RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Queen consort of France and Navarre (16901–1666) known for her difficult marital relations with her husband Louis XIII, and her closeness to her son L

Christmas card from 1942 featuring a coat of arms on the front, 4 x 5, with an image of the 16-year-old Princess Elizabeth inside, signed and inscribe

Queen consort (1836–1885) of King Kamehameha and the last queen of Hawaii. Rare ink signature, “Emma R, October 12, 1865,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5.25

Partly-printed DS, signed “Edm. Randolph,” one page, 7 x 11, November 15, 1787. Governor Randolph appoints six justices of the peace. In part: “Know Y

A manuscript receipt, one page, 7.5 x 3.5, dated September 24, 1802. An invoice from Canandaigua merchants Norton and Richards for two silk handkerchi

Younger brother of Maximilien Robespierre who was also a radical revolutionary (1763–1794). He was elected to the National Convention in September 179

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, Sears, Roebu

Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. Scarce ALS in Italian, signed

Brazilian diplomat (1876-1954) who, while serving as the ambassador to France and the Vichy government during the German occupation, saved hundreds fr

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his famous inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ up

ALS signed “Robert Stroud 594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10.25, Alcatraz, December 27, 1950. Letter to Fred E. Daw. In part: “Concernin

Several strands of Surratt’s hair, about 1.5? to 2? in length, originally in the possession of Samuel Curtis, a soldier in the 8th Regiment, which had

Scarce and highly sought after DS, signed “Edwd J. Smith,” one page, 7.75 x 6, stamp-dated March 29, 1895. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, September 28, 1845. Warranty deed in which Webster sells to John Porter for $2316 “t

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 19, 1939. Letter to Mr. Lander. In part: “You know, possibly, that a French couple, Mr. and Mrs. Griot, came to Mexic

Rare signed book: Living with an Alcoholic, with the Help of Al-Anon. Later printing. NY: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Inc., 1964. Hardcover with

LS, three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, April 28, 1859. Lengthy and informative letter to a fellow Mormon in St. Louis, w

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the vice president and his wife, signed in black felt tip, “Spiro T. Agnew,” and in blue felt tip, “Judy Agnew.” In

Collection of seven items, each signed by a significant American statesman, including: Joseph P. Kennedy (signature), Adlai E. Stevenson (LS), Charles

Norwegian explorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the Sout

New Year’s card for 1976 presented to Edward Gierek, First Secretary of the Polish Working Party, measuring 8.5 x 11 closed, bearing a pre-printed Ara

Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Arafat in a military-style hat, signed in blue ink, “Y. Arafat, 22/11/83.” In fine condition.

American illustrator and cofounder of the American Boy Scouts (1850–1941). A 3.5 x 5 cardstock photo of Beard in a buckskin jacket, signed in fountain

French lawyer, royal librarian, and conseiller d’Etat (1711–1772). Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Bignon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8

Boldly penned ALS in German, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, June 27, 1864. Untranslated letter to his future war minister Albrecht von Roon, with whom he orga

Collection of six photos, approximately 4 x 6, each signed in ink by the British leader pictured, including: Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair

A matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-Shek signed in black ink in Chinese along the left edge; and a glossy 3.75 x 6 portr

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. ADS, si

Ballpoint signature on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 United Nations airmail postcard. In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions. Accompanied by

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737-1791) and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War-dated partly-print

Glossy 3.75 x 5 photo of Crick with a molecular model of DNA, signed in black felt tip, “Francis Crick,” adding the base pairs of DNA, “A=T, G=C.” Mat

French-American traveler and anthropologist (1835–1903) best known as the first modern outsider to confirm the existence of gorillas and the Pygmy peo

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help

Signed book: Men and Rubber. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926. Hardcover, 6.5 x 10, 279 pages. Signed and inscrib...

Collection of 37 items, consisting primarily of signed photos and signatures, each signed by a foreign leader, some adding brief inscriptions. Signers

American photographer best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the American flag at the World

Ten bank checks, 8.25 x 3, filled out type and signed by Getty, “J. Paul Getty,” all dated 1942. In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps

Two color photos, one 4 x 6 depicting Gorbachev alone and one 5 x 7 of him with Ronald Reagan, both signed in blue felt tip, “M. Gorbachev.” In overal

Signed book: The Great British: Photography by Arnold Newman. Later printing. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8...

Traveler, adventurer, and author (1900–1939), best known today for having swum the length of the Panama Canal. He disappeared at sea while attempting

Pencil signatures of William Randolph Hearst, Eugene Field, and seven others on an off-white 3.75 x 5 Bohemian Club stationery card, dated London, Jan

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 4.75, no date. Letter of thanks in Hedi

Three items, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by Hillary, including a glossy 8 x 10 photo, National Geographic magazine cover, and bookplate. In o

Early matte-finish 9 x 12 photo of Hoover in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Leonard Klein, With best wishes, J

Large and bold ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3 slip clipped from a document. In fine condition, with a few vertical folds.

Color satin-finish 7.5 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “With my warm wishes to my friend

Self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman (1848–1931) who created the Lipton tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the Ameri

Extremely bold ink signature, “Yours truly, Guglielmo Marconi,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card. Attractively double-matted and framed with a photo to a

Religious zealot who gained fame and thousands of followers with her flamboyant preaching on radio (1890–1944). Signed book: In the Service of the Kin

American evangelist and publisher (1837–1899) who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School, and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts. Ink signature

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 6 x 3.25 prayer slip, July 1991. Kind letter to a supporter. In full: “Be the sunshine of Jesus’ love i

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, December 6, 1928. Untranslated official document, signed at the conclusion by Mussolini and Vittor

Political leader (1889–1964) who served as first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until his death. Excellent ink signature, “Jawaharlal Nehru, 27.6.1

Matte-finish 4.75 x 6.25 head-and-shoulders photo of the Indian prime minister, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Jawaharlal Nehru, 1961.” A cr

Daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich and Alexandra Georgievna of Greece (1890-1958), whose paternal grandparents were Alexander II and Empress Ma

DS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 12.25, January 25, 1945. Untranslated document appointing German Jose Kern to a military position. Signed at the conclu

Collection of 17 items, each signed by a member of Congress. Signers are: Ted Kennedy (SP, ins), Barry Goldwater, John McCain, Nancy Pelosi (SP, signa

Collection of five items, each signed by a well-known political figure, including: Cordell Hull (SP), Bernard Baruch (signature), Earl Warren (signatu

Collection of six items, each signed by a notable early American politician, including: Schuyler Colfax (ALS), John Sherman (signature), Edward Everet

Technical automobile designer (1909–1998) and son of the founder of Porsche. Color glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in gold ink. Matted a

Collection of 19 signed photos and signatures, each signed by a former advisor to the president, with almost all of the photos inscribed. Signers are:

Collection of 12 ink signatures on individual cards and slips, each signed by a former cabinet member. Signers are: William S. Derrick, Alexander H. H

Collection of 17 items, consisting of 15 signed photos and two letters, each signed by a former cabinet member or diplomat. Photos are signed by: Cond

Collection of 11 items, each signed by a son or daughter of a former US president. Signers are: John Eisenhower (two SP and one signature), Joanna Stu

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 14.5, March 14, 1838. Document ordering “that an annuity or yearly pension of Three Hu

Nineteenth-century firearms manufacturer and son of the designer of the original Remington rifle (1793–1861). Five Ilion Bank checks, 6.75 x 2.75, fil

Industrialist (1816–1889) who succeeded his father, Eliphalet Remington, as head of the Remington firearms company, and went on to develop the first m

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Color 6.5 x 9.75 photo of Rhee and his wife receiving flowers from

Matte-finish 7 x 5 candid photo of Sadat speaking to another dignitary, signed in the lower border in black ink by Sadat and in blue ink by the other

ALS in French, one onionskin page, 8 x 9.75, July 11, 1945. Neatly penned letter to Reverend Leonard Helie in Roxbury, Massachusetts, with Schweitzer

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, War Department letterhead, July 8, 1862. Letter to Adjutant General Thomas. In part: “Your attention is directed to the en

Third Chief Justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the former prime minister, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

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

Politician (1823–1878) most notable for being the ‘boss’ of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the polit

Collection of 29 items, consisting primarily of signatures, photos, and printed court decisions, each signed by a former or present Supreme Court just

Collection of 22 items, consisting primarily of signed photos and signatures, each signed by a former vice president, with a couple of the photos insc

Three items: FDC honoring American heritage, signed in black felt tip by Gerald R. Ford, and matted with an unsigned photo; a vice presidential visiti

Hand-addressed free-franked mailing envelope, 8.75 x 3.5, addressed by Webster to “Honble Joseph R. Ingersoll, Philadelphia,” and franked in the upper

Ink signatures, “Dan’l Webster” and “Your friend and obedient servant, William H. Seward,” on clipped slips affixed to opposing sides of a 6 x 7.5 alb

Partly-printed muster roll of Captain Luke Drury’s company, one page, 13.5 x 14, circa May 1775. One of the earliest printed American Army forms, fill

Revolutionary War-dated printed pamphlet entitled “An Oration, delivered March 5th, 1779, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston; to

Fragment of wood from the HMS Somerset, measuring 5 x 1.25 x 1, nicely mounted against a map showing the position of British ships during the Battle o

Revolutionary War-era printed sermon, titled ‘Mr. Gordon's Sermon Preached before the House of Representatives July 19th, 1775,’ (Watertown: Ben...

Original New England Chronicle newspaper, four pages, 10 x 15, printed at Harvard College for the period of September 14 to September 21, 1775, Volume

Extraordinary original issue of the July 3, 1776, edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette, four pages, each measuring 8.25 x 13.5, containing the first pu

Rare and important vellum hardbound manuscript ledger of a chandlery company, believed to be from Warwick, Rhode Island, 12.25 x 19, 400 total pages,

British General (1730–1795) who served as Commander-in-Chief in North America (1778–1782). Rare original Revolutionary War-dated printed broadside of

Printed letter signed “Blanchard & Lewis,” one page, 7.5 x 9, January 28, 1783. Letter to be distributed to potential commercial partners in the...

Official matte-finish 8 x 10 US Army photo of Bradley standing in the rubble at Bastogne with Eisenhower and Patton near the end of World War II, sign

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in Custer’s hand to his wife, “Mrs. Genl Custer, 339 Penn Avenue, Washington, D. C.,” and bearing

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. First N

Partly-printed DS, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 10, 1853. In part: “You are hereby informed that the President of the United S

Autograph letter, unsigned, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 26, 1879. Headed “Memo,” at the top by Davis, to Major William T. Walth

Original color 28 x 40 poster of the five Sullivan Brothers, issued in 1943 by the US Government Printing Office, OWI Poster #42. Poster features an i

Confederate brigadier general who served at Vicksburg, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, and was one of the six Confederate generals killed at the Battle of F

ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, November 17, 1875. Letter to Colonel John P. Nicholson, commenting on inaccuracies in

Rare vintage 10 x 8 photo of three of the men captured in the historic photograph of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima, shown examining the t

Civil War–dated LS signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 24, 1862. Confidential letter to Brigadier General Roswell Sabine Ripley. In

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 5 x 8, May 23, 1859. Letter to Major P. V. Hagner. In part: “I thought Housings had been adopted by the Board—I knew