RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Texas governor who rode in the same car as JFK at the time of the president’s assassination in Dallas, and who himself was struck by a bullet. Glossy

Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Saml. Colt,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States, the Tom Thu

Banker, art collector, and philanthropist (1798–1888). LS signed “W. W. Corcoran,” one page, 5 x 8, January 19, 1881. Letter to H. J. Ramsdell. In par

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cronkite in the White House, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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. ALS, one page, 5.75 x

Free franked address panel, 4.5 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to “Col. G. H. Boyd, Portland, Maine,” and franked at the top, “J. Davis U.S.S.” In v

Wife of Jefferson Davis (1826-1906). ALS signed “V. Jefferson Davis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, July 11, 1897. Letter to Mrs. Fow

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm Ellery Coll,” one page, 6.25 x 8, February 27, 1797. Letter to