RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Great ensemble of 18 official printed White House Christmas cards, including four from President and Mrs. Johnson (including their scarce 1963 card),

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1722–1803). Adams emerged as one of the early leaders of the movement against the Stamp

Nice ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 8 x 7.25 sheet. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold to sheet, not affecting the

Business magnate and merchant (1763–1848) who became the first multi-millionaire in the United States. LS, one page, 8 x 10, September 23, 1837. Lette

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7 x 8, October 5, 1790. A legal document in which “Benedict Arnold the plaintiff in this cause maketh oat

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, February 20, 1927. Letter to Lt. Colonel Smedley Williams, marked at the top, “Personal.” In full:

Turkish army officer, statesman, and writer (1881–1938), credited with being the founder of the Republic of Turkey and serving as the country’s first

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 7, 1873. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I thought if I gave you early notice you could probably let the prem

Signed book: Life of P. T. Barnum. First edition. Buffalo: Courier Company, 1888. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 357 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second f

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, The American National Red Cross letterhead, December 12, 1895. Letter to Francis Edward Clark. In part: “It is by no mean

Superb matte-finish 6.25 x 9.25 portrait of Bell taken circa 1910 by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, affixed to a 6.5 x 9.5 mount, n...

Politician and banker (1813–1890). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Academy of Music letterhead, January 2, 1880. Letter to A. N. Darlin

TLS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, 6 x 7.75, State of Israel letterhead, December 27, 1955. Letter to Knesset Member Israel Gialili. In

ALS in Hebrew, one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8.25, December 2, 1963. Letter to to Dr. Abraham Vishnel in Haifa. In part (translated): “I have met wi

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, 6.25 x 8.75, personal letterhead, April 2, 1955. Letter to Knesset Member Zalman Suzayiv. In full (tr

French philosopher (1859–1941) most influential during the first half of the 20th century, who regarded life not as something static but a matter of t

Spiritual teacher (1896–1977) who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. ALS signed “A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami,” one page, 7.25

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). LS in German, signed “Bismarck,” one page, 8.75 x 11, April 4, 1880. Untrans

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). ALS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.7

Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS in Russian, one page both sides, 8 x 12, 1944. Brezhnev promotes Scherbak Ivan Pe

ALS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 12, 1921. Letter to Francis Edward Clark. In part: “I appreciat

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 16, 1923. Letter to Francis Edward Clark. In part: “The doctor thinks I may ha

Business check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Burr, “A. Burr,” payable to S. Bauman for $10.59, January 16, 1800. Scattered creases, and expect

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. AQS on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet, signed “John Burroughs, West

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.75, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, October 16, 1932. Letter to Mr. Davis.

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead letterhead, August 1, 1935. Letter to Floyd Anderso

TLS in Spanish, one page, 8 x 10.75, January 29, 1990. Untranslated letter to Eloy Perez Alfanzo regarding a medal bestowed upon him by the country of

DS in Spanish, one page, 9 x 13.5, February 20, 1959. Document authorizing payments to members of the Rebel Army. In part (translated): “The Minister

Irish nationalist, activist, and poet (1864–1916) who was executed for treason following the Easter Rising. Scarce ALS, two pages on two adjoining she

First wife of William Cavendish, the fifth Duke of Devonshire (1757–1806), daughter of the first Earl of Spencer, and an ancestor of Lady Diana; renow

Signed book: The Second World War, Volumes 1-6. London: Cassell and Co. Ltd., 1949. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 5.75 x 8.75. Signed and inscribed on

Partly-printed DS, signed “H. Clay,” one page, 11 x 8.25, May 21, 1852. A certificate from the American Colonization Society issued to G. W. Burnett c

Original color poster for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, 28.5 x 39, depicting Cody proudly sitting atop his trusty steed Isham, with the US and French flag

Natural wood ladder-back chair from Cody’s TE Ranch Headquarters in Wyoming. The chair measures 35? tall and features a woven seat. Both the chair fra

Fantastic matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait of Cody wearing a cowboy hat, affixed to its original 7 x 10 souvenir ‘Buffalo Bill’s Wild West’ mount, signed

Terrific matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Wild West showman in profile, signed in dark ink, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ 1914.” In very good condition

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. Choice crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Curzon in

Surgeon (1869–1939) who pioneered many modern neurosurgical techniques and investigated the functions of the pituitary gland. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10

ALS, one page, 7 x 10.5, December 24, no year. Letter to Oscar DePriest, an Illinois congressman. In part: “I shall be obliged to leave Washington on

TLS, one page, 7 x 8, personal letterhead, December 15, 1938. Letter to Mr. Martin M. Weitz of the Menorah Society. In full: “If I can get a chance I

Nice ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a carte-de-visite of Davis by C. D. Fredricks and Company to an ov

Bold ALS signed twice, “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 21, 1856. Letter to John W. French. In part: “For the reasons set for

ALS dictated to Varina by her husband and signed “Jefferson Davis,” in her hand, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.75, March 31, 1886. Letter to Colonel Ja

Pressed sheet copper silverplate plaque with text of the Declaration of Independence in tiny raised lettering, 6.5 x 7, featuring a raised reproductio

Striking rice paper reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, 25 x 28.75, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American A

ALS signed “W. Ellery,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 12, January 11, 1801. Letter to William Stedman of Massachusetts. In part: “Who wi

Signer of the Declaration of Independence and of the Articles of Confederation as a representative of South Carolina (1746–1809). Manuscript DS, signe

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob’t Morris,”

ADS, signed “Paine Atty,” one page, 3 x 3.75, 1767. Bill for his legal services in the amount of £1.15.0, including charges for “writ & fee...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina (1741–1788) who also practiced law and served in the Continental Congress. Partly-printe