RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Jimmy Carter, signed in black ink by King Hussein and Queen Noor. In fine condition.

Last King of Italy (1904–1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Umberto posing with his son, t

Leader of the nonviolent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and Nobel laureate. Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Kyi speaking

Ink signature, “Yrs v. truly, G. Marconi,” on an off-white slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Matted with a portrait of Marconi and his invent

ALS signed “Margaret,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend. In part: “As I cannot get over to Barbados thi

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

Controversial cultural anthropologist (1901–1978). Glossy 4 x 3.75 photo of Mead sitting at her desk with her hands clasped in front of her, signed in

Collection of 11 programs for episodes of Meet the Press, 1970–71, 5.5 x 8.5, each signed on the front cover in ink by the featured guest. Signers are

Satin-finish 4 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Meir, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial ding to the rig

American psychiatrist (1893–1990) who pioneered a scientific approach to psychiatry and advocated the prevention of crime through psychiatric treatmen

First openly gay person elected to public office, serving on San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors. He, along with Mayor George Moscone, were shot and

Collection of 60 items, consisting primarily of ALSs, TLSs, and signatures, with a few other formats also included. Signers are: Jean Louis Agassiz, C

Collection of eight items from various notables consisting of ALSs, signatures and a free frank. Items are: ALS, signed “James Kent,” one page, 8 x

Oscar Tschirky (1866–1950) was maitre d'hotel of Delmonico's Restaurant and subsequently the Waldorf-Astoria, known for publishing a large c...

Color limited edition 22.25 x 18 lithograph entitled ‘The Mentor,’ numbered 318/500, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in pencil by the artist, An

Signed book: No Higher Honor. Leather-bound collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2011. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 766 pages. Signed on the colo

Signed book: The Long Trail. Autograph edition. NY: Metropolitan Magazine, 1921. Hardcover, 5 x 7.75, 79 pages. Signed on the provided autograph page

Two signed photos: vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 8.25 full-length portrait of Nina Hamilton, affixed to its slightly larger original photographer’s moun

Eight items consisting of seven commemorative covers and one TLS. Covers are signed by Harry A. Blackmun; Warren Burger; William H. Rehnquist; Sandra

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 Harris and Ewing photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Faithfully yours, Benjamin N. Cardozo, To Mr. E. G. Gerhar

Air mail cover, 6.5 x 3.5, postmarked June 4, 1930, Cincinnati, Ohio, and signed in fountain pen by all nine Justices of the Hughes Court: Louis D. Br

American politician and jurist (1845–1921) who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1910 to 1921, best known for establishing the ‘Rule o

Collection of five items consisting of postcards and book photos, each signed by a Titanic survivor. Signers are: Eva Hart (2), Winnie MacKenzie, E. E

The tallest documented human being of modern times (1918–1940), Wadlow reached a height of 8´11? and made his living as a touring novelty attra...

Entrepreneur and the founder of Wal-Mart (1918–1992). Glossy 4.75 x 6 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “Joyce and Ken—Thanks for your friendsh

Commemorative postcard, 5.5 x 3.25, with a composite cachet honoring America, signed in black ballpoint, “Sam. M. Walton.” In fine condition.

Bold ink signatures, “Hon. Big Chief White Horse Eagle, World’s Famous Chief, Oct. 6th, 1929, born 1822, age 107,” adding an arrow sketch before the d

Felt tip signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card bearing an embossed crest. In fine co

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliver,” one page, 6.5 x 5.5, April 23, 1782. Wolcott orders the payment of three pounds twelve shillings to Thomas Foot, “agre

Partly-printed DS, signed “Oliv. Wolcott Jr,” one page, 6.25 x 5.5, February 6, 1784. Wolcott orders the state of Connecticut to pay Captain Benjamin

Bank check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Beauregard, “G. T. Beauregard,” payable to S. R. Proctor for $25.00, July 27, 1878. A t

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sum

Mailing envelope, 5 x 3, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kas., Per Courier.” Envelope bears a three-cent Geo

French admiral (1722–1788) best known for his command of the French fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, which led directly to the British surrender

Rare ALS signed twice, “J. A. Early,” one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, July 14, 1866. Letter to Lizzy Byrd Mihola. In full: “Your note has been received

Two choice carte-de-visite photos: A striking 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Grant, by an anonymous studio circa late 1860s, signed at the b

War-dated ALS signed “D. H. Hill, Maj Genl.,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, March 19, 1863. Letter to “General,” most likely Lieutenant Genera

A scarce set of three vintage lightweight 8 x 10 photos of survivors of the historic Iwo Jima flag raising, each posing with the flag they helped rais

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

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” s...

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee, Lt. Engrs.,” on an off-white 2 x 1.25 slip. Double-matted and framed with an image and name plaque to an overall size of 13

Manuscript DS, signed “R. E. Lee Exr,” one page, 7.75 x 5, circa 1858. Document reads, in full: “Wm. O. Winston has placed in my hands his vouchers as

War-dated ALS, in pencil, signed “Geo. G. Meade, Mg Gen,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, Head-quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead, April 4, 1864.

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

Dignified vintage matte-finish 9 x 12.75 Harris and Ewing photo of Pershing as a four-star general, signed and inscribed in the lower border in founta

Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 14 photo of Nimitz in uniform and seated in front of a large map, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen E. Weav

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 11, 1919. Letter of praise on the service of Sergeant Kenneth Harter. In part: “Sergeant H

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, June 22, 1824. Letter to his brother Capt. Raymond H. Perry. In part: “I

War-dated ALS signed “R. E. Rodes,” one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, August 13, 1863. Letter to William M. Blackford, in part: “Your favor of the 8th wa

While her brothers and father served in the Confederate army, Mollie Ragan MacGill Rosenberg (1839-1917) nursed wounded soldiers in her family’s homes