RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Importers and Traders National

Physicist and inventor (1903–1995) best known for inventing the first electronic digital computer. Color magazine page, 7.5 x 10, with an article rela

Ink signature, “Truly yours, P. T. Barnum, Dec. 30, 1875,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Piper. Private printing. San Francisco: Bohemian Club, 1938. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 80 pages. Signed on the opening pages in blue or bl

First female ‘General’ of the Salvation Army (1865-1950), and daughter of its founder, William Booth. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 photo of Booth at he

Political activist (1833–1891) and one of the most famous English atheists of the 19th century, known for working closely with Annie Besant. ALS signe

AQS in pencil, “Thou art the strength of my life. Laura D. Bridgman, Hanover, NH,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 lightly-lined slip, matted with an imag

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 27, 1856. Letter to “Lady Alice Peel.” In part: “I h

Newspaper editor, minister, and politician (1805–1877) who served as governor and senator of Tennessee. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Collection of five deeds of trust from 1890, all

French-born engineer (1769–1849). ANS signed “Mc I Brunel,” one page, 3.5 x 3, no date. Brief note to an unidentified recipient. In full: “I beg to ac

Lawyer and senator from Pennsylvania who was the most influential early advocate of proportional representation (1821–1899). Choice original 2.25 x 4

German biochemist (1903-1995), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his work on sex hormones. He was initially forced by the Nazi

AQS on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card. Carnegie writes, in full: “Thine own reproach alone do fear. Andrew Carnegie.” In fine condition.

Diverse collection of nine checks of various types and sizes, each signed or endorsed by a notable figure. Signers are: Julius Erving, Cher, James Mic

Scarce and desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 portrait of the leader, signed in black ink in Chinese. Creases to lower corners, otherwise fine conditio

Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f

Governor of the Territory of Washington (1826–1906). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Cole, boldly signed in black ink, “Geo. E. Col

Six carte-de-visite portraits of Civil War–era abolitionist congressmen, each signed in black ink. Signers are: Thomas Jenckes, George S. Boutwell, Ja

Senator from California during the Civil War (1821–1909) who was a strong advocate for Chinese immigration and civil rights. Original 2.25 x 3.75 cart