RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Collection of three deeds of trust from 1890, al

Attractive postcard of a front view of the Capitol building in Washington, DC, 3.5 x 5.5, boldly signed in black ink, “W. J. Bryan.” Collector’s notat

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 16, 1936. Letter to J. Allen Dunn of the Explorer’s Club. In part: “I ju

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester (1724–1808) was an Anglo-Irish soldier who served as governor general of British North America and commanded troops

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, January 24, 1930. Letter to Mr. Thompson. In part:

African American teacher, assessor, auditor, selectman, and Justice of the Peace (1746-1817); considered the first African-American elected to public

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. An int

FDC with an affixed metallic cachet honoring the Bill of Rights and James Madison, signed in ink and felt tip by eight Civil Rights leaders, including

Color 5.5 x 7.75 paperstock photo of the Dalai Lama, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed transmittal note from his o

French physicist (1875–1960) who made advances in the study of X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, and radio communications. ALS in French, signed “Brogl

Very nice ink signature, “Very truly yours, Fred.k Douglass 1885,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 30, 1834. In part: “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to Mrs. Huntley. The Duke requests M

TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.25 x 7, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, June 9, 1922. Brief letter to Charles E. Bracker. In full: “Replying

Handwritten endorsement, in Cyrillic, signed, “Maria,” on a one-page manuscript document, also in Cyrillic, 8.5 x 10, dated December 13, 1824. Documen

Collection of eight items consisting of signed photos and signatures, each signed by a 20th century explorer. Signers are: Edmund Hillary (SP), oceano

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction; he was ap

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890) who mapped the Oregon Trail, played a prominent part in conquering Californi

TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 20, 1946. Letter to Alfred von Winterstein, a former student of Sigmund Freud. In

Choice color satin-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Hussein striking a delightful smile as the youthful and ambitious leader of Iraq, signed in black felt ti

Indira Gandhi (1917–1984) was the longtime and controversial prime minister of India and the country’s first female leader, who was assassinated by Si

Time magazine from January 13, 1997, featuring an image of Gates on the front cover, 8 x 10.5, 84 pages, boldly signed in the blank address area in bl

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Ethel Bentley for $62.50, August 18, 1944. Three vertical folds (one pass

Partly-printed DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, November 11, 1868. A bond in which Jay Gould and Robert B. Catherwood agree to pay bac

Youngest child (1882–1960) of Emperor Alexander III of Russia; her older brother was Tsar Nicholas II. ALS in French, signed “Olga,” one page on a 5.7

Scottish explorer of eastern equatorial Africa (1827–1892). Boldly penned ALS signed “J. A. Grant,” one page, 4.5 x 4.75, no date. Letter to an artist

British newspaper and publishing magnate (1865–1922). Matte-finish 6 x 7.5 E. O. Hoppe photo of Harmsworth affixed to a 6.25 x 8.5 mount, which is in

Irish-born Israeli politician who served as president from 1983–1993. A staunch defender of Israeli security, he established his political reputation

American transportation businessman (1819–1887) known as the ‘Stagecoach King’ until his routes were taken over by Wells Fargo in 1866. Oregon and Cal

Two books: hardcover edition of The FBI Story, signed an inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen by J. Edgar Hoover; and a hardcover edit

Collection of 13 items, each signed by a foreign dignitary. Signers are: Tony Blair (SP), John Major (signature), Jehan Sadat (SP), Angela Merkel (SP)

ANS, one page, 5 x 3, no date. Brief note “For Beth.” In full: “My thanks to your father and my best wishes to you.” A few creases and some brushing t

Two items: a handwritten statement, signed “JEL,” on a 5 x 3 off-white lined card. Leavelle writes: “I first saw Oswald when I began questioning him r

King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years old (1886–1941). AQS, in French, signed “

Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, December 31, 1820. Document in which King George directs the Great Seal of the Uni

King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. ALS signed “Olav R,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, November 7, 1974. Letter to a friend. In

Two items: matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of King Olav, signed in the lower right in fountain pen; and a Norwegian Christmas card, signe

Supreme Leader of Iran (born 1939) considered the most powerful political authority in the country. Color satin-finish 7 x 5 photo of Khamenei, signed

British historian and archaeologist (1817–1894) best known as the excavator of Nimrud. LS signed “A. H. Layard,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, June 21

Pawnee Bill’s Old Town and Indian Trading Post business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out and signed by Lillie, “G. W. Lillie,” payable to N. R. Nelson for

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lincoln, payable to The Pullman Co. for $3.40, June 11, 1909. In fine condition,

Supporter of women’s rights and temperance who was one of America’s first female lawyers (1830–1917). Ink signature, “Belva A. Lockwood, Attorney &a...

Ink signature, “Yours very sincerely, G. Marconi,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 irregularly-clipped slip. Slip is affixed to a 3.5 x 2.25 card with a typ

American fast food pioneer (1909–1998) who established the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California, in 1940. TLS signed “Dick ...

Queen of France from 1547 until 1559 as the wife of King Henry II, and mother of French kings Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III, which granted her

Financier and philanthropist (1855–1937) who helped found the Gulf Oil Corporation; he also served as treasury secretary under Harding, Coolidge, and

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784–1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink si

Signed book: Poems from the Desert. First edition. London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1944. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 45 pages. ...

Printed prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa holding a baby, 6.25 x 3.25, signed in the lower right in black ballpoint, “God bless you, M Teresa

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, February 9, 1928. Untranslated document boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mussolini” and “Vittorio

Collection of three signatures from the Indian political dynasty, including first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru; his only daughter and the first fem

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, an

Noted sportsman, boxer, promoter, radio announcer, and Texas Ranger. Matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 photo of O’Rourke holding a cigar, signed and inscribed

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

French economist (1822–1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. ALS in French, three page

Professor (1787–1854) at the University of Pennsylvania, director of the US Mint, and cryptology enthusiast who frequently exchanged coded messages wi

French industrialist and politician (1901–1985) who took an increasingly important role in his family’s automobile company before running for politica

Chilean military officer and dictator (1915–2006) charged with numerous human rights violations committed during his military rule of Chile from 1973

Italian physicist, mathematician, and antiquarian (1683–1761). Rare ALS in Latin, signed “Joannes Polenus S. P. D.,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, February 3

Political leader (born 1928) who served as premier of the People's Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial la...

Two signatures: bold ink signature, “F. Porsche,” on a light green album page; and a ballpoint signature, “Ferrari, 20/2/70,” on a white 2.75 x 2.75 s

Pair of Christmas cards from both of Princess Anne’s marriages, featuring her initials embossed in red on the front. The first, circa early 1980s, fea

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6.5 x 4.25, addressed in Diana’s hand to “J. Saunders Esq., 70 Eaton Square, London S. W. 1.” In fine condition. Acco

Color glossy 9.5 x 6 photo of the world leaders walking down a red carpet at a formal event, signed in blue felt tip by both Vladimir Putin and Angela

FBI agent and archetypical ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notori

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out an

Margaret of Valois (1553–1615) was Queen of France and of Navarre during the late sixteenth century. Rare vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Marg

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria,” one page, 13.5 x 9.5, March 17, 1870. Victoria appoints George Douglas a “Quartermaster on the Staff of Our Army

Ervay Theatre business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Columbia Pictures for $36.50, September 21, 1953. In fi

Jewish-Russian mob boss (1884–1933) who controlled Boston's bootlegging, narcotics, and illegal gambling during Prohibition. Bank check, 6.25 x ...

War Department official business envelope, 6.25 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to “Hon. Wm. Seward,” and signed in the upper right, “Edwin M. Stanto

Vice president of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. Manuscript DS, signed “A. H. Stephens,” 11 pages, 8.25 x 10.5, 1850. Lengthy and

Full free frank, measuring 11 x 8.75 unfolded, with center panel measuring 6.5 x 4.5, addressed by Stuart to William Bryant of West Square, Southwark,

Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.25 x 5.5, May 28, 1778. Pay order in which Ellsworth directs John Lawrence, treasurer

Rare American Temperance Broadside, printed on linen, 17.25 x 19, stitched at the edges. Titled "A Mirror for the Intemperate," printed in...

Color 11 x 8.5 laser print photo of Thatcher and Ronald Reagan conversing in the Oval Office, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 laser print photo of Thatcher, Blair, and Queen Elizabeth II, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Thatcher and Blair

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Crystal-clear matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 photo of Tito in a suit and tie, a

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8 x 6.5, June 12, 1867. Receipt for a $197 payment for “36 days work, Paint & Colors,” signed...

Printed pamphlet entitled “A Constitution or Frame of Government,” printed by Benjamin Edes & Sons, Boston: 1780, 32 pages (pages 33 through 54 ...

American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served

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