RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Long-reigning king of Sweden (1858–1950) who held the throne from 1907 until his death. Vintage ink signature, “Gustaf,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 c

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. Signed

Designer of the 50-star flag as part of a school project (1941–2009). Six items including a large 5 x 3 fabric 50-star American flag, signed in felt t

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Glossy 4 x 5.75 photo, sign

Cardstock 3.5 x 6.25 photo of Hillary, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fin

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the determined-looking Hillary, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 3 x 4.5 three-quarter length portrait of von Hindenburg affixed to a 5.5 x 7.5 mount, boldly signed on the mount in black ink, “v

American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer (1904–1996), famously accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in con

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tony Breeno, James R. Hoffa.” In very good condition, with scatter

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, October 24, 1951. Letter to Charles R. Leech, Jr. In part: “I am enclosing herewith a copy of ‘The Story of t

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, May 1, 1964. Letter to George C. Robb of the FBI. In part: “The exceptional manner in which you discharged yo

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, FBI letterhead, October 1, 1937. Letter to MGM executive Eddie Mannix. In part: “I wanted you to know how very sorry I am t

Vintage fountain pen signature, “J. Edgar Hoover,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope’s a

Vintage fountain pen signatures of George S. Parker, C. Francis Jenkins, and John Hays Hammond, Jr., on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 album pages. In

Vintage pencil signature, “Cordially your friend, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Hill in the Dallas motorcade, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Souvenir typescript, one page on a 3.75 x 7 card bearing four affixed postage stamps. King Edward VIII’s farewell address, which famously concludes, “

Color satin-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of King Hussein, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and two commemorative covers, both signed in blac

Laser print 8.5 x 10.5 photo of King sitting on a sofa next to her husband, signed in black felt tip, “Coretta Scott King.” In fine condition, with a

Biologist (1894–1956) who in 1947 founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, and whose research on human sexuality created the mode

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and adjoining side panel. In very good condition, with a spot of

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, City of New York letterhead, July 26, 1939. Letter to John F. Burke. In part: “Mr. Howe has just shown me your helpful tel

Original trail flag fabric, 11 x 10.5, signed and inscribed on an affixed label in black felt tip, “Trail flag, used to mark dog sledging route out of

Hand-addressed and signed envelope, 4.75 x 2.5, filled out in Livingstone’s hand to “Mr. John Crookes, Old Penshaw, Fence Houses,” and signed in the l

ALS signed “Margaret,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, Windsor House letterhead, March 23, 1978. Letter of thanks to Verna Hull. In part: “How can I e

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. ALS in Italian, signed

Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segregationist Governor R

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and made payable to Mother Teresa for $2, March 30, 1990, endorsed on the reverse, “M. Teresa mc.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, March 29, 1928. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Mussolini”

Five items: souvenir typescript entitled ‘The Man and the Miracle,’ signed in ballpoint by Norman Borlaug; TLS signed by Wassily Leontief; Time Magazi

Collection of 33 signatures on off-white cards, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry from between 1934 and 1969. Signers are: Derek

Collection of 86 items, primarily consisting of signatures and photos, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry from between 1970 and 2

Collection of over 50 items, primarily consisting of signatures and photos, each signed by a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics. Signers are: K

Collection of seven FDCs and signatures, each signed in ink by a notable figure. Signers are: Harry S. Truman, Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk, Igor Sikor

Vintage fountain pen signatures of Hugo Eckener (2), Eberhard Faber, Jr., Felix Frankfurter, Jonas Salk, Julius Rosenwald, Bernarr Macfadden, and Sist

Collection of 25 covers postmarked 1969, each signed by a notable figure from an array of fields, including entertainers, politicians, and religious l

Program for an event held by the Hollywood Women’s Political Committee to honor Rosa Parks with the Barbara Jordan Award, November 3, 1989, 8.25 x 10.

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of Pauling at his desk, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

British home secretary (1788–1850) in the 1820s who instituted the police force, whose members were nicknamed ‘bobbies’ and ‘peelers’ after him; he la

German Protestant theologian (1839–1908) who became known as one of the most influential representatives of liberal theology. Vintage matte-finish 3.7

Four official Rawlings baseballs, each signed on the sweet spot in blue or black ballpoint by a different politician. Signers are: Rudy Giuliani, Mitt

Uncommon 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the resigned Pope as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph Card. Ratzinger.” In fine condi

Eminent legal scholar (1870–1964) who was Dean of Harvard Law School from 1916 to 1936. Two letters: TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Law School of Harvard Un

Pediatrician and virologist (1916–2003) who was a co-recipient the Nobel Prize in 1954. FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the foundi

Bank check for the Ervay Theatre, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Warner Bros for $5.50, November 24, 1953. Notes

FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations Institute for Training and Research 1969, signed in black ink by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. In very fi

American historian, social critic, and Pulitzer Prize winner. (1917–2007). Signed book: A Thousand Days. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Pres

American geographer and ethnologist (1793–1864) noted for his early studies of Native American cultures and an 1832 expedition to the source of the Mi

Collection of six letters primarily related to various seafaring merchants, dated between 1752 and 1798. Letter of September 18, 1752, from merchant M

Businessman and philanthropist (1848–1931) who co-owned two of New York City's biggest department stores—R.H. Macy & Company and Abraham &am...

Ink signatures of Samuel Freeman Miller, Samuel Nelson, David Davis, Nathan Clifford, and Stephen Johnson Field on individual slips and cards of vario

ALS signed “Bill,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, August 17, 1987. Letter to a friend in New Hampshire.

Fred M. Vinson Attorney and Counsellor at Law business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, “Fred M. Vinson,” payable to Northcott-Tate-H

Limited edition 23.5 x 17 presentation print in the form of a large document entitled Morality and Defense, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In

Glossy 3.75 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 11.75 x 8.25 photo of Thatcher on a sidewalk, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Path to Power. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the second fr

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with some light toning over portions of

Three official Rawlings baseballs: Major League baseball signed on a side panel in blue ballpoint, “Fritz Mondale”; National League baseball signed on

First Earl of Orford (1676–1745). British statesman regarded as being the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, who served during the reigns of Georg

Ink signature, “Booker T. Washington,” on an off-white 8.5 x 2 slip clipped from the close of a manuscript letter. Three vertical folds (one passing t

Partly-printed DS, signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 8 x 10, June 7, 1841. Document from the Department of State addressed to the Portsmouth Journal,

Signed book: The Testament. First edition, first printing. NY: Summit Books, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 346 pages. Signed on a pag

Reform rabbi and Zionist leader (1874–1949). Three one-page TLSs, various sizes, all on Free Synagogue letterhead, dating from 1929–1931, all to the s

Partly-printed DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott, Jr.,” one page, 6.5 x 4, February 14, 1789. Wolcott orders the payment of £0.19.2 to Isaac Phelps. Ma...

Five items: TLS by Eleanor Roosevelt, one page, personal letterhead, July 1, 1957, offering good wishes; ALS by Alice Stone Blackwell, one page, The W

Massive and visually striking original oil-on-canvas painting, 76 x 48, by noted western artist Don Perceval. Commissioned in 1965 by Tombstone histor

Extremely rare and vibrant nine-color original ‘Red Cloud’ lithograph for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World, by A. Ho

Manuscript DS, signed “W. Barret Travis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, October 15, 1833. An inventory of the estate of William Robinson, all in

Rare ink signature, “Free, D. Crockett,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 slip clipped from a free frank. Attractively double-suede-matted and framed with ima

Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Thomas Polk & Co. for $600.00, November 30, 1872. A two-cent G...

Partly-printed DS , signed “G. A. Custer, Maj Genl,” two pages, one 9.75 x 11.75 and one 9.75 x 15.75, November 1865. Document headed at the top, “Lis

Mailing envelope, 8 x 4, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Gen. Custer, Monroe, Michigan.” Envelope bears six three-cent George Washington postage s

Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands. Fleeing to

American lawman (1849-1919) who, among other posts, served as sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota. A friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Bullock served as a c

ALS signed “Bat,” written at the conclusion of a three-page typed biography of Masterson by Robert M. Wright, 8.5 x 11, no date, but circa 1912. Wrigh

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

ALS in pencil in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 20, 1919. A quietly threatening letter to “Sr. G

Appointment of Hardin by Sheriff Robert M. Glover on a state of Texas warrant for Robert Halliburton, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 7, August 2, 1897. O

American statesman (1793–1863) who served as the first President of Texas. Large and bold ink signature, “Texas Senator Sam Houston,” on an off-white

Ink signature, “Frederic Remington,” on an off-white 2.75 x .75 slip. Double-matted with a color print depicting a cowboy to an overall size of 19.25

Lawman of the Old West (1851–1944) who is best known as being one of ‘The Three Guardsmen’, who were responsible for the apprehension and/or killing o

Lieutenant in Custer’s 7th Cavalry (1837–1915) who was in command of the pack train and involved in hilltop fighting at the Battle of the Little Bigho

Cavalry officer (1843–1932) who survived the Battle of the Little Bighorn, later publishing an account of his experience in Century Magazine which was

Bold ink signature, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill’ 1901,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a small color portrait of Cody to an overal

Early Texan political leader (1787–1853) who negotiated with Daniel Webster and settled the formal treaty by which the United States recognized Texas.

ALS, written in an unknown hand, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co. letterhead, December 6, 1873. Letter to Adams Nickel Pl

Engraver, illustrator, and publisher (1821–1880) best known for his Civil War illustrations and various periodicals. Vintage ink signature, “Faithfull

Rusk (1803–1857) served as a general at the Battle of San Jacinto and as the Republic of Texas’s first secretary of war. Pease (1812–1883) served as g

American illustrator (1887–1962) who studied under Howard Pyle. Color 6.25 x 7.25 magazine photo of one of Hoskins’s cowboy illustrations, signed in t

Painter, sculptor, and illustrator (1875–1921) heavily influenced by the west. Color 6 x 9.75 magazine photo of one of Marchand’s western scenes, sign

Early 20th century illustrator known for his outdoor scenes. Field and Stream magazine cover, dated February 1915, featuring one of Hastings’s hunting

Painter (1861–1912) widely known for his art of the western frontier. Vintage 3.75 x 5 magazine photo of an armed horseman, signed in the lower border

Illustrator known for his action scenes featuring horses, often used in boys' adventure stories (1866–1928). Color vintage 6.75 x 7.75 magazine ...

Early 20th century illustrator. Munsey’s Magazine cover featuring one of Frederick’s illustrations, 6.5 x 9, signed in the lower right in black ink, “

Old West outlaw (1844–1916) and leader of the Younger Gang, who eventually turned from a life of crime to Wild West shows and public speaking. A pair

This .45 Colt caliber revolver has mismatched numbers, as is correct. Serial no. 17064 is on the bottom of the frame with “U.S.” on the left side of t