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

Attractive calligraphic quote drawn by an artist on an off-white 9 x 12 heavyweight sheet, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Francis Crick.” In

Ink signature, “Wellington,” on an off-white slip clipped from a larger letter or document. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Wellington

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. Ink signa

Prominent French mathematician and physicist (1768–1830) generally credited with the discovery of the ‘greenhouse effect.’ ALS in French, signed “Jh.

Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Franco in uniform, signed in fountain pen. Also faintly signed in the lower right by the photographer.

S. G. S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Carlo Gambino for $300, August 1, 1957, and

Leading female figure in the French Enlightenment (1699–1777), known as Madame Geoffrin, who provided guidance and financial support to influential ph

Very rare embossed calling card, 3.25 x 2, signed on the front in black ballpoint, “M. Gorbachev 6.VI.03.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a fu

Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Frid

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 21, 1848. Letter to a gentleman on a proposed vote-counting device for Congress. In part: “The subject of a mecha

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Cardstock 4 x 6 photo of Hedin in a black jacket and white ti

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Division of Investigation letterhead, October 5, 1934. In part: “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter…wherein you

High-ranking official of the People's Republic of China known for his free market reforms and attempts to make China's government more trans...

DS, in Arabic, one page, 8.25 x 12, circa 1990s. An untranslated typed document bearing a printed eagle with shield device at the top of the page, sig

English biologist (1825-1895) known as ‘Darwin's Bulldog’ for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. ALS signed “T. H. Huxley...

Three checks, each signed by an inventor, including: Lee de Forest, Simon Lake, and Charles P. Steinmetz. Expected bank stamps and cancellation holes,

Chinese politician (born 1926) who served as president of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to 2003, overseeing substantial economic deve...

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed across the front in pencil, “Helen Keller.” Envelope also bears two strategic 1938 postmarks, the first from Helen

Superb youthful matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy while serving on the McClellan Committee, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpo

President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003 and recipient of the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize (1925–2009). Color glossy 4.5 x 6 photo of Kim Dae-jung wearing

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: