RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.75 W. H. Grove and Son photo of Clare Sheridan’s bust sculpture of Gandhi, signed in fountain pen, “MK Gandhi,” and also si

Two FDCs, with cachets honoring Conservation and the National Education Association, each signed in ink. In fine condition, with erased mailing addres

Former prime minister of India, son of Indira Gandhi and grandson of Nehru. He was assassinated in 1991 during an election campaign. TLS, one page, 6

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to John W. Dryer for $10.80, June 21, 1943. Two punch holes to top edge,

Conservative prime minister of Hungary from 1932 to 1936. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo by Brunhuber of Budapest (and so stamped on the reverse), s

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall and a simian friend, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Limited edition FDC with a color silk cachet of Thomas Jefferson and Gorbachev, #527/1000, honoring the 250th Anniversary of Jefferson’s birth, postma

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall relaxing with a chimp companion, signed in black felt tip, “Follow your heart, Jane Goodall.” In fine condi

Color limited edition 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev at the podium accepting the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, #177/250, signed in blue felt tip. Double mat

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. ALS signed “Cha

Financier well known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ sto

Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1892–1964) who helped create the modern Synthetic Theory of evolution. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, University Co

Free franked address panel, 5.75 x 4.5, addressed in an unknown hand to “Mrs. Catherine Green, New York,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, A. Ham

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks o...

Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, one page, 11.5 x 8, November 6, 1776. Hancock, as President of Congress, appoints a Major to a regiment. Ap

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, December 23, 1780. Document regarding ownership of a sea vessel. In part; “William Smith of Boston…maketh oath

Partial self-contained manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 3.75, June 16, 1784. Closing portion of a larger document beautifully signed by Hancock and counte

Designer of the 50-star flag as part of a school project (1941–2009). Ten items including two different size fabric 50-star American flags, each signe

Founder and president of the Hilton Hotels Corporation (1887–1979). Dignified vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bachrach photo of Hilton, signed and inscrib

Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Original signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a wh

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, August 3, 1937. Hoover writes David H. Steinle of Burlington, Iowa. In part: “I a

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, FBI letterhead, December 10, 1953. Hoover declines an invitation. In part: “I am indeed honored by the Association’s generou

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, June 14, 1851. Letter to J. W. Brashear. In full: “I thank you for your message which you sent

ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, August 11, 1828. Letter to “Colonel R. E. W. Earl,” American portrait artist named Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl. Earl was a p

One among scores of gold-seeking ‘forty-niners,’ Huntington eventually became a member of the ‘Big Four’ who organized the Central Pacific Railroad in

LS signed “Francis McCoonse & others,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, January 10, 1837. Letter to Isaac Pierce Simonton reads, in part: “We the Chiefs of...

One among scores of gold-seeking ‘forty-niners,’ Huntington eventually became a member of the ‘Big Four’ who organized the Central Pacific Railroad in

LS, in Spanish, signed as Governor of the State of Oaxaca, one page, 8.5 x 12.5, Gobierno del Estado De Oaxaca letterhead, December 13, 1847. Letter t

Secret Service Agent #9 assigned to the president’s motorcade detail on November 22, 1963. After hearing the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Kennedy’s l

Secret Service Agent #9 assigned to the president’s motorcade detail on November 22, 1963. After hearing the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Kennedy’s l

Iconic satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leavelle reacting moments after Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip “James Leavelle.” In

Iconic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle reacting moments after Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Dallas patrolman who captured Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of JFK on November 22, 1963. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of McDonald holding Lee Harve

Vegas Club business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Ed La Valley for $99.00, July 12, 1961. Memo indicates che

Program from “An Evening with Marian Anderson,” 5.25 x 8.25, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Robert Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Abe Ribi

This fascinating Cuban archive, all in Spanish, with translations, traces the reparations of hostile Latin relations and attitudes after the Bay of Pi

ALS signed “Edward R,” one page both sides, 5 x 4, H. M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead, August 20, 1902. Letter in Edward’s difficult to de...

Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, King of Croatia and Apostolic King of Hungary from 1848 until 1916. Ink signature, “Franciscus Josephus,” on an o

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

Manuscript vellum DS, signed at the upper left, “George R,” one page, 16 x 12, August 27, 1777. Appointment of Arthur Holdsworth “to be Captain and go

King of France (born 1551), the son of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, who reigned from 1574 until his assassination in 1589. LS in Old French, sign

Printed speech, signed on the cover “Hussein” as King and “Noor Al Hussein” as Queen, 8.5 x 11, nine pages, titled “Address to The Joint Session of Co

King of Spain (born 1938) who ascended the throne in 1975, two days after the death of Francisco Franco, and oversaw the troubled nation’s transition

King of Hawaii, 1874–91. In February, 1874 Kalakaua was elected to the vacant throne by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua

King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 16 x 7, 1613. Untranslated do

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

FDC with a cachet honoring Ida B. Wells, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: Strength To Love. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1963. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 146 pages. Signed on the f

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of King’s beating by the Los Angeles Police Department, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “Can we all get along, Rodney King.” In

Russian Marxist revolutionary (1875-1933) and the first Soviet People's Commissar of Enlightenment responsible for culture and education. Rare v...

Queen Consort of France (born Florence, 1519) from 1547 to 1559 and mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III. Manuscript DS

Queen consort of France (1575–1642), as the second wife of King Henry IV of France. She herself was a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medi

One of the most successful and influential financiers in American history (1837–1913) and founder of U.S. Steel Corporation, the world’s first billion

Founder of the Nation of Islam (1897–1975) who was accused of ordering the assassination of Malcolm X. Two business checks for the Honorable Elijah Mu

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, December 9, 1926. Untranslated document, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanu

Financier, businessman, and comptroller general of Pennsylvania (1765–1852). Partly-printed DS, signed “Jno Nicholson,” one page, 6.25 x 4, August 17,

Collection of 75 FDCs, each signed in ink or felt tip by a Nobel Prize winner. Signers are Kenneth J. Arrow, Julius Axelrod, Philip Noel Baker, David

English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer (1643–1727), widely regarded as the most influential figure in the history of science, whose ideas an

US Representative from Texas (1837–1902) who also served in the Confederate Army in the First Texas Regiment. ALS signed “Thomas P. Ochiltree,” one pa

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864–1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. Partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Olds,” one page b

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading

American financier (1855–1929) who co-founded the Paine-Webber brokerage firm. DS, signed “Wm. A. Paine,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 8.25, December

Practically nonexistent TLS signed “J. W. Packard,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Packard Electric Company letterhead, February 7, 1910. Letter to Milton Tibbe

Color limited edition 24 x 19.5 lithograph entitled The Mentor, numbered #274/500, signed in black ink. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Anthony D

Rear admiral and arctic explorer (1790–1855) who attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole. ALS signed “W. Parry,” one page, 4.5 x 7

Cardstock 6.75 x 5.75 photo of Pauling seated at his desk, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases.

Controversial American journalist (1897-1969), remembered for his muckraking journalism and syndicated ‘Washington Merry-Go-Round’ newspaper column. T

Israeli prime minister and president (born 1923) and co-winner of the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in

ALS signed “Evita,” one onionskin page, 9.25 x 6.25, LR1 Radio El Mundo Oficina de Prensa letterhead, no date. Letter to her mother and sisters. In fu

DS, in Spanish, signed “Peron,” one page, 9 x 12.5, December 9, 1944. Untranslated document boldly signed at the conclusion by Peron. Central horizont

Swiss physicist, inventor and explorer (1884–1962). Two letters on blind-stamped personal letterhead: An ALS, in German, signed “A. Piccard,” one page

Episcopal bishop (1913–1969), and one of the first religious figures to appear regularly on television. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, Diocese of California le

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “As always, your uncle, Max

French mathematician and physicist (1781–1840). ANS in French, signed “Poisson,” one page, 4.75 x 3.5, 1837. Boldly penned untranslated note from Pois

Member of the Romanov imperial dynasty (1891–1941), known for being involved in the murder of Grigori Rasputin. Though most of his family was killed,

Three items: hardcover edition of No Apology, signed on the first free end page in blue felt tip; a January 16, 2012, issue of Time, signed on the fro

Color 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the presidential candidate, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Romney’s on the campaign trail, signed in black felt tip by Mitt and Ann Romney. In fine condition, with a smal

Son of president Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: The Long Trail. Autograph edition. NY: Metropolitan Publications, 1921. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 79 p

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Rumsfeld and Franks giving a press briefing, signed in black felt tip by Donald Rumsfeld and Tommy Franks. In fine condit

Very early ALS signed “Edw Stanton,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 8, 1839. Letter to Arnold H. Dohrman. In full: "I reached here last night &am...

Second Duke of Lennox (1574–1624) who was involved in the colonization of the state of Maine, and being the favored cousin of King James, he served as

Businessman (1863–1914) and the founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Alvah C. Roebuck. Essentially nonexistent DS, signed “R. W. Sea

Frontiersman (1787–1837) noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the army of the Republic of Texas. He fought at the Grass Fight and the Battle

Color 13.75 x 8.5 portrait of the Burger Court, affixed to its original 17.5 x 13.5 mount, signed on the mount in ink and ballpoint by all nine Justic

Ink signatures on both sides of an off-white 3.25 x 2 card: on one side he writes “Washington, D. C., February 4, 1932, Respectfully yours, Oliver Wen

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Supreme Court letterhead, June 23, 1997. Letter to a collector. In full: “As I believe I explained in my last letter, it is n

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court letterhead, May 4, 1957. Letter to California governor Goodwin Knight. In part: “I have been reading the Bee fr

TLS signed “Earl,” one page, 6 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, June 16, 1965. Warren writes to California Governor Goodwin J. Knig

The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the ill-fa

Four color photos, three cardstock and one satin-finish, ranging in size from 6 x 4 up to 7 x 4.5, each signed in black ink “Millvina Dean,” adding “T

Program from the 1991 Titanic International Convention held in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, 8.5 x 11, two pages, signed and inscribed on the front in bl

Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. In 1929, five ye

Lawyer and soldier (1809–1836). He grew up in South Carolina and Alabama, studied law privately, and was admitted to the bar before he turned 20. Migr

Politician (1823-1878) most notable for being the ‘boss’ of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the polit

Zionist leader (1863–1941) and head of the Jewish National Fund. ALS in Hebrew, signed “M. Ussishkin,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, docketed in another ha

American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served

Ink and felt tip signatures of six former vice presidents on various size cards and clipped slips. Signers are: H Hamlin, William R. King, Ch

Union solider who served in the Battle of Long Island, guarding the Bedford Pass with 800 men under General John Sullivan’s command. After heavy actio