RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Staunch abolitionist (1797–1874) known to have financially supported John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry. Two Civil War–dated ALSs by Smith: firs...

Signer of the US Constitution and governor of North Carolina (1758–1802). Partly-printed DS, signed “Rich’d Dobbs Spaight,” one page, 15.5 x 10, Novem

American historian and educator (1789–1866) who served as president of Harvard from 1849 to 1853. Boldly penned ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, Se

ALS in German, signed “Stark,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, December 5, 1926. Letter to German experimental physicist Ernst Gehrcke

Architect (1759–1828) who designed the US Capitol and later served as the first superintendent of the Patent Office. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x

War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 16, 1863. Letter to an unidentified gentleman marked “Private,” at the top. In part:

Founder of the great New York–based retail and design operation (1812–1902) that became legendary for its spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in

"Wreck of the Titanic" disaster souvenir napkin, 13.25 x 13.25, by the Palatine Printing Co., Wigan, Lancashire. Pink floral bordered napk...

Incredibly scarce flag removed from a Titanic lifeboat. Painted cast bronze flag measures approximately 9.25 x 8. Red and black swallowtail flag and m

A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900, measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third-cla

Substantial collection comprised of 11 binders containing approximately 1500–2500 autographed items, including mostly signed photos, assorted signed c

Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. War–dated DS in

German physiologist (1854–1917) who received the the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901. ALS in German, signed “Behring,” one pa

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Dear Chuck, With all affection, Ever, Bill 6/2/64.” A trivia

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. Uncommon matte-

Scientist and pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878). ALS in French, signed “Becquerel,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8

Western legend (1849–1919) who beat out Wyatt Earp for the position of first sheriff of the notorious Deadwood camp. Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x

TLS signed “Dick B,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Polar Expeditions letterhead, December, 1954. Letter to Jerome D. Barnum. In part: “The Byrds have const

Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Color sati

Two items: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Doo-Hwan, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and a felt tip signature on a 5.5 x 3.5 white

FDC with an affixed metallic cachet honoring the Bill of Rights and James Madison, signed in ink and felt tip by eight Civil Rights leaders, including

French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th century fashion. Cover for the March 4, 1957, issue of Time

FDC with a cachet honoring ‘The American Doctor,’ signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and “Francis Crick.” In fine condition. A highly desira

Original signed ballpoint sketch of a double helix DNA strand on a green 5 x 3 card, signed “James D. Watson.” In very fine condition.

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help

Politician and financial genius (1761–1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS, one page both side

Limited edition souvenir treaty signed “M. Gorbachev,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, numbered 225/299. Reproduction of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Red

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

Youngest child (1882–1960) of Emperor Alexander III of Russia; her older brother was Tsar Nicholas II. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Olga,” one

Collection of 15 TLSs, all to FBI employees John and Stella Davis, various sizes, ranging in date from 1940 to 1948, all on FBI letterhead and all sig

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...

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as president of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first chief justice of

Statesman and diplomat (1853–1942) in Meiji period Japan who was a strong proponent of good diplomatic relations with the United States. ALS in Englis

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, February 28, 1968. Letter to Gerald Haber. In full: “Thank you for your letter of February 2. I

Businessman (1913–1974) who was the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; he was ultimately found

King of Spain (1784–1833) who reigned in 1808 and again from 1813 until his death. Rare ALS in Spanish, signed “Fernando,” one page, 7.5 x 9, April 28

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington’s personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. War

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

Guangxi warlord and Kuomintang military commander (1890–1969). Two vintage 5.75 x 7.5 matte-finish photos, each affixed by their top edges to 9 x 11.5

Influential German historian (1817–1903) generally regarded as the greatest classical scholar of the nineteenth century. ALS in Italian, signed “Momms

Glossy 7.25 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” Affixed to a same-siz

Signed book: In My Own Words. First edition, later printing. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.25, 109 pages. S

AQS on a 5.75 x 4 card. In full: “God loves you, Love others as he loves you, God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” A clipped newspaper photo is affixed to th

Cardstock 3.25 x 5.5 prayer card featuring an image of a small baby embraced by large hands and an applicable verse from Isaiah, signed and inscribed

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, February 9, 1928. Untranslated document boldly signed at the conclusion, “Mussolini” and “Vittorio

FDC with a cachet honoring the American flag, signed in felt tip by Gerald R. Ford, Clarence Thomas, Jonas Salk, James A. Michener, Andrew Lloyd Weber

Two DSs in Spanish, each one page, 8.5 x 12.25, dated March 1944. Untranslated military documents signed at the conclusion by Peron. Various creases a

Felt tip signature, “Joseph Card. Ratzinger,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 presentation card in German, reading (translated): “Presented with the best re

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

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. He died at the age of 36 in an auto ac