...

German statesman (1876–1967) who served as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963. He led his countr

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, Glen Echo, Maryland letterhead, June 1, 1911. In full: "For the hundreds of communications, full of anxious solicitude ...

Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler's incursion. Signed book:...

Scarce color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto seated and speaking with then German Minister of Foreign Affairs K

Signed book: The Restless Universe. Second edition, revised. NY: Dover Publications, 1951. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 315 pages. Signed on the first free

French inventor (1844–1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ANS in French, signed “E. Branly,” one page, 4 x 5.25, no date

Signed book from Burger's personal library: The Search for Understanding by Caryl P. Haskins. First edition. Washington, DC: Carnegie Institutio...

Signed book: Discovery. First edition. NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1935. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 405 pages. Signed on a free end pa...

Signed book: James Watt. First British edition. Edinburgh and London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, 1905. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 164 pages. Signed o...

Four items: an MIT business card belong to Chomsky, 3.5 x 2, signed in black ballpoint; and three laserprint photos of the noted analytical philosophe

English abolitionist (1760–1846) who was a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, May

Signed book: The Double Helix. Collector's edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2009. Leather-bound hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 226 pages. Signed on ...

American diplomat and lawyer who became the first civilian director of the CIA (1893–1969). Signed book: The Secret Surrender. First British edition.

Psychologist (1902–1994) known for his theories on human development and coining the term 'identity crisis.' Signed book: Toys and Reasons. ...

Psychologist (1902–1994) known for his theories on human development and coining the term 'identity crisis.' Signed book: Life History and t...

ALS as chief justice, signed “Melville W. Fuller,” one page, 5 x 7.75, December 16, 1903. Letter to George M. Brooke, responding to a letter received

English Victorian statistician, progressive, polymath, sociologist, psychologist, anthropologist, eugenicist, tropical explorer, geographer, inventor,

Three items signed by a member of the Gandhi family: an ink signature, "Indira Gandhi," on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet affixed to a large...

Fourth President of India (1894–1980) who was the only person to be elected as an independent candidate. Following his full term, Giri was honoured by

Three color glossy 10 x 8 photos of Mikhail Gorbachev alongside Ronald Reagan, each signed in white paint pen or black felt tip by the former presiden

Two signed books, both hardcovers with dust jackets: Once a Grand Duke, published by the Cosmopolitan Book Corporation in 1932, signed on the first fr

DS in Swedish, one page, 8.75 x 14, September 19, 1945. Untranslated document issuing power of attorney for C. H. M. Falkman to be the commander of th

American business manager and owner (1898–1990) who ran the Occidental Petroleum Corporation from 1957 until his death; he is also remembered for his

Group of three color laserprint photos of posters for the outlaw biker films Hell's Angels '69, Angels from Hell, and Hells Angels on Wheels...

Two collector's edition books from the Easton Press: High Adventure and View from the Summit. Both books are leather-bound hardcover and individ...

Signed book: Recollections of a Life. Later printing. NY: Seaver Books, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 240 pages. Signed and inscribed

Signed book: Alger Hiss: The True Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1976. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25,

American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist (1795–1873) whose legacy lives on in numerous foundations and institutions, such as Johns Hopki

Group of four business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed in ink of felt tip by the respective Internet pioneer, including: Vint Cerf, one of 'the fath...

Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, November 24, 1897. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing.

Blue fountain pen signature, "1934, Edward P. 9–iii–34,” on an off-white 10.75 x 8.25 guest book sheet, marked above in another hand, "Adm...

King of Sweden (born 1858) from 1907 until his death in 1950, who holds the record of being the oldest monarch of Sweden. DS in Swedish, five pages, 8

Biologist (1894–1956) who in 1947 founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, and whose research on human sexuality created the mode

Set of 12 business cards belonging to Nike cofounder Phil Knight, 3.5 x 1.75, each signed in ink or ballpoint by Knight. Also is included is a TLS, on

British historian and archaeologist (1817–1894) best known as the excavator of Nimrud. ALS signed “A. H. Layard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets,

Duke of Albany (1853–1884) and son of Queen Victoria who died of hemophilia following a fall. ALS signed “Leopold, Hon. Sec. to the Committee,” one pa

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,”

Signed book: An American Genius by Herbert Childs. First edition. NY: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 576 pages...

Signed book: Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism. Los Angeles: Aimee Semple McPherson Publishing Co., 1938. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, unpagin

Color glossy 11.5 x 8 photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel in her office with rock musician Peter Maffay, signed in black felt tip by both. In fin

Signed German booklet: Die Philosophie der Revolution. Cairo: Mondiale Press. Paperback, 5.25 x 7.75, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page

Signed book: The Discovery of India. First edition. NY: The John Day Company, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 595 pages. Signed on the firs

Protestant theologian and philosopher (1892-1971) who reshaped much of American thought concerning society, politics, and the meaning of history. Sign

Signed book: Dachau Sermons. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75, 97 pages. Signed on the first...

Program for The Palm Coast Symposium, held on November 15–16, 1974, 12 pages, 5.75 x 8.5, signed inside by the event's speakers: Saul Bellow, Gu...

Memorial booklet honoring Queen Victoria, entitled "Our Mother-Queen, Black & White Budget, Memorial Number," 7.5 x 11, 32 pages. In f...

Signed book: The Rabin Memoirs. First English edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 344 pages. Sign

Scottish chemist (1852-1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Signed book: The Gases of the Atmosphere: The H

American firearms manufacturer (1819–1892). Cashier of Ilion Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, "S. Remington," pa...

Signed book: The Impact of Science on Society. First edition. NY: Columbia University Press, 1951. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 64 pages. Signed on the firs

Glossy 4 x 6 photo of Russell holding a pipe, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Reverse bears a Keystone Press Agency stamp. In fine condi

Signed book: In Search of Identity. First English edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 360 pages. Signed and...