RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

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