RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory. ALS in French, signed “d’

Western scout (1847–1917) during the Indian Wars who later enjoyed a career as a popular poet, playwright, short story author, and entertainer. ALS, o

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Vintage 8.5 x 11 book

ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” six pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, black-bordered stationery, January 13, 1899. Letter to Dr. J. M

ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, black-bordered letterhead, October 23, 1898. Letter to Cora Richard

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. ALS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, Cairo

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. Office of Discount and Deposit che

An eighteen-pence note, #30035, 3 x 3.25, dated April 3, 1772, printed by D. Hall and W. Sellers, and signed, “John Morton,” “John Sellers,” and “Cha

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as a Revolutionary War officer, delegate to the Continental Congr

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Partly-printed DS, signe