RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Ballpoint signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and “Mamie Dowd Eisenhower,” on a 4 x 1.5 trimmed card. In very good condition, with old tape to each cor

Ink signature, “Herbert Hoover,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to portion of signature, and a uniform s

Ink signature and inscription, “To Elaine, with best wishes from Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 3.5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a bit of scatte

American writer, historian, and pastor (1805–1877) best known for his History of Napoleon Bonaparte. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length port

British explorer, naturalist, and military officer (1821–1893) best known for expeditions to the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his expl

British politician who served as prime minister three times (1867–1947). ALS signed “Baldwin of Bewdley,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Astley Hall lett

Checkers and chess player (1887–1977) best known for playing blindfolded checkers: of 1387 blindfold checker games, he won 1331, drew 54, and lost jus

French statesman and historian (1811–1882) who was forced to abandon his post as a member of the provisional government and flee to England after the

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Ink signature, “William Booth,”

Governor of Massachusetts who went on to serve as secretary of the treasury under U. S. Grant (1818–1905). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait b