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