RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

ALS in French, signed “L. Napoleon B.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, September 4, 1832. Letter to French poet and Bonapartist Louis

The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Italian-born British nurse (1820–1910), popularly known as the ‘Lady with a Lamp,’ who first came to prominence for her care of troops during the Crim

ALS, in pencil, signed “F. Nightingale,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered personal letterhead, July 28, 1890. Letter to Mr. Morey. In part: “I meant

Famous color glossy 10 x 8 photo of congressional Democrats walking into the Capitol to vote on the ‘Obamacare’ bill, signed in blue felt tip by Nancy

Fearless and determined Justice (1838–1896) of the Indian Territory in western Arkansas who earned the nickname ‘The Hanging Judge’ because of the gre

FDC with a cachet honoring Malcolm X, signed in black felt tip by Parks. In fine condition.

American explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether his expedition actually reached the target de

Bold ink signature, “R. E. Peary,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a light uniform shade of toning and some mild soiling.

Minister and civil rights activist (1928–1987) who became the first African American to receive votes for the presidential nomination at the 1968 Demo