RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Signed book: Speaking My Mind. Limited first edition of 5000 copies (this being No. 1479). NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 432...

Off-white unused 3.5 x 5 bookplate depicting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring the Spirit of ’76, signed in black felt tip by Ronald Reagan, Hugh Carey, Abe Beame, Bishop John McGuire, Brother Sullivan,

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. Draft for a generic form response letter. In full: “Thanks for taking the time & trouble ...

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 official White House photo of the Reagans with actor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., at a 1988 White House reception held for Kenned

Engraved invitation to the Inaugural Ball for Young Americans, held at the District of Columbia Armory on January 20, 1989, 5 x 6.75, signed in felt t

Program for Bush’s inaugural reception upon becoming vice president, held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on January 19, 1981,

ALS signed “George,” both sides of a 6.25 x 4.5 personal notecard, February 3, 1980. In full: “It’s always great to hear from you. The ‘trail’ is roug

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Clinton giving a ‘thumbs-up,’ signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, February 4, 2011. Letter to a young boy in Pennsylvania, in full: “I heard about your story, and want

DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, May 4, 1989. Clinton sets an execution date for convicted murderer David Lee Starr. In part: “David Lee Starr was duly present

Two hardcover editions of Between Hope and History, each signed and inscribed as president on the half-title page and dated 1996. In overall fine cond

Presidential campaign booklet, 7 x 8.5, 22 pages, signed in black felt tip on the last page next to his image. In fine condition. Consignor notes that

Rolling Stone magazine featuring a large portrait of Obama cracking a wide smile, dated July 10–24, 2008, 10 x 11.75, 120 pages, signed on the front c

Campaign button printed with an Obama logo and silhouette of New Hampshire with the text “Obama for NH,” measuring 2.25? in diameter, signed in black

Paperstock 11 x 14.75 campaign poster for a ‘Change Rocks’ fundraising event, May 18, 2008, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Collection of seven items with an uncommon variety of formats, each signed by a first lady, including: Grace Coolidge (ALS), Eleanor Roosevelt (White

Manuscript DS, three sides of two adjoined pages, 7.25 x 12.25, November 13, 1795. A statement of property seized from William Winthrop, an American c

American soldier and statesman (1758–1843) who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US Senator from New York, and Secretary of War. Partly-prin

American soldier and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US senator from New York, and secretary of war (1758–1843). War-dated A

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...

ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Marina, Bridgeport, CT, letterhead, September 12, 1889. Letter to Rockwood. In part: “I telegraphed you today to p

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, one page, 7.5 x 12, August 22, 1819. As president of Venezuela, Bolivar promotes Leon Galindo to captain in the infantry

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Daniel Boone (Lt,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, December 21, 1782. An appraisal document placing a value upon

Businessman (1841–1905) who, along with his brother Joseph, founded Bloomingdale’s Department Store. TLS, signed “Lyman G. Bloomingdale,” one page, 7.

Scottish artist and journalist (1824–1892). Original signed pencil sketch of a scene in a Californian gold rush town on an off-white 8.5 x 5.75 sheet,

Collection of ten signatures of British prime ministers on individual slips and cards, including: Sidmouth, Spencer Perceval, Grey, Wellington, Melbou

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,

Anglo-Irish soldier (1724–1808) who served as governor general of British North America and commanded troops during the American Revolution. Revolutio

TLS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, July 28, 1931. Retained carbon copy of Carver’s letter to a county agricultural agent, sent to Mr. G

Chinese military officer and politician (1887–1975), one of the most durable leaders of the 20th century, who led the government of Republic of China

Extraordinarily rare ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, Luxor, Egypt, May 24, 1900. Letter to his mother, “Dear Mater.” In part: “I

Menu from the “Complimentary Dinner to the Right Hon. Mr. Winston S. Churchill,” 4 x 6, held at the Central Hotel in Glasgow on May 20, 1949. Signed o

Fountain pen signature, “Winston S. Churchill 1929,” on a light green 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of light show-through from a sig

Amazing second-generation 16mm film of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Single roll of silent black-and-white film is stored on one 10.5? diameter ree

Financier and politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the Bank of North America. Two partly-printed documents, both sign

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. ALS signed...

Uncommon matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 real photo postcard of the Duke and Duchess below the famous Union Jack, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Edward” and

Matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Charles L. Edgar, Thos A. Edison, Orange NJ USA, Dec. 12, 1923.” Framed to an ov

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison with his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature,

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, September 21, 1951. Einstein sends one of his now-famous and often

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 29 x 16, May 15, 1733. Franklin signs as a witness to a real estate transaction. In part: “This

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792–1806 when he dissolved the empire, and became the first Emperor of Austria. LS in German,

University of Chicago economist (1912–2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. Exceptional handwritten draft manuscript, one page, lightly lin

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. Glos

Gilded Age industrialist (1855–1911) who monopolized the wire industry in the United States with the American Steel and Wire Company; nicknamed ‘Bet-A

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. ALS in German,

ALS signed “Johnny,” three pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of mobster and longtime Gambino capo George De

Rare ALS in Russian, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 7, 2002. Letter written to a middle school class shortly after the September 11 attacks in New Y

Distinguished general (1848–1896) who was second-in-command of the Cuban army during the War of Independence against Spain. ALS in Spanish, signed “An