RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Card speaking to President Bush,

TLS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Tuskegee Institute letterhead, June 29, 1940. Letter to Carl Wentz of the Tuskegee Institute. In part

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

Explorer and physician (1865–1940) who claimed to have reached the North Pole a year before Peary. Two unusual ANSs, two pages on two adjoining sheets

FDC with a cachet honoring the National Academy of Sciences, signed in ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and felt tip, “Francis Crick.” In fine condition,

Bank check, 8 x 3.5, filled out and signed by the Queen Mother, “Elizabeth R,” payable to the Honble. Mrs. Denys Rhodes for £500, October 11, 1...

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Emir Sabah IV of Kuwait and President Horst Kohler of Germany, signed in blue and black felt tip by both world leaders.

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Ink signature, “Maria,” on an off-white

Three ink signatures of Edmund Hillary, Jacques Cousteau, and Vivian Fuchs on individual off-white cards. In overall very good to fine condition, with

Brother of American Express founder William C. Fargo (1829–1915) who himself later served as president of that company. DS, signed “Jas. C. Fargo,” fo

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Collection of five photos of different German chancellors, various finishes, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, each signed in ink by the leader pictured, including: An

Collection of seven photos of different German presidents, various finishes, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, each signed in ink by the leader pictured, including: Jo

Two identical color glossy photos showing Gorbachev meeting Ronald Reagan, 10 x 8 and 14 x 11, both signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. A

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Horace Greeley, Saginaw, Mich., Dec. 4, 1866.” Greeley pens an idealisti

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. TLS in German, one page on the reverse of a printed 7 x

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. Early ALS in pencil in German, signed “Otto,” one page o

Fountain pen signature, “W. R. Hearst,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. Nicely double-matted and framed with a bust portrait of the publisher to an overal

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. DS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8 x 13, Octo

Signed book: An Honorable Profession: A Tribute to Robert F. Kennedy. Limited edition, numbered 807/1000. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1968. Hardcover

World War I–dated ALS signed “Edward,” one page, 5 x 8, Headquarters, British Army letterhead, January 29, 1915. In part: “Just a hurried scrawl to as

Holiday greeting card with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 20 x 8 open, featuring a color portrait of the royal children inside, signed in i

Newspaper editor, publisher, and politician (1874–1944) who served as secretary of the Navy in FDR’s cabinet throughout World War II. TLS, one page, 8

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card, signed

British artist and writer (1812–1898) best known for his ‘nonsense’ books, which feature his quirky drawings and amusing verse. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

TLS in Hebrew, one carbon page, 8.5 x 5.5, Histadrut Executive Committee letterhead, November 6, 1934. Letter to Comrade Isserson. In part (translated

Glossy 3.75 x 6 head-and-shoulders photo of Meir, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 12.5. In fine conditio

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” A few noticeable surface

Six ink signatures of winners of the Nobel Peace Prize on individual slips and cards, including: Austen Chamberlain, Elihu Root, Charles G. Dawes, Eli

French economist (1822–1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. Untranslated LS in French

Collection of seven items, each signed by a world leader, including: Nicolae Ceausescu (SP), Alexander Dubcek (SP), Vaclav Havel (SP), Gyula Horn (com

Technical automobile designer (1909–1998) and son of the founder of Porsche. Sharp glossy 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Porsche seated at his desk, signed and in

Pair of Christmas cards from both of Princess Anne’s marriages, featuring her initial “A” on the front. One features a photo of Anne affixed inside an

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 4 x 5.25 slip clipped from a document, retaining the original affixed seal. Affixed to a larger card. In

Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan whose Indian name was Sagoyewatha (c.1758–1830). An unsigned manuscript receipt, one page, 7.

Uncommon AQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed in black felt tip, “Albert B. Sabin.” Sabin pens an ancient aphorism. In full: “‘What is hurtful unto

French early socialist theorist (1760–1825) whose thought influenced the development of the philosophy of science, discipline of sociology, positivism

Glossy 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “Dr. Xavier Ohadenz, herzlich, Albert Schweitzer, 3-4-1965.” In fine co

American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration. ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, January

Autograph letter, unsigned, one page both sides, 8 x 10, May 21, 1931. Letter to Dr. Knapp regarding economics during the Great Depression. He begins

Endorsement signature, “Oliver Ellsworth,” on the reverse of a 8.25 x 6.5 pay order for Ellsworth for 20 pounds, dated September 16, 1780. Two horizon

ADS, signed “R. B. Taney Plantiffs Attorney,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, June 1797. A lengthy legal document related to the suit of Robert Swai

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher in a formal pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8 x 9.5, June 18, 1868. A payment authorization and receipt for a payment of $125 to John Leverich

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, February 9, 1899. Letter to G. L. Chaney. In full: “I know it will inter

Esteemed American politician and orator (1782–1852) who was a longtime member of Congress and who served as secretary of state under Harrison and Tyle

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 5, 1847. In part: “The License causes will all be decided, I presume,

British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) born Arthur Wesley who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo; he went on to twi

Collection of 15 items comprised of signed photos, letters, and cards, each signed by various world leaders, including: Bo Yibo, Jose Napoleon Duarte,