RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 385

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Robert S. McNamara”; and a TQS signed “Rob S. McNamara,” one page, 8.5 x 11. Qu

Prime Minister of Israel (1898–1978) from 1969 to 1974. Matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint “To Le

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Origin

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

Italian physician and education theorist who devised the innovative approach to early childhood learning that bears her name. Fountain pen signature o

DS, in Italian, one page, 9 x 14, September 9, 1937. An untranslated military appointment, signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolin

American artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized communication—and indeed, society as a whole—and represente

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Vi

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Handwritten draft telegram, signed “L’

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). ANS, in French, signed “Napoleon,” 4.2

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Untranslated ALS in French, one page,

French nobleman, diplomat, soldier, and the probable illegitimate son of Louis X (1755–1813). LS in French, signed as Minister of War, “L. de Narbonne

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864–1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and Reo Motor Car Companies. Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo,

Physicist who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, which led to the successful developmen

The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until his abdication in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Air mail envelope, 6.5x 4.25, hand-addressed by Oswald to his mother, “USA, Box 982, Vernon, Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald,” with Oswald adding his return add

ALS signed “Lee,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, August 19, 1961. Letter to his mother. In full (with spelling and grammar

American statesman and lawyer (1725–1783) generally known as the originator of the phrase “No taxation without representation.” Manuscript DS, signed

McCain/Palin presidential campaign poster, 22 x 14, signed in black felt tip by Palin. In very good condition, with creasing to horizontal edges and l

Iconic glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Beautiful color limited edition 24 x 19.75 composite lithograph of some of the most groundbreaking moments in Parks’ life, entitled ‘The Mentor,’ incl

Glossy 4 x 5 photo of Pauling sporting a beret, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether his expedition actually reached the target de

Last governor of colonial Pennsylvania (1729–1795). Partly-printed DS, one page, 14 x 10, September 6, 1776. Land grant issued to Luke Morris for a tr

Descendant of the Penn family who served as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1762–1776. Partly-printed DS, one page, 12 x 8, October 28, 1768.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Underwood and Underwood portrait, signed in white ink, “J. C. Penney 7-28-36.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases, m

British civil servant (1633–1703) who was promoted to Secretary to the Admiralty in 1673. Pepys is best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Manuscript check, 7.25 x 3.25 affixed to a slightly larger

French physician (1745–1826) who helped develop a more humane approach to the treatment and care of psychiatric patients. Rare ALS in French, signed “

Six items consisting of signatures and short letters from six former politicians on individual off-white cards and slips, various sizes. Signers are:

Early color satin-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with several horizontal creases throug

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip affixed to a 7 x 3.25 off-white slip. In very good condition, with two light vertical folds

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 14 x 9.5, February 15, 1855. The Queen appoints William Coutts Keppel as Lieutenant “in Our Forty T

First President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1878–1944). LS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Johns Hopkins Hospital letterhead, October 24, 1934.

Two items: Official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed on the sweet spot on blue ballpoint; and Newsweek magazine featuring Rice on the cover, Oct

Engineer who built the Brooklyn Bridge (1837–1926). Harlo Manufacturing Company, Inc. stock capital certificate, comprised of $150,000 of Preferred St

Time magazine, dated May 21, 2007, featuring Romney on the cover, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Later printing. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai

Strategy for a Stronger America campaign magazine, 8.5 x 11, 66 pages, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Mitt Romney and in black felt tip by

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Incredibly rare vintage book photo, t

Four items: color glossy 12 x 8 photo of Rumsfeld and President Bush leaving the Department of Defense, signed in black felt tip by Rumsfeld; a color

One of the greatest names in fashion history (1936–2008). Rare vintage glossy 7 x 7.5 photo of Saint-Laurent working with a model, signed in fountain

Signed book: The Survival of the Wisest. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 124 pages. S...

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 5.25, stamped personal letterhead, January 18, 1957. Headed “Certificate,” Schweitzer, “doctor of medicine,” certifies

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 7.5 x 3, October 17, 1949. Schweitzer writes a brief ALS from Africa to Mrs. Margaret Craig of Beaver, Pennsylva

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 4 photo of Schweitzer looking across a picturesque river, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border in Germ

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 6, October 30, 1957. Short untranslated letter written at the conclusion of a longer letter, in French, by Emmy Marlin

Merchant, sailor, and political figure of the American Revolution (1730–1786). Handwritten endorsement on an off-white 7.25 x 4.5 slip, most likely cl

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Element 106, Seaborgium, was named in his honor in

Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of hi

Color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

American politician, longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (1823–1900). Sherman also served as Secretary of the Tr

Belgian chemist, industrialist, and philanthropist (1838–1922). Rare ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, Chateau de La Hul

Very early ALS signed “Edw Stanton,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 8, 1839. Letter to Arnold H. Dohrman. In full: "I reached here last night &am...

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. Two items:

Civil and mechanical engineer (1781–1848) who built the first public rail line using steam locomotives. ALS signed “Geo Stephenson,” three pages, 4.5

Evangelist, and former baseball player, who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Vintage fountain pen signature, “W. A. Su

Five FDC with various cachets, signed in ink by Clarence Thomas, Sandra Day O’Connor, David Souter, Stephen Breyer, and Elena Kagan. In fine condition

Intriguing TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 24, 1992. Blackmun writes to Catharine Coolidge o

Glossy 8 x 10 Harris and Ewing photo of Burton robed, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “Harold H. Burton, Associate Justice of the United

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, September 29, 1939, Mrs. Louis D. Brandeis’s letterhead. Brandeis writes, in full: “Re yours of 26th, my th

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter, 220 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. letterhead, October 28, 1902. Brandeis writes to Charle...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” one page, 5 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, May 24, 1934. In a letter to Howard A. Content, Esq.

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1811 to 1835. Free franked address panel, 7 x 3, addressed in an unknown hand to “Tho

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

Crisp ballpoint signature on an off-white 6 x 4.5 Supreme Court card. In fine condition, with some trivial toning at the top edge.

Seven checks: six business checks for Fred M. Vinson, Attorney at Law, each measuring approximately 9 x 3, all dated between 1922 through 1923, with f

Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court; he handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities. ADS, signed “R. B.

Ballpoint signature, “Wm. J. Brennan, Jr.,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 Supreme Court card; and an ink signature, “Earl Warren,” on a 5.25 x 4 State of Ca

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe, the l

Satin-finish 5 x 7 half-length photo of Teller, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of a newsboy holding a placard proclaiming the Titanic disaster, signed in black felt tip, “Millvina Dean, youngest Titanic survi

The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Color glossy 18 x 12 photo of the

Second-oldest survivor of the Titanic (1884–1984). ANS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. MacKenzie writes in green felt tip, “For Dim Ryan, May 2nd, 77, Edw

Two items: formidable color glossy 8 x 10 of Trump leaning over a table, signed vertically in blue felt tip; and a ballpoint signature on a 6.25 x 9.2

Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. In 1929, five ye

American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served

Italian fashion designer (1946–1997) who was murdered by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Versace in a black vest and wh

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tutu enthusiastically illustrating a point at the pulpit, signed in blue ballpoint, “God bless you, Desmond, March ‘10.”

Three ink signatures: “Rh. M. Johnson of Kentucky, August 3, 1844,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 embossed sheet; “June 4, 1873, Yours truly, John Breckinri

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11?, made his living as a touring novelty att...

Stately vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gen. & Mrs. William Hesketh, Best wis...

Entrepreneur and the founder of Wal-Mart (1918–1992). Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “Sally, Best wishes, Sam Walton.” In fine

Four one-page TLSs, all on White House letterhead, ranging in date from 1969 to April 3, 1974, all written to Richard Nixon’s friend and biographer, E

Two souvenir TLSs, each detailing the resignation of Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, William D. Ruckelshaus, and Attorney Gene

Concentration camp survivor (1908–2005) who dedicated his life to tracking down and prosecuting former Nazis who had persecuted Jews during World War

Concentration camp survivor (1908–2005) who dedicated his life to tracking down and prosecuting former Nazis who had persecuted Jews during World War

Bold felt tip signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor,” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white lightly-lined 5 x 1.25 clipped card. In fine co

Vice president who died in office during the Grant administration. Free franked envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in his hand to “Andrew J. Smith Eqr., Tre

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliv. Wolcott, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, June 5, 1783. Wolcott signs off on payment to “Mr. Finn Wadsworth twelve pounds fift

ALS signed “Rudolph,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 16, 1945. Wurlitzer writes from Harbor Beach, Michigan to his friend Charlie, i

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the aftermath of Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, adding “Pilot ‘Enola Gay’;” Charles Sweeney, adding

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets and Charles Sweeney, and signed in black felt tip by

Ten cardstock photos, 10 x 8 and 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective ace or Medal of Honor recipient pictured. Signers are: Bob S

Confederate general (1813–1892) who was wounded at Seven Days and who later put his background as a civil engineer and industrialist to use in the Ord

War-dated ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard, Brig. Genl Comdg,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 6.5, April 30, 1861. Letter to Colonel R. W. Habersham. In

Florid ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1884,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with light toning.

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 6.5 photo of Bradley as a four-star general, signed in black ink, “Omar N. Bradley.” Matted and framed to an overall size of

Navy officer (1927–2004) and Captain of the USS Pueblo. Time magazine featuring an artist’s rendition of Bucher on the cover, 8.25 x 11, dated Februar

On December 20, 1943, Charles L. Brown, B-17 Pilot 379th BG, had received extensive damage to his aircraft, Ye Olde Pub. Franz Stigler, BF-109 Pilot,