RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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