RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (circa 1716 -1781). As a late replacement for a delegate who refused to support independen

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army who signed the Declaration of Independence (1746–1813). Scarce partly-printed DS, signed “Benj’n

Revolutionary War–dated ink endorsement, “Wilson,” on the reverse of a partly-printed document, one page, 8 x 6.75, October 27, 1776. The document ord

Philosopher, psychologist and educator (1859–1952). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, February 27, 1949. Letter to Dr. Mason written

Signed book: DNA. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 9.5, 446 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballp

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, entitled ‘Jurassic Jitters,’ featuring two printed sketches of DNA strands at the bottom. In part: “The Tyran

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass, Recorder,” two pages both sides, 8 x 12.25, April 25, 1882. Indenture for the sale of parcel of land owned by

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison with his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature,

Superlative matte-finish 10.5 x 15.5 bust-length portrait of Edison in a suit and bow tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George F. Morriso

Superlative matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Einstein in a plaid sweater, signed in green ink, “Albert Einstein, 1935.” Attractively suede-matted an

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 1, blind-stamped personal letterhead, September 28, 1938. Letter to Jack Mark in Mount Kisco, Ne

Signed book: Science Is a Sacred Cow. First edition. NY: E. P. Dutton and Co., 1950. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 221 pages. Signed on the

Important autograph manuscript draft in German, one page on the 10 x 4.5 address panel of an envelope sent to Einstein, postmarked June 7, 1948. Einst

Ballpoint signature, “Elizabeth R, April 23rd 1974,” on an off-white 8 x 10 guestbook page, also signed on the reverse by Baroness Phillips, Walter An

Empress of Japan (1903–2000) married to Hirohito. Extraordinary matte-finish 8 x 11 portrait of the young empress in a regal three-quarter-length pose

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Handwritten endorsement, in Russian, signed, “Maria

Signed book: McGuffey’s New First Eclectic Reader. Reprinted by Ford from the 1885 edition in 1925. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 84 pages. Signed in fountain

Signed book: Bible Readings for the Home. Later printing. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1942. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 794 pages.

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Two letters

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1939 until his death in 1975, who came to power after overthrowing the elected government during the Spanish Civil Wa

Very nice powder horn, measuring approximately 17.5? long, very possibly 18th century. The elaborate carvings on one side of the horn feature a large

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786, known for his political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, an

Large collection of 109 ink signatures of important figures from the French Revolution on individual slips, affixed to five sheets of various sizes, i

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, personal letterhead, October 9, 1930. Letter to an unidentified doctor. In full (translated): “Ju

Original 1931 head-and-shoulders portrait etching of Gandhi in his traditional clothing, 10.25 x 14.5, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “M.

Unique and extraordinary 3.5 x 5.5 real photo postcard of Gandhi in a full-length pose, wearing his iconic khadi garment and sandals, signed in founta

Renowned American surgeon of the 19th century (1788–1868). Lengthy AQS signed “Wm. Gibson MD,” one page, 7 x 9, 1839. Gibson pens a description of the

Two-time president of Cuba (1881–1969). Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed “R. Grau,” one page, 18.5 x 14.5, July 15, 1947. Diplomatic appointment f

Two separately bound printed portions of the Resolves of the General Court of Massachusetts, pages 3–35, 8 x 12.5, printed in Boston by Thomas Adams,

Partly-printed DS, one page, 13.5 x 8.75, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776. As president of the Second Continental Congress, Hancock appoints Selah Bento

Choice ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 slip clipped from a larger State of Massachusetts document, retaining the affixed paper

Manuscript DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7.5 x 7, December 10, 1785. As governor of Virginia, Henry certifies “to all whom it may concern that Will

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. ALS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, S

Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism (1860–1904). As a correspondent during the Alfred Dreyfus affair, he determined that the solution to anti-S

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Manuscript DS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8

Labor union activist and leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who mysteriously vanished in 1975, presumed to have been murdered due to

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Signed felt tip sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a white 5.75 x 3.75 card wit

Philosopher and psychologist (1842–1910) and brother of novelist Henry James. William James taught philosophy at Harvard and became known as one of th

Uncommon 5.75 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Keller by Louis Dreyer, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in pencil. In very good c

Collection of 11 original glossy photos of the interior and exterior of the Texas School Book Depository and Dealey Plaza, all stamped on the reverse

Four original glossy Dallas Morning News photos showing the Kennedys arriving at Love Field, two images of the fifth floor window of the School Book d

Two original glossy 10 x 8 photos of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald in the garage of the Dallas Jail, each stamped on the reverse, “Photo by Bob

Collection of seven second-generation photos, including two images of Oswald holding a rifle and communist literature, with typed captions on the reve

Interesting collection of copies of original paperwork surrounding the Kennedy assassination. Included are: Kennedy’s Bethesda autopsy; statements fro

TLS signed “Joe Kennedy,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 5, 1961. Letter to William Asher of Desilu Productions. In part: “These

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 15, 1958. Letter to talent manager Milt Ebbins. In part: “You were very kind to remember me

Signed book: To Seek a Newer World. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 233 pages. Signed on the

Handsome matte-finish 7.25 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Kennedy, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Matted to an overall size of 11.25 x

Baltic German philosopher (1880–1946) who founded the Society for Free Philosophy. ALS in French, one page, 5.75 x 4, stamped personal letterhead, Feb

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign (1901–1910) was named the Edwardian era. ALS signed “Y

ANS signed “A. E.,” one page, 4.25 x 3.25, no date. Brief note with instructions. In full: “To be delivered by hand at 10 o’clock Thursday morning &...

Exquisite matte-finish 4.75 x 7.25 portrait of Edward in military uniform, affixed to its original 6.25 x 8.75 photographer’s mount, signed on the mou

King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933 who fostered unity between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, promoting pan-Arabism in the goal of creating an Arab state that w

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

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R,” one page, 15.25 x 11, February 1, 1807. King George appoints George Watson to be “a First Lieutenant in o

King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost singl

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a c

Handwritten tribute letter, signed “Arnold A Knopf,” one page, 8 x 10.75, no date, but 1943. Tribute to Walter White commemorating his 25 years of ser

Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” three

Hungarian statesman (1802–1894) who played a leading role in bringing parliamentary government to that country. After abdicating his briefly held post

French Catholic priest, philosopher, and political theorist (1782–1854) who offered opinions in both religion and government. Collection of ten autogr

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. ALS

Austrian physicist and philosopher (1838–1916) who, as a result of his research into the effects of supersonic velocity, lent his name to the ratio of

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. Partly-printed DS in

Hand-addressed and signed air mail envelope, 9.25 x 4.5, addressed to “Mr. Alex Haley, Box 110 (P.O.), Rome, New York, U.S.A.,” and signed in the retu

Desirable felt tip signature, “Compliments and best wishes, N. Mandela, 13-1-94,” on a light blue 5 x 2 lined card. In fine condition. Accompanied by

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Mandela after exiting an airplane, signed in person in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 22.11.2000.” In very fine condition.

Italian physicist and inventor (1874–1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909. TLS

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “M

Member of the House of Habsburg (1527–1576) who was Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 until his death; his policies of religious neutrality allowed peace b

Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), née Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as a...

French mathematician and philosopher (1698–1759). LS in French, signed “Maupertuis,” one page, 6 x 8, April 3, 1750. Letter to the naturalist and phil

Inventor and businessman (1809–1884) whose reaper revolutionized American agriculture. Bank check, 7.75 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed b

Two medieval British documents: a manuscript vellum document in Latin, one page, 3 x 12.5, dated 1265 on the reverse, featuring an elegant monogram at

Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859). LS in French, signed “Metternich,” one page, 8.25 x 13, Ranzley des Militier Martheresien Orde

Rare limestone cylinder seal, measuring 1? tall, with a 0.5? diameter and a hole through the center of the circular ends. This Mesopotamian seal, from

Ink signature, “Yours truly, J. Pierpont Morgan,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 card. Double-matted and framed with a stern portrait of the financier to an

DS, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, January 22, 1928. Untranslated single article document boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mussolini” and

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, January 25, 1801. Untranslated. Intersecting folds and scattered toning

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.5 x 9, November 1, 1811. Letter to M. Gassendi. In full (translated): “Monsieur Duke of Feltre, I have just loo

City of Cleveland press identification card issued to Arthur Loesser, 4 x 3, with a clipped snapshot of Loesser stapled to the right side, stating Loe

Czar of Russia (born 1796) who reigned from 1825 until his death in 1855. By crushing the Decembrist Uprising, he confirmed the autocracy of czarist r

Huge archive of over 250 documents related to the Philbrick family of Seabrook, New Hampshire, dated during the 18th and 19th century. Includes 125 do

German physician, writer, and Jewish nationalist (1849–1923), who was instrumental in establishing recognition of Palestine as a potential Jewish home

Nutt was a little person (1848–1881) who achieved international fame appearing in P. T. Barnum’s show. Warren (1849–1878) was also a little person in

English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer (1643–1727) whose ideas and discoveries, including calculus, the laws of gravitation and motion, and

Irish Nationalist and leader of the Young Ireland movement (1803–1864). ALS signed “William S. O’Brien,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.7

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, “