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

American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). Two items: original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite of Phillips in profile, by Warren of Cambridgepo

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 7.25 sheet. Phillips writes, “Count that day lost whose low descending sun, Lies at thy hand no worthy action done. These o

American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Phillips by Sarony Studios, signed below the image

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Free franked address panel, measuring 4.5 x 3, addressed in

Head of the Union Intelligence Service during the Civil War who later founded the first detective agency, the Pinkerton Agency, whose open-eye logo is

British politician (1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783–1801 and 1804–1806. ALS signed “W. Pitt,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, no d

Scottish scientist and mathematician (1748–1819) known for his work on the theories of James Hutton and his proposal of an alternative to Euclid'...

Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophi

Founder (1840–1924) of the influential Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where he aimed to educate Native Americans using controversial techniques th

DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 21 x 16.5, February 6, 1953. The Queen appoints “Oscar Charles Morland to be Our Ambassador Extraordinary and Plen

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June 6, 1859. Legal appointment. In full: “The Chancellor with his humble duty to Your Majesty

Third-person ALS, five pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered Balmoral letterhead, October 5, 1871. Letter in the Queen’s difficult to

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 clipped slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with a vertical fold

Leading French socialite (1777–1849) whose salon drew important members of Parisian society, especially in the realms of art and politics. Untranslate

American politician and journalist (1837–1912) who, among other accomplishments, edited the New York Tribune and served as Ambassador to France and th

French philosopher and philologist (1823–1892) who authored the controversial book Life of Jesus. AQS in French on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 card. Renan

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Rice posing in front of the American flag, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

TLS twice-signed “Nelson A. Rockefeller,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 1, 1978. Letter to Carl Haverlin with a contribution for

New Hampshire frontiersman (1731–1795) who served in the British army during both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. During the F

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Ryan posing in front of an American flag, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered mild be

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Romney speaking at a podium, signed in blue felt tip; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 portrait of Ryan, signed in b

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Romney in a jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: No Apology. First edition, first printing. NY: St. Martin's Press, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 323 pages. Signed on...

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition.

Three items: one first edition book, No Apology, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip; one Time magazine featuring Romney on the cover, Jan

Signed book: Turnaround. First edition, first printing. Washington, D. C.: Regnery Publishing, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 396 pages

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of the Romneys on their wedding day, signed in black felt tip by Mitt and Ann Romney. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentic

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Romneys campaigning, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition.

Two color 19 x 13 ‘Believe in America’ campaign posters, one signed in black felt tip by Mitt Romney and one signed in blue ballpoint by Ann Romney. I

Oldest child of Theodore Roosevelt and his first wife Alice Hathaway Lee. Signed book: Crowded Hours. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Son...

Son of president Theodore Roosevelt (1889–1943). Signed book: The Happy Hunting Grounds. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1921. Hard...

TLS signed “E. Rutherford,” one page, 8 x 10, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge letterhead, November 20, 1923. Letter to a colleague regarding admission

British barrister and politician (1751–1838) who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. ALS signed “Eldon,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Color glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Seaborg in his offic

American politician, longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (1823–1900). Sherman also served as secretary of the tr

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Simpson and Cochran in the courtroom, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition.

US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Spinner sitti

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 30, 1863. Letter to a professor. In full: “A happy new year to you & your house! I shall not forget yo...

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 sheet. Sumner pens a quote from a speech. In full: “Not that I love the Union less, but freedom more, do I now. In plea

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. Original 2.5 x 4 carte

Seven TLSs, five on Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, each signed by a Supreme Court justice, dates ranging from 1915 to 1987, mostly reg

Three vintage ink signatures, “Hugo L. Black,” “Best wishes, from Tom C. Clark, 2/28/51,” and “Wm. O. Douglas, Feb. 28, 1951,” on individual off-white

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Charles E. Hughes,” one page, 18.75 x 12.25, March 10, 1910. Document appointing Russell Raynor as Commander of the

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1792–1873) appointed by President Tyler, who concurred with Chief Justice Taney in the Dred Scott decision. AL

Two color glossy composite photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, honoring Everest firsts, each signed by Tabei in black felt tip, one including her name in Japan

Handwritten endorsement in French, signed “Talleyrand,” in full, ”Submitted by the Prince de Talleyrand and Marshal Oudinot,” at the conclusion of a l

Brilliant and versatile Croatian-born American inventor and engineer (1856–1943) whose discoveries revolutionized the understanding and practical appl

Color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Thatcher paying her respects at Reagan’s funeral, signed in black felt tip. Double matted to an overall size of

American little person and entertainer (1838–1883), born Charles Sherwood Stratton, who became one of the most popular and legendary ‘attractions’ man

Cardstock 8 x 10 cross-sectional photo of the Titanic, signed in blue ballpoint with a poem, “When this you see/remember me/the baby saved/from the se

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Trumbull by Alexander Gardner, signed on the image in black ink. In very good condition, with clipp

Eight signed photos: two identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Trump signed in gold ink; four identical 3.5 x 5 photos of Trump signed in black felt

Signer of the U S Constitution from New Hampshire (1741–1819) who later served as governor of that state. Ink signature, “John Langdon,” on a 3.75 x .

Dutch naturalist (1720–1799) who managed the exotic animal collection of William V, Prince of Orange, and published descriptions and detailed illustra

Outstanding TLS, one page, 5.5 x 9, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, July 12, 1904. Letter to Judge Emory Speer. In full: “I beg t

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, Grand Union Hotel letterhead, April 11, 1898. Letter to W. W. Finley of the Southern Railway Company. In full: “By this mail, I

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on adjoining side panels by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. In fine condition, with

For six months in the early 1930s—April 1 to October 1, 1932—the Waterman fountain pen company ran a contest for boys and girls. Each entrant was to f

British sailor and navigator (1787–1834) who in 1823 sailed to 532 statute miles south of the Antarctic Circle and into a region of the Southern Ocean

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, October 31, 1850. Letter in his difficult to decipher hand, in which he mentions a riverside

Cardstock 4 x 5.75 photo of the famed Nazi hunter, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition.

Noted chemist (1844–1930) involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. In 1912, Wiley resigned and took over the laborato

Original pamphlet of Anthony’s article titled “The Status of Woman, Past, Present, and Future” (originally printed in The Arena, May 1897), 6 x 9, eig

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Broadbent & Phillips of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, U. S...

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Affixed to a slightly larger slip. In fine c

American women’s rights and temperance advocate (1818-1894). Even though she did not create the women’s clothing reform style known as bloomers, her n

American suffragist and peace activist (1859–1947) who was one of the leading forces behind the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, ensuring

Reformer, lecturer, proponent of women’s suffrage and labor reform (1842–1932). AQS on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip. Dickinson pens a brief quote from P

Reformer (1793–1880) active in the Underground Railroad and the first president of the American Equal Rights Association. AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 6

Temperance agitator, she was known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. ALS signed “Carrie A. Nation, your loving Home Defender,” one page, 5 x 8, May

Suffragist; organized the first national women’s rights convention and aided in forming the American Woman Suffrage Association. AQS on an off-white 4

Suffragist; organized the first national woman’s rights convention and aided in forming the American Woman Suffrage Association. Ink signature, “’Libe

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Christian temperance reformer and women’s suffragist (1839–1898), she was president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and influenced the...

Ink signature, “Brigham Young,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 card. Matted with a magazine article about Mormons in Utah and related photo to an overall

Merchant and philanthropist (1649–1721) and a benefactor of the Collegiate School of Connecticut, which in 1718 was named Yale College in his honor. A

Sixteen glossy photos, three color, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by the respective ace pictured. Signers are: Walter Beckham, Jim

Union general (1805–1871). Anderson commanded the three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter, in the face of South Car

Two cardstock photos: one 8 x 10 photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, and one 10 x 8 photo of ‘Bocksca

Two items: one typed memo signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters, Army Air Forces letterhead, December 21, 1945, in part: “Your servi

Eight ink signatures on individual government postcards, each signed by a different member of the atomic bomb crew. Signers are: Harold Wood, Kermit B

Military officer (1821–1898) most noted for his role in the American Civil War. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sum

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sum

Union general (1816–1894) who led forces at Shenandoah, Red River, and elsewhere. Prior to the Civil War, he served as governor of Massachusetts and S

French general (1773–1844) who was a friend and confidant of Napoleon. ALS in French, signed “Bertrand,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, Camp de Saint-

Top Canadian World War I flying ace (1894–1956) credited with 72 victories. Vintage 7 x 10 book photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “W.

Confederate general (1823–1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant’s famous demand for unconditional surrender at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Af

ALS signed “Omar N. Bradley,” one page, 7 x 10, personal five-star letterhead, April 23, 1961. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I hope that my signatu