RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. TLS in German,

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 8.25, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, June 5, 1906. Letter of thanks for sent cards. In part: “Let me thank

Businessman (1914–1993), son of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, and IBM’s second president, serving from 1952–1971. Distinguished glossy 8 x 10 photo, s

ALS signed “Danl Webster,” one page, 6 x 8, February 11, 1852. Letter to Theodore Sedgwick. In part: “I am happy to hear of your safe return to your c

Merchant (1725–1761) in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and a Deputy Governor of the colony. Manuscript DS, signed “Jos: Whipple

Large ink signatures, “Hon. Big Chief White Horse Eagle, Worlds Famous Chief White Horse Lecturer and on Indian Lore and Nature, Born 1822: age 106, L

Immensely influential Chinese reformist leader (1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to

British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...

ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, August 21, 1878. Letter to General Marcus Wright. In part: “May I take the l

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Beauregard, crisply signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “G. T. Beauregard, 1866.” Pub

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

Color 42 x 31.5 lithograph entitled Custer’s Last Fight, printed circa 1896. Twenty years after the Battle of Little Bighorn, Anheuser-Busch appropria

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning and mounting remnants to revers

Printed pamphlet entitled “A form of prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God: to be used in all churches and chapels throughout that part of Great Bri

British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho’s Gage,” one page, 7

Former British soldier (1727–1806) who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War, controversially taking credit for the victory at Sa

Amazing color vintage 10.75 x 14 print of the Iwo Jima flag-raising, signed in fountain pen by the three flag-raisers who survived the battle, “Ira H.

Unsigned partly-printed document completed in an unknown hand, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, February 3, 1787. A dinner invitation, in full: “Marquis de la Fa

Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in a profile pose, boldly signed at the bottom of the image, “R. E. Lee,” and signed and inscribed

Manuscript DS, signed “R. E. Lee Exr,” one page, 7.75 x 5, circa 1858. Document reads, in full: “Wm. O. Winston has placed in my hands his vouchers as