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

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

TLS signed “Yours cordially, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, May 29, 1955. Letter to Sir Norman Bro

Journalist and statesman (1841–1929) who served as Prime Minister of France during World War I. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.5 head-and-shoulders ph

Ink signature, “Truly yours, W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill’” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. Scattered light soiling, some mild rippling, and mounting rem

Signed book: Last of the Great Scouts: Life Story of Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). First edition. Chicago: Lakeside Press, 1899. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5,

Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Colfax, by Samu

Explorer and physician (1865–1940) who claimed to have reached the North Pole a year before Peary. His claim was later rejected on grounds of insuffic

Frontiersman, politician and folk hero, he became famous for his shrewd and humorous speeches; he was killed at the Alamo. Ink signature, “David Crock

Blind hymn writer, poet, and evangelist who wrote over 8,000 hymns throughout her prolific life (1820–1915). Vintage ink signature, “Fanny J. Crosby,”

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person

Signed book: A Persian Pearl. First edition. Chicago: C. L. Ricketts, 1899. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 160 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free en

Vintage ink signature, “Clarence Darrow,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card with a clipped January 9, 1926, Chicago, Illinois, postmark affixed to lower

Bold ink signature, “Charles Darwin, Sept. 28, 1875,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. A light block of toning to the left side and bottom, and a couple

ALS signed “V. Jefferson Davis,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9.25, Hotel Gerard letterhead, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have not had a

Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as ‘the father of radio’ for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. Vintage bold ink sig

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785) and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Manuscript DS, signed “Step. Hopki

Christmas card from 1991, 7 x 6 folded, opens to 14 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 11.5 x 17, August 13, 1902. Untranslated document in Spanish concerning a silver a

African-American spiritual leader (1876–1965) whose Peace Mission sect demanded worship of him as God incarnate and communal celibate living. TLS sign

German Darwinist and zoologist (1840–1909) who, in 1872, founded the Stazione Zoologica in Naples. ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets,

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, Fred’k Douglass, 1886,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a band of toning to the lower border

LS signed “Fred. Douglass,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Rochester, February 1, 1870. Letter to H. J. Lewis. In part: “Any appointments are made for me by Mr. C

Scientist and pioneer daguerreotypist (1811–1882) who took the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in a

Spanish statesman (1832–1916) who also excelled in civil engineering, mathematics, and was one of the leading dramatists at the end of the 19th centur

Very bold ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. Scattered soiling and mounting remnants to reverse from previ

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, March 7, 1953. Letter to Dr. William Roth. In full (transl

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, May 12, 1952. Letter to physicist, astronomer, and author Kenneth He

Crisp and neatly penned green fountain pen signature, “Albert Einstein,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 sheet. Double-cloth-matted and framed with a portrait

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, October 21, 1946. Letter to Joseph H. Schaffner. In full: “

Endorsed check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Albert Einstein, Chairman for $10.00, January 5, 1948, and endorsed on the

Christmas card bearing an embossed crown on the front and color photo of the Queen inside, 7.25 x 9.25 closed, signed and inscribed inside in black in

Russian jeweller (1846–1920) best known for the famous Faberge eggs made of precious metals and gems. Scarce TLS in Russian, signed “C. Faberge,” one

Unique and visually stunning commemorative document presented by the president and vicepresidents of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission, eight p

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 15, 1944. Letter to Duveen Brothers, Inc. In part: “Would it be possible for you to box some of

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, New York Tribune letterhead, June 18, 1872. Letter to a gentleman in Greeley’s difficult to decipher hand, in whi

Ink signature, “A. Hamilton,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 slip. Attractively double-cloth-matted and framed with a portrait of Hamilton to an overall s

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7, New York Tribune letterhead, August 27, 1881. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have…read the inclosed…however,

Attractive LS, one page, 7.5 x 9, March 31, 1784. Letter to Brigadier General Samuel McCobb. In full: “Enclosed I send you a Resolve of the Genl Court