RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

Prominent and sometimes controversial American clergyman, orator, and abolitionist (1813–1887) who was the brother of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet

TLS signed “M. Begin,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, State of Israel letterhead, December 17, 1975. Letter to Simon Bloom at the Jewish Ledger. In part: “It

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Handy and Boesser press photo of Begin sitting around a table with nine other men, signed in blue ink, “With thanks for friendsh

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, January 25, 1912. Letter to Edwin Elsbach, advocating marriage practices among young deaf persons that can decrease the risk

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari

Businessman (1841–1905) who, along with his brother Joseph, founded Bloomingdale’s Department Store. Partly-printed DS, signed “Lyman G. Bloomingdale,

Younger brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. Third-person ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date but circa 1

Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. A pair of Bonanno’s personally-owned and -worn eyeglasse

Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763–1814), who married Napoleon in 1796 and was divorced in 1810, unable to ...

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. Matte-finish 8.25 x 6.75 photo of an elderly Burroughs looking

Scottish artist and journalist (1824–1892) who spent three years in San Francisco during the American gold rush. Original signed pencil sketch of a sc

American lawyer and politician (1821-1875). He served as a US representative and senator from Kentucky and was the 14th vice president of the United S

Co-founder of Anheuser-Busch (1839–1913). Rare partly-printed DS, signed “Adolphus Busch & Co.,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 7.25, June 29, 186...

Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson and later wielded great power and in

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Short ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, December 18, 1846. Brief letter to Mr. Dickens reads, in

American statesman (1782 -1866) who served variously as governor of Michigan, senator, ambassador to France, secretary of war, and secretary of state.

Queen of Castile (1373–1418) as the wife of King Henry III of Castile. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 13.25 x 12.75, 1407. U

Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. LS in Cyril...

Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. Partly-prin...

African American teacher, assessor, auditor, selectman, and Justice of the Peace (1746-1817); considered the first African-American elected to public

Uncommon ALS signed “Charles,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Balmoral Castle letterhead, October 12, 1978. Letter to “Mollie.” In full: “Contrary t

Prominent Philadelphia lawyer (1722–1810) and friend of George Washington who provided pro bono his knowledge of substantive law during the creation o

Collection of nine items consisting of a signature and signed photos, each signed by a different politician, some in English and some in Chinese. Sign

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. TLS in

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 15, 1951. Letter to Desmond Flower. In part: “I quite understand

ALS signed “Yours ever, W,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 4.5, Middlesex Hospital letterhead, no date. Letter to “Norman,” written from the hospital aft

Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f

Distinguished statesman (1777–1852) who became known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for his support of the Union prior to the Civil War. LS signed “H. Cla

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Partly-

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. War-dated ALS signed “J. J. Critt

Signed book: Farmington. Later printing. NY: Boni and Liveright, 1925. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 20, [1861]. Letter to fellow scientist Oswald Heer. In full: “I am extremely much obliged

Ink signature, “C. De Gaulle,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card with a Nicaraguan postage stamp affixed to the center. In fine condition, with some li

Ink signature, “Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 lightly lined slip. Tastefully matted and framed with an image of Davis to an

Early LS in French, signed “C. De Gaulle,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.5, 507 Regiment de Chars, Le Colonel letterhead, June 22, 1938. Letter to an

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia (1739–1813). ADS, signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page, 8 x

Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 8.75 x 14, February 9, 1811. Gerry, as governor of Massachusetts, appoints Moses Townsend “to be one o

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, Articles of Conf

Choice TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, and Diana” and “Charles,” one page, 7.5 x 11.75, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mis

Excessively rare ink signatures of Henry W. Bigler, William J. Johnston, Azariah Smith, and James S. Brown on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet also bearing a

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. LS in Spanish, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, gold and silver embossed personal letterhead,

Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James D. Watson.” In

Crisp ink signature, “Very truly yours, Frdk. Douglass,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait, bearing a pre-printed sign

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” panel measuring 3.5 x 8.5, February 28, 1885. Deed for a transfer of $2,000 from Henry M. Trundle and his

Governor general of the French establishment in India and rival of Robert Clive (1697–1763). Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Dupleix,” one page

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help

Endorsement in pencil, “TAE,” at the top of a handwritten memo from his son Charles, two pages, lightly lined, 5 x 7.5, June 13, 1923. Memo regarding

Vintage pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting his summer home in Chautauqua, New York. Some

ADS, signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 5 x 3.5, Boston, February 3, 1869. Document related to his first successful invention, an improvement for te