RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Docketing signature, “S. W. Blount, Clk,” on the reverse of a one-page 13 x 8 manuscript document giving an inventory of the Estate of Silas M. Parker

Dutch botanist, humanist, and physician (1668–1738). He is regarded as the founder of clinical teaching and of the modern academic hospital. Third per

Youngest brother of Napoleon (1784–1860) who reigned as King of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813, and later served in several official positions in the Se

Mother of Napoleon (1750–1836). ALS in Italian, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, July 3, 1801. Letter to Francisco Braccini. In part (transl

Brother of Napoleon (1778–1846) made King of Holland by Napoleon on June 5, 1806. Louis took his duties seriously, adopting the Dutch form of his name

Younger brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, September 9, 1803. Untranslated

William Booth was a British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Evangeline (

DS, signed “G. Borden, Jr., Municipal Collector,” one page, 7.75 x 4.5, July 9, 1835. Receipt to Edward Beaty for a land payment. In part: “Received t

New Hampshire born personality (1829–1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language. ALS signed “L

German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism and based on the encounter of man with nature,

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Five ALSs, 4.5 x 7.25, each three or four pages on two adjoining sheets, dated between 1863 and 1878. Bright

German chemist (1811–1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ger

Manuscript DS, signed “Edward Burles, Com in Chief,” one page, 8 x 4.25, December 15, 1835. Honorable discharge for William Blount reads, in part: “Wi

British civil servant and colonial administrator (1688-1729) who served as governor of New York and New Jersey. Manuscript DS, signed “W. Burnet,” one

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 29, 1893. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “For work on Natl. His’y of birds, get Minot’s Birds of New England, or Stearn

Inventor, manufacturer, and railway constructor who patented a type of canal lock and improved the process for manufacturing pig and wrought iron. Ori

Miner who founded Hurley, Wisconsin, originated the American Fibre Co., and developed Mexican mining interests through the Hidalgo Smelting Co. Origin

Texas settler, military figure, Captain of the Gonzales-Seguin Rangers, and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1798–1842). He is somet

Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as secretary of war under Monroe and vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, a

Distinguished French physician and researcher (1863–1933) who made a number of important discoveries in bacteriology and who developed the first antid

ALS, three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 9, 1902. Letter to a professor. In part: “This morning I read your letter to the P

Signed book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1937. Hardcover, 5 x 8.25, 340 pages. Signed in foun...

Washington landowner (1764–1849) who owned the tracts of land on which the US Capitol and Library of Congress were later built. Partly-printed lottery

Ballpoint signature, “Charles,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with three color photos to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine co

Empress of Russia, 1762–1796. She murdered her husband, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. Manuscript DS, in Cyrillic, signed “Yekater

Queen of Castile (1373–1418) as the wife of King Henry III of Castile. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 13.25 x 12.75, 1407. U

Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered and proved the existence of neutrons, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium 235

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 14, 1984. Letter of thanks. In full: “Thank you so much for passing on the jar of jell

The smallest man in the world until his death (1838–1926), he was only 28 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds. He was brought to the United States in 18

TLS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page 7.5 x 9.5, April 1, 1955, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead. Letter to John E. Harvey. In full

Confederate Governor of Texas. Clark assumed office in 1861 when Sam Houston refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. Partly-printed DS, one pa

Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, October 26, 1826. Letter to Dr. Lyons. In part: “I have communicated to the President the wish expressed in

Daughter (1817–1907) of France’s ‘Citizen King,’ Louis Philippe, who became an important leader in Bulgaria. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Clem

Autograph letter, one page, 8 x 9.75, December 1817. Letter to General James Tallmadge. In part: "I have received your interesting letter. I sh...

Writer and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both side

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Jay Cooke & Co. business check, 8.5 x 4, partly filled out and signed by Cooke, p...

English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653,

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “t

American businessman and politician (1794–1872) best known for his investments in railroads. Free franked 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in anoth

Lawyer (1812–1894) who served as co-counsel for Dred Scott in the famous Supreme Court case. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, si

French psychologist and pharmacist (1857–1926) who introduced a method of self-improvement based on optimistic autosuggestion. AQS, signed “E. Coue,”

Daughter of ‘Old Three Hundred’ Rebekah Russel Cumings, who was at one time engaged to William Barret Travis. Manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 7

Journalist (1819–1897) best known for his support of Grant during the Civil War and his aggressive postwar political advocacy through the New York Sun

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Uncommon vintage 9 x

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13. Darrow writes Walden Book Shop regarding an order. In full: “Please send the books mentioned in the enclosed to A.

ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 2, 1872, to J. H. Bowman. In part: “our’s of the 29th ulto. received with the letter of Mr. Jacobson encl

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

Texas promoter (1808–1868), who along with Robert Creuzbaur compiled the Map of the State of Texas, first published in 1849. Much subsequent Texas car