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.