RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Christmas card from 1994, measuring 8 x 6 folded and opening to 16 x 6, embossed on the front in gold with her coat of arms. Inside, the card bears an

ALS signed “Diana,” both sides of her 6 x 4 red-bordered personal Kensington Palace correspondence card, June 27, 1995. Diana writes to Simon Barnes.

ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, Kensington Palace letterhead, December 21, 1989. Letter to fashion designer Bruce Oldfield. In full: “It fits perf

Christmas card from 1983, 10.5 x 7.25 open, embossed in gold on the outside with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spenc

Manuscript log book for the Stringer Galley, 7.5 x 12, approximately 35 pages, both sides, written in at least two different hands. The Stringer Galle

American journalist (1851–1902) who cofounded Dow Jones & Company, created The Wall Street Journal, and invented the influential Dow Jones Indus...

Large ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card, affixed to a 5 x 6.75 album page which is also signed, “Wagner Jaureg

Vintage fountain pen ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lined card. Slightly irregular overall toning, otherwise fine cond

Fabulous vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Edison in his laboratory, affixed to its original 8 x 10.75 photographer’s mount,

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Princeton, July 15, 1951. Letter to Alice Falkenberg. In f

Crisp ink endorsement signature, “Albert Einstein,” on the reverse of a check matted down to 2.5 x .75. Check remains fully intact beneath, and was fi

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.75 x 11.25, August 28, 1922. Letter to an unidentified doctor. In full (translated): “It is possible

Dutch doctor (1860–1927) who invented the first practical electrocardiogram, receiving the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1924. Uncommon ink signature, “

Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. ALS in German, signed “Franz,” three pages on two adjoining

Real estate and railroad entrepreneur and president of the Standard Oil Company (1830–1913) who set out to make Florida the ‘Newport of the South’ by

Uncommon TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Ford Motor Company letterhead, August 1, 1939. Letter congratulating dealer Floyd Ostrom for reaching an impressive goa

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, March 27, 1923. Letter to N. Teulon Porter about a book entitled Behind the Nightlight, by Joan Ma

Pioneering and highly influential founder of psychoanalysis (1856–1939) whose theories revolutionized the understanding of the human psyche. ALS in Ge

Original 1931 head-and-shoulders portrait etching of Gandhi in his traditional clothing, 10.25 x 14.5, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “M.

Manuscript DS, signed “J. Garrard,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, March 5, 1804. Sworn statement by Garrard answering “a Bill of Complai

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. ALS in German,

French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the govern

Three items: a partly-printed pass to Guiteau’s trial, 6 x 3.5, with “Guiteau Trial,” printed across the top, reading, “Pass Jos. Sessford and friends

American lawyer (1676–1741) and uncle of statesman Alexander Hamilton. Andrew Hamilton is best known for his defense of publisher John Peter Zenger, e

Partial partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock President,” one page, 14.75 x 10, no date but circa 1775–76. Hancock appoints William Scott as a “Capt

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Los Angeles Examiner letterhead, March 1, 1939. Letter to David Warren Ryder. In full: “Many thanks for

Hopkinson (1737–1791) signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. Gilman (1755–1814) was a soldier in the Continental Army a

Influential psychologist (1875–1961) recognized as the founder of analytical psychology. TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.5, p

TLS twice signed “Bob,” with handwritten postscript, two pages, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, April 18, 1957. A wonderful letter to journ

Galley proof of The Trial of Jack Ruby by John Kaplan. First edition, first printing. NY: Macmillan, 1965. Unbound, 7 x 24, 144 pages. Various edge te

Vintage 10 x 8 print showing a drawing of the US Department of Justice in Washington affixed to a 12.75 x 10.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mou

War-dated DS, signed in red pencil, in Russian, one page, 8 x 11.25, April 4, 1944. An update on the medical condition of General Vatutin sent to Jose

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). Vintage matte-finish 6.2

British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Uncommon manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 8

LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page both sides, 9 x 12, 1535. Letter to the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo, Alonso da Fonseca, signed “Yo el Re

Exceptional vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 full-length portrait of Edward in cavalry uniform by Vandyk of London affixed to its original 7 x 10 phot

LS in German, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, July 2, 1765. Untranslated letter written from the Palace at St. James, signed at the co

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820 whose reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the Americ

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spen

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. DS, in French, sig

King of Italy (1844–1900) who reigned from 1878 until his assassination; he was the only Italian king to be assassinated in modern times. Untranslated

Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1869 until his death. Manuscript DS in Dutch, signed

Highly desirable vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7.5 sheet. Nicely triple-cloth-matted and

German medical scientist (1843–1910) regarded as the father of bacteriology. He isolated the tuberculosis bacillus and the anthrax virus, and he recei

TLS signed “Martin,” two pages, 7 x 10.25, personal Ebenezer Baptist Church letterhead, December 20, 1960. Letter to Sammy Davis, Jr. In full: “I have

Autograph manuscript, unsigned, in pencil, one page, 8.5 x 11, Montgomery Improvement Association, Inc., letterhead listing King as President, no date

French physician (1781–1826) who invented the stethoscope in 1816 and pioneered its use for diagnosing chest problems. ALS in French, one page both si

TLS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Pullman Building, Chicago, letterhead, January 4, 1909. Letter to Colonel Horatio C. King. In fu

Princess of France (1476–1531) and mother of King Francis I, she played an important political role, serving twice as the Regent of France in the earl

Wedding card, 4.5 x 7 closed, with a congratulatory message printed inside, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “N. Mandela 18.5.95.” In fine cond

Very nice color glossy 7 x 5 photo of Mandela sitting with Kofi Annan, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela 15.3.2000.” Double-matted and framed to a

Scarce signed book: Madiba. South Africa: Martin Schneider and Company, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.5, 144 pages. Signed on the title

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mandela speaking at an event, signed in black felt tip, “13.2.98, N. Mandela,” with Mandela signing over a light and unsuccessf

Limited edition printers’ proof page for the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s book Prisoner in the Garden, 7.75 x 10, signed at the bottom in black ballpoi

ANS signed “N. Mandela,” one page, lightly-lined, 4 x 5.75, June 23, 1997. Brief note written for a teacher at the King David School in Johannesburg,

American carpenter (1810–1885) who discovered gold in California’s American River while constructing a mill for John Sutter, setting the stage for the

Brewer, surveyor, architect, and popular revolutionary leader (1736–1829) who literally penned the main text of the Declaration of Independence. Large

ALS in French, signed “Montgolfier,” one page, 7.75 x 9, May 28, 1785. Letter to Jean-Jacques Froulle, in part (translated): “I have been instructed

Queen consort of France (1575–1642) as the second wife of King Henry IV of France. She herself was a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medic

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 8, 1811. Crisply-penned letter to the Duke of Feltre, in full (translated): “I am sending you a n

Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 9.5 x 7, November 5, 1807. A decree naming Guido Fabbri a Member of Counsel of the Prefecture o

LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 7 x 9, October 4, 1810. Letter to the Duke de Feltre, his Minister of War. Napoleon asks him for detailed inform

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, black-bordered stationery letterhead, November 23, 1866. Letter to Miss Behrens. In part: “I beg to acknowledge with

Influential Protestant theologian (1892–1971) and philosopher who reshaped much of American thought concerning society, politics, and the meaning of h

Grand Duchess (1895–1918) and eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was assassinated along with her family follo

Extremely rare vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5 three-quarter-length photo of Nikolaevna seated and wearing formal attire, signed at the bottom in black i

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American Revolution. LS signed “North,” one page, 7.5 x 9,

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

ALS signed “Lee xxx,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, December 20, [1961]. Letter to his mother. In full (with grammar and spelling retained): “Reci

Mother’s Day card from 1959, signed “Love Lee xx,” sent to Marguerite Oswald, 3.75 x 7 closed, with a pre-printed sentiment inside, and signed at the

Photocopied press release, signed in ink, “Marguerite C. Oswald,“ one page, 8.5 x 11, dated March 21, 1964. Release reads, in part: “’The Case is Clos

Original Russian Christmas candy box that Oswald sent home to his mother, flattened to 5 x 10, featuring an image of Santa with a die-cut cornucopia b

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 23, 2002. Letter to a supporter. In part: “You are an emotional writer. The pain in your writing i

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Instruction Publique letterhead, May 17, 1857. Letter to [Francois Joseph] Nickles, Professor

Signed book: Etudes sur le Vin. First edition. Paris: Victor Mason et Fils, 1866. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 264 pages. Signed and inscribed, in French, on

Autograph note in French on one of Pasteur’s printed visiting cards, 4 x 2.5, imprinted “Louis Pasteur, de l’Academie Francaise et de l’Academie des S

Striking color vintage 9.5 x 11.5 lightweight magazine-type photo of the Peron couple in a full-length formal pose, signed and inscribed in black ink

DS in Spanish, one page, 19.75 x 13.25, 1951. Certificate awarded to Pat McCormick for winning a gold medal in diving at the 1951 Pan American Games i

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American li

Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opp

ALS signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Windsor Castle letterhead, April 22, 1966. Letter to Mrs. Tannar. In full: “Thank you for the perfectl

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister.

Queen regnant of England and Ireland (1533–1603), daughter of Henry VIII, who reigned from November 17, 1558, until her death. Extremely rare manuscri

Fanatical idealist leader of the French Revolution (1758–1794) who was arrested, tried, and executed for the ‘Reign of Terror.’ Partly-printed DS in F

Rare original 3.5 x 2.5 photo of the members of the Russian Imperial Family seated outdoors, showing (left to right): Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, A

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic in 1901–1904 and 1910–1912. During the secon

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie was one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari

Rare DS in Cyrillic, one page inside a faux leather portfolio, 9.5 x 14, 1942. Certificate of patent for the production of champagne. Nicely signed at

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, ‘The Dark Continent’ letterhead, January 7, 1887. Letter to parliamentarian Francis Hughes-Hallett. In

Color satin-finish 14 x 10.5 formal portrait of the Burger Court affixed to a 17.5 x 14.5 mount, signed and inscribed at the top of the mount in black

Christian existentialist philosopher (1886–1965) considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, best known for his books The

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

Partly-printed DS one page, 12.5 x 9, December 19, 1883. Engraved $10,000 first mortgage bond certificate for the Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Autograph DS in German, signed “H,” three pages on two adjoin

Pennsylvania Dutch pioneer, interpreter, and effective diplomat (1696–1760) between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native Americans. Partly-printed DS, o

DS one page both sides, 12 x 8.25, September 9, 1864. A nicely engraved certificate for two shares of capital stock in the American Express Company, i

Impressive collection of over 140 items consisting primarily of letters, signatures, photos, and covers, each signed in ink by a notable figure in the