RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Jackie Kennedy’s personally-owned shorts. Lilac purple linen Bermuda-style shorts bear a “Griffon de Paris in Moygashel Linen,” manufacturer’s label s

A pair of attractive creamware cluster-column candlesticks used by the Kennedys in their Georgetown home. The candlesticks, most likely continental fr

Kennedy’s personally-owned and -worn brooch and necklace. Gold gilt metal cross brooch measures 3 x 3.5, has a horizontal pin-back and is marked on th

One of Kennedy’s Victorian green-painted wooden gothic revival wall sconces. Sconce measures 8? high and 8.5? across at its widest point. No maker’s m

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9, Department of the Navy letterhead, March 13, 1942. Brief letter to Louis B. Mayer. In full, “I was encouraged by my visit with

TLS as president signed “L.B.J.,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, June 10, 1966. Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. In full,

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, September 20, 1968. Letter to Rebekah Harkness. In part, “I’m delighted that you have ag

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, December 2, 1966. Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. In full: “The attache

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, September 28, 1964. Letter of commendation reads, in part: “Your many contributions in t

Printed invitation to the 1965 Inaugural Ball to be held on January 20, 1965. Invitation measures 7 x 9.75 open, and includes a special order form for