RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

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