RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 387

Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wells,” “John Butterfield,” “Wm. S. Fargo,” “Johnston Livingston,” and “Ja. C. Fargo,” three pages on two adjoining s

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Abernathy speaking, signed in red felt tip, “Best wishes, Ralph Abernathy 3/23/71.” Scattered creases and surface mark

American social reformer (1860–1935) who shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed vertically in fountain pen. In f

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Ames Building letterhead, December 7, 1893. “I am usually in my office about 10 o’clock—& then out in till probably 3pm—Yo...

President of Union Pacific Railroad, the 35th governor of Massachusetts, and a congressman impeached in the Credit Mobilier scandal. ALS, one page, 5

Norwegian explorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the Sout

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

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

Twice-signed manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Estevan F. Austin,” and “Austin,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, October 28, 1824. A bill of sale

Manuscript DS, signed “John Jacob Astor and Wm. B. Astor,” one page, 7.5 x 12.75, April 14, 1830. Legal financial document on the case of John Jacob A

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS signed “Baden-Powell,” one page, 8 x 10, Boy Scouts Association l

Hardcover autograph album, 8.5 x 11, from the Funkturm Restaurant in Germany, bearing several hundred signatures collected from 1950–1977, with most p

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). ALS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date. Untranslated corr

American showman (1847–1906) best known as a partner in Barnum and Bailey’s circus. ALS, in pencil, signed “J. A. Bailey,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, Sep

South African surgeon (1922–2001) who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. Two items: TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, University o

Handwritten circus pass, signed “P. T. Barnum,” on a 3.75 x 2.25 light brown card. Barnum writes: “Big Show 1886. Give good reserved seats for two &...

Italian cardinal and diplomat (1625–1697). He was beatified by Pope Clement XIV in July of 1771, and canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 26, 1960. LS

English explorer (1764–1848). Cape Barrow, Point Barrow and Barrow Strait are named for him. LS signed “Jn Barrow,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, October 14

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS signed “C,” one page both sides, 5.

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish,

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the ‘Iron Chancellor,’ who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. Scar

German politician and diplomat (1897–1975), grandson of the famous Otto von Bismarck, and the Prince of Bismarck from 1904 to his death. Bismarck’s ra

Two hardcover books: John Major: The Autobiography, signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page; and A Journey, signed in b

Dutch botanist, humanist, and physician (1668–1738). He is regarded as the founder of clinical teaching and of the modern academic hospital. Third per

Legendary American pioneer and soldier (1796–1836) who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution and perished at the Battle of the Alamo. Rare m

Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, partiallty filled out and sign

Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS, in Russian, one page, 7.75 x 11.5, June 20, 1946. Document regarding a promotion

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

Chang and Eng were born in Siam (now Thailand) in 1811 and connected by a short band of flesh in the chest area and barely escaped death by execution

Eminent American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless c

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Burroughs talking to

Endorsement signed “A. Burr,” after a statement written in another hand which reads, “I have examined this a/c approve of the same & allow it. A...

Former Supreme Court Justice and Confederate Assistant Secretary of War. War-dated manuscript DS, signed “J. A. Campbell,” one page, 6.75 x 5.25, Marc

Scarce ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, April 9, 1903. Short letter to Mr. Squires. In full: “Please charge my a/c with dues of my nep

TLS, one page, 8 x 5.25, personal letterhead, November 14, 1890. Brief letter to R. U. Johnson at the Copyright League. In full: “Your note received.

TLS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, August 14, 1936. Letter to Floyd Anderson. In full

Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...

French radical politician (1885–1963) and three-time Prime Minister. Three letters, all signed “C. Chautemps,” an ALS, in French, one page both sides,

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. Fountain pen signature, “W. P. Chrysler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 pre-printed autogra

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 “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, .57 x 9.5, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead, September 27, 1954. Letter of t

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

Visitors Register for the Whitney Institute, 7.75 x 9.75, 46 pages, containing approximately 1000 guest signatures from 1901-1920, most of which are a

Original handwritten menu, done in an unknown hand, for a private lunch held on July 6, 1956, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the

Unsigned hand-notated typescript, three pages, 7.5 x 9.5, May 10, 1944. An original transcript of Churchill’s answer to a Parliamentary question by Co

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead, December 3, 1951. Letter of tha

LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 4, April 6, 1848. Brief letter to W. C. Carpenter. In full: “I have received your letter requesting my autograph, w

ANS signed “H. Clay, S. Chamber,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, June 7, 1836. Clay inscribes the autograph book of Miss Josephine Mitchell. In full: “I comply

Third-person ALS, one page, 8 x 10, July 4, 1841. Letter reads, in full: “H. Clays respects to Miss Maury, with his thanks for the testimony she has c