RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. FDC

Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Fantastic ink signature, “Yours truly, R. J

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. Rare and espec

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

Army officer and civil engineer (1858–1928) appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to oversee the construction of the Panama Canal. TLS signed “Geo. W. Goeth

Limited edition souvenir typescript of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty of 1987, #278/299, 8.5 x 11, bearing printed signatures of

Color glossy 5.25 x 8.25 photo of Gorbachev at Men’s World Day, signed in-person in blue fountain pen, “M. Gorbachev.” In fine condition.

Scottish chemist (1805–1869) who formulated Graham’s Law, discovered and named the process of dialysis and the concept of polybasic acids, introduced

French statesman (1787-1874) who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of France under King Louis Philippe I, forced to resign during the Revolution of 18

Scottish politician (1784–1860) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 until 1855. ALS signed “Aberdeen,” 4.5 x 7, May 13, 1837.

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

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, June 4, 1859. Letter to a gentleman from Boston. In full: “Your note of the 2d inst. duly rece

United Nations Secretary General from 1953 to 1961. Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 7.25 photo, signed in blue ink. In very good condition, with scattered

Ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 clipped slip, with “President,” written next to Hancock’s signature in another hand. Archivally

Revolutionary War-dated hand-addressed full free frank, measuring 7.5 x 5, with the address panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Hancock to “To J

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “John Hancock, Prest,” one page, 8 x 12.5, January 10, 1776. Letter to Lord Stirling. In full: “I have it in Charge

Elliott (1916–2002) was the founder of Mattel and creator of the Barbie doll and Hot Wheels. Four items: a beige 4 x 3.25 bookplate signed in black fe

Senator (1837–1904) from Ohio and the friend and political manager of President William McKinley. TLS signed “M. A. Hanna,” one page, 8 x 10, United S

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. TLS, tw