RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 385

Felt tip signature, “Y. Arafat,” on the reverse of an off-white 5.75 x 4 postcard. The address panel of the postcard has been filled in by the collect

German-American political scientist (1906–1975) who characterized totalitarianism. TLS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1971. Letter to Mr. R

Patriarch of the fabled Astor family (1763–1848) of American businessmen, who, through lucrative dealings in fur, real estate, and opium, became the f

A Texas merchant, Ayers was the recipient of the last letter written by William Barret Travis, sent before the fall of the Alamo on the morning of Mar

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). Ink signature, “R Baden-Powell ISC,” on an off-white 3.25 x .5 slip a

ALS signed “Your loving Alec,” four pages, 8 x 10.5, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, April 17, 1917. Letter to his wife Mabel, “My sweet little wife.” In fu

British politician who served as Prime Minister three times. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. Photo also bears a pre-printed

Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Rare and bold ink

Attorney general during the Civil War (1793–1869). ALS signed “Edw. Bates,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.25 x 9, March 14, 1864. Letter to a

American illustrator and cofounder of the American Boy Scouts (1850–1941). Two-page catalog booklet, 3.25 x 6, entitled ‘Books that go on forever, The