RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Bold ink signature, “Yours sincerely, Winston Churchill,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill t

Two rare early memos written while serving as Secretary of State for Air, both signed in red ink with his initials, “WC.” First is a typed memo, one p

Partial DS, one page, 5 x 3.25, no date but circa September 1903. The concluding portion of a form for an event at “Sheffield, on Thursday, Oct. 1st,

Distinguished statesman (1777–1852) who became known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for his support of the Union prior to the Civil War. Free franked enve

Archduke of Austria and Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing s

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ANS signed “Charles Carroll of Car

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. Rare manuscr

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia (1739–1813). ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page both

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm. Ellery,” one page, 6 x 7.75, June 5, 1819. Serving as a custo

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1716–1778). ADS, signed “Phil: Livingston,” one page, 8 x 1.75, December 19, 1752. In full: “

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 20 x 11.75, July 30, 1803. Document granting James Donatianus Le Ray de Chaumont a “certain

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Bold endorsement signature, “Robt. Morris,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1724–1777). Handwritten endorsement, signed “John Morton, Sheriff,” one page, 5.5 x 3, no

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Manuscript DS, signed “Geo: Ross,” one page, 6.25 x 4, March 11, 1774. Ross c

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “W. Williams,” one page, 6 x 8,

Connecticut politician (1726–1797) who signed both the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and later served as governor of the

Uncommon 8.5 x 11 paperstock print of the double-helix DNA structure that the pair famously discovered, signed at the bottom in black ink, “James D. W

Ballpoint signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 stationery card embossed with a royal cre

Iconic matte-finish 7.25 x 9.75 portrait of Edison by Walter Scott Shinn, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To D. McNi

Signed offprint article: ‘Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid.’ Off-print from: Nature Vol. 171 (April 25,

ALS signed “T. A. Edison,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, The Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, May 9, no year. Letter to Major Eaton. In full: “I am g

Portuguese neurologist (1874–1955) who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949. Nice collection of ten items related to Egas Moniz,

ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, February 2, no year. A letter written on the behalf of his daughter, Clair

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped personal letterhead, May 8, 1954. Letter to Margaret Brackenbury. In part: “I thank you ver

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, California Institute of Technology letterhead, January 17, 1933. Untranslated letter to B. C.

Russian aristocrat (1693–1740) who reigned as Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. Untranslated manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Anna,” one page, 7

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Handwritten endorsement in Cyrillic, si

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