RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Very nice TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, Charles and Diana,” with Charles’s name in his own hand and the remainder written by Diana, one page, 7.5

Christmas card from 1992 with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed photo inside of their sons, Prince Harr

Very early DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 14.75, March 26, 1952. Official diplomatic appointment from the first f

Queen consort (1836–1885) of King Kamehameha and the last queen of Hawaii. Rare ink signature, “Emma R, October 12, 1865,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5.25

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Ink signature, “Syngman Rhee,” on the reverse of an off-white 6.25

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Rare matte-finish 8.25 x 11 photo of Rhee wearing a traditional Ko

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Robespierre,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, May 23, 1794. Document ordering the arrest of a baker. Professional repair to pap

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister.

Son of signer Benjamin Rush (1780–1859), he helped bring about the Monroe Doctrine. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 19, 1842

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, personal letterhead, December 26, 1923. Letter to Sally McCampbell. In full: “Thank you for the beautiful hen and the larg

Clerk of Courts for the Salem Witch Trials. Manuscript DS in Old English, signed “Steph Sewall,” one page, 7.5 x 11.75, 1705. Boldly-penned document w

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie was one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari

Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Shackleton in a formal head-and-shoulders pose, boldly signed in black ink, “E. H. Shackleton.” Noticeable creasi

Brazilian diplomat (1876-1954) who, while serving as the ambassador to France and the Vichy government during the German occupation, saved hundreds fr

Collection of 14 issues of The Evening Wisconsin, no Sunday editions, all approximately dating from April 15–20, 22–27, and 29 and 30, 1912, with the

Printed promotional plan of the Titanic’s first class accommodations, measuring 5.25 x 10 folded and opening to an impressive 40 x 29. Outside panel i

A very large section of the Titanic’s aft Grand Staircase, measuring 19 x 2.75, believed to have once been a part of a step, recovered by the Minia an

Third class steward on board the Titanic. Egg died in the sinking, and his body, if recovered, was never identified. On-board Titanic ‘Tuck’s’ postcar

Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 International News Service photo of Titanic crew survivors receiving dry clothes at the Sailor’s Home in New York. P

Scarce and highly sought after DS, signed “Edwd J. Smith,” one page, 7.75 x 6, stamp-dated March 29, 1895. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G.

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.25 x 14, August 22, 1867. Receipt for a payment of $230.75 for a purchase of office supplies for

Partly-printed DS in German, prominently signed “Wilhelm,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, September 10, 1908. Untranslated. In fine condition. Accompa

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

American inventor (1765–1825) whose cotton gin revolutionized Southern agriculture. ALS signed “E. Whitney,” one page, 7.75 x 8, October 5, 1821. Lett

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889–1951) whose greatest contributions were in the fields of logic, philosophy of mathematics, and l

Collection of approximately 46 items, consisting of photos, signatures and letters, each signed by a former official from a British colony or territor

Six photos of 20th century British prime ministers, all 4 x 6 or thereabouts, each signed in ink by the leader pictured, including: Harold Wilson, Edw

British Liberal politician, diplomat, and writer (1801–1872). Untranslated ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, March 14, 18

Three uncommon color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard portraits of British prime ministers Arthur Balfour, Herbert Henry Asquith, and David Lloyd George, each signe

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card speaking to President Bush,

Politician (1905–1993) who succeeded Chiang Kai-shek as President of the Republic of China, serving from 1975 to 1978. Scarce matte-finish 4 x 5.75 he

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Danton,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, circa 1793. Document outlining charges brought against an enemy of the state. Mounted

Uncommon collection of ink signatures, “Francis Crick,” “James D. Watson,” and “M. H. F. Wilkins,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overall fin

Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776–1834) who was the great-grandson of King George II. Untranslated LS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.2

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a Time magazine cover featuring Gates, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication l

Collection of six color photos of different German chancellors, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, each signed in felt tip by the leader pictured, including: Angela Mer

Two photos: a color glossy 4 x 6 portrait of Gorbachev, and a glossy 5 x 7 portrait of Gorbachev, both signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In

Felt tip signatures of Mikhail and Raissa Gorbachev on an off-white 4.25 x 3.75 card. Matted with an image of the couple to an overall size of 8.25 x

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

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. ALS in pencil in German, signed “Otto,” one page on a 3.

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Handsome profile portrait etching of Hedin, 8 x 10.25, neatly

Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. A card featuring a portrait of Hedin on one side and an ALS i

FDC with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, signed in black ballpoint by Hillary and No

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, September 23, 1943. Letter to Walter White, an executive at the NAACP. In full: “Congratulations. I am happy to extend to you my

Collection of 14 items, primarily consisting of signed photos and signatures, each signed by a prominent Israeli leader. Signers are: Menachem Begin (

Three items: a color glossy 5.5 x 7.5 photo of Yitzhak Rabin, signed in the lower border in ballpoint; a color glossy 6 x 8 photo of Shimon Peres, sig

Pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.

Color glossy 7 x 5 photo of the Spanish royal couple during a state visit to Germany in 1986, signed in black ink by King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofi

King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost singl

Scottish mathematician and physicist best remembered for his research into heat (1766–1832). DS, one page, 8 x 3.25, March 10, 1813. Handwritten finan

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

Queen of France from 1547 until 1559 as the wife of King Henry II, and mother of French kings Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III, which granted her

Collection of 26 items, consisting primarily of photos and letters, each signed by a leader of Kuwait or Saudi Arabia. Signers are: Meteb Ben Abdul-Az

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 official White House photo of Mother Teresa with Ronald and Nancy Reagan, signed in blue ballpoint, “God bless you, M Teres

TLS signed “E. R. Murrow,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, United States Information Agency letterhead, June 1, 1962. Letter to Philip Love. In full: “My staff a

DS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, April 18, 1929. Untranslated decree, boldly signed at the conclusion. In fine condition, with

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, July 23, 1926. An untranslated official document signed at the conclusion, “Mussolini” and “Vittor

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

Two DSs in Spanish, each one page, 8.75 x 12.5, dated 1944. Untranslated documents signed at the conclusion by Peron and Argentina’s de facto presiden

Collection of 33 signatures of political figures on various slips and cards, some inscribed, with highlights including: Robert F. Kennedy, William T.

Collection of 21 items, primarily consisting of letters, each signed by a notable American politician. Signers are: William E. Borah (Senate Chamber p

Two TLSs: one signed “Yours most sincerely, Charles,” one page, Sandringham House letterhead, December 5, 2007, about a charity event for the Actors’

Pair of Christmas cards from both of Princess Anne’s marriages, featuring her initials embossed in red on the front. The first, circa 1980s, features

FBI agent and archetypal ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notoriou

ALS signed “VRI,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, personal letterhead, November 18, 1855. Letter to Mrs. Phipps in the Queen’s diffi

British chemists, Roscoe (1833–1915) was noted for his early work on vanadium and for photochemical studies, and Schunck (1820–1903) was known for his

British banker and politician (1840–1915), the 1st Baron Rothschild, from the international Rothschild financial dynasty. Three-language partly-printe

Ervay Theatre business check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to Betty Phillipe for $14.27, July 27, 1953. In fine condition, with three

Seward (1801–1872) was an American statesman who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack

Collection of 40 off-white 5 x 3 cards featuring various affixed stamps, each signed by a notable figure, including many world leaders. Signers are: P

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, December 5, 1953. Letter to George C. Farrand. In full: “You have completely exculpated your Chief

Leader of the nonviolent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and Nobel laureate (born 1945). Color glossy 8.25 x 11 photo of Su

Signed book: Statecraft. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2002. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 486 pages. Signed on the colophon i

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. TLS sign

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 half-length portrait of Tito holding a cigarette,

Collection of 13 signatures of former vice presidents on various size cards and slips, including two franking signatures. Signers are: John C. Calhoun

Collection of approximately 50 items, consisting of photos, signatures, and letters, each signed by a former official or politician from Great Britain

Collection of approximately 220 items, consisting primarily of photos, campaign brochures, signatures and letters, each signed by a former member of B

Collection of approximately 72 items, consisting primarily of photos, signatures and letters, each signed by a former member of Britain’s House of Lor

Assistant to Alexander Graham Bell (1854–1934) known for hearing the first words said over the telephone, ‘Mr. Watson—Come here—I want to see you.’ Si

Collection of 38 items, each signed by a notable world leader, including: Eddie Adami (SP), Giulio Andreotti (SP and TLS), Corazon Aquiano (SP), Jorge

Collection of 20 items, primarily consisting of signed photos, letters, and signatures, each signed by a significant world leader. Signers are: Emilio

Confederate cavalry brigadier general in the Civil War. He achieved prominence as Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s cavalry commander in the Shenandoah

Partly-printed DS, one page, 17 x 28, March 1, 1864. Ornately engraved uncancelled Confederate States of America bond in the amount of $1000, number 2

Exceedingly scarce First National Bank check, altered in Custer’s hand to become a Planters National Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Custe

Partly-printed DS , signed “G. A. Custer, Maj Genl,” two pages, one 9.75 x 11.75 and one 9.75 x 15.75, November 1865. Document headed at the top, “Lis

Wife and biographer (1842–1933) of ill-fated General George Armstrong Custer. Booklet cover entitled “Custer’s last Battle on the Little Big Horn, Mon

Color 42 x 31.5 lithograph entitled Custer’s Last Fight, printed circa 1934–1936. Twenty years after the Battle of Little Bighorn, Anheuser-Busch appr

Crisp ink signature, “Respectfully your’s &c &c, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip clipped from a letter, with the recipient no...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 10, 1853. In part: “You are hereby informed that the President of the United S

Free-franked envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Davis to “Revd. J.W. French, U.S. Mil. Academy, West Point, New York.” Franked in the upper right, “Jeff

Union brigadier general (1825–1888) who led a division of IV Corps at the Battle of Nashville in 1864. Uncommon ALS signed “W. L. Elliott, U. S. Army,

Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. After the war, he se

Two items: first, a war-dated ALS from commander Claire Chennault, signed “Claire,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, September 5, 1942. Letter to General Clayton

Statesman (1754–1816) who served as a senator from North Carolina and was the principal Indian agent to the Creek Indians. ALS, three pages on two adj

LS signed “Winf’d S. Hancock,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, December 23, 1881. Letter to Henry Miller Allen declining an invitation.

Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to maj

Large ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white slip. Cloth-matted and framed with a color portrait of Lee and a small name plaque to an overall siz

Exceptional matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo—1949.” In fine

Career U.S. Army officer who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and was killed at the Battle of Atlanta. After the w