RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

War Industries Board government check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wilson as president, “Woodrow Wilson,” payable to Sylvan I. Strooc

Four hardcover books: Decision Points, signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page; Ana’s Story, signed on the half-title p

ALS as president, one page, 6 x 4, The President letterhead, February 10, 1992. Short letter to Knox McConnell. In full: “Lud Ashley filled me in on y

Scarce ALS as president, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, embossed The President letterhead, April 10, 1992. Letter to Joseph Kingsbury-Smith. In ful

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the president and first lady, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by George Bush and blue felt tip by Barb

FDC with a cachet honoring the Stars and Stripes, signed in black felt tip by George and George W. Bush. In fine condition.

ALS signed “George,” on the inside of a 5.5 x 8 Texas Rangers Baseball Club card, no date. Letter of thanks for a gift. In full: “Thanks for the great

Miniature American flag, 6 x 4, on a plastic pole, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

A 4.25 x 3.5 bookplate for Decision Points, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 5 x 8 photo of Bush speaking outdoors, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Decision Points. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed in bl

Signed book: Spoken from the Heart. First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 456 pages. Signed on the

Three hardcover editions of Sources of Strength, two signed on the title page and one signed on the half-title page, each signed “J. Carter.” In fine

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Carters speaking at a Habitat for Humanity event, signed in black felt tip, “J. Carter,” and “Rosalynn Carter.”

Bill Clinton’s personally-owned and -used golf club. M. A. C. Attack 8 iron is signed on the toe of the club head, “Bill Clinton.” Accompanied by a le

Color 8.5 x 11 print entitled ‘Every River’ bearing a quote from Clinton used in his September 21, 1998, Remarks to the 53rd Session of the United Nat

TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Arkansas letterhead, October 27, 1980. Letter to supporters. In part: “Thank you so much for your very

Two hardcover books, My Life and Back to Work, each signed on the title page in black ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 953 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pag

Two mock White House cards, one signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford,” and one signed in blue ballpoint, “Spiro T. Agnew.” In fine condition.

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, July 15, 1976. Letter of thanks for birthday wishes. In part: “Som

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the couple sharing a chair, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford,” and “Betty Ford.” In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Fords after Gerald’s inauguration, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Gerald and Betty Ford. In fine cond

Signed book: The Vantage Point. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 636 pages. Signed in founta

Signed book: The Lyndon Johnson Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Cudhay, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 178

TLS, one page, 7 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 20, 1979. Brief letter to George Hampton. In part: “I want you to know how much I appreciate your

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Rollo Lynch, with best wishes for the New Year 1989, from Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet. In fin

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed

Four signed hardcover books: one Seize the Moment, signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page in blue ballpoint by Richard Nixon; one Hu

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 White House photo of Reagan and Freddie DeCordova at a formal event, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Dear Freddie—But

Felt tip signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card featuring an embossed presidential seal. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a di

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Reagan on stage with Desi Arnaz and Anne Jeffries reading their scripts for their weekly radio show, The Birmingham Sho

Docketing signature, “D. Ayers,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 8 x 12.75, dated November 10, 1837. Document is a land survey done by J. E.

Five items, each signed by a notable member of the clergy: one matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Billy Sunday, signed and inscribed in the lower border

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

Beautician (1884–1966) who developed the highly successful cosmetic line that bears her name. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October

German-American political scientist (1906–1975) who characterized totalitarianism. TLS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1971. Letter to Mr. R

American-born statesman and financier (1848–1919) of the prominent family of New York millionaires. ALS signed “W. W. Astor,” one page, 7 x 9, August

Physicist and surveyor (1806–1867) who helped engineer coastal fortifications and conducted a detailed survey of the entire east coast. Also the great

American pioneer (1793–1836), known as the ‘Father of Texas,’ who colonized the former Mexican lands that would become the Lone Star State. Between 18

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). ALS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date. Untranslated corr

LS signed “R. Baden-Powell,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Inspector General of Cavalry letterhead, May 8, 1903. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret it is

German economist (1823–1899) and founder of the Reichsbank. ALS in German, signed “L. Bamberger,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, May 1. Le

Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Christmas card, me

Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Rare ALS signed “F

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Barnum, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “P. T. Barnum,...

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Very s

Older brother of Napoleon (1868–1844) who served as King of Spain from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. LS in French, signed “Josep

Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. TLS signed “Dr. E.

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish,