RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Two remnants of ancient needlework, possibly Egyptian, 4th–7th century, likely gathered by noted art collector Kirkor Minassian during his frequent jo

DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, signed at th

Scarce printed broadside in French, one page, 12.75 x 15, June 10, 1808. Announcement issued by Jean-Pierre Chazal. In part (translated): “I learn, Mr

Uncommon glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Nehru dressed in his traditional iconic clothing, signed in fountain pen as prime minister, “J. Nehru, 194

Original manuscript, signed by by eight members of the Hassanamisco tribe with their marks, and also signed, “John Chandler” as justice of the peace a

Partial printed document entitled, “The Laws of the Colony of Connecticut in New England, Relating to the Church and the Clergy, Religion and Learning

Air mail envelope, 6 x 4.5, addressed in Oswald’s hand to his brother, “U. S. A., Fort Worth, Texas, 7313 Davenport St., Mr. R. Oswald,” and adding hi

Handwritten list, in pencil, unsigned, on the reverse of one of Oswald’s pay stubs from Jaggars-Chiles-Stovall, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, 10 x 3.25, for

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, November 23. Letter written in Oswald’s hand for his wife to his mother. Signed by Oswald on her behalf, “Marin

Pioneer of quantum physics (1900–1958) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1945 after being nominated by Albert Einstein. Lengthy ALS in German

Remarkable archive of 30 AMSs penned by members of the French Academy, each on an off-white 11.5 x 16.5 sheet, consisting of their thoughts on the con

Son of Pennsylvania founder William Penn. ALS signed “Tho Penn,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, October 9, 1762. Letter to Edward Penington in Philadel

Exceptional collection of five bold ink signatures of communication pioneers Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell, Samuel F. B. Morse, Guglielmo Marcon

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “M. Planck,” one page, 5.75

German prince of the House of Ascania (1734-1793), the last ruler of Anhalf-Zerbst, and the younger brother of Russian leader Catherine the Great. LS

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8.25 photo of Pope Francis as a cardinal, signed in black felt tip, adding “Archbishop of Buenos Aires,” beneath his signatu

Christmas card from 1993, measuring 8 x 6 folded, and 16 x 6 opened, embossed in gold on the outside with the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bea

Collection of approximately 100 items, consisting of typed letters, manuscripts, and FBI memoranda, bearing 81 various signatures of Purvis, with a ma

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American li

Christmas card, circa 1958, featuring a color print of Sebastiano Ricci’s painting The Holy Family affixed inside, measuring 9 x 7.75 closed, signed i

Scarce signed copy of a speech given by the Queen on July 29, 1969, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, H. M. Yacht Britannia letterhead, presenting new colors to

Exquisite silver tablespoon made by famous silversmith and patriot Paul Revere, circa 1780s, with a 3? long oval bowl and total length of 9?, stamped

Original May 16, 1771, issue of the Massachusetts Spy newspaper, four pages, 10.75 x 16.5, featuring an ornate masthead designed and engraved by Paul

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister.

DS, two pages, 8 x 13, February 16, 1899. As president of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio, Rockefeller purchases a plot of land in Midland, Michigan,

Ancient Roman marble panel, 9 x 6.5 x 1.5, engraved in Latin, “VIIIA AMANDA HIC VIXIT ANN XXVI.” Latin loosely translates to, “Amanda has lived here f

TLS, one page, 8 x 11.75, Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation letterhead, July 16, 1964. Letter to Mr. A. Wiren, director of development at Suffolk Coll

LS signed “E. H. Shackleton,” one page, 8 x 10, British Antarctic Expedition 1907 letterhead, November 24, 1909. Letter declining an invitation. In fu

Manuscript document, one page, 8 x 3.5, May 13, 1840. Slavery-related document confirming a man’s freedom. In full: “Frederick County to wit: On this

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, ‘The Dark Continent’ letterhead, January 7, 1887. Letter to parliamentarian Francis Hughes-Hallett. In

Three ALSs in pencil, two signed “Robert Stroud 594” and one signed “Bob,” each one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, dated January and February 1945. Strou

Collection of 26 items, each signed by a Supreme Court Justice. Items are signed by Fred Vinson (TLS), Earl Warren (TLS), Warren Burger (2; program an

Nice collection of 11 postcards depicting the chambers of the Supreme Court, each signed in ink by a justice, including: David J. Brewer, William R. D

British inventor and photography pioneer (1800–1877) who introduced the calotype process in 1841; he was also active in politics, serving as a member

FDC with a cachet honoring the sesquicentennial of the nation’s capitol, signed in blue and black ink, “Fred M. Vinson” as Chief Justice and by Associ

Two TLSs by Margaret Thatcher, each one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, dated 1965. Both letters respond to Mr. Attwell with regard to h

Japanese naval hero (1848–1934) who led his country’s fleet to victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Scarce ink signature, “Count Togo, July 27th, 1911,”

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Remarkable archive of three journals, 3.75 x 6, tota

Partly-printed DS, signed “Sam J. Ervin, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, October 5, 1973. Congressional subpoena from the Watergate Committee sent to the “W

Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971), the treatment program which has helped millions of people recover from a disease long stigmatized and

Scarce matte-finish 9 x 9 photo of the Duke and Duchess happily posing together, affixed to its original 10.75 x 11.5 mount, signed and inscribed in b

Color 11 x 8.5 laser print photo of the 9/11 Commission, signed in ink and felt tip by all 10 members. Signers are: Thomas Kean, Lee Hamilton, Richard

French politician (1884–1966) who served as the first president of the Fourth Republic from 1947 to 1954. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, lengthily signed

Supremely important naturalist (1743–1820), best remembered for his expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador, his participation in James Cook’s first g

Ink signature, “Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 28, 1889, P. T. Barnum,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip. Nicely double-matted and framed with two images of Barnum

Commemorative cover, 9.25 x 4, with a cachet honoring the Swiss Red Cross, signed above the cachet in blue ink, “F. Bernadotte,” and also signed by Ba

Nephew (1813–1891) of Napoleon Bonaparte who distinguished himself as a philologist of authority on most European languages, particularly Basque. LS s

DS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 8 x 11.5, October 21, 1944. Brezhnev approves the promotion of Major Ivan Scherbak to the rank of colonel. Signed

Collection of four items, each signed by a British prime minister, including: Robert Walpole (partial DS), Palmerston (envelope), William Pitt the You

Collection of six unsigned telegrams and messages, dating from 1973–1991, all to Robert C. Marrington. Five are from Queen Elizabeth II, including one