RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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