RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Early Christmas card from 1923, 4.5 x 3.5, printed with a brief message, “With best Wishes for Christmas from,” signed below in black ink, “Edward P.”

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kissinger in a suit and tie, boldly signed against the bright white background in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

Highly influential French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009). ALS in French, signed “Levi Strauss,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Laboratoire d’Anthr

Scottish geologist (1792–1871) who was the first to investigate the Silurian system. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, May 21, 1868. Letter to an ass

DS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 9.5 x 13.5, September 11, 1934. Untranslated document regarding the re-integration of a cavalry officer t

Manuscript DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.75, April 6, 1924. Untranslated official document, boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mussolin

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Un

Sherpa guide (1914–1986) who, along with Edmund Hillary, was a member of the first party to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Vintage matte-f

Collection of three items, each signed by a notable pioneering figure, including: Albert Schweitzer (ANS), Guglielmo Marconi (signature), and Richard

English biologist and paleontologist (1804–1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term ‘dinosaur.’ ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 23, 2002. Letter to a supporter. In part: “You are an emotional writer. The pain in your writing i

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

LS signed “W. Pitt,” one page, 7 x 7, November 14, 1788. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “From the unhappy continuance of the King’s illness, it is do

French mathematician and physicist (1781–1840). ALS in French, signed “Poisson,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, Universite de France letterhead, no

Collection of six items, each signed by a prominent politician. Signers are: Rudy Giuliani (SP), Sarah Palin (SP), Michael Dukakis (SP), Howard Baker

Christmas card from 1979, bearing an embossed coat of arms on the front, measuring 7.25 x 4.75 closed, featuring an affixed color photo inside of Prin

Princess of Monaco and the youngest daughter of Grace Kelly. Color glossy 6 x 8.5 photo of Stephanie sitting on a flight of stairs, signed in the lowe

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 9, 1932. Brief letter to Elmer Daily, the president of the Middle Atlantic Baseball League. In full: