RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

DS, one page, 22.5 x 18.5, December 17, 1962. Kennedy, “reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity and Ability of Kermit Gordon,” appoints

Ink signature, “With best regards, John Kennedy,” on a 4 x 2.75 off-white sheet, and ink and felt tip signatures, “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy” and “Te

Partly-printed war-dated vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.25, February 24, 1865. President Lincoln appoints James W. Delay a "Commi...

Civil War-dated ANS as president signed “A. Lincoln,” on an off-white sheet folded to 3 x 5, December 28, 1861. In full: “Mr. Padleford thinks there i

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, August 23, 1861. President Lincoln appoints A. Dupont Davis a “Captain in the National Rifles of th

Hand-addressed free franked panel, 8.75 x 4, addressed in Lincoln's hand to "Felix R. Brunot, Pittsburgh Pa.," with a franking signatu...

Two words in Lincoln’s hand, “to said,” on an off-white 1.25 x .25 slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy

Bold ink signature, “Ida Saxton McKinley,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild toning.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as Secretary of State, three pages, 12.25 x 14.75, November 19, 1811.

Hand-addressed and free franked panel, measuring 7.5 x 8 unfolded, with actual panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed in Madison’s hand to “Mr. Everet