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