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