RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

Bold pencil signature, “Andrew Johnson, Greenville, Tenn,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12

Crisp ink signature, “R. B. Hayes,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a very mild block of toning over signature from previous

Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, May 9th 1866”; and a franking signature, “Lucretia R. Garfield,” on a mailing panel addressed in her hand to Colonel A

Bold ink signature, “Benj. Harrison, Indiana,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a couple of trivial mounting remnants to reverse

Ink signature, “Yours very truly, W. McKinley,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 State of Ohio Executive Chamber card. Light overall soiling, not affecting

Fountain pen signature, as president, “Theodore Roosevelt, Nov. 12th 1908,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 album page. In very good condition, accompanied

Ballpoint signature, “John Kennedy,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7 sheet, also signed and inscribed, “Helen, Best wishes, E. Kennedy Shriver,” and “Paul Dou

Glossy 10 x 8 photo taken August 8, 1974—the day that Nixon announced his resignation—showing Ford and Nixon discussing the presidential transition in

Four hardcover books, one signed and inscribed on the first free end page by Gerald Ford; and three signed on the first free end page by Nixon (one in

Engraved invitation to the 1973 Inaugural Ball, 5.25 x 7.5, signed along the bottom in blue ink by Nixon and along the right edge vertically in black

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, La Casa Pacifica letterhead, no date. Letter to Mary Lazar, wife of Irving Paul ‘Swifty’ Lazar. In part: “You were ever so k

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, February 14, 1972. Letter to Representative Albert Quie. In part: “It was go

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 15, 1978. Letter of thanks to Joanne Romatowski. In part: “This is just a note to tell you

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 3, 1975. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In part: “A friendly letter in the mail bag is alway

Color satin-finish 8.5 x 11 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Al Kohl, with best wishes from Richard Nixon.” A few dia

Invitation to Nixon’s presidential inauguration on January 20, 1969, 6.5 x 9.75, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Nixon. In fine condition. A

Signed book: The Thirty-Eighth President. First edition, limited issue of 26 lettered copies (this being letter G). Reno, Nevada: Jack Bacon & C...

Embossed “Welcome Aboard Marine One” card, 5 x 3, with a gold presidential seal at the top, signed in black ink, “J. Carter,” and in black felt tip, “

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ford and Temple at a 1976 White House ceremony where she was sworn in as Chief of Protocol, signed in the lower border in

Scarce color 22 x 15 ‘presentation copy’ lithograph broadside bearing Ford’s August 9, 1974, Oath of Office and remarks to the American public, as wel

Felt tip signature, “Gerald R. Ford,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card embossed with “The President,” in the center. Accompanied by its embossed White

Very nice 1975 White House Christmas card, 7.25 x 5.5 closed, with the inside bearing a pre-printed greeting from the President and Mrs. Ford, signed

White House press release, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated May 15, 1975, concerning the rescue mission of the crew of the SS Mayaguez which had been seized

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, October 11, 1974. Letter to Representative Roger Zion. In full: “Bet

Felt tip signature, “Gerald Ford” and “Betty Ford,” on an off-white 4.25 x 7.25 embossed sheet of “Aboard Air Force One” stationery. In very fine cond

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Fords and Carters leaving the White House en route to Carter’s inauguration, signed in black felt tip by Jimmy and Ro

Signed book: Farewell Address of President Jimmy Carter. First edition, limited issue, numbered 60/300. Winston-Salem, NC: Palaemon Press Limited, 198

Business card of a Tennessee state representative, 3.25 x 2, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Ronald Reagan and in black felt tip by Gerald F

Choice color satin-finish 8 x 7.25 photo of the presidents shaking hands as power transitioned from Carter to Reagan at his inauguration on January 20

TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 28, 1976. Letter to Charles Broska. In part: “We have been greatly encouraged by re

Felt tip signatures and inscription, “To Stephanie—With appreciation & warm regards, Ronald Reagan” and “Nancy,” on an off-white 6 x 9.5 station...

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 official White House photo of the Reagans with actor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., at a 1988 White House reception held for Kenned

Official Mitchell & Ness commemorative replica baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, and an applied photo of Bush in his uniform on...

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Bush dining with the troops during Desert Storm, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Speaking of Freedom. Collector’s Edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2009. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 302 pages. Signed on a sp

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, March 14, 1989. Letter to Joseph Canzeri. In full: “Barbara and I were delighted to rece

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 4, personal letterhead, November 26, 2003. Letter of thanks to Jennings Osbourne. In full: “I love your gigantic flag. This flag

Three Decision Points bookplates, 4.25 x 3.5, each signed in black felt tip. In overall very fine condition.

Felt tip signature, “George W. Bush,” on a white 3 x 5.25 card imprinted with the Texas governor’s seal. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Bush flanked by the American and Texas state flags, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of President-elect Obama posing in the Oval Office with George W. Bush and former presidents Bush, Clinton, and Carter

Collection of six items, each signed by a former First Lady. Signers are: Frances Cleveland (White House card), Edith Bolling Wilson (ALS), Mamie Eise

Engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in felt tip and ink by Gerald and Betty F

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Nixon, Ford, and Carter conversing in the White House, signed in blue felt tip by Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford and in bla

ALS in French signed “S. A. Andrée,” one lined page, 5.5 x 8.75, August 16, 1895, to the great French balloonist Gaston Tissandier. In full: “P...

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Bt Arnold Br Genl,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, March 20, 1777. Letter to Captain Asa Waterman, a commissary general for

Color satin-finish 5.25 x 3 candid photo of Arafat on television, signed on the reverse, “With best wishes, Y. Arafat 6.4.78”; and a TLS, signed “Y. A

Business magnate and merchant (1763–1848) who became the first multi-millionaire in the United States. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, May 27, 1805. Letter t

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 6.75, no date. Letter to her secretary. In part: “They tell us that the Washington papers published the Globe article—pi

French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared t