RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Vintage glossy 8 x 6 Acme Newspictures press photo bearing the mugshots of Clyde Barrow and Raymond Hamilton, with the original caption affixed to the

Vintage glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Costello in a pin-stripe suit, with the reverse bearing stamps from Look magazine and the Herald, wit

Associate of the Lucchese crime family in New York (1950–1979) involved in truck hijackings, dealing and fencing of stolen property, extortion, fraud,

Associate of the Lucchese crime family in New York (1950–1979) involved in truck hijackings, dealing and fencing of stolen property, extortion, fraud,

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for Dillinger issued in 1934 by J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for a violation of the

Organized crime figure (1916–1966) romantically linked to many New York and Chicago mobsters—once described in Time magazine as ‘queen of the gangster

Iconic vintage glossy press photo of the bloody aftermath of the St. Valentine Day Massacre, allegedly perpetrated by Al Capone, trimmed to a size of

Collection of six letters from 1977–78, all written in response to letters from Michael Hurwitz requesting predictions for the future; Hurwitz began g

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

Presentation folder from the California Museum Foundation, 8.25 x 11, announcing Cousteau as the designer of the Museum of the Sea on board the Queen

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Dayan wearing his trademark eyepatch, signed in black felt tip, “M. Dayan”; and a glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of the

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each a First American Edition, signed on the title page in black ballpoint by Watson. In fine condit

LS, one page, 5.5 x 9, Washington Building letterhead, October 10, 1887. Letter to Randolph Remington. In part: “I have at present all the horses I re

Four photos of various finishes, two color, approximately 4 x 6, each signed in ink by a notable German president or chancellor. Signers are: Heinrich

Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Hillary later in life, signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary”; and a 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Norgay scaling a m

Former California state senator and mayor of San Francisco (1929–1978), who was murdered along with Harvey Milk by a former city supervisor. Four item

Entrepreneur (1814–1904) who was a busy figure in the Underground Railroad and helped many slaves make their way to freedom in the north. The Abolitio

Three photos of various finishes, two color, each approximately 4 x 6, signed in blue or black felt tip by the member of the Monaco royal family pictu

Austrian statesman and chancellor (1897–1977). His attempt to prevent Hitler from occupying Austria led to his imprisonment until 1945. Vintage 3.5 x

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher in a seated pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original le

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher kneeling at Ronald Reagan’s flag-draped casket, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompan

Second-oldest survivor of the Titanic (1884–1984). Titanic memorial card, trimmed to a size of 3.5 x 7, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “1980 E

Impressively diverse collection of 12 items, each signed by one or more notable Watergate figures. Contents are: full ‘All the President’s Men’ articl

Military engineer (1835–1910) who rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army. Hand-addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 5.5

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-

Career military officer (1833–1864) who served as a Confederate brigadier general and was killed in action during the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. Wa

Collection of ten items, each signed by a notable Civil War figure, including: Philip H. Sheridan (ALS), Henry Wise (DS), John M. Schofield (ALS), Hir

Collection of ten items, each signed by a notable Civil War figure, including: CDVs from William B. Shubrick, Juliette Keyes, Washington Irving, Richa

Confederate soldier and American politician (1834-1915) who served as a US Senator from Missouri for five terms. ALS signed “F. M. Cockrell,” one page

Confederate general (1832–1919), who suffered at least eleven combat wounds and was a three-term member of the House of Representatives and Secretary

War-dated manuscript DS one page, 7.25 x 12, July 29, 1861. Discharge issued to Private B. S. Williams who 12 years ado “received an injury of the spi

Headquarters Third Division Cavalry Corps mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in Custer’s hand to, “Mrs. Genl Custer, 369 H Street, Was ton D.

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 12, October 9, 1545, in Genoa. Boldly penned letter

Extremely rare and highly sought-after partly-printed vellum DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, February 11, 1875. Custer, as Lieutenan

Three-tine fork with bone handle, measuring approximately 6.5? long, found on the Gettysburg battlefield in August 1863. Some rust to metal and toning

Twin-handled iron bullet mold, measuring approximately 6.5? long, found on the Gettysburg battlefield in August 1863. Scissor-type mold features softl

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

Confederate general (1834–1917)) who harassed Sherman’s flank during his March to the Sea. War-dated endorsement, signed “S. W. Ferguson,” dated Octob

Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strat

Confederate brigadier general (1823–1891). War-dated ALS signed “Thos. Harrison, Col,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, July 28, 1864.

Confederate general (1835–1903), who served with distinction in the Vicksburg Campaign. War-dated ALS signed “W. H. Jackson, Brig Genl,” one page, lig

ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, November 17, 1875. Letter to Colonel John P. Nicholson, commenting on inaccuracies in

French statesman and military officer (1757–1834) who became an intimate associate of George Washington, and who advanced the American cause on both s

Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War (1836–1870). He was a member of the Lee family and first cousin once removed of Robert E. Lee. Two

War-dated LS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, October 14, 1862. Letter to Secretary of War George H. Randolph. In full: “Mr. Edenbor

Collection of 16 letters and documents each signed by a Napoleonic French Marshal, dated between 1806 and 1832. Signers include: Jean-Baptiste Jourdan

War-dated ALS signed “Geo S. McClellan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 13, 1864. Letter to Colonel William Christian. In part: “Yo

World War II–dated free-franked mailing envelope, 9 x 4, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U. S. A.,”

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 8, 1943. Letter to Tech. Sergeant William F. Cappel. In full: “Now that we are about to in