RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Gorgeous hand-painted porcelain pitcher vase originally owned by Jacqueline Kennedy, 14.5? tall, with a blue circular pattern with areas of larger red

Signed book: A White House Diary. First edition, first printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7 x 9.25, 806 pages

Color vintage glossy 11.5 x 8.25 photo of the First Family posing on the White House lawn, affixed to a 14.5 x 11.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the

Signed copy of a White House press release, seven pages, 8.5 x 14, of the speech Reagan delivered at Hambach Castle in the Federal Republic of Germany

Two vintage Dubl Duck ‘Satinedge’ straightedge razors, used by William Gornik of Drucker's Barber Shop to shave Reagan and his other celebrity c...

Reagan’s personally-owned blue, pink, and purple floral pattern necktie from the Lilly Pulitzer store in Nantucket, measuring approximately 59? long.

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depar

Unique half-title page removed from Harry S. Truman’s Mr. Citizen, 5.5 x 9, signed in ink and felt tip by eight former presidents: “George W. Bush,” “

Color satin-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Nixon posing outside of his home, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in b

Choice TLS signed “RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 22, 1985. Letter to former Congressman Bob Wilson. In part: “Since April

TLS signed “RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 27, 1992. Letter to his friend Proctor Jones, with Nixon handwriting the greeting. I

Color 4.5 x 6.25 cardstock photo of Nixon and his wife posing outside at La Casa Pacifica, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very fine condi

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 25, 1993. Letter to SSGT Dave Phillips, a retired Marine. In part: “Thank

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 15, 1980. Letter to a supporter. In part: “We firmly believe the Reaga

Souvenir typescript of the White House press release about the successful rescue of the SS Mayaguez, one page, 8.5 x 11, boldly signed in blue felt ti

Lovely White House Christmas card from 1974, 7 x 5.5 closed, with a color image of H. Brown’s rendition of the White House on the front. Inside bears

White House card, 3.75 x 2.5, with a vignette of the White House, signed in black felt tip, “Jimmy Carter.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a simila

Draft autograph letter, unsigned, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, no date. Draft letter reads, in full: “Thanks very much for your kind mess

Magazine cover from the January 5, 1981, issue of Time magazine, honoring Reagan as Man of the Year, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Joseph LaS

Signed book: Where’s the Rest of Me. Later printing. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 316 pages. Signed and

Program from the Yakima Chamber of Commerce Progress Party, 3.25 x 6.5, held on October 1, 1959, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In very

Handsome glossy 5 x 7 photo of Reagan during his time in the military, signed in the upper left in black felt tip; and a color glossy 5 x 7 photo of N

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 full-length photo of Bush in his Yale baseball uniform, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Photo was signed

Desirable official limited edition Ebbets Field Flannels replica Yale baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, numbered 8/89, signed in blac

Desirable color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “George Bush” and “To Ron—Best wishes, George W. Bush.” Attract

Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages. Signed on the title page in blue fel

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Clinton waving to an unseen crowd, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label a

Softcover Executive Office of the President telephone directory from April 1996, 8.5 x 11, 144 pages. The book lists names, phone numbers, and office

ALS signed “Bill,” one page, 7 x 10.5, Office of the Attorney General letterhead, April 3, 1978. Brief letter to Lee Jones. In full: “Nice day today.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of Arkansas letterhead, August 6, 1984. Letter to admirer. In part: “Thank you for your letter complimenting the spe

Uncommon ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 5, State of Texas letterhead, February 12, 2000. Letter to “Bill.” In full: “Thanks so much for your very thoug

Uncommon color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Obama broadly smiling, nicely signed against his dark jacket in silver ink, “All the best! Barack Obama.”

Signed book: Dreams from My Father. Revised edition. NY: Three Rivers Press, 2004. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 453 pages. Signed on the title page in black i

Collection of 10 hardcover books, each signed on an opening page by the book’s author. Signers are: Jimmy Carter (7: White House Diary; Our Endangered

Eminent and versatile Swiss-born American zoologist and geologist (1807–1873) who carried out much of his research as a longtime faculty member at Har

Czar of Russia from 1801 to 1825. Unsigned, printed announcement in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, no date. In part (translated): “Alexander the 1st, E

American politician (1807–1886) best remembered as the subject of a controversy over whether, as president pro tempore of the Senate, he technically s

Merchant, soldier, and statesman from Philadelphia (1738–1807) who served as a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress in 1785 and 1786.

Booklet in Hebrew containing Begin’s speech in the Knesset on the controversial subject of ‘Mihu Yehudi,’ 1970, 5.25 x 7.75, 16 pages, signed and insc

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 6.25 x 7.75, State of Israel letterhead, August 10, 1956. Letter to Eliezer Livne, a member of Ben-Gurion’s Mapai party who h

Manuscript DS in Hebrew, one page, 5 x 6.75, circa 1961. Ben-Gurion informs the family of Yitzhak Sharon that he has fallen in the line of duty on Nov

ALS in Hebrew, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, State of Israel letterhead, March 27, 1955. Letter to Meir Grossman, an editor of Zionist newspapers who went on

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “Lapagerie Bonaparte,” one page, 4 x 6.25, April 23, 1799. Letter to Citizen Dupin, Commissioner of the Executive Power

Boston Gazette and County Journal newspaper reporting on the Boston Massacre reprinted in 1876 to celebrate the Revolutionary War Centennial, four pag

LS in Italian, signed “dal suo carmo (carissimo) figlio sono la vostra aftisma Madre,” (Of her most dear son I am your most affectionate Mother), thre

Autograph DS, one page, 6.5 x 8, November 23, 1784. Boone confirms receipt of a payment for surveying work in Fayette County, Kentucky. In part: “Rec’

Rare ALS in Italian, signed “Sac. G. Bosco,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, August 3, 1870. Untranslated lengthy letter to his great benefactor, countess Carl

Convicted murderer and author of Papillon (1906–1973), an account of his time in a penal colony in French Guiana, later turned into a film starring St

Vintage autograph book, 6 x 4.75, signed inside by a multitude of Cuban revolutionaries, including Castro, who signs with a Spanish sentiment and adds

Empress of Russia, 1762–96, who came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III. LS in French, signed...

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 6.25 photo of the Churchills seated in a drawing room and reading the newspaper together, affixed to a 6 x 8 mount, signed on

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Winston S. Churchill” and “Neville Chamberlain” on individual fancy illustrated 5.25 x 3.25 album pages, with collec

Superb ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 5 x 3.75 sheet of Treasury Chambers stationery. Archivally double-matted and framed with

Collection of five items, each signed by a notable clergyman or civil rights leader, including: Belva A. Lockwood (signature), Albert Day (CDV), Julia

American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. An original Joseph Cosey forgery of a Franklin ADS, signed “B. Franklin,” on

Extremely rare pair of circa 1722 colonial broadsides offering a series of oaths pledging loyalty to King George I. First is entitled “Oaths Appointed

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the

French statesman (1759–1794) and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He and his followers were charged with conspiracy to overthrow t

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Very truly, Clarence Darrow,” on an off-white slip. Double-suede-matted with a portrait of Darrow and a plaque bearin

ALS signed “C. Darwin,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, June 1 [1844]. Letter to an unidentified gentleman, most likely entomologist Henry Denny. In fu

Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Darwin by Elliott & Fry, circa 1874, signed below the image in black ink, “Ch. Darwin.” Printed text...

Ink signature, “Jeffer. Davis,” on a light blue 5.5 x 8 album page. Also signed by fellow Mississippi congressmen Henry Foote, Albert G. Brown, Willia

War-dated ink signature and closing of a letter, “it will reach you safely I am as ever very truly your friend, Jeffer Davis, May 17, 1862,” on an off

ALS signed “V. Jefferson Davis,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, July 11, 1897. Letter to Mrs. Fowler. In part: “I have just heard the pa

Exceptional ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, December 20, 1856. Letter to John W. French, a chaplain

ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” eight pages on two sets of two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, March 7, 1905. Letter written from New York’s Hotel Girar

Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as ‘the father of radio’ for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. ALS signed “Lee &a...

American soldier (1735–1786) who fought in the French and Indian War and led the 2nd Pennsylvania Continental Regiment during the Revolution. Scarce L

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). Docketing signature, “William Ellery, Novr. 21—1774,” on the reverse of a one

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726 -1791). Harrison was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfathe

Striking rice paper reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, 25.25 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American A

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784), military officer, Continental Congressman, and President of Delaware. Uncommon au

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army who signed the Declaration of Independence (1746–1813). Partly-printed vellum DS in Latin, signe

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. Manuscript D

Very rare ALS signed “Rich Stockton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, March 14, 1768. Letter to William Kelly explaining why he had &...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constituti

Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried,

Scarce TLS signed “from Diana,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, February 24, 1994. Letter to The Very Reverend William Baddeley.

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “John Dickinson” and “Attest, John Armstrong, Jr.,” one page, 20 x 22.75, October 10, 1785. Document regarding rent of te

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8, 1866. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “You have indeed, been fortunate if until now you have nev

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, June 8, 1869. Letter, written from Rochester, to C. S. Carter. In full: “I am obliged by your favor of the 4th

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t

Eldest son of King Edward VII (1864–1892) whose sanity was a topic of much speculation—with some going so far as to propose he was the infamous serial

Leading pioneer of the US automobile industry (1861–1947) who co-founded General Motors and Chevrolet, creating the system of multi-brand holding comp

ANS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.5, circa September 1922. Brief note in response to his son. In full: “No further reports from Burke—will mfr in St

Striking vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 16.5 portrait of Einstein seated at a table with astronomer Charles Edward St. John, signed in the lower right in

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portrait of Einstein seated with one hand resting on the arm of a chair, affixed to a 9 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed

Bank check, 8 x 3.5, filled out and signed by Elizabeth, Queen Mother, “Elizabeth R,” payable to Lady Katherine Seymour for £200.0.0, December ...

TLS signed “Edsel B. Ford,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 9, 1922. Letter to Pirie MacDonald. In part: “I wish to advise that t

Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” [I the King] and “Yo el

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, October 14, 1916. Letter to Austrian writer and lyric poet Arthu

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Uncommon 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite p

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Ink signature, “G. Garibaldi,” on an

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands before surrendering in 1886. After

First son of President U. S. Grant (1850–1912) who graduated from West Point in 1871 and served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and Philippi

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

Choice partly-printed DS one page, 15 x 12, September 10, 1790. Hancock appoints Joseph Shiverick as “Ensign of a Company in the first Regiment third

Scarce hand-addressed free-franked panel, 6.75 x 3.5, addressed by Hancock, “To the Honl the Assembly of the State of Virginia at Williamsburgh,” and

Third-person ALS, one page, 7.5 x 5.25, November 13, 1788. Letter to Commissary General Richard Devens, in full: “The Governor requests the Commissary

Bold ink signature, “v. Hindenburg,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 card; and an ink signature, “C. Cavour,” on an off-white 3.25 x 25 clipped slip. Ligh