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