RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Manuscript DS, signed “Robert Treat Paine,” one page, 7.5 x 12, June 12, 1740. Document reads, in part: “Know all men by these pls. That we Samuel Hil

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; a physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, he established the first free dispensary in the US

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Four ink signatures, “Wm Williams,” on various size slips, all clipped from la

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Two partial self-contained ADS: one signed “Wm. Williams, Just. Pacis.,” one p

Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman (1892–1934), who was Chancellor of Austria from 1932 and right-wing dictator of Austria from 1

Birthday card, measuring approximately 4.5 x 7, featuring a color image of a frog playing a guitar, originally done by Gary Larson. Inside bears a sho

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

Precise ink signature, “Frederick Douglass,” on an off-white 4 x 3 card. In fine condition, with small tape remnant to lower edge, and some light toni

French chemist (1800–1884) best known for his work in determining atomic and molecular weights. ALS in French, signed “J. Dumas,” one page, 5.25 x 8,

Edison family check register, 6.25 x 3, consisting of 50 check stubs indicating the payee, date, and amount, filled out by Thomas Edison and his wife,

Bold ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with mild overall toning, mounting remnants to rev

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Francis E

Two letters: ALS, signed “E,” in pencil, one lined page, 5 x 8, no date. Edison writes to C. W. Luhr. In full: “I have some Reproducers that the limit

ALS signed “T. A. Edison,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, May 9. Letter to Major Eaton. In full: “I am going

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, The Institute for Advanced Study, School of Mathematics letterhead, March 21, 1951. Letter t

Manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 6, June 17, 1776. A draft ordering a payment to James Whiton “for expense of his sickness while

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “O Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 6, May 21, 1777. Pay order reads, in part: “Pay the Select Men of N Haven

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Original 2.5 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by L

Physicist (1901–1954) who became the first to split the atom and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938 for his developments in harnessing nu

French astronomer and author (1842–1925) who authored several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism. ALS in French,