RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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, “