RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Anglo-Irish astronomer, geophysicist, ornithologist, and explorer (1788–1883) whose most notable work was research on the Earth's magnetic field...

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. Original

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic in 1901–1904 and 1910–1912. During the secon

Controversial and prolific Austrian writer and philosopher (1861–1925) who founded such disciplines as anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, eurythmy

American businessman and manufacturer (1831–1901) who was one of several brothers who founded the Studebaker Corporation, one of the early giants of t

Vintage matte-finish 16 x 11 Harris and Ewing photo of the Hughes Court, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Owen J. Roberts, James C. McRey

German doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the ‘Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. ALS in German, signed “R. Vircho

Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

Versatile German scientist (1821–1894) known for his discoveries related to visual and aural perception, electrodynamics, and the conservation of ener

German philosopher (1679-1754). His main achievement was a complete oeuvre on almost every scholarly subject of his time, displayed and unfolded accor

Vintage glossy 5 x 4 photo of an exotic house in Nassau, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Wallis Windsor.” Scattered creases, otherwise fi

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 10, Dokumentationszentrum letterhead, November 12, 1964. Letter of thanks to a contributor. In part, “I am alwys very happy

LS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, March 31, 1911. Letter to Edwin C. Lewis of Boston. In part: “Our student

FDC with a cachet honoring the 25th anniversary of Human Rights Day, signed in black ballpoint, “Y. Arafat 3.6.87.” In very fine condition.

Eldest son of millionaire John Jacob Astor. ALS signed “J. J. Astor, Jr.,” one page, 4 x 6.25, May 11, 1864. Brief letter to the secretary of a Chambe

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “M. Begin.” Scattered creases and surface impressions, otherwise fine c

English inventor and engineer (1813–1898). ALS signed “H. Bessemer,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, July 4, 1879. Short letter to a bookselle

Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the ‘Plumed Knight,’ he became secretary of state in 1889. Blaine served as a US senator, speaker of the house, secre

Ink signature, “Yours truly, W. J. Bryan,” at the bottom of the last page of a longer letter sent to Bryan from a collector on an off-white 5 x 6.5 sh

Free-franked mailing panel, 5.75 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Lieut. N. Baden, Baltimore,” indicated as being sent by the “War Department, Ordin