RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

A Ligowsky patent clay pigeon owned by Annie Oakley. Reddish-brown target measures 4.5? in diameter, and retains its original 1? pasteboard throwing t

Amber crosshatched glass target ball owned by Oakley, 2.5? in diameter and approximately 3? tall, with “Bogardus Glass Ball, Pat’d Apr. 10, 1877.” Bog

Nineteenth century Italian aristocrat (1837–1899) and the most beautiful woman of her day, she achieved notoriety as a mistress of Emperor Napoleon II

ALS signed twice, “Love, Lee,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, December 13, 1961. Letter to his mother. In full (with gram

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. ALS signed “Wm. Osler,” two pages, 4.25 x 6

Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He w

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Extremely rare ALS signed “Wm Penn,” one page, 6 x 7.

British civil servant (1633–1703) best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi-volume diary, one of the essential documents of 17th century Bri

Uncommon matte-finish 6 x 6.5 photo of Peron in a white outfit with her hair tied back, listening to a speech, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “