RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Color 20 x 14.5 informal photo of the Burger Court, signed in the lower border in ink and ballpoint by all nine justices: “Thurgood Marshall,” “Wm J B

Congolese politician (1919–1969) who was president of Katanga during its three years of secession from the Congo. Two items: one glossy 6 x 4 photo of

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Manuscript DS, signed “Rich. Varick,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, May 14, 1796. The last page of a New York-related legal document. In very good condition,

Riggs & Co. bank check, filled out in another hand and signed by Welles, “Gideon Welles,” payable for $28.40, April 1, 1869. A two-cent revenue ...

German mathematician and theoretical physicist (1885–1955) and an associate of Einstein at Zurich and Princeton. AQS, in Greek, on an off-white 3.25 x

Noted chemist (1844–1930) involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. ALS signed “H. W. Wiley,” one page, 8 x 11, Pleasa

TLS signed “Frank,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, Taliesin stationery, dated by recipient in the upper left, December 16, 1953. Letter to Lewis Mumford. In fu

Founder of the Wrigley chewing gum company (1861–1932), he also held interests in hotels, mines, and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. TLS signed “Wm. W

Color glossy 10.75 x 8 publicity photo for Catch Me If You Can, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a Frank W. Abagnale pressed seal to l

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of ‘individual psychology.’ Vintage ink signature, “Alfred Adler,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.7

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

Vintage ink signatures, “R. E. Byrd,” “R. E. Peary,” “Frederick A. Cook,” and “Donald B. MacMillan,” on individual off-white cards and slips of variou

American-born politician (1879–1964) who was the first woman to serve in the British Parliament. Four items: one vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo sign

Politician (1836–1926) who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1911, considered to be the most dominant Speak

FDC with a metallic cachet honoring the Bill of Rights, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by fourteen notable politicians active in supporting civil ri

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by the London Stereoscopic C

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the almost-president, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thomas E. Dewey.” A crease to the lower right

Signed book: Avoid Boring People. Later printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 341 pages. Signed on the half-title

Three hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each a First American Edition, and each signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Jim Watson.”