RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Leading figure in the Mexican revolution (1879–1919) who was assassinated by army officers in 1919. Rare war-dated ALS in Spanish, one page, lightly-l

ALS signed “J. J. Astor,” one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, April 20, 1876. Letter to artist Henry A. Ferguson. In part: “I…am much pleased to hear that

Ink signature, “Truly yours, P. T. Barnum, Jany 19th 1874,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with light show-through from adhesive

French inventor (1844–1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ALS in French, signed “E. Branly,” one page, 4.5 x 6, January

Collection of three ALSs, each one page, each written and signed by a different British scientist. Signers are: John Lubbock, James Paget, and John Ty

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, March 26, 1916. Letter to Minerva Hayes. In part: “Your story of your pet chipmunks is very interesting. It throws new light on

Great grandson of prime minister John Stuart. Full free frank, measuring 11 x 8.75 unfolded, with center panel measuring 6.5 x 4.5, addressed by Stuar

Two items: a 2 x 1 swatch of insulation from the interior wall of Byrd’s Advance Meteorological Base, signed in black ink, “R. E. Byrd.” Swatch is aff

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. Scarce

Automobile industry executive (1925–2005) best remembered for creating the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car, which was featured in Back to the Future. Two D