RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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

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.

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

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

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

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

ALS signed “John,” one page, 5 x 7, no date. Letter of thanks to Roosevelt Greir of the Los Angeles Rams. In full: “Thank you so much for the wonderfu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen. Accompanied by a March 25, 1963, letter of transmittal from the Department of Justice ackno

ALS in French, signed “E. Laboulaye,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, October 10, 1871. Letter to a lady. In part (translated): “The

Confederate general and later governor of Texas from 1887–1891. ALS signed “L. S. Ross,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Agricultural and Mechanical College of T

Fragment of wood from the USS Constitution, measuring approximately 5 x 1.5 x .75, bearing a period cardstock tag attached by wire, reading: “Piece of

Extremely influential social theorist (1864–1920) often cited with Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx as a founding architect of sociology. ALS in German, s

Desirable vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed along the left edge in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1964 letter fr

Military officer (1780–1848) who served in the ordnance department during the War of 1812, best known as an inventor and designer of weapons and defen

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Partly-

Color vintage 14 x 16 cardstock photo of Nimitz in uniform beside a sundial-type instrument, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoi

Flown Beta cloth swatch, 5.5 x 5.5, with a printed 3.5? diameter mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink and felt tip by Tom Stafford, Dek

Vintage ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 card. Attractively double-matted and framed with an original press photo to an overa

Color vintage semi-glossy 13.5 x 10.75 photo of the Antares on the lunar surface, affixed to its original 19.5 x 15.5 mount, signed and inscribed on t

Color 20 x 16 presentation which includes four color photographs of the mission’s satellite rescues and a mission patch, signed in black felt tip by S

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Swigert in his white space suit posing with a lunar module model, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Charl

French author and soldier (1886–1914) whose novel Le Grand Meaulnes is considered a classic of French literature. ALS in French, signed “H. Alain-Four

French painter and lithographer (1867–1947). He trained at the Académie Julien, then joined the group called Les Nabis, which included Denis an...

Color 28 x 22 print entitled ‘Maelstrom,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Dali.” Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered edge and corner creases.

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. First American edition, first printing. NY: Scholastic, June 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6

Signed book: The Sign on Rosie’s Door. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7 x 9, 47 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stu

AQS on a 4 x 5.25 off-white sheet. Smith pens the first third of ‘America.’ In full: “Let music swell the breeze / And ring from all the trees / Sweet

Color 4 x 6 postcard with an untitled Haring work depicting a pregnant ‘Haring figure’ holding up a television, signed in person at the bottom in blac

Color 22.25 x 31 print of Neiman’s portrait of Namath walking off the field in his Jets uniform, signed in black felt tip, “Broadway Joe Namath, X12,”

Beautiful AMQS on white double-weight 5.75 x 3.5 custom-made collector’s card, similar in look to an invitation card. Stravinsky pens several bars of

Belgian violin virtuoso, composer, and conductor (1858–1931) known as ‘The King of the Violin.’ Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard photo, affixed to a 5.75 x 8

California Girls (French version) album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, and “Hi, Mike Love, Beach Boys.” Sig

An 8.5 x 3 x 1.5 cut section of the original floor of the church hall of St. Peter’s Church in Liverpool, where Paul McCartney met John Lennon for the

Color 5.25 x 7 invitation, featuring a small image of McCartney and reading, “You are invited to a reception before the premiere of Give My Regards to

Vintage matte-finish 2.25 x 3.25 candid photo of Berlin among a group of American soldiers, signed in fountain pen, “Irving Berlin,” the composer addi

Vintage colored pencil signatures, “To Jean, Eric Clapton,” “Ginger Baker,” and “Jack Bruce,” on a yellow 4.25 x 4 album page, with a small collector’

Eagles 1994 World Tour program, 11 x 14, 22 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and T

Business check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, payable to Riverside Valet Co. for $19.00, March 4, 1933. Double-cloth

Great set of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Yardbirds, To Jean, Keith Relf,” “Eric Clapton,” “Jim McCarty,” “Chris Dreja,” and “Paul Samwell-Smith,” o

St. Anger album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, with Ulrich adding “200

Program for Metallica’s 1988–89 Damaged Justice Tour, 9.75 x 13.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Ha

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Elektra Entertainment publicity photo of the group, signed in various inks by Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Jason

Collection of 25 items, each signed by a notable musician or band, including: The Carpenters (album signed by both), Eminem (SP), Bon Jovi (tour progr

End of the Century album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and Dee Dee Ramone. In fine condition, with a light ‘ring

Color 23 x 29 poster of the band which was originally sold at their shows in 1990, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. In

Vintage oversized matte-finish 12.75 x 10 MGM publicity photo, credited on the reverse to Grimes, of Gable atop a horse, signed and inscribed in fount

ALS signed “Kath,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 19, 1968. Letter to her friend Emily Pierson. In part: “What a letter—Can’t get over

Pearl-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Hitchcock looking over his shoulder, nicely signed in white artist’s pencil. Rippling to bottom edge, a couple circul

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Thank you Sheila! Stan Laurel,” and a ballpoint signature, “Oliver Hardy,” on a gray-and-white marble

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 4.75 portrait of Leigh, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 MGM publicity photo of Groucho, Harpo, and Chico sporting cowboy hats for their film Go West, signed later in black felt t

Fairly early vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Good luck Jack, John Wayne,” on a 5 x 2 album page. Attractively double-cloth-matted and

Blue silk tracksuit with a lighter blue stripe down the sleeves by Genelli. This tracksuit was worn by the character Paulie ‘Walnuts’ Gualtieri, play

Fifty-five photos, almost all 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, various finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured, with almost all ad

Tremendous glossy 40 x 30 photo of Ali towering over the fallen Liston, prominently signed across his trunks in blue felt tip. Framed to an overall si

Signed book: Championship Golf. First edition. NY: A. S. Barnes and Company, 1948. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 125 pages. Signed on the first free end pag

Page from the official 1972–73 NBA Guide, 4.5 x 6.5, signed next to his image in blue ballpoint, “Pistol Pete.” Page is also signed by Jack Marin. In

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of an artist’s rendition of Marciano working a speed bag, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattere

Color limited edition 18 x 24 composite print, numbered 321/406, signed in the lower border in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Christophe

Large swatch of red shirt fabric, 8.75 x 6.5, prominently signed in black felt tip by Woods. Nicely double-matted and framed with a color composite ph

Ink signature, “Andrew Johnson, Greenville, Tenn,” on an off-white sheet. Suede-matted and framed with an engraved color portrait and name plaque to a

Partly-printed DS one page both sides, 10.75 x 16.5, April 1, 1891. Mortgage deed in which Hayes sells a plot of land in Sandusky, Ohio, to Peter J. R

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, Bangs, Stetson, Tracy & MacVeagh law firm letterhead, May 27, 1891. Letter to Franklin Carter, president of Williams C...

Program from a banquet in honor of McKinley and his Cabinet, 6.5 x 10.75, six pages, given by the Merchants and Manufacturer’s Association of Milwauke

TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, trimmed to a size of 6.5 x 8, The Outlook letterhead, October 19, 1911. Letter declining a speaking engagement to

ADS, signed “W. G. Harding,” one page, 7.25 x 4.75, November 17, 1918. Receipt written out by Harding on a sheet of Harding Publishing, Marion Daily S

Fantastic limited edition 8.25 x 6.25 watercolor print of the White House exterior removed from The Democratic Book, nicely signed in ink, “Franklin D

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.5 Underwood and Underwood photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Harry Hunter from Frank

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Truman in a distinguished pose, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Kindest reg

Formal menu for a White House dinner held on June 30, 1954, honoring Eisenhower’s 1915 class at West Point, 6 x 9, two pages, complete with its gray,

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, September 22, 1959. Letter to C. W. Young, Chairman of the Florida Federation of Young R

TLS signed “Uncle Dwight,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 16, 1965. Letter to Lowell Eisenhower. In part: “I have been assured tha

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, 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

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

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

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

Brother (1915–1944) of John F. Kennedy who served as a bomber pilot during WWII; he was tragically killed due to an airplane malfunction while flying

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

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Manuscript DS in German, three pages on two adjoining shee

Plethora of ink signatures of over 200 members of the 31st US Congress, obtained in the latter half of 1850, on light blue 5.5 x 8 album pages, arrang

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 21, 1959. Agreement between Ruby and Joe W. Johnson in which Johnson signs on to be exclusively managed by Ruby for a peri

Little person who achieved great fame appearing in P. T. Barnum’s show under the name ‘Tom Thumb’ (1838–1883). AQS on an off-white 7.5 x 4.75 album pa

Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket lockplate, measuring approximately 5.5? long. Featuring a large crown at the rear, thin double line of engraving aro

One of the Union Army's most respected senior commanders (1820–1863) who played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle o...

Color limited edition 37 x 24 print entitled ‘Tigers in the Gorge,’ numbered 417/850, signed in pencil by 25 members of the Flying Tigers, including T

Collection of three items, each signed by a notable naval officer, including: William Bainbridge (LS), Charles Wilkes (ALS), and Joshua Barney (DS).

Two FDCs, with identical cachets honoring the first moon landing, both signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong and in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin.

Limited edition color 27 x 34 textured canvas print entitled ‘Reaching for the Stars’ by Alan Bean, numbered 823/1500, stretched over a wooden frame,

TLS, signed “Alan, your friendly golfing mullet!,” one page, NASA letterhead, 5.25 x 7.25, no date. Letter written to Robert Goulet, shortly before hi

Metal fastener screw flown on shuttle Discovery mission STS-92, and removed during STS-102 processing. Phillips head screw measures 1.25? long, and wa

Majestic color satin-finish 40.25 x 8.25 panoramic photo of the Apollo 17 landing site, signed in gold ink, “‘We now leave as we once came, and God wi

Collection of nine items, each signed by a notable artist or writer, including: William Cullen Bryant (ALS), John Stevens Cabot Abbott (CDV), Helen Zi

Excellent collection of six items, each signed by a distinguished author or playwright, including: William Dean Howells (signature and unsigned handwr

Prolific writer (1909–1971), known for his contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos genre of horror, a shared fictional universe based on the writings of H

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to bearer for $195, September 1, 1952. Endorsed on the reve

Hand-addressed and signed envelope, 5.25 x 4.25, addressed to “Madame Alice Frey, 119 rue des Deux Eglises, Bruxelles,” and signed on the reverse, “R.

American neoclassical sculptor (1805-1873). ALS, one page, 5.25 x 4, April 1, 1863. Letter to two gentlemen in London “to deliver to Messrs. George Pe