RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Empress of Japan (1903–2000) married to Hirohito. Rare and exquisite matte-finish 5 x 7.25 half-length portrait of Empress Kojun in a richly ornate si

Incredibly scarce DS, in Russian, signed “K. Faberge,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 26, 1916. A receipt concerning stock shares reads, in full (transl

Highly desirable matte-finish 4.75 x 7 portrait of the important automaker wearing dark sunglasses, signed in purple felt tip, “Ferrari.” Reverse is s

Collection of three checks, each signed by a different firearms innovator, dated 1854 and 1899, including: Eliphalet Remington, Samuel Remington, and

Physician and scientist (1860–1904) awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1903, best known for his pioneering use of phototherapy for

Brief ANS in German, signed “Freud,” at the top of a typed letter written to Freud by a 30-year-old seeking analysis, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5,

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 8 x 9.75, October 11, 1784. In full: “We the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America a

Rare handwritten notes in English, unsigned, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, March 24, 1946. Gandhi’s notes penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him. In p

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks o...

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, August 26, 1767. A bill of lading for a brig

One of the four co-founders of Harley-Davidson (1870–1937) who oversaw most of the manufacturing. DS, signed “Wm. A. Davidson,” three pages on two adj

Outstanding Revolutionary War–dated ALS as president of the Continental Congress, one page, 7 x 12, Philadelphia, July 11, 1775. Letter to Major Gener

Two items: an ALS in German signed “V. F. Hess,” one page, personal letterhead, January 4, 1961, responding to an autograph request; and a color gloss

Uncommon signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a glossy off-white 5.75 x 3.75 card. In fine condition, with a bit

Five checks dated between 1907 and 1948, each signed by an important inventor, including: Charles P. Steinmetz (2), Lee de Forest (2), and Simon Lake.

French Socialist leader (1859–1914) who was assassinated at the outbreak of World War I, and remains one of the main historical figures of the French

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, March 17, 1947. Letter to Dr. Georgette Boner in Zurich. In part (tran

Wonderful collection of ten TLSs from Keller to Helen Kellogg of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, all signed in pencil, totaling 20 pages, dated

Fantastic content ALS signed “Bob,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered Attorney General stationery card, no date but circa 1963–64. Letter t