RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). Ink signature, “Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with som

Five bank and business checks, each approximately 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Winchell, dated between 1933 and 1942. In overall fine

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Civil War–dated ALS signed “John E. Wool, Ma

Second Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (1917–1984) and archeologist. TLS signed “Y. Yadin,” one page, 6.5 x 8, Deputy Prime Minister lette

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Civ

ALS signed “Louis Mountbatten,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Brook House letterhead, September 10, 1922. Letter to Mrs. Hewitt for a

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, June 12, 1840. Letter to Mr. Cleland reads, in part: “The Duke of Wellington has received Mr.…Cleland’s lette

ALS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The American Club, City of Mexico letterhead, January 11, 1905. Letter to his daughter. In part: “I have bought for you a be

Program from the June 7, 1969, commencement at Principia College, 6 x 9, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Alan Shepard.” Shepard’s daugh

Two color postcards of Bearden’s vibrant works, 4.25 x 6 and 6 x 4, each signed in purple felt tip or blue ballpoint, with one inscribed to “Tom.” In

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971). ALS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mr. Moskowitz. In part

Personal check, 7.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Ruth Baird for $3.75, January 14, 1938. In

Writer and poet (1904–1979) best known for his Studs Lonigan trilogy. ALS, three pages, lightly-lined, 6 x 9, January 20, 1963. Letter to Marshall Bea

American painter and illustrator (1880–1964) whose art was published in many magazines including The Saturday Evening Post and Harper’s Weekly. Vintag

Painter (1861–1912) widely known for his art of the western frontier. Ink signature, “Yours very truly, Charles Schreyvogel,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2

German-American painter and printmaker (1874–1972). Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of a portrait of Spiro, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my

American writer (1835–1921) remembered for her novels, poems, and detective stories. AQS on an off-white 5 x 7.75 sheet. Spofford writes out the first

Two color postcards of Topor’s surreal works, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, each signed on the reverse in red pencil and dated October 14, 1976. In overall f

Two color postcards of Vasarely’s enthralling works, 4 x 5.75, each signed in the lower border in black ballpoint. In overall fine condition.

American portrait and landscape painter (1856–1935). Fifth Avenue Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Volk, “S. A. Douglas Volk,” payable

Two original hand-inked Tippie comic strips, each approximately 23 x 5.5, circa 1930s–40s, depicting the humorous lives of Cap Stubbs and his dog, Tip

Original vintage ink sketch of Jiggs on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, stylistically signed, “Geo. McManus,” with a clipped May 21

Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Brailowsky at his piano, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Benno, in friendship, A. Brailowsky, March 1949.” In very g

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, National Bureau for Blind Artists, Inc. letterhead, December 15, 1938. Form letter soliciting a committee to benefit blind mu

TLS in German, signed “Dr. Josef Hofmann,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Curtis Institute of Music letterhead, December 30, 1936. Letter to an associate. In par

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of a

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the “Swedish Nightingale,” who, under the management of impresario P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Ballpoint signature, “Arthur Rubinstein,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.5 mailing envelope with a Franz Liszt Russian postage stamp affixed above signature.

Program for 10cc’s 1976 tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed and inscribed on the front cover and inside in black felt tip by Kevin Godley (2), Graham Gouldman

Black-bodied Glen Burton ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in gold ink by Russell Hitchcock, adding “Air Supply, All Out of Lov

Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the black pickguard in blue ink by Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock. In fine condition.

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the off-white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA aut

Tony Bennett Sings His All-Time Hall of Fame Hits album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light wear to covers

Soprano (1912–2009) who created the role of Bess in the original production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess in 1935. Christmas card me...

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway in a sharp white jacket, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Telly, Hi-De-Ho, Cab Calloway.” In very

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, nicely signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by the former Alice in Chains me

Program for Chapin’s 1977 On the Road tour, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on the first page in purple felt tip, “To Linda—Love ya! Harry Chapin.” In fi

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, nicely signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Cole in a loud suit jacket, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Charles, Nat King Cole.” Scattered su

Vintage souvenir photo folder from Chicago’s Chez Paree nightclub, 9 x 11.25, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, “To Judy, Sincerely, Nat

Book page featuring an image of the group, 6 x 9, signed in blue felt tip by Walter Orange, Thomas McClary, Ronald LaPread, Lionel Richie, William Kin

Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the black pickguard in blue ink by Cornell. In fine condition. Oversized.

Out of Touch 12? single album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Daryl Hall and John Oates. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authenticati

Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo, inscribed in blue ballpoint and signed “William C. Handy 2/9/1951.” Scattered creases, primarily to corners, and a thi

Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the black pickguard in blue ink. In fine condition. Oversized.

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Tito, Marlon, and Jackie Jackson. In

Glossy 8 x 10 MCA Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ann, with love, Elton John.” In fine condition, with a bit of l

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA auth

Color 34 x 21.5 lithograph of John Lennon’s Imagine cover art, signed in the lower border in pencil by Yoko Ono. Rolled and in fine condition.