RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, American Embassy letterhead, June 3, 1894. Letter declining an invitation. In part; “I am sorry I am un

Vintage ink signature, “Faithfully, William Randolph Hearst,” on an off-white 7 x 3.75 clipped guest book page. Signature of Ernestine Schumann-Heink

Endorsement signed “OK, W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 15, 1937. Typed letter from film executive Jack Warner regarding casting in Ever Sinc

American businessman (1844–1919) whose ‘57 Varieties’ became the nucleus of one of the largest food-processing concerns in the world. TLS signed “H. J

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. TLS in German, signed “Heisenb

American patriot (1736–1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Partly-printed DS, signed “P.

Satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of Hillary’s frozen camp below the summit of Everest, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of Hillary and his fellow climbers making their ascent, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of Hillary and Norgay ascending Mount Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Survivor of the Hindenburg, who was serving as a 14-year-old cabin boy on the airship. Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Hindenburg in flames, signed in b

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 4.25 x 3, June 27, 1878. A short response to a gentleman. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, FBI letterhead, September 4, 1970. Letter to an FBI enthusiast. In part: “It is a pleasure to inform you that arrangements hav

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, August 2, 1961. Letter declining an invitation to appear on a TV show. In part: “Thank you for your letter of

Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, September 6, 1882. Letter to Rever

Rare LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, no date, but circa late 1868. Letter sent from Hopkins and six other prominent Baltimore business men t

DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one page, 11.5 x 15.5, September 26, 1889. Attractive stock certificate for 100 shares of the Newport News and Mississi

English scientist (1749–1823) who is widely credited as the pioneer of smallpox vaccine. Rare ink signature, “Yr ever affectionate E. Jenner,” on an o

Chrysler executive who took over as president of the company after Walter Chrysler’s death in 1940. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Chrysler letterhead, Apr

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. Scarce TLS signed “J. H. Kellogg,” two pages, 8.25 x 1

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