RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 black-bordered memorial carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lincoln, by the New York Photographic Company. In fine condition, w

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln as depicted by an artist, by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with scattered

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of an engraved bust portrait of Lincoln, by an anonymous studio, captioned on the reverse: “Abraham Lincoln,

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of an engraved portrait of Lincoln within an intricately illustrated border, by F. M. Yeager of Reading, Pen

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of an iconic illustrated portrait of Lincoln, by T. R. Burnham of Boston. In fine condition.

Unsigned original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln, by Brady’s National Portrait Gallery of Washington. A light surface ding to the uppe

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite illustrated bust portrait of Lincoln, by J. H. Bufford & Sons of Boston circa 1865. Scattered foxing t...

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lincoln, by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling,

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lincoln turned to his right, by Gurney & Son of New York. Scattered overall foxing, a...

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full length portrait of Lincoln seated, by E. & H. T. Anthony from the original Brady negative. In fi...

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full length portrait of Lincoln seated and facing away from the camera, by E. & H. T. Anthony from th...

Uncommon hand-colored matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Lincoln affixed to an off-white 5.75 x 9.25 mount, labeled below the image in pencil, “Lincoln f

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of an illustrated portrait of Lincoln, by Campbell’s Studio of Danville, Illinois. Dated on the reverse in pencil, August

Dignified matte-finish 3.25 x 5 photo of Lincoln. Image slightly faded, otherwise fine condition.

Unusual matte-finish 11 x 12.75 composite photo of an artistically embellished Lincoln portrait, with a pencil notation to the reverse claiming a 1916

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln in profile from his left side, by Brady of Washington. In very good condition, with scat

Original stereoview of the 'Old Soldier's Home’ in Washington, 7 x 3.25, by J. F. Jarvis Stereoscopic Views. In fine condition, with slight ...

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite featuring a composite photo of Lincoln surrounded by his cabinet, by an anonymous studio. Light scattered t

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite featuring two tiny portraits of Lincoln and Washington within an embossed patriotic design, by A. E. Alden

Unsigned original 4.25 x 6 composite cabinet photo of Lincoln with eight Civil War generals, including Grant, Farragut, Sherman, Hooker, and Sheridan,

Rare and exceptional original 19 x 14 photo of an artist’s rendition of the Lincoln deathbed scene, showing Mary Todd draped over the fallen president

Original stereoview of Vinnie Ream’s statue of Lincoln, 7 x 3.25, by Bell & Brother of Washington. In fine condition, with some wear to corner t...

Unsigned original 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite portrait of the south side of the White House circa 1862, published as number 12 in a series of Civil War–re

Unsigned original 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln’s first home in Illinois, by J. I. Campbell of Chicago. Reverse bears a brief printed hi

Charming engraving of the Lincoln family gathered around a book, 12 x 15.5, published by John Damty of Philadelphia, from an engraving by A. B. Walter

Beautiful ‘proof after letters’ engraving entitled ‘Death of President Lincoln,’ by Alexander Hay Ritchie, 37 x 26.5, depicting 26 mourners surroundin

Dramatic engraving of John Wilkes Booth shooting Lincoln in his box at Ford’s Theatre, 14 x 10, published by Currier & Ives of New York circa 18...

Complete original issue of Harper’s Weekly, dated November 16, 1861, 16 pages, 11.25 x 16. Cover features an impressive and detailed illustration of W

Intriguing and desirable partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 17, April 20, 1865. Four language ship’s paper issued to “Obed Shearman, ma

ADS, signed “Lincoln & Herndon p. d.,” one page, 8 x 2, [November 1850]. Partial ADS in Lincoln’s hand from the conclusion of a legal document. ...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.25, March 26, 1862. President Lincoln appoints George H. Crosman a “First Lieutenant in the

War-dated handwritten endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln, Dec. 13, 1864,” on lightly-lined off-white 3 x 3 sheet. Lincoln writes: “Let this

Ink signature, “Yours truly, A. Lincoln,” on a lightly-lined slip, clipped from a larger page. Framed with a fine brass base relief of Lincoln and a s

Two words in Lincoln’s hand, “to said,” on an off-white 1.25 x .25 slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy

Book: Lincoln Memorial Album of Immortelles. NY: G. W. Carleton & Co., 1882. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.25, 571 pages. Features a beautiful engraved fr...

Campaign envelope featuring engraved portraits of Lincoln and Johnson, 6 x 3.5, circa 1864, captioned in the upper left, “With these true hearts throu

Patriotic campaign envelope, 5.5 x 3, bearing an elaborate engraved portrait of Lincoln, captioned, “The Peoples’ Candidate for President, Abraham Lin

Certificate for honorary enrollment in the Lincoln Farm Association, 11.25 x 8.5, December 23, 1907, bearing an image of Lincoln at the top and facsim

Certificate featuring an engraving of the National Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois, 6 x 9, 1869, proving that the bearer “has contributed Fi

Certificate bearing an image of Lincoln in the center, 9 x 6, July 4, 1896, certifying that the bearer “has contributed to and is a member of the Linc

Rare subscription currency certificate, 7.5 x 3.5, engraved and printed at the Treasury Department, bearing a fantastic portrait of Lincoln to the lef

Funeral notice published by the mayor of Fremont, Ohio, Homer Everett, 4.5 x 7 on black-bordered mourning stationery, April 18, 1865. In part: “Died.—

Embossed black-bordered memorial card, 3.5 x 5, bearing the text: “In Memory of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America. Born Febru

Two printed presidential messages to the 37th Congress: one three-pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, April 21, 1862, transmitting a “copy of co

General Orders No. 302, 5 x 8, one page both sides, issued by President Lincoln through the War Department on December 21, 1864. Lincoln calls for 300

General Orders No. 100, 5.5 x 7.25, one page, issued by President Lincoln through the War Department on March 15, 1864. Lincoln calls for 200,000 more

President’s War Order No. 3, 4 x 6, one page, issued by President Lincoln from the Executive Mansion on March 11, 1862. In part: “Major General McClel

Circular No. 9, 5.5 x 20, one page, issued by President Lincoln through the Office of Provost Marshal General of East Tennessee on December 22, 1863.

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of the first lady in a dress, by Allen of Boston. In fine condition, with triv

Wife of President Abraham Lincoln (1818-1882) and First Lady from 1861 to 1865. ALS signed “Mrs. A. Lincoln,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5

Civil War–dated mailing envelope bearing the printed text, “From the President of the United States,” addressed in Mary Todd Lincoln’s hand to “Mrs. C

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843–1926) who served as secretary of war in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. TLS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,

Ink signature, “Robert Lincoln, Oct 12, 1881,” on a 7 x 8 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge toning.

Ink signature, “Robert T. Lincoln,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. Matted with an image of Lincoln to an overall size of 8.25 x 10.75. In fine conditi

Fourth and youngest son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln (1853–1871). Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Tad as a young boy, b

Ten carte-de-visite portraits of Lincoln’s cabinet members and vice presidents from throughout his time in office, each approximately 2.5 x 4, primari

Fourteen items, consisting of letters, documents, and signatures: two ALSs, one by Montgomery Blair and one by Caleb B. Smith; one LS by Simon Cameron

One of Lincoln’s early ‘patronage appointments,’ who served as surveyor of the Port of New York. He was present at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Linc

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Cameron, by Henszey & Co. of Phila...

American painter (1830–1900) who resided with Lincoln at the White House for six months and is best known for his 1864 painting, ‘First Reading of the

Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...

Typscript, one page, 6.25 x 9, July 26, 1960, consisting of the Gettysburg Address and Clark’s response to it, signed at the conclusion in fountain pe

Personal friend of Lincoln who served with him in the Illinois state legislature (1811–1876). Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter

Union general who served as a member of the military commission that tried the conspirators involved with Lincoln’s assassination (1819–1891). Civil W

American politician (1809–1891) who served as Lincoln’s first vice president. ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7, November 23, 1

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. Civil W

ALS signed “John Hay, Major & A. A. G.,” one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, February 16, 1865. Letter to “Colonel Davis.” In full: “...

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

ALS signed “J. Holt,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, March 8, 1887. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I am not aware that I have in my possession an a

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln (1802–1886). Original 2.5 x

Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After h

ALS, one gridded page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, embossed personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Stanton.” In full: “Are you engaged for next Season,

Personal friend and law partner of Lincoln (1828–1893), who took it upon himself to serve as Lincoln’s bodyguard once he became president. Ink signatu

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

Painter and engraver (1837–1906) whose studies of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are considered iconic portraits. ALS signed “Wm. E. Marshall,”

Methodist pastor (1836–1906) known as the ‘Singing Chaplain,’ who taught soldiers ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ to lift morale; he once performed

Sculptor (1810–1883) best known for his life mask of Lincoln, cast just two months before the assassination, as well as his equestrian statues of Andr

Endorsement, “Respectfully referred by the President to the Hon., the Attorney General, Jno. G. Nicolay, Priv. Sec., March 6th, 1865,” on the reverse

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Nicolay, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Jno. G. Nicolay.”

Sergeant at arms in the House of Representatives and member of the official delegation of mourners that accompanied the slain president to Springfield

Civil War nurse (1817–1884) who was called to the White House in 1862 after the death of Willie Lincoln, to help nurse Tad and Mary Todd Lincoln back

Prolific journalist (1820–1887) who advocated for the Whig and Republican parties and published The Conspiracy Trial for the Murder of Abraham Lincoln

Son of the prominent Pennsylvania jurist and ardent supporter of Lincoln during the 1860 campaign, he served as an adjutant general during the Civil W

Two original cartes-de-visite, each approximately 2.5 x 4, one depicting Ream’s Lincoln bust sculpture in profile, and the other an oval portrait of t

American sculptor (1847–1914) best known for her statue of Abraham Lincoln displayed in the US Capitol rotunda. Four items, two signed: one ALS, one p

Politician (1818–1895) who served in Congress during the Civil War and went on to become the governor of Massachusetts. ALS signed “Alex H. Rice,” thr

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Rice seated, by Black & Batchelder of Boston, signed in the lower border in...

Union officer who later served under Major General O. O. Howard as chief superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in Lexington, Kentucky. ALS, fo...

Lincoln’s Springfield neighbor and friend of his sons, Tad and Willie. Upon moving to Washington, the Lincoln family presented their dog, Fido, to Fra

Lincoln’s Springfield neighbor, who cast his first presidential vote for Lincoln on his 21st birthday and served as a marshall in the Lincoln funeral

Methodist bishop (1811–1884) who was a close friend and trusted advisor of Lincoln, and delivered the eulogy at his burial. Unsigned original 4.25 x 6

ALS signed “M. Simpson,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7, September 15, 1865. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Terms such as are given to your lectu

American politician (1814–1869) who served as secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visit

War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.5, War Department letterhead, December 23, 1863. Letter to Abraham Lincoln, “His Excellency, the Presi

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Stanton, by Alexander Gardner of Washington. In fine condition, with some soiling to the lower

Author and inventor (1835–1925) who served as an assistant secretary to Lincoln during his first term. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.75, Madison, New Jersey,

American sculptor (1828–1895) notable for making one of only two life masks of Lincoln. Ink signature, “I remain, very sincerely, your friend, Leonard

New York newspaper publisher (1797–1882) and ardent Lincoln supporter, who played an instrumental role in securing the presidential nominations of Har

Six unsigned original cartes-de-visite, each approximately 2.5 x 4 or 4 x 2.5, two depicting the White House from the north front, two from the west f