RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Morse by Sarony & Co. of New York, taken circa 1870. In fine condition, with pencil identi...

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Le Knit for $171.00, July 31, 1

Collection of 11 items consisting of signatures, letters, and a couple of signed photos, each signed by a different notable. TLSs are from Stephen Sam

AQS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9, Hoffman House letterhead, January 21, 1888. Ochiltree pens a verse from Tennyson, in full: “Howe’er it be, it

American physician and woman’s rights advocate. AQS on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 clipped sheet. Smith writes, in full: “Temperance is sensible—prohibiti

Supreme Court justice from 1851 to 1857, especially notable as one of the two dissents in the Dred Scott decision; as an attorney, he served as chief

Supreme Court justice who served from 1845 to 1872 (1792–1873). Attractive vellum partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 10.5, New York, October 13, 1840.

Nephew of George Washington appointed to the Supreme Court by John Adams, where he served from 1798 until his death (1762–1829). Manuscript DS, signed

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe, the l

Ink signature, “Your friend & obedient servant, Dan’l Webster,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Two vertical ...

Ink signature, “Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3.5 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In very good condition, with scatt

Bourbon Democrat politician who served as postmaster general under Grover Cleveland (1843–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Wa

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1810–1877). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of Alden in uniform, signed in the

Italian Blackshirt leader who popularized aviation in Italy and was killed by friendly fire early in WWII (1896–1940). Vintage fountain pen signature,

Typscript, one page, 6.25 x 9, July 26, 1960, consisting of the Gettysburg Address and Clark’s response to it, signed at the conclusion in fountain pe

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of a young Davis by J. E. Tilton & Co. of Boston. In fine condition, with a light crease to right edge.

ALS, one page, 6 x 9.5, The Berkeley-Waiontha letterhead, July 21, 1906. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Have you seen Bob yet?…I fear you are having

British military officer (1804–1883) and the second Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with a slightly trimmed right edge, scattered sp

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Marshal of the Royal Air Force (1892–1984), aka “Bomber” Harris, best known for his command of devastatingly effective British bombing efforts during

Commander in chief of the French army from 1914–1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “J

Wife of union soldier Charles Wesley Keyes, who was brevetted for meritorious service on the battle of Spottsylvania. Unusual original 2.25 x 4 carte-

Confederate politician who served as the assistant secretary of war and commissioner of prisoner exchanges. Civil War–dated ANS signed “Rob’t Ould, As

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, September 22, 1867. Response to an invitation. In part: “I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your kind

American soldier who participated in the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served in Colonel Jonathan Ward’s regiment. Manuscript DS, one page, 6 x 3.75, M

US naval officer (1790–1874) who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New Y

British admiral (1764–1840) who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars. Of Smith, Napoleon commented, ‘That man made me miss my destiny.’ Partial ALS

TLS signed “J. W. Stilwell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, December 5, 1944. Letter of thanks reads, in part: “I appreciate your thoughtfulness in enclosing the

Controversial army officer (1804–1875) who did not get along well with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; President Johnson attempted to replace Stant

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed edge and tape

Philatelic souvenir of images of four Ras al-Khaimah postage stamps, 5.25 x 7, signed across the center in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8.25 x 11, United States Senate letterhead, August 20, 1980. Letter to a political supporter. In part: “We are currently

Signed book: Return to the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Copernicus Books, 2006. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 335 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

Inventor of the biplane used in WWI called the Sopwith Camel (1888–1989). FDC with a metallic cachet honoring US Air Mail, signed in blue ink, “T. O.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a younger Albee, signed in black ink, “Edward Albee (later).” In fine condition, with a couple slight edge chips.

Spanish poet (1898–1984) awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1977. ALS in Spanish, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 10.5, Madrid, January 26, 1960. Sca

Novelist and short story writer. Glossy 10 x 8 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in brown ink. In fine condition.

DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, August 19, 1990. Agreement between Bellow and Svjetlost to publish a translation of Bellow’s Seize The Day into

British novelist and historian (1836–1901). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 17, 1888. Letter to an unide

Artist (1907–2000) known for his work in ballet set and costume design and his illustrations for novels by Ernest Hemingway and Albert Camus. ALS in F

Irish poet and the British Poet Laureate from 1968 until his death in 1972. ALS signed “C. Day-Lewis,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, February

Dignified original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length photo of Dickens by J. Gurney & Son of New York, circa 1867–68. In fine conditi...

Scientist and pioneer daguerreotypist (1811–1882) who took the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.5, filled out and s

French artist (1884–1974). ALS in French, signed “A. D. de Segonzac,” on a self-contained 4.5 x 5.5 air mail envelope, no date. Short letter to the or

Color postcard of one of Erte’s works, 5 x 7, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Erte.” Also bears a pre-printed signature on the front, and an

Well-done 8 x 10 print of an illustrated portrait of Ferber affixed to an 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen. Some edge tears and chip

Signed book: Planet News. First edition. San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1968. Softcover, 5 x 6.25, 144 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink