RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of California letterhead, May 12, 1970. Letter to constituents. In part: “It is a pleasure for me to join your famil

Signed book: An American Life. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Sign...

White House card, 4 x 2.5, signed in black ink, “Ronald Reagan.” In fine condition, with a couple of trivial brushes to signature.

Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. ADS, signed “Ethan & Ira Al...

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...

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786-1853). ANS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 7 x 4.25, March 27, 1827.

Member of the fabled Astor family of businessmen and financiers (1822–1890) who focused his business interests primarily on the acquisition and manage

Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Importers and Traders National

Businessman (1792–1875) who invested in New York real estate; when he inherited his father wealth, he became the richest man in America. LS signed “Wm

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). LS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, April 3, 1805. Letter to Marshal Berthi

Scottish television inventor (1888–1946). He produced the first televised picture of moving objects in 1926 and invented color television two years la

Archive consisting of ten letters related to the Barbary Wars, dated between 1804 and 1818, all addressed to Tobias Lear, the US consul general at Alg

ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7, Barnum’s American Museum letterhead, July 3, 1855. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Yours is rec’d. I shall see that the depo

Two items: one TLS signed “M. Begin,” one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, Jerusalem, February 24, 1987, in full: “The Government and our securit

Swedish chemist (1779–1848) who worked out the modern technique of chemical formula notation, and is considered a father of modern chemistry. ALS in S

Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the ‘Plumed Knight,’ he became secretary of state in 1889. LS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, Dec

Political leader (1724–1775) who represented New York in the Continental Congress in 1774 and 1775. Manuscript DS, one page, 12.5 x 15.75, March 22, 1

Revolutionary and political leader (1783–1830) whose military campaigns against the Spanish were instrumental in the emergence of the independent nati

Brother of Napoleon (1778–1846) made King of Holland by Napoleon on June 5, 1806. Louis took his duties seriously, adopting the Dutch form of his name

Younger sister of Napoleon (1780–1825). ALS in French, signed “Pauline,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, September 28, 1815. Letter to her brother Lucien. In pa

ALS signed “A. S. Boyd,” of Virginia, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, October 24, 1865. Letter to John Bennett, of Illinois. In part: “Our friends are all well

American soldier and jurist (1755–1795) who served as the second US attorney general from 1794–95. ADS, signed “Wm Bradford, Ju” one page, 8 x 4.25, S

Politician (1821–1899) who represented Pennsylvania in Congress and was an influential early advocate of proportional representation. Original 2.5 x 4

LS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 5 x 7.75, May 7. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I wait with some impatience for the Shares in order to

AQS, signed “John Burroughs,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card, November 5, 1896. Burroughs pens the first stanza of ‘Waiting,’ one of his best-known po

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mr. Whitman which accompanied a Christmas gift. In full: “I send you this Xmas present w

Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as secretary of war under Monroe and vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, a

Partly-printed DS, signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 8 x 10, July 1, 1822. Calhoun informs Lieutenant Thompson Wheelock “that on the first instant the

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one o

Extraordinarily rare ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, Luxor, Egypt, May 24, 1900. Letter to his mother, “Dear Mater.” In part: “I

Typed deposition signed an unbelievable four times, "Alphonse Capone,” once on each page of a four-page transcript of Capone's interrogatio...

Older brother of Al Capone who was once named ‘Public Enemy Number Three’ and nicknamed ‘Bottles’ because he ran the Chicago bottling operation (1894–

British diplomat (1864–1958) who helped create the League of Nations, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1937. AQS, signed “Cecil,” on a

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. Letter

French neurologist (1825–1893). His work on hysteria and uses of hypnosis greatly impressed Freud and contributed to his studies of the unconscious. A

War-dated TLS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 8 x 10, Ministry of the Munitions of War letterhead, dated May, 1918. Letter to William Alfred

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, June 8, 1844. Letter to several gentlemen. In part; “I rejoice to hear of the enthusiastic manifest

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Prime Minister letterhead, February 20, 1953. Letter to Erik Stokkebye. In full: “It has given

Churchill had a miniature poodle named Rufus. After Rufus was run over and killed while Churchill was attending the Conservative Party Conference at B

Vintage print, 13.25 x 11, of a portrait of Churchill seated in a chair, his trademark cigar in one hand, originally done by Arthur Pan in 1943, signe

Second ruling Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland (1626–1712) serving for just under nine months. Rare ALS in Old English, signed “Crandbe

British lawyer, judge and Liberal politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of England (1820–1894). ALS signed “Coleridge,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March

Clergyman involved in the Revolutionary War and Massachusetts congressman (1742–1823). ALS, one page, 8 x 12.5, October 26, 1773. Letter to Elbridge G

French statesman and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He and his followers were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the governmen

Scarce Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens election ballot, 4.75 x 6.25, for president and vice president of the Confederate States of America for

Mexican–American war-dated ALS signed “Jeffer Davis,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7, March 25, 1847. Letter to General Wool. In full: “I have just rea

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, November 18, 1883. Letter to J. C. Derby. In part: “In your letter to D. A. & Co. you did not distinctly state ...

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In very good condition, with light toning and soiling, slight rippling to edges, t

Viceroy of the Kingdom of Italy (1781–1824) and the adopted stepson of Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Eugene Napoleon,” one page, 7 x 9, May 13, 1811

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves. Untranslated TLS in French, signed “Brog

French astronomer and writer (1732–1807). ALS in French, signed “De la Lande,” one page, 4 x 6.5, March 30, 1787. Crisply penned untranslated letter i

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). ADS, one page, 7.5 x 4.25, July 7, 1772. Financial promissory document, writ

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757–1806), formerly Lady Georgiana Spencer, and the first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Very rare A

ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4, Kensington Palace letterhead, May 28, 1992. Letter to Fay Appleby. In full: “A little ‘something’ for you which co

Color satin-finish 9.25 x 6.25 photo of Charles and Diana seated with their staff, affixed to its original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in black

Philanthropist and reformer (1802–1887), she secured reforms in treatment of the insane. Uncommon ALS signed “D. L. Dix,” one page, lightly-lined both

TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, July 13, 1988. In full: “I apologize for not replying sooner,

ALS signed “S. A. Douglas,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 21, 1856. Letter to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. In part: “My constituent Mr. Schroeder wh

German-born automotive manufacturer (1876–1932). TLS signed “F. S. Duesenberg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed Duesenberg ‘Straight 8’ letterhead, July

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9.25, December 15, 1884. Letter to the Brooklyn Magazine. In full: “Candidly I do not see at this distance from t

Superb vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 photograph of Edison, Ford, Herbert Hoover, and other dignitaries at the 1929 dedication of Ford’s Greenfield Villa

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10 portrait by Walter Scott Shinn of New York, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To

Notarized DS, signed “Thomas A. Edison,” four pages, 8 x 13, March 11, 1910. Legal document concerning a case between Edison and his companies against

Exceedingly rare and very early handwritten endorsement, signed “W. S. Earp, Const,” on the reverse of a subpoena from the state of Missouri. The subp

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 10, Saranac Lake, N. Y., July 27, 1936. Letter to Mrs. R. H. Pretzfeld. In full (translated): “I ha

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study letterhead, February 16, 1955. Letter to a Ball State libraria

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, April 29, 1947. Letter to Miss Fishel. In full: “I

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Vintage 6.5 x 4 photo of Pierrefonds Castle,

French cardinal (1763–1839), closely associated with the family of Napoleon Bonaparte. Manuscript DS (true copy), in French, signed “J. Card Fesch,” o

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. ALS, on a 5.5 x 4

Collection of three letters, all in French: ALS, signed “G. Clemenceau,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, September 16. In part (translated

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 13, August 15, 1788. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania gr

Pioneering and highly influential founder of psychoanalysis (1856–1939) whose theories revolutionized the understanding of the human psyche. Rare ALS

American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur (1765–1815) best known for designing the first commercially successful steamboat. His other endeavors in

Collection of approximately 52 letters, including 16 ALSs, most signed “Paul,” with a few signed with just an initial, “P,” dated between 1942 and 197

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Original full-length 2.25 x 4 carte-d

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, Gimbel Brothers, Inc. letterhead, January 12, 1954. Letter to a young woman asking for his favorite quote. In part: “The fol

ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages inside of a Winnie the Pooh greeting card, 4.75 x 7, no date but postmarked November 19, 1999. Letter to daughter of mo

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, New York Tribune letterhead, February 3, 1872. Letter to William Heard. In part: “I really concur with you as to

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, New York Tribune letterhead, December 23, 1869. Letter to H. Y. Lewis in Greeley’s difficult to decipher hand dec

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Guevara, in his beret, and Fidel Castro lighting up a cigar, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink in Spanis

Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, January 16, 1781. Governor Hancock issues a pay order for “Francis Greene a private i

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 8, 1766. A bill of lading for a bri

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 14.75 x 13, July 14, 1786. Governor Henry grants “Benjamin Harrison Gen’l “a certain Tract or P

Ink signature, “P. Henry,” on an off-white 7 x 6 slip clipped from a larger document dated 1785. In good to very good condition, with scattered paper

TLS in Russian, signed “Howard R. Hughes,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Amtorg Trading Corporation letterhead, July 9, 1938. In full (translated): “The bearer

ALS signed “Julian S. Huxley,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, New College, Oxford letterhead, May 21, 1925. Letter to fellow biologist H. C. Tracy. In

Philosopher and psychologist (1842–1910) and brother of novelist Henry James. William James taught philosophy at Harvard and became known as one of th

Holy Roman Emperor (1741–1790) from 1765 until his death and ruler of the Habsburg lands. LS in German, signed “Joseph,” as Holy Roman Emperor, one pa

Influential psychologist (1875–1961) recognized as the founder of analytical psychology. Inscribed book: Wandlungen und Symbole der Libido. Leipzig: 1

Signed book: The Story of My Life. NY: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1903. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 441 pages. Signed and inscribed in pencil on the first

Signed book: Helen Keller’s Journal. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1938. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 313 pages. Signed on the second free

ALS signed “Bob,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, no date. Short letter to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. In full: “Many thanks for the d

ALS signed “Love, Bobby,” on a 5.75 x 4 Russian postcard, no date. Letter to Teresa Kraus. In part: “I imagine by now you have started your second vac

TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 24, 1968. Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, with Kennedy handwritin

TLS in Russian, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 17, 1948. Letter to Joseph Stalin. In full (translated): “During Council of Ministers of USSR’s February

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign (1901–1910) was named the Edwardian era. Partial DS, s

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1683–1760) from 1727 to his death. He was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. Partial manusc

King of Castile from 1406 to 1454. LS in Old Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey” (I the King), one page, 8.5 x 5.75, July 31, 1449. The King writes to Juan Pe

Naturalist and politician (1793–1877) who was active in Ohio’s state government and founded Western Reserve University's medical school. Origina...