RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Ink signature, “Eugenie,” on a light blue 4.7

French politician (1841–1931) who served as president of the French republic from 1906 to 1913. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “A. Fallieres,” o

Two one-page TLSs, signed “J. E. Hoover” and “C. M. Kelley,” 8 x 10.5, the first dated December 29, 1941, the second dated October 29, 1975, both on F

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS, one page, 5 x 8, December 19, 186

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “To Richard—All the best! Malcolm Forbes.” In fine conditi

Prominent French mathematician and physicist (1768–1830) generally credited with the discovery of the ‘greenhouse effect.’ ALS in French, signed “Four

Ink signature, “Henry Ford,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip clipped from a typed letter. In fine condition, with light uniform toning and a vertical fo

Ink signature, “Frederick William, Prince,” on an off-white 6 x 2 lightly-lined slip. Affixed to an off-white 9 x 10 sheet along with a small etching

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a burning Greyhound bus, signed in ink and felt tip by six original members of the Freedom Riders: Dave Myers, Kredelle P

Daughter of Sigmund Freud (1895–1982) and pioneer in the psychoanalysis of children. ALS in German, two pages, 5.5 x 7, no date. Letter to a friend. I

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

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