RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Danish physicist (1777-1851), he discovered the diversion of a magnetic needle by electric current, becoming the founder of the rule of electromagneti

Controversial American journalist (1897-1969), remembered for his muckraking journalism and syndicated ‘Washington Merry-Go-Round’ newspaper column. T

ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, March 6, 1888. Letter to a fellow alumnus of the Ecole Normale Superieure. In full (translated): “It takes me some t

Two letters: TLS, signed “Peary,” one page, 8 x 10, June 17, 1910. Letter to Senator W. M. Crane. In full: “I enclose for your information a letter wh

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, October 20, 1955. Letter to Mark E. Brown of the Clover Manufacturing Company. In part: “Thank you for y

Italian pope (1792–1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, who ascended the papal throne in 1846 and served until his death. Among the notable ach

Italian pope (1792–1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, who ascended the papal throne in 1846 and served until his death. Among the notable ach

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 8.25 x 6.5, signed inside by approximately 70 members of Congress and notables, with most single-sided pages signed

Gorgeous matte-finish 9.25 x 11.5 photo of Victoria Eugenie clad in furs and jewels as queen consort, affixed to 13 x 15.75 mount, signed and inscribe

Statesman and politician (1753–1813) who variously served as aide-de-camp to Washington, member of the Continental Congress, the first attorney genera

American medical researcher (1906–1993) best known for developing a practical oral polio vaccine. TLS signed “Albert B. Sabin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Me

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

ALS in French, three pages on two sheets, 8.25 x 5.25, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Lambaréné, Gabon, March 29, 1961. Untranslated l...

ALS in French, one onionskin page, 8 x 10.25, Lambaréné, Gabon, April 29, 1961. Lengthy untranslated ALS in French. Central vertical and h...

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, October 22, 1835. Letter to William Slade, Jr. In part: “The success in Ohio is honorable to the Green of t

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

Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822). ALS in French, signed “Sicard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, no date. Rare le

Financier and philanthropist (1807–1888) who helped obtain funding for Samuel Morse’s telegraph wire from Washington to Baltimore, and later served as

American religious leader (1805–1844) who founded the Latter Day Saint movement. Exceedingly rare Kirtland Safety Society $2 bank note, 6.75 x 3, Janu

ANS in Russian, signed “Daddy Stalin,” one page, 5 x 7.5, September 1937. Short note written by Stalin beneath a handwritten letter to him from his da