RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786, known for his political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, an

Questionnaire filled out by Goodall and signed at the conclusion, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 13, 2013. Goodall comments on her legacy, accomplishment

ALS, two pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, March 7, 2000. Response to a frequent letter-writer. In part: “I get between 250 and 300 letters each week—ad

French politician (1717–1787) who served as foreign minister during the American Revolution, and whose advocacy for French assistance to the Continent

Businesswoman (1834–1916) known for being the first American woman to make a substantial impact on Wall Street. Ink signature, “Hetty H R Green,” on a

Rare ALS signed “John S. Crocker, Warden,” one page, 8 x 9.75, Warden’s Office, United States Jail letterhead, June 20, 1882. Letter to E. P. Higgins,

Scarce DS, signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 31, 1792. Printed Treasury Department circular. In part: “Agreeably to an order of the Sen

Instantly recognizable ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.25 slip. Slip is affixed to a 6.25 x 4.5 off-white sheet, with a small

Valiant nobleman (1550–1588) who became known as Le Balafre (Scarface) after being wounded at the Battle of Dormans in 1575. With a charismatic and br

Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism (1860–1904). ALS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 5.75 x 8.75, Neue Freie Presse letterhead, circa Dece

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 13.5 x 12, June 13, 1786. Governor Henry grants 1000 acres of land in Virginia to William Barre. Frame

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Sharp matte-finish 6 x 8.25 portrait of Hindenburg in a stern

Four original matte-finish press photos of historic events, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, signed in ink by the participants, including images of the Paris meetin

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 10, 1940. Short letter to “Chief of Police Britto,” in Bethel, Connecticut. In full: “Our mu

Hughes’s personally-owned and -worn shirt. Off-white short-sleeve shirt features a button-up front, and is monogrammed “H. H.” on the left breast pock

A weighted sterling silver jug from the 1927 Motion Picture Golf Tournament, standing 8.25? high, and engraved on one side, “Presented by Howard R. Hu

DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one page, 11.5 x 15.5, September 26, 1889. Attractive stock certificate for 100 shares of the Newport News and Mississi

Philosopher and psychologist (1842–1910) and brother of novelist Henry James. William James taught philosophy at Harvard and became known as one of th

LS in Spanish signed as president of Mexico, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, December 27, 1867. Untranslated. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one

Superb matte-finish 6.25 x 9 portrait of Keller in profile as a young lady, affixed to its original 9 x 12 mount, signed on the mount in pencil, “Sinc

King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Manuscript LS in French signed “Your

ALS signed “Bobby,” one page, 6 x 8, US Senate letterhead, February 27, 1968. Letter to Dave Powers. In part: “Many thanks for coming to Washington an

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

Historically significant manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page, 7.5 x 12, September 4, 1722. King George orders Thomas Earl of Macclesfield, Chan

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. DS, in French, sig

Member of the House of Habsburg who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1576 until his death (1552–1612), remembered as an influential patron of the arts

Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death who helped to establish the Habsburg dynasty in Spain (1459–1519). Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Maximi

San Francisco newspaper editor (1822–1856) whose murder was the catalyst in the establishment of the second San Francisco Vigilance Committee and chan

One-of-a-kind program for Shabbat service held on January 19, 1963, at Temple Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield, New Jersey, two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, ...

Historically significant autograph manuscript in pencil, one page on the reverse of a sheet of Montgomery Improvement Association, Inc. letterhead, 8.

Original bronze bust of Lenin, done by well-known sculptor Sergei Merkurov. Bust measures 24.25? tall, 15.5? wide, and 12? deep, and weighs approximat

Incredibly rare original Vladimir Lenin death mask, made, signed, and dated by renowned sculptor Sergei Merkurov. Mask measures 15" wide, 14&qu...

California businessman (1802–1858) who served as the only US consul to Mexican Alta California. ADS, one page, 6 x 8, August 30, 1841. Handwritten rec

Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Mandela with President Roman Herzog of Germany in 1996, signed in gold ink, “N. Mandela, 13.7.2001.” In fine condition,

Inventor of photographic equipment, along with his brother, Auguste. In 1893 they developed, the cinematographe, and showed the first motion pictures

Tremendously influential humanist and scholar (1497–1560) considered the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation; he holds a place b

DS, seven pages, 8 x 13, February 20, 1894. Lengthy Supreme Court of New York legal document in which the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund bring

Signed book: Examination of the Telegraphic Apparatus and the Process in Telegraphy. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1869. Softcover, 5.75

ALS signed “Saml. F. B. Morse,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, January 21, 1845. Letter to William Collins, auditor of the Treasury of the United

Naturalist and author (1838–1914) who helped establish Yosemite National Park. Signed book: Stickeen. First edition, published March 1909. Boston: Hou

ALS signed “E. J. Weed,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 10, August 21, 1836. Letter to his father-in-law John McLean. In part

Original complete edition of The Boston Chronicle, 8.5 x 10.5, eight pages, dated November 7–14, 1768. Paper has reports of the Cherokees, Creeks, and

Leader of a special Prohibition squad (1903–1957), known as the Untouchables, which led to the downfall of Al Capone and his successor Frank Nitti, a

Photocopied press release, signed in ink, “Marguerite C. Oswald,“ one page, 8.5 x 11, dated March 21, 1964. Release reads, in part: “’The Case is Clos

Archive of 20 letters from various persons looking for the 'smoking gun' to uncover the truth behind the Kennedy assassination, most typed, ...

Automobile manufacturer (1863–1928) known for his Packard Motor Car Company, founded in 1899 in Warren, Ohio. TLS signed “J. W. Packard,” one page, 8.

ALS signed “Tho Penn,” one page, 7 x 9, August 10, 1763. Letter to Joseph Shippen, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Council. In full: “As Mr.

Original broadside etching, 9.5 x 7, first edition, third state, titled ‘Congressional Pugilists.’ This early American cartoon depicts the famous figh

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol Card Wojtyla,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, Nativity-themed letterhead, 1971. Letter of thanks and Christmas wishes. In full (tr

LS signed “Geo. W. Pullman,” two pages, 7.75 x 10.25, Pullman’s Palace Car Company letterhead, January 18, 1881. Letter to a general manager at Union