RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, July 29, 1930. Letter to New York attorney Frederick J. Stone expressing his

Notarized DS as president, two pages, 8 x 13, June 21, 1937. Headed “In the Matter of acquiring title to Public Park bounded by Congress and Myrtle Av

Superb vintage matte-finish 10 x 9 Harris and Ewing photo of President Roosevelt seated at his desk with his first and second Secretaries of the Treas

ANS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 3.25 x 1.75, no date. Brief note to Secretary of the Interior John Noble. In full: “Sorry to miss you: I had a mo

Four one page TLSs, three signed “Theodore Roosevelt,” one signed “T. Roosevelt,” all to Mr. Daniels. Letters are dated November 33, 1910, on Outlook

TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, December 2, 1898. Brief letter typed at the top of a handwritten letter to Roosevelt from B. F. Cronkit

White House card signed in black ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” In very good condition, with toning to edges, some light soiling, trimmed bottom edge, and

TLS as president, two pages, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, October 13, 1906. Letter to Judson C. Clements, Acting Chairman of the Interstate Comm

Rare partly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor” one page, 21.5 x 16.75, December 31, 1849. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “Peleg W. Giff

Original 6.75 x 9 bas-relief of Taft’s profile by Walden Fawcet, beautifully signed in black ink, “Wm. H. Taft.” In fine condition, with light creasin

Two color magazine photos of artists’ renditions of Truman and Eisenhower, both affixed to off-white 6 x 8 mounts, each signed in black felt tip by th

Four items: matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; White House card, signed in black ink, “Bess W. Truman”; a one pag

Three undated letters to Olga Stilwell: ALS, signed “Bess T.,” two pages, 6.25 x 9, White House letterhead; ALS, signed “Bess T.,” two pages on two ad

Typed memorandum, signed as president, “H.S.T.,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 10, 1949. Titled “Memorandum for: Acting Secr

Two items: Typed memorandum, signed as president, “H.S.T,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, dated July 20, 1951. In full: “Memorandum fo

Two TLSs, both signed “Harry,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, dated September 26, 1962, and June 5, 1963, both to John Snyder. First

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen as president, “Best wishes for an early recovery for Arthur Frank, Harry S

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 18.5 x 15.5, July 18, 1950. President Truman appoints Benjamin Gerig of Pennsylvania “the Representative of

ANS signed “H. S. T.,” one page, 2.75 x 3.75, no date. Interesting note on both sides of an off-white slip, with a gold foil seal of the state of Miss

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 9, 1960. Letter to Paul Nachtman. In part: “I cannot tell you how very much I appreciated that c

Uncommon and nicely detailed engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 6.5 x 4, signed along the bottom in black ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” In

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 20, November 28, 1916. President Wilson appoints Gordon G. Nelson a “First Lieutenant in the Infantry O

Fantastic display consisting of a scarce full ink signature, “George Washington,” on an off-white 3.25 x .5 slip clipped from a larger document. Signa

Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.5 x 8, March 2, 1920. Unusual honorable discharge issued to Paul McMichael, a major in the Ordnance Department of the

Partly-printed vellum document, signed as president, “Go. Washington,” one page, 14.75 x 18.5, dated December 26, 1794. Document reads, in part, “To a

Member of the prominent Adams family, and son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. After the w

American statesman (1722–1803) and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts who was one of the organizers of the Boston Tea Party

American social reformer (1860–1935) who shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9.25, Hull House letterhead, July 23, 1913. Letter t

Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. ADS, signed “Ethan & Ira Al...

President of Union Pacific Railroad, the 35th governor of Massachusetts, and a congressman impeached in the Credit Mobilier scandal. Bank check, 8 x 3

Manuscript DS, signed by Austin at the age of 17, one page, 8 x 3.5, January 23, 1811. A promissory note signed by Daniel Phelps, in part: “I promise

One of the most well-known traitors in history, Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a successful general from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, up

Original pamphlet of Anthony’s article titled “The Status of Woman, Past, Present, and Future” (originally printed in The Arena, May 1897), 6 x 9, eig

Vintage leatherbound hardcover autograph album, 5.25 x 7, signed inside in ink by 86 people, many on affixed clips slips or photographs. Signers inclu

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.25, July 7, 1856. Brief letter to Mr. Houle. In full: “I am now in & shall be till 5 o’clock.” Intersecting folds, one th...

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Hotel Victoria letterhead, December 10, 1889. Letter to “Sir Robert.” In part: “Permit me to thank you very heartily for your ki

Attorney general during the Civil War (1793–1869). War-dated ALS signed “Edw. Bates,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Attorney General’s Office letter

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,

Signed book: Israel, A Personal History. First edition, first printing. NY: Funk & Wagnalls, 1971. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25, 862 pa...

ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” two pages, 4.5 x 7, March 24, 1873. Letter to Mr. Bogdon. In part: “I am sorry that a bad cold compels me to keep indoors

Second president of Israel (1884–1963) who served from 1952 until his death. ALS in Hebrew, signed “I Ben Zvi,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, General Council

American financier (1786–1844) and president of the Bank of the United States. ALS signed “N. Biddle Pres’t,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 22, 1829. Br

On August 4, 1892, the axe-mutilated body of prosperous businessman Andrew J. Borden was discovered in the parlor of his home at 92 Second Street in F

Danish physicist (1885–1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. ALS, one page, 5 x 3.5, January 1, 19

French inventor (1844–1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ALS signed “E. Branly,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Electrotherapy

Bank check, 6 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Burr, payable to A. B. or bearer for £158, April 24, 1788. In very good condition, with faint

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 1, 1927. Letter to fellow polar explorer Adolphus Greely. In part; “I am very sorry indeed to tell

TLS signed “Dick,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, Department of the Navy letterhead, March 27, 1953. Letter to Charles Faulkner. In part: “I have been working w

Glossy 4 x 6 regal portrait of the princess, signed in black ink, “Caroline de Monaco.” In fine condition.

Founding Father of the United States (1730-1796). He was a prominent member of one of America's great colonial families that included his cousin...

TLS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, September 16, 1936. Letter to Floyd Anderson. In

Large collection of approximately 950 FDCs, each individually signed in ink or felt tip by celebrities and notables from the fields of entertainment,

Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 1711 to 1741; father of the beloved empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Manuscript DS in German, signed “Charles,” thr

Publisher (1829–1894) who co-owned the Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper with financier Anthony Joseph Drexel. ALS signed “Geo. W. Childs,” one pag

TLS signed “Dad,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, November 7, 1924. Chrysler writes to his son Walter at the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, i

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, 105 Mount Street letterhead, no date. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I fear I

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, Board of Trade letterhead, December 31, 1909. Letter, marked at the top by Churchill “Private,” an

Engineer and inventor (1870–1960) best known for the invention of neon lighting. TLS in French, signed “G. Claude,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhe

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. Par

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo Clymer,” one page, 10.75

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ADS, signed “Charles Carroll of Ca

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1713–1779). Engraved fifteen shilling New Jersey note, printed by Isaac Collins of Burlingt

Manuscript DS, signed “Fras Hopkinson,” one page, 12.5 x 8, May 3, 1785. The order to examine a ship in the port of Philadelphia, signed by Hopkinson

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1738-1789). He represented Virginia in the Continental Congress and was its Governor in 1781.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; a physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, he established the first free dispensary in the US

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. Partly-print

Librarian and educator (1851–1931) who developed and published his library-classification system, the Dewey Decimal System, in 1876. Scarce DS, signed

Christmas card from 1991, sent to Lord and Lady Tryon, the famous aristocratic couple who had a long time relationship with the royal couple, 7 x 6 fo

Christmas card from 1994, 8 x 6 closed, embossed in gold on the outside with the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears a charming and informal fa

British geneticist responsible for creating the methods used for DNA fingerprinting and profiling. Benham color Commemorative Cover honoring the 50th

FDC with a cachet honoring Dag Hammarskjold, UN Secretary General, signed in blue ballpoint, “James D. Watson, Harvard University.” In fine condition.

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fredk. Douglass,” two pages, 8.5 x 14, June 9, 1883. A Deed of Trust between Ellen Kelly and Fred Browning, signed on an ou

American lawyer and journalist (1764-1846). ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, December 31, 1836. Letter to S. W. Pomeroy, Jr. concerning a long du

Autograph letter, dictated by Earp and written by his wife, three sides of two pages, 8 x 10, no date (but postmarked April 18, 1927). Letter to John

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to W. A. Ben

TLS signed with his impressive ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, May

Printed message, signed “Albert Einstein,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, entitled “A Message from Prof. Albert Einstein to the Friends of

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Einstein looking directly into the camera, signed and inscribed in the lower border in founta

ALS signed “E,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter written by Edison on the first page of a two-page TLS to Edison, dated June 23, 1923, from Herman

American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford an...

Russian jeweller (1846–1920) best known for the famous Faberge eggs made of precious metals and gems. Scarce TLS in Russian, signed “C. Faberge,” one

ALS, three pages, on two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.5, January 27, 1859. Letter to David Burnet. In full: “I have to apologize for not repl

DS, signed “Henry Ford,” and “Edsel B. Ford”,” four pages, 8.5 x 13, August 6, 1919. Financial agreement between C. Harold Wills and Henry Ford after

Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 11.75, January 29, 1787. Land grant reads, in part “That in consideration of the services r

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. ALS, one pa

American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. An original Joseph Cosey forgery of a Benjamin Franklin document, 8.5 x 7.5,

Pre-printed 6 x 5 card, dated May 1936, in German, concerning the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The printed text reads (translated): “I thank yo