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

Original personal calling card bearing Wilson’s name, 3.25 x 2.25, signed at the top in black ink, “Edith Bolling Wilson.” In fine condition, with a s

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1722–1803). Adams emerged as one of the early leaders of the movement against the Stamp

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In fine condition, with some mild toning and an

British prime minister from 1908–1916. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, Prime Minister letterhead, January 3, 1913. Letter to Lor

Scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878). ALS in French, signed “Becquerel,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no da

AQS on a 3.75 x 2.5 off-white card. Barnum writes: “The noblest art is that of making others happy. P. T. Barnum, April 2d 1887.” A uniform shade of m

Manuscript DS, signed by Austin at the age of 17, one page, 8 x 3.5, January 23, 1811. A promissory note signed by Daniel Phelps, in part: “I promise

Brief LS, one page, 4 x 2.5, Beinn Breagh, October 20, 1911. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “It gives me pleasure to send you my autograph atta

Ink signatures, “J. P. Benjamin, LA” and “S. A. Douglas, Chicago, Illinois,” on opposite sides of an off-white 6.5 x 3 sheet. Sheet also bears signatu

LS in French, signed “J. B. Bernadotte,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, Republique Francaise letterhead, November 3, 1801. Letter, wri

ALS in French, signed with her rare full signature “Josephine Bonaparte,” one page, 4 x 7, November 19, 1800. Letter to Napoleon’s Minister of War Ale

On August 4, 1892, the axe-mutilated body of prosperous businessman Andrew J. Borden was discovered in the parlor of his home at 92 Second Street in F

Italian priest (1815–1888), who, in recognition of his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth, was canonized in 1934. Rare ALS in Italian, signed “Your

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, September 23, 1878. Letter to Richard Baxter. In part: “I am afraid I can

Award certificate, 7.75 x 11, recognizing Edgar Mannix as a member of the China Relief Legion for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the people of

Ink signature, “Andrew Carnegie, Jany 3d, 1911,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In very good condition, with light scattered creases and toning, and

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” proved to be one o

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9, Kensignton Palace letterhead, December 16, 1985. Letter to Harold. In part: “A good visit to West Yorkshire yesterday and an

LS in French, signed “Chesterfield,” one page, 7 x 9.25, November 28, 1747. Letter to an unidentified gentleman confirming that the Admiralty has info

TLS signed “W.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, December 4, 1964. Letter to Lord Norman Brook. In full: “Thank you so much for sending me t