RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Early ink signature, “George PR,” on an off-white 6 x 7 slip clipped from a larger document, still retaining the seals affixed below the signature; an

King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a c

Four ALSs, three signed by King George VI as “Albert,” and one by his brother Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, signed “Henry,” all written to photogr

Historically significant handwritten manuscript in pencil, unsigned, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1957–1958. King continues drafting a portio

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 230 pages. Beautifully sign...

German-Jewish jurist, philosopher, and socialist political activist (1825–1864). ALS in German, signed “F. Lassalle,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, postmarke

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS, one page, 3.75

German social democrat (1826–1900) who, with August Bebel, was a principal founder of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. ALS in German, signed “W

Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873) who ‘disappeared’ on an expedition to find the source of the Nile only to be famously rediscovered by Hen

Austrian physicist and philosopher (1838–1916) who, as a result of his research into the effects of supersonic velocity, lent his name to the ratio of

Desirable ballpoint signature and inscription, “To John Allan II, Compliments and best wishes, N. Mandela, 13.1.94,” on a clipped 8 x 9 portion of a m

Color glossy 11.75 x 7.5 photo of Mandela shaking hands at an official event, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15-3-2000.” In fine condition, wi

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. LS in Latin, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, January 10, 17

Collection of three ALSs signed “T. G. Masaryk,” totaling 12 pages, all dated 1930. The first, in part: “I told you often, that our Catholic party &...

Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), née Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as a...

Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749–1791). Scarce ALS in French, signed “Mirabeau fils,” one page on two adjoining

British politician (1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. Partly-printed vellum

Italian physician and education theorist (1870–1952) who devised the innovative approach to early childhood learning that bears her name. TLS in Germa

Printed prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, 4 x 5.25, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” Mat

Striking color 28 x 7 chromolithographic print published in 1899 by Millroy & Hayes and issued by the Wilson Hotel, Salt Lake City, depicting th...