RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Original presidential campaign poster, 11.5 x 12, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. Matted with a plaque stating the signature was obtained in Port

Vintage program page, 7 x 9.75, for the Nebraska Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner held on May 17, 1957, at the Sheraton-Fontenelle Hotel in Omaha, where K

Cobalt-blue dinner plate specially produced for the Dinner of the Inter-American Press Association in honor of President John Fitzgerald Kenned

TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 10, White House letterhead, no date, but postmarked March 7, 1963. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul C

Stellar vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Harris and Ewing photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Virginia & Carrol...

Original vintage silver gelatin 8.75 x 12.5 press photo of a euphoric Kennedy behind a set of microphones as he announced the birth of his son, John F

Two items: a metal 12 x 18 sign, reading, “Presidential Inauguration, No Parking, Midnight, January 19, to Midnight, January 20, 1961”; and a pin feat

Two items: rare official Metropolitan Police special-issue brass badge for Kennedy's inauguration on January 20, 1961, measuring approximately 2...

Official American flag, 3 feet by 5 feet, flown over the United States Capitol on November 22, 1963. Flag was manufactured by Dettra Flag Company of O

Original Dallas Police Department police helmet worn by Officer James M. Chaney during the tragic motorcade on November 22, 1963. Helmet was manufactu

Original Dallas Police Department police badge worn by Officer James M. Chaney during the tragic motorcade on November 22, 1963. Metal badge, measurin

Signed book: The Vantage Point. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 636 pages. Signed in blac

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 21, 1966. Letter of thanks to Will Odom. In part: “Thank you very much for arra

Signed book: The Choices We Face. Bantam edition published March 1969. NY: Bantam Books, 1969. Softcover, 4.25 x 7, 151 pages. Signed and inscribed on

Program for a testimonial breakfast held in honor of Senator Thomas J. Dodd at the Hartford Club, October 26, 1963, 6 x 8.75, boldly signed on the rev

Scarce TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, November 17, 2003. Letter to Congressman C. W. ‘Bill’ Young. In full: “Thank you

An exceptional collection of all 44 presidents from George Washington through Barack Obama consisting of signatures, letters, documents, photos, a boo

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Limited first edition of 2500 copies (this being No. 874). NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1978. Hardcover, 7 x 9.5

Ink signature, “Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card, with a typed inscription and date of July 26, 1978. In fine condition. Accompanied by the

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of Nixon relatively early in his political career, signed and inscribed in fountain pen,

Five bookplates for The Real War, all 4 x 5.5, each signed near the bottom in blue ink. In fine condition.

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, February 5, 1974. Letter to Representative C. W. ‘Bill’ Young. In part: “I a

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, June 12, 1973. Letter to Representative C. W. ‘Bill’ Young. In full: “I have

Embossed personal business card, 3.5 x 2, bearing Nixon’s name and New Jersey address, signed in black ink. Matted and framed with a color portrait of

Color 4.5 x 6.25 cardstock photo of the Nixons posing outside at La Casa Pacifica, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Richard Nixon” and “Pat N

Engraved portrait of the South Lawn of the White House, 8 x 6, signed in blue felt tip, “Jimmy Carter,” and in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In fi

Signed book: Michigan: Champions of the West. Special edition. Illinois: Sports Publishing, 1997. Leatherbound hardcover, 8.75 x 11.5, 274 pages. Sign

Color glossy 8.25 x 13.25 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition.

Color limited edition 22 x 15 lithograph broadside, numbered 88/175, bearing Ford’s August 9, 1974, Oath of Office and remarks to the American public,

Signed book: The Tenth Convention. Limited first edition of 200 copies (this being No. 39). California: Lord John Press, 1988. Hardcover, 2.75 x 2, 26

Printed souvenir check, signed “Gerald R. Ford,” 6.75 x 3, payable to Richard Nixon for $50, September 8, 1974. This was the same day that Ford grante

Three different color photos of the Fords, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by both Gerald Ford and Betty Ford. In overall fine conditi

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, January 17, 1985. Letter of thanks to Ken Browne. In full: “I appreciate your thoughtful message of co

Texas Democratic Party Presidential Convention guest pass, 3.5 x 6.5, signed vertically in black ballpoint, “Jimmy Carter.” In fine condition, with a

Two signed books: Sources of Strength. NY: Times Books, 1997. Both hardcovers with dust jackets, 5.75 x 8.5, 252 pages. Each signed in black ink on th

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Carters waving from the stage of an event, signed in black felt tip, “J. Carter,” and “& Rosalynn Carter....

Two Plains Mercantile Co. checks, 8.25 x 3, both 1960, one signed “J. E. Carter, Jr.,” and one signed “Rosalynn S. Carter.” In overall fine condition,

Glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of a scene from Storm Warning, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best Regards Jack, Ronald Reagan,” and “To Jack, from Do

Draft ALS signed “RR,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 10, secretarially dated July 12, 1967. Draft letter to Robert Reyburn. In part: “We are explorin

Draft ALS signed “RR,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, June 13, 1967. Letter to Mr Young reads, in full: “Thanks very much for your letter in my beha

ANS signed “Best regards, Ronald Reagan,” one page, 5.25 x 4.5, 1979. In full: “Dear Brandi & Renee, Have a good time at Disneyland.” A few ligh...

Invitation to a Reagan event held on June 7, 1977, 3.75 x 6.75, signed in blue ballpoint. Central horizontal crease from folding, otherwise fine condi

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of the Reagans sitting on a dock at their California ranch, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Nancy &am...

Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of a young Bush in his Yale baseball uniform meeting Babe Ruth prior to a game, signed in black felt tip. In 1948, during t

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Bush at work at his desk in the Oval Office, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. Photo was signed at a private signing in Houston, Texas, on April 17,

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Bush taking the Oath of Office on the steps of the Capitol, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition.

TLS as president, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, The President letterhead, June 28, 1990. Brief letter of thanks. In full: “You were thoughtful to remember my

Signed book: All the Best, George Bush. First edition, later printing. NY: Scribner, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 640 pages. Signed on

Invitation to the inauguration of Reagan as president and Bush as vice president, January 20, 1981, 7.5 x 10.5, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint

Two bookplates: an off-white 4 x 6 George Bush personal bookplate, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Pat Keejer, All the best, George Bush”; and

Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages. Signed on the title page in blue fel

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Clinton posing in the Oval Office with President Barack Obama and former Presidents Bush, Carter, and Bush, signed in bla

Signed book: Giving. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9.5, 240 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page,

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Card speaking to President Bush on the morning of 9/11, signed in silver ink, “‘A second plane hit the second Tower. Amer

Signed book: A Charge to Keep. First edition, first printing. NY: William Morrow and Company, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 253 pages.

TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x 9, White House letterhead, July 27, 2001. Letter to Congressman C. W. ‘Bill’ Young. In full: “I read the op-ed you w

Color 5.75 x 4 New York City souvenir postcard, with three images of the Word Trade Center, signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Bush. Postcard

Signed book: One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 2001. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11, 192 pages

Campaign poster, 10.75 x 16.75, showing Obama in a barber shop, signed in black felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 18.25. In very fine con

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed

Signed book: Dreams from My Father. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 442 pages. Signe

Ink signatures, “Edith Bolling Wilson,” “Eleanor Roosevelt,” and “Mamie Eisenhower,” on individual off-white cards. In overall fine condition.

Collection of 18 original first generation glossy photos, all 7 x 5 and 5 x 7, of test results of experiments done by Dr. John K. Lattimer for his boo

A collection of material related to the assassination of President Kennedy, including a card signed by Oswald's mother Marguerite dated October ...

Air mail envelope, 6.25 x 4.5, addressed in Oswald’s hand to his mother: “U.S.A., Box 982, Vernon Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald,” and adding his Moscow return

ALS signed twice, “Love, Lee,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, December 13, 1961. Letter to his mother. In full (with gram

A bullet, approximately 1.25” long, fired from a 6.5mm Mannlicher-Cracano Italian carbine rifle owned by Jesse E. Curry, Dallas Chief of Police from 1

An original piece of fencing from the grassy knoll at Dealey Plaza. Section measures 3 x 6 x 1. Piece originates from the renowned collection of Rober

Very rare original color 8mm silent home movies of Lee Harvey Oswald, his wife Marina, and his family celebrating Thanksgiving on November 22, 1962, a

ALS, in pencil, six pages, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, December 2, 1963. Lengthy letter to “Marvin.” In part: “Your letter was most welcome…it gave me a rea

A bullet shot by the actual .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver, Serial #2744 LW, used by Jack Ruby to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, in th

ALS in pencil, signed “Jack,” four pages, 5.75 x 3.75, April 15, 1964. Letter to his brother-in-law, Harold Kaminsky. In part: “You still must carry o

Businessman (1913–1974) who was the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; he was ultimately found

Ink signatures, “Roald Amundsen, 20.9.25,” and “von Hindenburg 22.9.23,” on an off-white 4.75 x 7 album page. Page is also signed on either side by Au

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in hi

Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in hi

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786-1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” three pages on two adjoining sheets

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Barnum’s American Museum letterhead, April 9, 1863. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have no photograph not in use. The one Hi

Three items: ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9, personal letterhead, February 11, 1887. Letter to John H. Perry. In part: “I know and realize eve

Physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared the 1903

German economist and social reformer (1844–1931). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Helier Elvira of Munich, signed in the lower border in purple ink,

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, January 25, 1912. Letter to Edwin Elsbach, advocating marriage practices among young deaf persons that can decrease the risk

Eminent French physiologist (1813–1878). ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Miss F. Oppenhein, sending tickets

ALS in Italian, signed “Sac. Bosco Gio,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, October 11, 1858. Untranslated letter to Joseph Cotta, in which Bosco recalls a stay in

LS, one page, 7.5 x 8.75, May 4, 1796. Letter to William Constable. In part: “Mr. Williamson advises me that he would leave Boston on 2 May and that i

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9, personal letterhead, October 1, 1914. Letter to David Bates. In full: “Many thanks for your favor of 23rd September, which re

French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist (1770–1847). ALS in French, signed “Al. Brongniart,” one page, 4.75 x 7, January 17, 1839. Untranslated le

Signed book: Triumphant Democracy. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1888. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 519 pages. Signed and inscribed on ...

Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. LS in Cyril...

French prince (1394–1465) kept prisoner by the King of England for thirty years during the Hundred Years War, remembered as an accomplished medieval p

French chemist (1756–1832) who introduced the process of adding sugar to wine, called ‘Chaptalization.’ LS in French, signed “Chaptal,” one page both

Signed book: Life of Lord R. Churchill, Volumes I and II. First edition. London: Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1906. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 564 and 531

TLS signed “W,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, December 5, 1959. Letter expressing gratitude. In full: “I have been admiring the beautiful and

Partly-printed DS, signed “H. Clay,” one page, 12.75 x 10, May 21, 1832. A certificate from the American Colonization Society issued to G. W. Burnett

Ink signature, “Very truly, W. F. Cody,” on an off-white 3 x 1 lightly-lined slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Ornately matted and framed

DS, in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, Institut Du Radium letterhead, June 15, 1923. Curie measures the “Dosage of Mesothorium by Gam

ALS in French, signed “P. Curie,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Faculte des Sciences de Paris letterhead, April 19, 1905. Letter to a colleague. In full (tran

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832). He originated the natural system of animal classification, and through his studies of animal and fish fos