RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold and crisp

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 8, 1766. A bill of lading for a bri

Full free frank, measuring 9 x 7.75 unfolded, with panel measuring 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “William Seton Esquire, Cashier of the Bank

Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 10 x 12, July 1, 1781. Military appointment reads, in full: “To Nathaniel Sargeant Gent. Greeting

Revolutionary War-dated ALS (a retained copy), signed “J. H.,” one page both sides, 7 x 12.25, July 8, 1782. Letter to Captain George Little regarding

Signed book: The Playboy Book—Forty Years. First edition, later printing. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.25

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 13 x 17.5, December 1, 1784. Henry, as governor of Virginia grants Theophilus Phillips “One Thousand A

Three identical colorful New Zealand commemorative covers, 8 x 4, each with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of Hillary’s conquest of Everest, s

TLS signed “E. P. Hillary,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Sir Edmund Hillary Lecture Tour letterhead with an embossed mountain range, April 4, 1962. Response t

Satin-finish 11 x 14 close-up portrait of Hillary, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the climbers beginning their ascent, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a slightly grainy quali

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the storied Mount Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Hillary at his base camp, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Manuscript DS, signed “O. W. Holmes, Jr.,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 15.5, August 8, 1861. Guard report page from the routine duty roster at Camp M

TLS signed in pencil, “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, June 18, 1926. Letter to prolific Lincoln collector Oliver Barrett. In full

Pulp and science-fiction author (1911–1986) who became a lightning rod for controversy as the founder of the Church of Scientology. TLS, one page, 7 x

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

English statesman (1641–1711) who supported the Glorious Revolution in 1686. Manuscript DS, signed “Rochester,” one page, 9 x 13.5, May 15, 1686. Docu

Welsh jurist, politician, and diplomat (1625–1685) who was praised by King Charles II and Samuel Pepys. ALS signed “L. Jenkins,” one page, 6.75 x 9, M

Vintage pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.75 album page affixed to a same-size sheet. Moderate overall tonin