RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 369

TLS as president signed “H. S. T.,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 2, 1952. Writing Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, Pre

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 29, 1959. Truman writes John W. Snyder, his former treasury secretary. In full: “You do not k

ANS, one page, 4 x 5.25, United States Senate Memorandum letterhead, July 25, 1944. Truman writes “Col. John W. Snyder, V.P. 1st Natl Bank” in St. Lou

Wellhouse Photographers business card signed in ballpoint, “Best Wishes to” before the printed name and then adding “from Harry S. Truman 10/24/63.” I

Ink signature, “Here it is, Harry S. Truman, 4-17-61,” at the bottom of an TLS on an off-white 6.5 x 7.5 sheet, dated April 12, 1961, written by a col

Signed book: Years of Decision. First edition, first printing Book of the Month Club. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1955. Hardcover with dustjacke

Jackson County, Missouri treasurer’s check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Truman, payable to E. I. Purcell for $90.00, April 30, 1934. Sev

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, September 21, 1949. President Truman contacts C. Raymond Long, publisher of the Courier-New

Rare ALS signed “Harry,” three pages, 5.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, April 1, 1935. Letter to Snyder, later his Secretary of the Tr

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, September 25, 1942. Truman contacts the collector of revenue in Doniphan, Missouri. In full:

Vintage matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 Chase-Statler photo of Truman at his desk, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, as president,

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 30, 1965. Truman sends thanks for a contribution to the Truman Library. In part: “Thank you

Souvenir typed proclamation on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from Truman’s first volume of his memoirs. In full: “To t

Signed book: Report of the Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion. Washington, D. C.: US Government Printing Office, 1952. Hardcover, 8

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, July 31, 1844. President Tyler orders the secretary of state to affix the “Seal of the United States

ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 19, 1854. Letter addressed to Margaret. In part: “We were detained here yesterday by my ina

Large, dark ink signature, “John Tyler,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a letter or document. Archivally shadow box framed with a gold-i

Partly-printed DS, signed as president, “J. Tyler,” one page, 13.5 x 16.5, October 21, 1844. Tyler appoints William Sinclair “an Assistant Surgeon in

Partial self-contained DS, signed as president, “M. Van Buren,” one page on vellum, 10.5 x 6, no date [1837–1841]. The bottom portion of an unaccompli

Endorsement signature, “Go: Washington,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, dated October 18, 1787. The document is a receipt for an advertising

ALS signed “Go: Washington,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.5, May 12, 1799. Seven months before his death, Washington writes from Mount Vernon to John Ma

Scarce and desirable partly-printed double-signed DS, signed twice as president, “Go: Washington,” and twice “Th: Jefferson” as secretary of state, on

War-dated ALS signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, September 14, 1775. A highly unusual letter, written during the eight months siege of Bos

Full free frank, measuring 12.5 x 8 unfolded, with franked panel measuring 6.5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “Miss Catherine Goddard, Baltimore

Bold and crisp ink signature, “Go. Washington,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 clipped slip. Light horizontal fold through tops of a few letters of signature

Ink signature, “Edith Bolling Wilson,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.5 x 14, March 29, 1916. President Wilson appoints W. Irving Williams to the position of Postmaster of Ren

Fountain pen signature on a tan 4.25 x 2.75 card. In very good condition, with scattered areas of trivial soiling, small bit of adhesive to the lower

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, May 18, 1897. Wilson writes from Princeton. In full: “It will give me pleasure to attend the ‘Lit.’ dinner, and to say wha

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 18, June 11, 1917. President Wilson appoints Charles Grimm “a Marine Gunner in the Marine Corps of the

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 14, 1974. Agnew writes a stern letter to the editors of the Baltimore Sun newspaper. In full:

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, The Speaker’s Rooms letterhead, October 7, 1974. Alb

First president of the Philippines. Commander of the Filipino forces in rebellion against Spain; he later led an insurrection against American authori

Armstrong was a solider and statesman (1758–1843) who served as secretary of war under Madison. Walbach (1766–1857) was a career soldier in the US Arm

One of the most well-known traitors in history, Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a successful general from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, up

British prime minister (from 1902 to 1905) whose Balfour Declaration established a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people. TLS, one page, 6.

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets

Animal trainer and circus impresario (1903–1965) who appeared in several big-game-themed films in the 1930s–1950s. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Beatty in fr

Bold ink signature, “Alexander Graham Bell,” on a light green irregularly clipped slip, most likely from a check, and affixed to a 5 x 2.75 off-white

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811-1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari

American Revolutionary soldier (1740–1815) who helped organize the ‘Quaker Blues,’ a company of volunteers. After the war Biddle served as a US marsha

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Biden during his days in the US Senate, signed in silver ink ”Best Wishes, Joe Biden. U.S.S. 1993.” In very fine condition.

Danish physicist (1885–1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. FDC with a cachet honoring the dedica

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first “General” of the Salvation Army. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo

Politician (1811-1865) who served as the 26th Governor of Ohio during the final years of the American Civil War, dying in office of gangrene shortly a

A Connecticut-born farmer with Calvinist roots, Brown (1800–1859) was a lifelong opponent of slavery. In the 1850s, amid the heated debate over the ad

Signed book: Discovery. First edition, first printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1935. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5. Signed in fountain pen on

Signed book: Round the World. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 360 pages. Signed and inscribed on the s...

American statesman (1782 -1866) who served variously as Governor of Michigan, Senator, Ambassador to France, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State.

Magazine cover from the September 5, 1994, issue of Time magazine, featuring Castro on the cover, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a f

Farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist (1927–1993) who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW). Pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Child holding out a delicious cake, signed in black felt tip, “Bon Appetit, Julia Child.” In fine condition, with a few scatter

Wonderful original vintage 4.25 x 6 Gessford cabinet photo of Cody in a three-piece suit and hat, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black in

TLS in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Faculte Des Sciences De Paris letterhead, January 29, 1930. An untranslated letter to Yale Ph

ALS signed “Col ,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Cody-Dyer Mining and Milling Co. letterhead, March 17, 1912. Letter to fellow Wild West legend G. W. ‘Pawn

Lawyer and politician (1817-1894) who served as the governor of Pennsylvania during the American Civil War. War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “A. G.

Surgeon (1869–1939) who pioneered many modern neurosurgical techniques and investigated the functions of the pituitary gland. Signed book: From a Surg

Color 5.75 x 8 lightweight photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original September 13, 1982, letter of transmit

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, October 11, 1884. Jefferson writes to Colonel Robert Scott concerning a text of his Civil War recollec

Esteemed French military leader and politician (1890–1970) who headed that country’s government during much of World War II and served again as prime

American military officer and politician (1808–1889) who, after serving as a senator and US Secretary of War, was the first and only president of the

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785) and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed twice “F

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). DS, signed “Wm. Williams Treasr,” one page, 6.5 x 1.75, January 8, 1782. Handw

Printed thank you message, signed at the conclusion in ink, “Diana,” one page, 8 x 12.75, Kensington Palace letterhead, November 1995. This message, t

Christmas card from 1982, 13.5 x 6 open, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s Feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spencer fami

Simply stunning satin-finish 6 x 8 photo of Diana resting her head in her hand, affixed to its original 7.5 x 9.5 mount, signed on the mount in black

Uncommon Christmas card from 1987, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ Feathers and Garter motto, as

Dix (1798–1879) was Secretary of the Treasury, US Senator, governor of New York, and a Union major general during the Civil War; Wood (1812–1881) was

Along with Maurice Wilkins and James D. Watson, Crick shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the function and structure of DNA, provi

Along with Maurice Wilkins, James D. Watson (born 1928) and Francis Crick (1916–2004) shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the func

Glossy 5 x 7 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial spot below signature and a small corner bump to top right.

Biologist who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the function and structure of DNA, providing the prime impetus for further resea

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

British politician (1623–1684) for whom Downing Street, site of the Prime Minister’s residence, is named. Vellum DS, in Latin, signed “G. Downing,” on

French-American traveler and anthropologist (1835–1903) best known as the first modern outsider to confirm the existence of gorillas and the Pygmy peo

Influential black writer and educator who helped transform the prevailing view of his people’s role in America. Scarce vintage ink signature, “W. E. B

Very nice vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a painting of Edison, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the blank lower border, “To Bruno

Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84) who later submitted the amendments which became the Bil

Poignant TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed personal letterhead, Princeton, February 20, 1939. Letter to Doris Appel, a renowned m

Vintage fountain pen signature, “A. Einstein, 1942,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with scattered soiling and trimmed edges. A bold

Manuscript DS, signed “Thomas Alva Edison,” thirteen pages, 9 x 14, November 22, 1881. Edison’s 1883 patent application sent to the Governor General o

Naval officer (1876-1912) who was one of Robert Falcon Scott's companions on his ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole in 1911–1912....

Brother of American Express founder William C. Fargo (1829–1915) who himself later served as president of that company. Engraved DS, signed “Jas. C. F

Politician (1808–1893) who served as governor of New York, US senator, and secretary of state. Original 4.25 x 6.5 Matthew Brady cabinet portrait phot

Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey [I the King]” by Ferdina

Real estate and railroad entrepreneur and president of the Standard Oil Company (1830–1913) who set out to make Florida the ‘Newport of the South’ by

American Roman Catholic priest (1886–1948) best known for founding Boys Town, where he espoused an education-based approach to reforming ‘wayward’ you

American theater manager (1829-1894), most famous for operating Ford's Theatre at the time of the Abraham Lincoln assassination. Rare ALS signed...

Sixth son of George III of the United Kingdom (1773-1843). ALS signed “Augustus F.,” one black-bordered page both sides, 7 x 9, June 21, 1837. Letter

Color 5.25 x 7.5 heavy cardstock photo of a younger Gaddafi, signed in red felt tip. In fine condition.

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Stoic 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait, si

AQS, signed “Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury,” on a 5 x 7.5 album page, dated March 31, 1878. Garrison pens a quote based on the Robert Burns song ‘Is The

Co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft and the richest man in the world. Series 1976 two dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in black ink as “Wil

Signed book: A Treatise of Testaments and Last Wills; Compiled Out of the Laws, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Cannon by Henry Swinburne, Volumes 1-3 . .

LS as secretary of the Treasury, one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 27, 1790. Hamilton writes to William Ellery (1727–1820), collector at Newport and

Three items: a crisp ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1.75 clipped slip; a 1780 ALS to Hancock from his neighbor Samuel Bridge, e

Partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock,” one page, 10.75 x 8.5, January 1, 1776. Hancock appoints Samuel Loring an officer in the infantry. In part:

Partly printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, July 29, 1767. A bill of lading for a brig i

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

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Ink signature, “After a charming and never–to–be–forgotten di