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 ...