RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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