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