RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Patriarch of the fabled Astor family (1763–1848) of American businessmen, who, through lucrative dealings in fur, real estate, and opium, became the f

British politician (1883–1967) who served as prime minister from 1945 to 1951. TLS signed “Attlee,” one page, 8 x 5, personal letterhead, February 21,

Handwritten museum pass, 5 x 2.5, filled out and signed in pencil by Barnum, “Museum, Admit Two (2), including Private Box, P. T. Barnum.” Intersectin

American pioneer (1793–1836), known as the ‘Father of Texas,’ who colonized the former Mexican lands that would become the Lone Star State. Between 18

American pioneer (1793–1836), known as the ‘Father of Texas,’ who colonized the former Mexican lands that would become the Lone Star State. Between 18

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. LS in Spanish,

TLS signed “‘Uncle’ Dan Beard,” one page, 7.5 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 3, 1940. Brief response to an admirer. In part: “Anybody who would t

TLS in Hebrew, signed “M. Begin,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, Knesset letterhead, 1975. Letter regarding Zionist propaganda abroad and the homecoming of Jew

TLS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, black-bordered Twin Oaks letterhead, April 18, 1910. Letter to Arthur McCurdy, Bell’s former private

Sardinian statesman (1810–1861) whose diplomacy paved the way for Italian reunification. ALS in Italian, signed “C. Cavour,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Ma