RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 7, 1866. A letter to H. S. Huntley on Barnum’s Lindencroft mansion letterhead, declining a speakin

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets

Activist (1813–1888) who founded the ASPCA in 1866. ALS, one page, 5 x 5.75, no date. A brief letter of recommendation. In full: “The bearer of this,

Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). Ink signature and several words in von Bismarck’s hand on an off-white 6 x 5

Rare manuscript DS, signed “Daniel Boone, D S ,” one page, 12.25 x 14.5, June 18, 1784. Land survey for 50,000 acres of land for Philip

Biochemist (1912–2000) who shared the 1964 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for discoveries concerning cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. ALS

British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Ink signature, “William Booth,”

American agronomist (1914–2009) who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work related to improving and increasing the world food supply. Four items:

The ‘Cleopatra of the Secession,’ Boyd was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War (1844-1900). She operated from her father's hotel in Virg...

Two hardcover books: A Journey, signed on the title page in black felt tip by Tony Blair; and More Than a Game, signed on the title page in black felt

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Crisp ink signature, “B. K. Bruce, Register U. S

ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, December 27. Letter of introduction for Reverend Francis Clark. In part: “The bearer of this

Revolutionary War soldier, lawyer, senator, and vice president under Jefferson (1756–1836), probably best known for mortally wounding Alexander Hamilt

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Blank and Stoller head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dr. Francis E. Clark, with affectiona

Eighteen items consisting of signatures and TLSs, on various size slips, cards, and sheets, each signed by a renowned businessman. Signers are: John P

Propaganda booklet for The Year of Liberation by the Ministry of State-Republic de Cuba, 9.5 x 7.25, signed on the first page under the opening statem

Fourteen Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. checks, 6.25 x 2.75, each filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,...

French scholar (1790–1832) who published the first translation of the Rosetta Stone hieroglyphs in 1822. Rare ALS in French, signed “J. F. Champollion

Two hardcover books: a first edition of Little America, signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “Kindest regards to Miss Nancy Locke, R. E. Byrd,

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “Dad,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, May 19, 1926. Letter to

Handsome vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 10.75 photo of an Oswald Birley Churchill portrait affixed to a 11.75 x 14.75 mount, signed on the mount in founta

LS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Board of Trade letterhead, September 24. Letter, sent w

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 6.25 x 8, Chartwell letterhead, November 24, 1958. Letter to Brigadier Sir John Smyth. In part: “I am of

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.25 photo by Bassano Ltd. of London, of Churchill with members of the Conservative Whips Office from his second ministry (

Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Winston and Clementine Churchill leaving a building, Winston flashing a ‘V for Victory’ sign, signed in fount

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, July 28, 2002. A response to a middle school teacher. In part: “You ask, ‘where were you on Sep’t 11

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, April 22, 1841. Letter to John C. Largent, Esq. In part: “Prior to the receipt of your favor, I had

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Signed book: The Stor

Partly-printed DS, signed “Paine,” one page both sides, 13.25 x 7.25, February 12, 1765. Legal document settling a dispute over cattle. Paine signed o

Wife of Jefferson Davis and First Lady of the Confederacy. ALS, four pages both sides, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, January 26, 1870. Letter to M

Docketing signature, “Wm Ellery,” dated 1776, and notation on the reverse of an extraordinarily rare 13.25 x 16.75 partly-printed land deed for land b

Partly-printed manuscript DS, signed twice, “Robert Treat Paine” in the text of the document and “Rob Treat Paine” at the conclusion, one page, 11 x 1

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washington

DS, signed “Wilson,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 7.5, April 23, 1774. Legal document concerning the settlement of debt and damages. Signed on the reve

Executive in the U.S. automobile industry (1925–2005), and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, best remembered for the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car,

Ink signatures, “Diana,” and “Charles” both clipped from a 1984 Christmas card. Also included is the card’s inscription in Charles’s hand, “To you bot

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each First American Editions and signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Jim Watson.” In fine

TNS signed “James D. Watson,” one page, 6 x 4, March 8, 1971. Brief note to a collector. In full: “As requested, here is my autograph.” Letter is affi

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fredk Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, September 29, 1885. A release of property title between Joh

Influential black writer and educator (1868–1963) who helped transform the prevailing view of his people’s role in America. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5,

Eldest son of King Edward VII (1864–1892) whose sanity was a topic of much speculation—with some going so far as to propose he was the infamous serial

Known as Mr. Corvette, he is a member of many Halls of Fame. Twenty identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Duntov surrounded by engines, each signed

Five ink signatures, “Chas. E. Duryea,” on individual slips clipped from checks, each approximately 4.5 x 1. Each with vertical folds, otherwise fine

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Walter Arc

Very nice ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on a blue 5.5 x 3.5 French postcard, with a clipped portrait of Edison affixed to left edge. I

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo by Roman Vishniac, housed in its original 8.25 x 10.25 presentation holder, signed on the bottom border of the holde

War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 6.75, April 19, 1776. Ellsworth orders payment of four pounds three shilli

Psychologist (1902–1994) known for his theories on human development and coining the term ‘identity crisis.’ Semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Eri

Signed book: Natural History by George Riley. Third American edition. Worcester, Massachusets: Isaiah Thomas, 1798. Hardcover with leather slipcase be