RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Two items: first, a bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,” payable to Cambridge Laundry for $29.26, May

FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of Lions International, signed in various inks by Anwar El Sadat, Menachem Begin, Jimmy Carter, Yitzak

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the

Terrific archive representing the history of modern Cuba, highlighted by a 1959 document signed by Fidel Castro and a photo signed by the 1907 Advisor

DS in Spanish, fourteen pages, 8.75 x 13.75, April 7, 1959. Lengthy document regarding property rights, government planning and zoning, and pricing re

Choice untranslated LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 12, 1790. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. From 1788 to 1790, Russi

First wife of William Cavendish, the fifth Duke of Devonshire (1757–1806), daughter of the first Earl of Spencer, and an ancestor of Lady Diana; renow

Scarce and desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition, with a few surface creases and silvering to da

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

TLS signed “M. Curie,” one page, 5.5 x 4, Faculte des Sciences de Paris letterhead, May 18, 1921. A brief letter to Miss Roderick. In full: “As the fr

Catholic priest (1581–1660) canonized in 1737, known as the patron saint of all works of charity. He had been abducted by the Barbary pirates and held

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 4.75, Darrow, masters & Baily letterhead, May 1, 1911. Letter to John McMahon. In full: “I received your letter and hope no...

Three letters in French: an ANS signed “C. de Gaulle,” one page, 5.25 x 4, October 1914, in part (translated): “Recover from your wound, my dear frien

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Partly-printed DS, signed “Josiah Bartlett, Selectmen,” one page, 7.5 x 2.5,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1726–1794). Scarce ink signature, “Abraham Clark,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip. Slip is af

ALS signed “W. Ellery,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 12, January 11, 1801. Letter to William Stedman of Massachusetts. In part: “Who wi

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1740–1799). Ink signature, “Wm Paca,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 slip clipped from the concl

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726 -1791). Harrison was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfathe

American gunsmith (1786–1868) best known for inventing and giving his name to the Deringer pistol. Partly-printed vellum DS one page both sides, 22 x

ALS signed “Disraeli,” two pages, 4.5 x 7, February 23, 1874. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Permit me to remind you, that Parliament will meet on T