RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a Mercury launchpad, signed in black felt tip, “Mercury Atlas-Prep. for Liftoff, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In fine conditio

Collection of 10 identical FDCs, 9.5 x 4, with cachets honoring RCA’s contribution to the Apollo program, each signed in black ballpoint, “Al Worden,

Winters National Bank & Trust Co. bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Carrie Grum...

Astronaut (1930–1967) who was the first American to walk in space and who died in the flash fire that killed the entire Apollo 1 crew. Color vintage 8

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 composite photo of Worden and various aspects of the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In

Pilot’s license, two pages, 4.75 x 4 opened, 1930. A Federation Aeronatique Internationale United States Annual Sporting License, #77, issued to Miss

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1923. Letter to B. Russell Shaw of the National Aeronautic Association. In part: “I am send

Breathtaking vintage matte-finish 14.5 x 11 photo of the Wright brothers’ airplane soaring above two ox carts in Pau, France, signed and inscribed in

Renowned American photographer (1898–1991) best known for her memorable images of Depression-era New York City. Postcard of Abbott’s work entitled ‘Pe

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 7, 1958. Letter to Nick Dean. In part: “The large prints leave today…The Half Dome is also for t

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 24, 1975. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It is good to hear more about your interest in photo

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Adams in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Ansel Adams, Carmel.” In fine condition, with scattered surface

Grim postcard of Adams’s photograph entitled ‘Devastated Area, Mount Lassen National Park, California,’ 4.25 x 6, signed on the reverse in black felt

Collection of over 100 items, including signatures, book pages, FDCs, letters, and photos signed by authors and illustrators from all fields. Signers

Russian painter (1866–1924) remembered for the exotic, richly colored sets and costumes that he designed for the Ballets Russes. ALS in French, two pa

Noted French sculptor (1921–1998). Ballpoint signature, “Amitie, Cesar,” on an off-white 8 x 5 card with a photo of one of his works affixed to the le

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Vintage 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo, removed from its origina

German-American painter (1830–1902) best known for his large landscapes of the American West during the 19th century. Ink signature, “Boston, Sept. 28

Signed book: The Exorcist. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1971. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 340 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint. In f

Bourke-White Studio business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Bourke-White, “Margaret Bourke-White,” payable to Joseph Penker for $200