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...

Intriguing manuscript DS in French, signed “accorde, Nap,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12, February 5, 1808. A report regarding the pl

Exceedingly rare partial ALS in French, unsigned, one page, 7 x 8, no date but after December 22, 1793. Fragment of a letter written shortly after the

Archive of 20 letters from various persons looking for the 'smoking gun' to uncover the truth behind the Kennedy assassination, most typed, ...

ALS in Italian, signed “Benedictus PP XV,” one page, 6.75 x 9.25, January 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret chamberlain Rudolf Gerlach in Munich, w

Color glossy 8 x 11.75 photo of the Pope waving, signed in black felt tip, “Francisco.” In very fine condition. While images signed prior to his papal

Influential pope (1502–1585) who enacted reforms based on recommendations of the Council of Trent, patronized the arts and sciences, and supported edu

Christmas card from 1985, 5 x 7.25 closed, opens to 10 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as we

Scarce color satin-finish 9.5 x 6.5 photo of a royal gathering, affixed to a 10.75 x 9.25 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Charles 1987” a

Collection of five documents, each signed by a king or queen of Portugal, including: a DS by John VI as prince regnant, “O Principe,” October 1, 1803,

French politician and philosopher (1809–1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P-J Proudhon,” one page, 4

Czech anatomist and physiologist (1787–1869) who was one of the most well-known scientists of his time. ALS in German, signed “Purkyne,” one page both

American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Printed act of Congress, si

Russian aristocrat (1887–1967) best known for participating in the strange and storied assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Signed book: En Exil. Paris:

Russian aristocrat (1887–1967) best known for participating in the strange and storied assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Two brief ALSs written and s

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister.

Austrian writer and journalist (1836–1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. Untranslated LS in German, one page, 5.75 x 9, personal lett

Pioneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. Schliemann’s personal calling card print

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Schweitzer playing an organ, signed and inscribed in the borders in fountain pen, and dated January 1, 1957. A

Remarkable archive of unpublished material relating to Schweitzer and a proposed book called A Jungle Chronicle, all unsigned, including: a typed and

Anglo-Austrian soldier, explorer, and administrator in the Sudan (1857–1932). Small archive of untranslated letters in German sent by Slatin to optham

Incredibly rare original complete April 16, 1912, “Extra” edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 16.5 x 23, with the headline reading “Liner Titanic Si

American military officer (born 1865) who served as an influential aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Ti

One of the few male survivors of the ill-fated Titanic. He was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in res

German doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the ‘Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. Autograph prescription in German

Lieutenant general (1755–1810) in the Royal Swedish Army who served as aide-de-camp to Rochambeau in the American Revolutionary War. He was famously f

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Uncommon matte

TLS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10, Hotel St. Regis letterhead, July 27, 1942. Letter to David Ben-Gurion. In part: “You were informed of the

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889–1951) whose greatest contributions were in the fields of logic, philosophy of mathematics, and l

Scarce typed carbon of Zapata’s manifesto entitled “A Los Revolucionarios de la Republica,” in Spanish, one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.25, March 15, 1

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Begin in a meeting, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “M. Begin.” Reverse bears the photographer’s stamp of Gemma L

Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. Untranslated TLS i

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, made payable for $26, May 26, 2000. In fine condition.

Younger sister (1782–1839) of Napoleon Bonaparte whose husband was Joachim Murat, the King of Naples. Untranslated LS in French, signed “C. de Lipona,

Collection of five items signed by British prime ministers, primarily comprised of 4 x 6 photos, including: Harold Wilson (signed card with affixed ph

Ink signatures of John Tyndall, Lord Kelvin, and John Herschel on individual clipped slips and cards. In very good to fine condition, with chipping to

Western legend (1849–1919) who beat out Wyatt Earp for the position of first sheriff of the notorious Deadwood camp. Theodore Roosevelt once said that

Three checks dated between 1905 and 1962, each signed by a notable American businessman, including: Benjamin Altman, founder of the department store B

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of

Three one-page letters: a TLS in English, signed “Cesar E. Chavez,” United Farm Workers letterhead, January 8, 1993, giving permission to distribute p

ANS signed “Edward,” one page, 5 x 7, personal monogrammed letterhead, December 1951. In full: “To W. Somerset Maugham, with best wishes from Edward,

Collection of 13 photos of German leaders, approximately 4 x 6, each signed in ink by the subject, including: Chancellors Angela Merkel, Helmut Kohl,

Three items: a limited edition FDC with a cachet honoring Gorbachev’s speech at Monticello to Thomas Jefferson, numbered 530/1000, signed in blue ball

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. Small German holiday card featuring a color image of bel

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. LS as a

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 1, 1956. Letter to Frances H. Mylett. In part: “Your letter of January 30, 1956, to

Glossy 9.5 x 7.25 candid photo of Kennedy, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Kenny Bundt, with appreciation and best wishes, Robert F. Kenn

Russian physicist (1908–1968) who won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research into ‘superfluidity.’ Uncommon 5 x 6.5 cardstock head-and-shoul

New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. Partly-pr

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. ALS

DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, signed at th

Signed book: In My Own Words. First edition, first printing. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7, 109 pages. Sign

A graceful 5.75 x 8.75 book photo of Mother Teresa deep in prayer, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” In fine

Bold ink signature, “Benito Mussolini,” on an off-white 5 x 3.75 card. In fine condition, with subtle soiling and a paperclip impression to the top ed

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, December 23, 1935. Untranslated official document, boldly signed at the conclusion by Mussolini an

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Un

Impressive collection of approximately 350 items, comprised primarily of signatures, with a few photos, souvenir typescripts, and other formats, signe

Former wife of Lee Harvey Oswald (born 1941). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Belle Teufel, payable to Mrs. Lee Har

The final Shah of Iran (1919–1980) prior to the establishment of an Islamic republic in that country in 1979. FDC with a cachet honoring the state vis

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Parks, “Rosa L. Parks,” payable to St. Matthew AME Church for $25, August 2, 1981. In fine conditio

Five checks dated between 1890 and 1983, each signed by an American politician, including: Hamilton Fish, Samuel F. Miller, G. Gray, Sam Ervin, and Le

Four checks dated between 1865 and 1944, each signed by an influential American politician, including: John Sherman, Francis E. Spinner, Alfred E. Smi

Five checks dated between 1863 and 1966, each signed by an American politician, including: George Opdyke, Edward A. Burke, Joseph T. Robinson, Jeannet

Collection of approximately 35 items, each signed by a politician, including: Joe Biden (SP), Alben Barkley (TLS), Howard Baker (TLS), John B. Anderso

Collection of approximately 31 items, each signed by a prominent politician or intellectual, including: Henry Lewis Stimson (signature), John Nance Ga

Indian philosopher and statesman (1888–1975) who served as the the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. Ballpoint signature, “S. Radhakrishnan

Collection of approximately 30 items, comprised of letters, souvenir typescripts, signatures, and photos, each signed by a religious leader, including

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 official Korean Air Force photo of Rhee gre

German physicist (1906–1988) who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1986 for his work in electron optics, including the design of the first electron mi

Collection of five items signed by Sabin, including: a glossy 5 x 7 photo (inscribed); a 1961 TLS; a 1978 TLS; a lengthy copy of a report on vaccinati

American medical researcher and virologist (1914–1995) known for developing the polio vaccine. Glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Salk working in his lab, sign

German politician (born 1918) who served as chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Glossy 7 x 9.5 half-length photo of Schmidt in a suit and ti

Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz.’ ALS

Greeting card featuring a color image of a painting of Westminster Bridge, 9.5 x 7, signed inside in fountain pen, “With all best wishes for a good ne

Union general and secretary of war (1829–1890) who holds the distinction of being the only Cabinet secretary ever to have been impeached. Choice 2.25

Courtney and Tennant, Charleston SC. marked Confederate navy cutlass. This piece was built by Robert Mole in England and acquired for the Confederacy

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl Custer, Monroe, Mich,” bearing a New York, May 9, 1871, post

Vibrant color 41.25 x 31.75 lithograph entitled Custer’s Last Fight, printed circa 1937, with text at the bottom reading: "Anheuser-Busch, St. ...

Union officer (1838–1894) on the staff of Major General McClellan, and a claimant to the French throne from 1848 until his death. Seven ALSs related t

ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 2, 1872. Letter to J. H. Bowman. In part: “Yours of the 29th ulto. received with the letter of Mr. Jacobs