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