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Headquartered in Amherst, NH, RR Auction is globally recognized as the trusted source for authentic autographed memorabilia and rare signed documents. Since its inception in 1976, the firm has published close to 360 consecutive monthly autograph catalogs, which are distributed internationally. The firm recently auctioned the autographed photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue wagging for a record $74,340 and the check astronaut Neil Armstrong signed the day he left for the moon for $27,350.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
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103Richard NixonRR Auction
TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, February 14, 1972. President Nixon writes Virginia Congressman Richard H. Hoff. In full: “It was hea
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
104Richard NixonRR Auction
President Richard Nixon’s 1972 National Prayer Breakfast place card, folded to 3.75 x 1.5, signed and inscribed in black ink “Best wishes to the Quies
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
105Richard NixonRR Auction
TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, February 22, 1973. President Nixon writes Fred Dixon. In full: “The 1973 Ina
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
106Richard NixonRR Auction
TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.5 x 9, White House letterhead, November 9, 1973. Letter to Republican Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead of Cali
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
107Richard NixonRR Auction
Signed book: Nixon. First edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 188 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ba
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
108Richard NixonRR Auction
Signed book: The Challenges We Face. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1960. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 253 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue felt tip on the
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
109Richard NixonRR Auction
Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, signed under the image in blue felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with light brushing to the e
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
110Richard and Pat NixonRR Auction
Ink signature, “Richard Nixon,” on an off-white card; and an ink signature, “Pat Nixon,” on an off-white slip. Both are double matted with a satin-fin
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
111Barack ObamaRR Auction
Newsweek magazine, December 27, 2004, featuring the president on the cover, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip “To Stephen—All t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
112Barack ObamaRR Auction
Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed on the title pag
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
113Franklin PierceRR Auction
Clear and crisp manuscript DS as president, one page both sides, 11 x 16.75, July 5, 1854. President Pierce appoints “James A. Peden…as the Minister R
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
114Franklin PierceRR Auction
Ink signature, “Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 clipped slip, affixed to an off-white 5.25 x 1.5 clipped slip, in turn affixed to a black 6.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
115President and First LadiesRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signatures of Herbert Hoover, Mary Lord Harrison, and Eleanor Roosevelt on individual 5.5 x 2.75 blue cards from the Albert R. Ch
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
116Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Program from the 1977-78 Greater Boise Chamber of Commerce 92nd annual dinner and dance, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the inside in ballpoint, “Ronald Reagan.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
117Nancy ReaganRR Auction
ALS signed “Nancy,” on both sides of her 5.75 x 4.5 personal notecard, no date, but postmarked November 15, 1994. Letter of thanks to her friend, Eppi
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
118Ronald ReaganRR Auction
TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 6, 1993. Reagan writes Josephine Regan, wife of singer, actor, and longtime Reagan
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
119Ronald ReaganRR Auction
TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Office of the Governor letterhead, May 13, 1970. Reagan writes actor Phil Regan. In full: “Just a note to advise
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
120Ronald ReaganRR Auction
ALS signed “Ron,” one page, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, August 31. Reagan writes Phil and Jo Regan. In full: “Your very nice letter reached me a
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
121Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Ballpoint signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. A few creases, mild wrinkling, and light toning, otherwise fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
122Ronald ReaganRR Auction
TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of California letterhead, January 16, 1968. Reagan writes singer and actor Phil Regan. In full: “Just a
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
123Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Draft ALS signed “RR” as governor of California, one lightly-lined yellow page, 8 x 10, June 5, 1967. Handwritten draft letter to Wain Dawson. In full
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
124Ronald ReaganRR Auction
White House Christmas card, signed as president, “Ron,” measuring 7.75 x 10.75 open, dated 1988. Lower portion bears a pre-printed Christmas message f
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
127Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Program from the March 17, 1975, Council of 500 Duvall County Republican Executive Committee Appreciation Dinner, 6.5 x 10, signed on the front cover
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
128Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Ballpoint signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 2.75 x 5 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition, with faint paperclip impression at the lower ri
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
129Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Signed book: A Great New Beginning. First edition. Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.5, 191 pages. Signed in blue felt tip
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
130Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Signed book: Speaking My Mind. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 432 pages. Signed in black felt...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
131Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Program, 8.25 x 12, eight pages, for the 1970 Army Ball held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 13, 1970, honoring General William Westmoreland, sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
132Ronald and Nancy ReaganRR Auction
Felt tip signatures, “Ronald Reagan,” and “Nancy Reagan” on individual off-white cards. Both are double matted together with a photo of the Reagans in
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
133Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Roosevelt, as president, payable to Shaker, Travis & Quinn, Inc. for $4.50, Sep...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
134Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Print featuring a pencil-drawn portrait of FDR, 18.5 x 24.5, signed and inscribed in ink, “For my friend Samuel Messer, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” R
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
135Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Signed book: On Our Way. First edition, first printing. NY: The John Day Company, 1934. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 300 pages. Signed and inscribed on the
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
136Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Signed book: The Happy Warrior. First edition, first printing. NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928. Hardcover with dustjacket, 4.75 x 8, 40 pages. Sign
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
137Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Signed book: The Democratic Book: 1936. Gilt-stamped leather (including “Mary Connor Myers,” the original owner), 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Limited edit
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
139Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
DS as president, one page, 9.75 x 11.75, May 11, 1935. An official letter of state to the president of Bolivia, Jose Luis Tejada Sorzano. In full: “I
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
140Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19, May 1, 1908. Roosevelt appoints John A. Clark a “Captain in the Medical Corps.” Signed at the con
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
141Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Marvelous vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 Underwood and Underwood portrait of Roosevelt, clad in a three-piece suit and his riding boots, sitting in his ya
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
142Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.25 photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, affixed to the original 5.25 x 7.25 photographer’s mount, of Roosevelt looking con
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
143William H. TaftRR Auction
Ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
144William H. TaftRR Auction
TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court letterhead, December 24, 1928. Taft orders a book from Putnam in New York. In full: “Pleas
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
145William H. TaftRR Auction
TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, July 30, 1921. To Major Meredith. In full: “I thank you for your kind letter of Jul
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
146William H. TaftRR Auction
Eerie vintage vertical fountain pen ‘ghost’ signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 3.75 x 6.5 album page. Vertical signature has been intentionally
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
147Bess TrumanRR Auction
Two items: ALS, signed “Bess W. Truman,” two pages on two adjoined sheets, 6.25 x 8.25, no date, but postmarked February 7, 1951. Letter of condolence
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
148William H. TaftRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Wm H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10, June 21, 1904. Secretary of War appoints Owen Ralph Meredith a “Cadet of the United S
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
149William H. TaftRR Auction
TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, March 17, 1906. Taft writes to William Butler at the Indianapolis Sun. In part
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
150Zachary TaylorRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col., 1st Regt. U.S. Infy,” one page, 7.75 x 6.75, January 1833. Taylor signs off on a requisition for six cords
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
151Three PresidentsRR Auction
Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip by George Bush and Jimmy Carter, and in
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
152Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
Hardcover and leatherbound copy of Truman’s Address at the Conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty, which he gave on September 4, 1951. Hardcover, 6.5
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
153Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
ANS, on the inside flap of a New York Central ticket envelope, measuring 6 x 6.5 opened, no date. Truman writes, “Let’s talk about this thing!” Pencil
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
154Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
Pencil signature and sentiment “Best Wishes, Harry S. Truman USS MO” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip. In very good condition, with irregularly cut top righ
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
155Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
Vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Truman and wife Bess riding in a convertible, signed in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman.” In very good condition, with sc
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
156Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 30, 1964. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “The autograph you requested is the signatur
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
157Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
Rare original program from the closing plenary session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization on June 26, 1945, 6 x 9, signed
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
158John TylerRR Auction
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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
159John TylerRR Auction
Ink signature, “J. Tyler,” on an off-white 2 x 1.25 clipped slip, affixed to an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 clipped slip, in turn affixed to a black 6.5 x 2
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
160Martin Van BurenRR Auction
Ink signature, “M. Van Buren,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.75 clipped sheet. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and a vertical fold affec
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
161Woodrow WilsonRR Auction
Ink signature, “Woodrow Wilson,” on an off-white irregularly clipped slip, taken from the closing of a letter, and affixed to a similar size piece of
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
162Woodrow WilsonRR Auction
DS, one page, 9 x 11.5, January 20, 1912. Wilson, as governor of New Jersey, sends a woman to the “New Jersey State Institution for Feeble Minded Wome
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
163Woodrow WilsonRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Woodrow Wilson,” one page, 16 x 19.75, August 6, 1914. President Wilson appoints Owen R. Meredith First
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
164George WashingtonRR Auction
Free-franked address panel, 2.25 x 1, “President U. S.” Matted with a colorized image and a photocopy of a similar example and framed to an overall si
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
165George WashingtonRR Auction
Crisp ink signature, “George Was ngton,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip, clipped from a larger document. Attractively cloth matted and framed with a
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
166George Washington and Thomas JeffersonRR Auction
Scarce and desirable partly-printed double-signed DS, signed twice as president, “Go: Washington,” and twice “Th: Jefferson” as secretary of state, on
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
16719th Century Autograph AlbumRR Auction
Superb leatherbound autograph album, 8.75 x 9.5, containing 144 signatures of presidents, Union and Confederate generals, politicians, Supreme Court J
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
168Spiro AgnewRR Auction
TLS signed “Spiro T. Agnew,” one page, 7 x 9, The Vice President letterhead, June 24, 1971. Vice President Agnew writes retired General Maxwell D. Tay
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
169Alive: Andes SurvivorsRR Auction
Signed book: Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors. First edition. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 352 p
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
171Benedict ArnoldRR Auction
ALS signed “B. Arnold,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, April 14, 1798. From London, Arnold writes the Duke of Portland. In part: “When I had the ho
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
172David AttenboroughRR Auction
British broadcaster and naturalist (May 8, 1926), who has enjoyed a successful 50–year career as the voice of natural history programs for the BBC. Co
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
173Clara BartonRR Auction
Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
174Clyde BeattyRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Beatty in his animal trainer garb, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Katie Roche, Best wishes, Clyde Beatty, 19
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
175Menachem BeginRR Auction
Signed book: The Revolt. First edition, first printing. London: W. H. Allen, 1951. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 386 pages. Signed in blue b
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
176Alexander Graham BellRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
177Marcellin BerthelotRR Auction
French chemist and politician (1827–1907). ALS in French, signed “M. Berthelot,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to an unidentified gentle
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
178Otto von BismarckRR Auction
Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the ‘Iron Chancellor,’ who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. Orig
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
179Simon BolivarRR Auction
Revolutionary and political leader (1783–1830) whose military campaigns against the Spanish were instrumental in the emergence of the independent nati
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
180Joseph BonannoRR Auction
Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to N. S. Chapter Charity Drive for $10.00, February 2, 1978, adding in the memo field,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
181Napoleon Eugene Bonaparte (Prince Imperial)RR Auction
Prince Imperial of the French Bonaparte dynasty (1856–1879), and the only child of Napoleon III. His early death in Africa, at the hands of Zulu warri
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
182Josephine BonaparteRR Auction
Empress of France, born Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763–1814). Married Napoleon in 1796 and divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. ALS in ...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
183Pauline BonaparteRR Auction
Napoleon’s sister (1780–1825), who served as a model for Antonio Canova’s ‘Victorious Venus.’ She was also Napoleon’s most loyal sibling, visiting him
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
184Leonid BrezhnevRR Auction
Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS, in Russian, one page both sides, 8 x 11.5, 1943. Attestation issued to Senior In
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
185British Royalty and LeadersRR Auction
Twenty-two items consisting of ink signatures on various size slips, cards, and letters. Signers include: Queen Victoria (signed “Victoria R.”), Georg
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
186John BroughRR Auction
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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
187William Jennings BryanRR Auction
American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
188Frank BuckRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a pensive Buck in his safari gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For—Floyd Estep, with best wishes, Frank Buck
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
189Richard E. ByrdRR Auction
ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mr. Whitman which accompanied a Christmas gift. In full: “I send you this Xmas present w
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
190Dale CarnegieRR Auction
Signed book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. First printing. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1948. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 306 pages. Signed in...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
191George Washington CarverRR Auction
ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, March 29, 1935. Letter to Floyd Anderso
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
192Salmon P. ChaseRR Auction
Politician (1808–1873) who served as Secretary of the Treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
193Winston ChurchillRR Auction
Fountain pen signature, “Yours very truly, W. Churchill,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill, to an overall s
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
194Winston ChurchillRR Auction
TLS signed “W. S. Churchill,” one page, trimmed to a size of 7 x 8, Chartwell letterhead, November 3, 1946. Letter to Mrs. Angus, with the salutation
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
195Winston ChurchillRR Auction
TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, September 11, 1962. Churchill declines an invitation. In full: “My wife a
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
196Winston ChurchillRR Auction
Typed statement, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, dated February 1957. From La Pausa, Roquebrune, Churchill issues a statement. In
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
197Henry ClayRR Auction
DS, signed “H. Clay,” one page, 11 x 8.5, January 1, 1847. In full: “Office of the Colonization Society. This certifies that Archibald W. Hyde, Esq. i
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
198DeWitt ClintonRR Auction
American politician (1769–1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
199DeWitt ClintonRR Auction
American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
200William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ CodyRR Auction
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Far East business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cody “Buffalo Bill’s Wild We
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
201Samuel ColtRR Auction
Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Saml. Colt,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 6.5, Febr
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
202ComputersRR Auction
Two hardcover books, each signed on opening pages by National Inventors Hall of Famers: Engines of the Mind: A History of the Computer, signed in blac
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
203Ely CulbertsonRR Auction
Signed book: The Strange Lives of One Man. First edition. Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1940. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 204 pages. Signed and ins
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
204Dalai LamaRR Auction
Color 5.5 x 7.75 paperstock photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope as well as a pre-printed
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
205Dalai LamaRR Auction
Color 4.75 x 6.5 cardstock photo of the smiling spiritual leader, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light bends. Accompanied
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
206Dalai LamaRR Auction
Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dalai Lama on the airport tarmac, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few tiny bends.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00