RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ALS in Spanish, one page, lightly-lined, 9.5 x 6.25, no date. Untranslated letter commending Beotriz Giacomino for her assistance in a humanitarian ca

A manuscript “continuation of the report of Operative E. E.” sent to Hamlin & Rice of Beloit, four pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 14, Pinkerton’s N...

English cardinal of the Catholic Church (1500–1558) and the last papal Archbishop of Canterbury. Very rare LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.25, Rome,

Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opp

TLS in Polish, signed “Card. Karol Wojtyla,” one page, 5.5 x 4, illustrated Christmas-themed letterhead, January 1970. A heartwarming holiday message.

Born Giovanni Angelo Braschi in 1717, Pius served as pope from 1775 until his death in 1799. Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “G. A Braschi,” two pages,

Immensely important philosopher of science (1902–1994). Signed book: Ausgangspunkte: Meine intellektuelle Entwicklung. Later printing. Germany: Hoffma

Immensely important philosopher of science (1902–1994). Rare glossy 6.75 x 4.75 photo of Popper seated in a crowd, signed and inscribed in blue ballpo

British princess, only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Two Christmas cards, one 6 x 8 (undated), and one 7 x 5 (e

Three ALSs, all signed “Margaret,” various lengths, all to Verna Hull, dating from 1969–1975. One letter from 1969 reads: “I cannot tell you how touch

Christmas card from 1958, measuring 9 x 7.75 closed and featuring a color 7 x 5 print of Sebastiano Ricci’s work The Holy Family. Printed opposite the

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, March 3, 1860. Queen Victoria appoints a diplomat to the United States. In part:

American astronomer and inventor (1732–1796) and the first director of the US Mint. Scarce ADS, signed “David Rittenhouse,” one page, 8.25 x 4.5, June

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Robespierre,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, May 23, 1794. Document ordering the arrest of a baker. Professional repair to pap

Collection of six items: two original glossy 4 x 3 candid photos, one of Ruby posing with another gentleman and one of a bathing suit-clad Ruby sittin

Uncommon 5.75 x 3.75 postcard photo showing a river scene in Lambarene, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French, “To Monsieur and Madame Guy Ba

Lengthy ALS in German and French, one page, 8.25 x 11, September 15, 1960. Letter to Margrieta van der Kreek, in Bussum, Holland. In part (translated)

Leatherbound financial ledger containing records for Scott’s bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co. from December 31, 1894, to December 31, 19...

Civil War–dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 10, 1864. Letter to William Pitt Fessenden, senator from Maine. In part: “At your instance, the name

American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part

German-American glassmaker and ironmaster (1729–1785). Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wm. Steigel,” one page, 17 x 12, February 4, 1773. Indenture a

ALS signed “Bob, Robert Stroud #594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10.25, Alcatraz prison stationery to which he adds his full name and pri

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, July 23, 1922. Letter to eminent historian Samuel

ALS signed “Benjamin Cardozo,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6, personal letterhead, March 1, 1928. Letter to Mrs. Seabury. In full: “It wa

Signed book: What Medicine Can Do for Law. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1930. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 52 pages. Signed on the first free end p

ALS signed “B. N. C.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 8, January 7, 1930. Letter to Frank S. Hiscock, Cardozo’s predecessor as chief judg

ALS signed “Tom C. Clark,” one page both sides of a 4.5 x 3.5, Supreme Court card, April 30, no year. In part: “I regret very much that it is not poss

TLS signed “W. O. Douglas,” one page, 5.5 x 8, Supreme Court letterhead, January 7, 1963. Letter to Paul Doherty. In full: “I have just heard from the

ALS signed “Bill,” one page on both sides of a 4.25 x 3.5 Supreme Court card, May 22, 1947. Letter to Barnet Nover of the Washington Post. In full: “T

Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, June 20, 1776. Pay order sent to John Lawrence, treasurer of Connecticut. In

ALS signed “Oliver Ellsworth,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, June 29, 1791. Letter to Governor Patterson of New Jersey. In part: “You will have the goodness

TLS signed “Felix Frankfurter,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, March 5, 1951. Letter to Dr. Ralph Braibanti. In

Jurist (1841–1935) who served as associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932. ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, S

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 5 x 8, Supreme Court letterhead, March 14, 1931. Letter to Mrs. Pinchot. In part: “It is a very great pleasure to

Jurist and politician (1785–1861) who served on the Supreme Court from 1829 until his death; he was often under consideration for presidential nominat

Soldier, senator, and jurist (1890–1965) who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1949 to 1956, whose liberal politics but conserv

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (born 1777) from 1836 until his death in 1864. Before holding that office, Taney served as secretary of the treasur

ADS, signed “R. B. Taney, Plffs Atty,” six pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, circa 1812. Lengthy legal document related to a dispute

Five checks, consisting of four from 1923 and one from 1929, one filled out in his own hand, all signed “Fred M. Vinson.” Scattered creases and expect

Matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Warren in his judicial robes, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Elmer W. Moore, with the best wishes of his

Extremely rare 1911 vertical White Star Line Fold-Out Cut-Away brochure of Olympic/Titanic entitled, ‘The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World: Ol

Remarkable DS, signed “Edward John Smith,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining vellum sheets, 10.25 x 15.75, October 30, 1886. An indenture for a loa

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews, who perished in the Titanic disaster. TLS sig

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS sign

Two documents: a partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, June 14, 1867. Receipt for a $180 payment for “Repairing and Re-glazin

The girl who inspired the nursery rhyme ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ after she brought her pet lamb to school one day. Ink signature, “Mary E. Tyler, Some

Turned wooden chalice made from a piece of the USS Constitution. Chalice measures 4.5? high with a 1.75? diameter at the base. This piece originates f

American journalist, publisher, and railway tycoon (1835–1900). ALS in German, signed “Heinrich,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, Dec

American tycoon, businessman, and philanthropist (1794–1877) who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. Manuscript DS, signed “C. Vanderbilt,” o

Polish and French politician and diplomat (1810–1868) who was widely rumoured to be the illegitimate son of Napoleon I. ALS in French, signed “A. Wale

Mechanical engineers and entrepreneurs who founded Warner & Swasey Company, an American manufacturer of machine tools, instruments, and special ...

LS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, October 13, 1901. Letter to Lucy B. Wilson. In part: “Enclosed I send you

Exceedingly rare DS, one page, 8 x 5.75, September 26, 1944. Document submitted to the National Central Authority for Control of Foreigners, Budapest.

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 6.5 x 9, State of Israel letterhead, November 8, 1949. Letter to Prof. Heinrich Loewe, at the Municipal Library in Tel-Aviv.

Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971), the treatment program which has helped millions of people recover from a disease long stigmatized and

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889–1951) whose greatest contributions were in the fields of logic, philosophy of mathematics, and l

Crisp AQS on an off-white 3 x 1.75 slip, signed “Brigham Young.” In full: “Truth will prevail.” In fine condition. A desirable sentiment from the Morm

Russian prince and count (1887–1967) best known for participating in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Signed book: Avant L’Exil. Paris: Librairi

Russian prince and count (1887–1967) best known for participating in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo, signed and

German maker of optical instruments (1816–1888) known for his very high quality, large aperture lenses. ALS in German Sutterlin script, one page both

American social reformer (1860–1935) who shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. Collection of six letters, three ALSs and three TLSs, all one page, all ad

Collection of 15 items, each signed by a former American statesman. Signers are: Edward Livingston (ALS), Elihu Root (LS), Richard Rush (ALS), Henry S

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

Glossy 7.25 x 10 of Arafat wearing his traditional keffiyeh, signed in red ink, “Y. Arafat.” In fine condition, with slight corner tip creases.

TLS signed “M. Begin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Israel letterhead, January 20, 1966. Letter to Simon Bloom at the Jewish Ledger. In part: “I have

Theatrical and industrial designer (1893–1958) who specialized in aerodynamics. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, October 4, 1927. Brief

A actual fragment of the Berlin Wall, approximately 2 x 1, affixed to a 4 x 6 informational sheet noting that the fragment comes from the Cy Stapleton

Collection of six items, each signed by a former British prime minister. Signers are: Margaret Thatcher (2 bookplates); Stanley Baldwin (signature); A

Superb collection of 19 ALSs, each by a different 19th-century British prime minister, including: Aberdeen, George Canning, Derby, Benjamin Disraeli,

Four ink signatures of British prime ministers on individual slips and cards, including: Stanley Baldwin, Arthur Balfour, Edward Heath, and Palmerston

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,” payable to Cambridge Laundry for $29.26, May 5, 1932. Nicely dou

Seven bank checks, dated between 1931 and 1933, three filled out in his own hand, all signed “R. E. Byrd.” In overall fine condition, with expected ch

Uncommon signed book: Selected Speeches: 1958–1959. Taipei, Taiwan: The Office of the President, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 187 pag

Signed book: Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume I. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 684 pages. Signed in

Two signatures: a fountain pen signature of Tomas Masaryk on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card, dated March 21, 1934; and an extremely large fountain pen sig

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Danton,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, circa 1793. Document outlining charges brought against an enemy of the state. Mounted

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

Nine ink signatures of 19th-century European rulers on individual slips, including: Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hesse; Ernest Augustus I of Hanover (2

Diverse collection of 22 signatures of different French statesmen on clipped slips, all affixed to a single 10 x 7.75 sheet, including: Jean-Etienne-M

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo shot by Annie Liebovitz for a Louis Vuitton ad in 2007, showing the ever-stylish Soviet leader seated in a limousine beside

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, September 17, 1889. Letter to Francis Edward Clark. In part: “I am in receipt of your favor of the 16th

Three different majestic satin-finish photos of Hillary’s ascent of Everest, including two oversized, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Three signed photos: two color satin-finish 14 x 11 photos from Everest, and a 3.25 x 5.75 portrait affixed to the half-title page of a hardcover edit

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, September 23, 1943. Letter to Walter White, an executive at the NAACP. In full: “Congratulations. I am happy to extend to you my

Collection of three one-page TLSs, all signed “J. Edgar Hoover,” dated from 1944–1961, all to FBI agent William Johnson. One letter, dated January 7,

One among scores of gold-seeking ‘forty-niners,’ Huntington eventually became a member of the ‘Big Four’ who organized the Central Pacific Railroad in

Collection of six photos, each signed by a different Israeli politician. Signers are: Menachim Begin, Yitzak Rabin (ins), Shimon Peres, Benjamin Netan

Ink signatures of Golda Meir, Chaim Herzog, and Ephraim Katzir on individual postcards depicting various locations around the world. In overall fine c

Two letters to Rat Pack member Peter Lawford, each on personal Hyannis Port letterhead, dated 1966, one declining an invitation and the other mentioni

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, no date. Response to an ad

Author (b. 1933) who had a profound interest in the Mafia, with two of his books adapted into the movies Goodfellas and Casino. Signed book: Wiseguy:

Four ink signatures on individual slips and cards, including Humphrey Davy, James Paget, Roderick Murchison, and Robert Millikan. In overall fine cond

Collection of eight items, each signed by a noted sexologist, including: Magnus Hischfeld (SP), Havelock Ellis (ALS), Wardell B. Pomeroy (TLS), Leon R

Collection of four items, including two TLSs from Charles Evans Hughes and two signatures of Felix Frankfurter. The Hughes letters are dated 1921 and

Collection of eight items, each signed by a Supreme Court justice, including: Louis Brandeis (ALS), Felix Frankfurter (ANS), Hugo L. Black (SP), Willi

Collection of six items, each signed by a Supreme Court Chief Justice, including: Oliver Ellsworth (third-person ADS), Melville Fuller (ALS), Morrison

TLS, signed “W. O. Douglas,” one page, 5.5 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, February 2, 1955. Letter reads, in part: “I thank you for your gracious lett

American politician and jurist (1845–1921) who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1910 to 1921, best known for establishing the ‘Rule o

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher in a half-length pose, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal letter

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher giving a speech, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the lower right.