RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

French historian (1798–1874). ALS in French, signed “Michelet,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend. In very good condition, wit

Republican congressman from Pennsylvania during the Civil War (1806–1884). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Moorhead, signed at the botto

Governor and senator from Maine (1813–1883) who went on to serve in President U. S. Grant’s cabinet as secretary of the Treasury. Original 2.25 x 4 ca

Printed prayer slip, 4.25 x 5.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “God bless yo

Typed personal prayer of Mother Teresa on an off-white 7 x 3.5 sheet. Prayer reads, “In union with all the Masses being offered throughout the Catholi

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, May 10, 1928. A single article decree boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mussolini” and “Vittorio E

Russian Empire diplomat and a leading European conservative statesman of the Holy Alliance (1780–1862). ANS in French, signed “Nesselrode,” one page,

Quick ballpoint signature on an off-white sheet folded to a size of 5.25 x 5.5. In fine condition, with some light toning to vertical edges.

Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the ‘Blue Ribbon’ brand, the ‘beer that made Milwaukee famous.’ Partly-prin

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Pauling wearing a beret, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 12, 1962. Letter to Mr. Alan R. Lichter answering the recipient’s question, “Do you consider active

Two checks: bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Peary, “R. E. Peary,” payable to W. T. Kilborn Co. for $767.34, November 17, 1917, with a

Important British geologist and early archaeologist (1812–1894). ALS signed “Wm. Pengelly,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, August 14, 1

Senator from Kansas (1816–1891) charged with bribery during the election of 1873. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Pomeroy, signed at the

Engineers and inventors who organized the Pratt & Whitney company to manufacture machine tools, tools for the makers of sewing machines, and gun...

FBI agent and archetypical ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notori

ALS signed “Mary R,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, Buckingham Palace letterhead, July 19, 1934. Letter to Lady Willingdon. In part: “In Edinburgh I

Austrian-born psychoanalyst (1888–1969) who studied with Freud and became best known for his research into the psychiatric aspects of masochism, crimi

French philosopher and philologist (1823–1892) who authored the controversial book Life of Jesus. ALS in French, signed “E. Renan,” one page, 5.25 x 8

Congressman and senator from New Hampshire (1824–1889) who helped to merge the Know-Nothings, Whigs, and antislavery Democrats into the Republican Par

American songwriter (1820–1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War for his patriotic songs. AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, signed “Ge

Irish war correspondent (1820–1907) who made his reputation during the Crimean War for his outspoken, uncensored stories describing the mismanagement

Two letters: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Salk Institute letterhead, November 6, 1963, responding to a well-wisher; and a TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Salk I

American sex educator, nurse, birth control activist, and the founder of the American Birth Control League (1879–1966). Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.

ANS in German below a letter in another hand to the same recipient, one onionskin page, 8 x 10.5, stamped personal letterhead, January 2, 1961. Schwei

US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service (1802–1890). ALS signed “F. E. Spinner,” one page, 5 x 8,

American industrialist and politician (1824–1893) who cofounded the Central Pacific Railroad and later established Stanford University. Ink signature,

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 10, 1916. Brief letter of thanks. In full: “Let me thank you for your message of the 30th, whic

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, March 7, 1963. Letter to Mr. Lichter, in full: “Thank you for your very courte

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

Printed fabric Texas state flag, 18 x 12, signed in the white section in ballpoint and felt tip by nine former governors. Signers are: Price Daniel, J

Renowned British physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who is widely known for determining the correct value of absolute zero. Absolute temperatures are

Souvenir typescript from the foreword of A Night to Remember, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “For Shirl

TLS, one page on a 7.75 x 9.25 self-contained Air Mail letter, The Royal Institute of International Affairs letterhead, July 4, 1962. Letter to Mr. Li

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Original 2.25 x

Southern politician (1807–1876) who became secretary of the treasury for the Confederate States early in the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “G.

Eight items: four color 3.5 x 5 photos of Trump, each signed in gold ink; and four color 3.5 x 2.5 Apprentice trading cards, each signed in black felt

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.5 x 7, December 10, 1868. Receipt for 1500 feet of planking for “repairing Pier No. 18, East Rive

American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. New York &...

Founder of IBM (1874–1956), he built it into one of the most powerful companies in the world, was one of the richest men of his time and called the wo

Founder of IBM (1874–1956) who built it into one of the most powerful companies in the world, becoming one of the richest men of his time. TLS signed

Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, and pilot (1888–1958). Vintage glossy 4.5 x 5.75 photo of Wilkins ready for a flight, signed and inscribed i

Representative from Pennsylvania (1806–1872) who was a manager for the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson. Original 2.5 x 4 cart

Uruguayan politician (1861–1934) who served as the country’s president from 1907 to 1911. Choice vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed below the

Two items: TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, January 4, 1944, declining an invitation. In part: “I appreciate your wanting us to see Madame

Republican senator from Iowa who was a pioneer in the advancement of federal protection for civil rights (1828–1895). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visit

Inventor (1888–1982) and pioneer of television technology. Ballpoint signature, “V. K. Zworykin, Nov 1/74,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 slip, with a sm

ALS signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page, 5 x 8, September 18, 1857. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I called at your office this morning

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of of Butler seated and in uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Benj. F. Butler.”

Signed book: Butler’s Book. Boston: A. M. Thayer, 1892. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 1154 pages. Inscribed in type on the first free end page, “To Master Selw

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaig

Hand-addressed envelope, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed by Custer to, “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,” bearing two three-cent George Washi

Diary kept by Oliver A. Parsons, a lieutenant in Company D of the 61st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 3.75 x 6, with entries for nearly ever

Career military officer (1788–1868) who served during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Gates, Capt. Duty,” one page, 21.5

ALS signed “Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Maj. Genl. U. S.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the Executive Committee o

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). LS signed “H. Knox, Secy of War,” one page, 7.5 x 11.

Ink signature, “Lafayette,” on an off-white 5 x 1.25 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Slip is affixed to a slightly smaller piece of red car

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818), father of Robert E. Lee, who captured British posts in New York and in the South and who later served as Governor

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Lexington, Virginia, January 7, 1867. Letter to Judge Ro. Ould. In full: “I have been prevente

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, February 5, 1873. Letter to a friend. In part: “I was suffering so late

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, November 1, 1954. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter of October 29th. It wa

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lieut. Russell, with b

French military engineer and writer (1714–1800) known for his work on fortifications. Two third-person ALSs in French to the Chevalier d’Eon. First is

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in brow

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 6.25, Headquarters Seventh Army letterhead, November 12, 1943. Letter of thanks to a woman. In

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Task Force A letterhead, October 7, 1942. Letter to the commanding officer

ALS in French, signed “le m’al de Rochambeau,” one page, 6 x 7.5, February 8, 1792. Letter about the French officers who took part in the American War

Confederate brigadier general (1810–1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. ALS signed “D. Ruggl

ALS signed “Phil,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, August 22, 1866. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The evening before you left I for

Original WWII poster produced by the US Government Printing Office in 1943, 28 x 40, showing the brothers in their US Navy uniforms, captioned, “The f

One-of-a-kind handmade, quilted, shield-shaped, down throw pillow, measuring approximately 18 x 21 x 9, comprised of 73 hand-sewn ribbon panels, each

French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1770–1830). Manuscript DS in French, signed “D. Vandamme,” one page both sides, 8 x 7 (Marc

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. Handwritten endorsement, “Respectfully referred to

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, December 5, 1834. Brief letter to an admiral. In part: “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to the Ad

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.25 x 7.25, October 24, 1845. Letter to Lord Seymour in his difficult to decipher hand mentioning Hyde Park. In fi

American World War I hero (1887–1964) who received the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28

British pilot (1910-1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. Ballpoint signature, “Douglas

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals and his chief of staff (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “Alexandre,” one page, 8 x 9.5, Orcha, November 20, 1872.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Bockscar on the runway, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Craig—Best wishes and good luck, Fred J. Olivi Lt.

Union general (1814–1864) who was killed in battle while assaulting Confederate positions near Richmond, Virginia, during the Battle of Chaffin'...

Union general (1813–1898) who later served as New York State attorney general. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Cochrane showing off his stylish b

ALS signed “MR,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.25, March 21, 1862. A confederate soldier’s description of a reconnaissa

Commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen (1912–2002). FDC with a cachet honoring Martin Luther King, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Benj

Fountain pen signature, “George Dewey,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger piece of red cardstock. In fine condition, with a

Classmate of Doubleday at West Point (1822–1906). ALS, eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the recently

TLS signed “Robt Eichelberger,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Eighth Army letterhead, April 2, 1946. Letter of thanks to a lieutenant colonel in th

Reproduction of an official letter from General Thomas Handy, one page, 8 x 9.75, originally dated July 25, 1945, to General Carl Spears, commanding g

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue ink, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bo

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an artist’s rendition of the Enola Gay over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, 9-22-91,” “Thomas Fe

Two items: a cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in ballpoint, “Thomas W. Ferebee, Col. USAF Ret. Bombed Hiroshima, Japan Au

Dark blue plastic 1:12 scale model of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, measuring approximately 10? long, signed on the sides in silv

Union general who led a cavalry brigade in the Army of the Potomac during the Maryland Campaign; he was also a seven-term congressman from Illinois cl

Ink signature, “D. G. Farragut,” on an off-white 6.75 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter to Captain L. M. Powell on the Po

FDC with a cachet honoring the first combat by the Flying Tigers, signed in ink and felt tip by 14 members including ‘Tex’ Hill, Dick Rossi, Chuck Old

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the squadron in formation near the China-Burma border, signed in black felt tip by six A.V.G. Aces: Charlie Bond, D

American statesman from Maryland and military leader during the Revolutionary War (1746–1805) who was injured and lost a leg in the Battle of Germanto