RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

American statesman (1764–1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson’s Secretary of State. LS signed “Edw. Livingston

TLS, 8.5 x 11, campaign letterhead, October 11, 1966. Letter to a supporter. In part: “My position on the matters discussed are quite clear. I have ta

American politician, abolitionist, and education reformer (1796–1859). AQS on a light blue 7 x 8.75 sheet. Mann writes, in full: “I would rather imita

Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard portrait of Marconi, signed in black ink, “G. Marconi.” A diagonal crease through facial area, a couple surface impressions,

Empress of Austria (1717–1780) and mother of Marie Antoinette. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 9, March 27, 1761. Letter to her cousin. In full (transla

Cuban revolutionary leader and poet (1853–1895) who was killed while fighting for Cuban independence from Spain. Uncommon ink signature, “Jose Marti,”

Politician and Founding Father (1748–1826) who refused to sign the Constitution on the grounds that it violated states’ rights. Ink signature, “Luther

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Rare original 2.5 x 4 f

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

ALS signed “D. L. Moody,” one page, 8 x 10, February 24, 1890. Letter to Reverend Francis E. Clark. In full: “It would give me great pleasure to be in