RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century. Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Mailing envelope,

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century. Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink signature, “Mo

American artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized communication—and indeed, society as a whole—and represente

AQS on a 3.75 x 2.5 off-white slip affixed to a slightly larger gray sheet. In full: “Lucretia Mott. Truth for authority not authority for truth. 4 mo

Brother-in-law of Napoleon (1767–1815) who was a marshal in Napoleon’s regime and who reigned as King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. Partly-printed DS,

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, January 15, 1928. Untranslated document, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanu

War-dated handwritten telegram, in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.5, on his personal telegram stationery headed “The Duce

ANS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page on the reverse of an unaddressed Il Popolo d’Italia postcard, 3.5 x 5.5, Milan, April 9, 1922. Brief note

LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 20, 1807. Letter to Marshal Kellermann. In part (translated): “I received your letter of May 12.

Handwritten endorsement, in French, signed “Np,” on a report addressed to him by the Minister of War Clarke, signed “Duc de Feltre,” one page both sid

Handwritten endorsement, in pencil, signed “LN,” on a manuscript petition addressed to him as Prince-President of the II. Republic, one page, both sid

Influential Protestant theologian (1892–1971) and philosopher who reshaped much of American thought concerning society, politics, and the meaning of h

ALS signed “F. N.,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, August 3, 1847. Letter to the wife of Edward Strutt on the occasion of her husband’s

Irish political leader (1775-1847) best known for his tireless efforts on behalf of Catholic Emancipation (i.e., the right for Catholics to sit in Par

Vintage British autograph album, 5 x 4, 84 pages with over 100 signatures, including politicians, musicians, religious leaders, and athletes. Most pag

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8, May 27, 1884. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part (translated): “In thanking you for

Emperor of Russia (born 1754) from 1796 until his assassination in 1801, the son of Catherine the Great, and a champion of the poorer classes, his swe

Descendant of the Penn family who served as the last governor of colonial Pennsylvania (1729–1795). Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.5 x 11.75,

Charismatic and highly ambitious wife of Argentine president Juan Peron (1919–1952) who later became the subject of the popular musical (and subsequen

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development letterhead, February 15, 1971. Letter to Aristotle Gavros of Los Angeles. In part:

Spanish monarch (1451–1504) best known as the sponsor and patron of Christopher Columbus in his ventures to the ‘New World.’ Manuscript DS, signed &...

Italian pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Bacteriologist (1853–1933). He studied at Clermont-Ferrand, became assistant to Pasteur, and was appointed his successor. In 1894 he helped to discove

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740–1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word ‘sadism.’ ALS in

TNS, one page, on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, January 1965. Brief letter of thanks for wishes sent for his 90th birthday. Schweitzer has handwritten the gree

Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of hi

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 9 x 11, July 4, 1842. In full: “I send you a letter which has been received from Joseph Marcoux missionary among a portio

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Atheneum Club letterhead, no date. Letter to Lyman Lynton. In full:

ALS in pencil signed “Bob, Robert Stroud, 594,” one lightly-lined page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Alcatraz, March 5, 1945. Letter to his sister, Mamie E. S

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

Color 20 x 14.5 informal photo of the Burger Court, signed in the lower border in ink and ballpoint by all nine justices: “Thurgood Marshall,” “Wm J B

Congolese politician (1919–1969) who was president of Katanga during its three years of secession from the Congo. Two items: one glossy 6 x 4 photo of

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Manuscript DS, signed “Rich. Varick,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, May 14, 1796. The last page of a New York-related legal document. In very good condition,

Riggs & Co. bank check, filled out in another hand and signed by Welles, “Gideon Welles,” payable for $28.40, April 1, 1869. A two-cent revenue ...

German mathematician and theoretical physicist (1885–1955) and an associate of Einstein at Zurich and Princeton. AQS, in Greek, on an off-white 3.25 x

Noted chemist (1844–1930) involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. ALS signed “H. W. Wiley,” one page, 8 x 11, Pleasa

TLS signed “Frank,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, Taliesin stationery, dated by recipient in the upper left, December 16, 1953. Letter to Lewis Mumford. In fu

Founder of the Wrigley chewing gum company (1861–1932), he also held interests in hotels, mines, and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. TLS signed “Wm. W

Color glossy 10.75 x 8 publicity photo for Catch Me If You Can, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a Frank W. Abagnale pressed seal to l

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of ‘individual psychology.’ Vintage ink signature, “Alfred Adler,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.7

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

Vintage ink signatures, “R. E. Byrd,” “R. E. Peary,” “Frederick A. Cook,” and “Donald B. MacMillan,” on individual off-white cards and slips of variou

American-born politician (1879–1964) who was the first woman to serve in the British Parliament. Four items: one vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo sign

Politician (1836–1926) who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1911, considered to be the most dominant Speak

FDC with a metallic cachet honoring the Bill of Rights, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by fourteen notable politicians active in supporting civil ri

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by the London Stereoscopic C

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the almost-president, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thomas E. Dewey.” A crease to the lower right

Signed book: Avoid Boring People. Later printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 341 pages. Signed on the half-title

Three hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each a First American Edition, and each signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Jim Watson.”