RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “G: Washington,” one page, 18.5 x 13, April 26, 1787. A Society of Cincinnati membership certificate issued to Thomas

Unsigned printed booklet entitled “Resolves, &c. of the General Court of Massachusetts. Passed at the Session begun and held at Boston, on Wedne...

Unsigned printed act passed by the Third Congress in their first session, six pages, 7.75 x 13.5, June 5, 1794. Copy of “An Act laying certain duties

Partial partly-printed DS, endorsed on the reverse as simply “Adams,” one page, 7.75 x 2.75, September 7, 1761. A self-contained document regarding th

ALS signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 8 x 9.5, Monticello, January 16, 1820. Letter to Robert Hanna, Sr. In full: “A letter from you, dear sir, comes

War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13 x 17.25, December 10, 1814. President Madison appoints James Renshaw as “a Master Comman

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 8.5, December 10, 1816. President Madison grants William Frost of Belmont County a parcel of l

Scarce war-dated Bank of Columbia check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Madison as president, payable to Thos. Magrath or bearer for $57, April 2

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13 x 9.25, January 29, 1818. President Monroe grants 160 acres of land in the Illinois Territory to Horace H

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 15.25 x 9.5, October 1, 1825. President Adams grants almost 160 acres of land i

LS as secretary of state, one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, May 1, 1821. Detailed letter to Albert Gallatin, then serving as US minister to France. In

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, May 26, 1835. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “John Tucker, master or commander of the Ship c

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, three pages two sheets, 11.5 x 15, April 3, 1835. A patent issued to “Elisha Holton, a citizen of the State of

LS as president, five pages on three ribbon-bound sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, July 11, 1842. Letter to Lewis Cass, who was serving as US minister to France.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 11.75 x 15, September 26, 1842. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Schooner

Rare partly-printed vellum DS signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, one page, 17 x 14.75, March 13, 1845. Pr

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 6.75 x 7.5, June 2, 1846. President Polk authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of

Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col Comdg,” one page, 20 x 15.75, March 1834. A muster roll headed “Muster Roll of non-commissioned Officers and Pri

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 8.5, May 4, 1853. President Pierce appoints Samuel R. Beardsley as “Deputy Postmaster, at Oswego, in

Union Presidential Ticket for the November 8, 1864, election in Seneca County, Ohio, 3 x 7, featuring the text, “For President, Abraham Lincoln of Ill

LS written in another hand and signed by Lincoln, “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5, January 4, 1861. Letter to F. F. Rockwell complying with an auto

Legal docket headed “Peoples Cases, May Term 1844,” eight pages both sides, from the chambers of Judge Lockett. The disbound manuscript document has c

Partial ADS, unsigned, two pages, 7.5 x 9.75, undated [but 1854]. The first two pages of a lengthy handwritten legal document regarding three related

ANS as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 3.25 x 2, January 17, 1865. In full: “Send me the papers in the case of Lieut. Col. J. P. Foster.” In

Quill pen, 5.5? long, made by Abraham Lincoln’s cousin and tutor, Dennis F. Hanks. Pen is tied with green ribbon to a 4.5 x 2 card, with a handwritten

Hardcover autograph album, 5.75 x 9, with 181 signatures inside, with a few single-page signatures, some signatures on affixed clipped slips, and some

Original hand-drawn black ink silhouette of Lincoln standing in a distinguished full-length profile pose with his hand in his jacket pocket, on the re

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, April 18, 1865. President Johnson appoints Evan Miles as “Captain of the Twelfth Regime

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, January 5, 1867. President Johnson directs the secretary of state to “affix the Seal of the Un

Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen., U.S.A.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 5.75, Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 2, 1863. Letter to He

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, August 10, 1876. President Grant appoints Edwin F. Gardner as “Assistant Surgeon with t

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 19, 1874. President Grant directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the Uni

Ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip clipped from a check. In fine condition, with an expected bank stamp slightly affecting th

First son of President U. S. Grant (1850–1912) who graduated from West Point in 1871 and served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and Philippi

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, May 17, 1879. President Hayes directs “the Secretary of State to cause the Sea

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 22 x 17, November 20, 1877. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Jetur R. Rogers mas

Rare 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Garfield, circa mid–1860s, signed at the bottom of the image in crisp black ink, “J. A. Garfield.” Publ

Three letters concerning the assassination of President Garfield, including one by his secretary of state, James G. Blaine, written the day before his

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 10.75, January 30, 1888. President Cleveland appoints William M. Nixon of Tennessee as “Marshal of th

Very desirable Executive Mansion card, boldly signed in black ink, “William McKinley.” A few insignificant marks and nicks to the surface, and mild mo

Choice American Security and Trust Company check, 7 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by McKinley as president, “William McKinley,” payable t

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, December 26, 1899. President McKinley appoints Charles McClure, Jr., as “Second Lieuten

Ink signature, “T. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with mild bands of toning to borders from previous display.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, December 3, 1903. President Roosevelt appoints Frederic H. Smith as “Second Lieutenant

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, National War Labor Board letterhead, July 22, 1918. Letter to Postmaster M. O. Chance. In part: “You may

Fantastic matte-finish 6.75 x 9.75 photo of Harding in a cowboy hat taken by Harris & Ewing, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jo...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22 x 17.5, September 10, 1930. President Hoover appoints Charles E. Mitchell as “Minister Resident and Consu

Archive of six TLSs from Hoover to Lewis Strauss, including five signed “Herbert” and one signed “H. H.,” totaling 12 pages, all dated 1961. All are i

ALS, three pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 10, 1930. Letter to William D. Guthrie. In full: “Because you have always been so splend

DS as president, one page both sides, 6 x 4, January 3, 1940. Commercial vehicle registration from 1940 for Roosevelt’s 1935 Ford truck. Filled out in

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 13, 1933. Letter to G. Henri Mathewson of Jackson, Georgia. In full: “The Roos

Early and boldly penned ALS, two pages, 4.75 x 25, personal letterhead, December 16, 1905. In full: “In compliance with the Constitution of the Knicke

TLS as president, one page, 7 x .75, White House letterhead, May 20, 1938. Letter to Basil O’Connor’s wife, Elvira, at the Georgia Warm Springs Founda

Matte-finish 10 x 8.5 photo of Roosevelt at his desk in the White House, signed and inscribed in fountain pen as president, “For Jules D. Rodist, from

DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, October 26, 1945. Truman appoints John R. Steelman to be a “Special Assistant to the President of the United State

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 30, 1952. Letter to Hon. Frank C. Walker. In part: “It does indeed give me a ha

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Truman, payable to cash for $5, June 3, 1925. A pencil notation, “Garnished,” is written in the lowe

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, County Court, Jackson County, Missouri letterhead, August 9, 1934. Letter to Colonel John W. Snyder at the Grand National Ban

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 28, 1952. Letter to General E. E. Schwien. In full: “I read yours of the twenty-

World War II–dated ALS signed “Ike,” three pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, March 9, [1943]. Letter to his wife, Mamie. In part: “Work never seems to b

Large leather-bound guest book from the presidential yacht USS Williamsburg from the estate of its captain James W. Hicks, 11.5 x 14.25, dated 1953, c

Small hand-made war souvenir in the design of a sword, measuring a total of 6.5? long, with the blade engraved on one side with the stylized palm tree

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9, Congress of the United States letterhead, July 6, 1951. Letter to William C. Girotti of Springfield, Massachusetts. In full:

Outstanding glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy from early in his first term as senator, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Watson Talbert, with eve

Admission pass for a presidential campaign event held at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco on November 2, 1960, 5 x 3, signed on the reverse in bl

Uncommon TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.25, United States Senate letterhead, June 12, 1957. Letter to Rev. and Mrs. Everett R. Scruton of Hampton Falls Bapti

Cobalt-blue dinner plate specially produced for the dinner of the Inter-American Press Association in honor of President John Fitzgerald Kenned

Beautiful limited edition hand-painted Limoges porcelain dinner plate as approved by Jacqueline Kennedy for the First Couple’s visit to Paris in May 1

Rare official White House Hallmark Christmas card from 1963, featuring an image of a nativity scene on the front, measuring 4.5 x 6.5 closed, signed i

ALS as first lady, one page both sides, 6 x 9.25, White House letterhead, April 7, 1962. Letter to notable financier Bernard Baruch. In full: “Now you

Rare White House card signed in blue ballpoint, “Merry Xmas—With appreciation—Jacqueline Kennedy,” dated 1963 in the lower left. Includes the original

Supremely rare White House card, signed in bold fountain pen, “Lyndon B. Johnson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House transmit

Scarce mimeographed press release, five pages, 8.5 x 14.5, September 24, 1952, signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “To Ward McConnell,

Exceptional Hot Springs High School 1964 ‘Old Gold Book’ hardcover yearbook from Clinton’s senior year, 8.75 x 11.25, 268 pages, originally belonging

White cowboy hat with a purple band honoring Reagan’s hometown of Dixon, Illinois, clearly signed on the side in felt tip by Reagan. In fine condition

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depar

Collection of approximately 60 items comprised of signed photos, letters, and cards, each signed by a notable presidential-related figure or candidate

Bold ink signature as president, “R. B. Hayes, Fremont, Ohio. New Haven, Ct. 30 June 1880,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition, wi

Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Ohio,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. Double-matted and framed with an irregularly toned engraved portrait to an overal

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 9, 1899. Letter to C. H. Kavanaugh. In part: “The underwear came a fe

Desirable pair of Executive Mansion cards, 4.5 x 2.25, individually signed in bold black ink, “Grover Cleveland” and “Frances Cleveland.” A contempora

TLS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 7.75, personal letterhead, May 18, 1896. Letter to George M. Vickers of Philadelphia. In full: “For your co

TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, March 15, 1915. Letter to Captain Wilbur C. Kraber. In full: “That’s fine! I than

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10, War Department letterhead, August 2, 1904. Letter to John T. McDonough. In part: “Acknowledging the receip

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 12.5, March 2, 1910. President Taft appoints James H. Johnson as “Postmaster at

Ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card; and an ANS signed “Helen H. Taft,” affixed to a same-size card, in part: “Mr. Taft’s a

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, May 16, 1910. President Taft appoints Washington J. Sanborn as “L

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, August 29, 1912. In full: “I very cheerfully comply with your request for my autograph and am complim

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, December 27, 1921. Harding appoints “Thomas M. Wilson, of Tennessee, a Consul of Class six…I do ass

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Coolidge, payable to Mary W. Butler for $50, April 21, 1921. In fine condition, with two vertical fol

Rare ALS signed “Herbert,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 11, 1962. In part: “I do not know the words to express my appreciation f

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 4, 1934. Letter to Herman Bernstein of the Hotel Peter Stuyvesant. In part: “I doubt if I sha

Scarce handwritten draft by Hoover in pencil, unsigned, two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date; stapled to the corresponding transcribed TLS signed "Herb...

TLS as first lady, one page, 6 x 9.25, White House letterhead, November 11, 1935. Letter to Mrs. Sidney Sherwood. In part: “I will send along Mr. Denn

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Roosevelt making a radio speech before a group of journalists, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Matted and framed to

Typed souvenir presidential resignation, one page, 5 x 8, on mock White House letterhead, dated August 9, 1974 (but signed later). Nixon’s famous comm

TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 16, 1974. Letter to entertainer Rudy Vallee and his wife. In full

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1672/2500. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. Leatherbound hardcover,...

Unused souvenir travel bag which would have been given to a guest on Air Force One as a memento of their flight. The blue bag measures 12 x 14 and fea

Engraved invitation to Nixon’s first inauguration, held on January 20, 1969, 6.5 x 9.75, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Nixon. In fine cond