RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Souvenir typescript, one page, 5.75 x 6.75, signed in black felt tip, “J. Carter.” A passage from his speech delivered at the March 26, 1979, Camp Dav

Two items: one beautiful engraving of the White House by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 8 x 6, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. Car

Two black felt tip signatures, “Bill Clinton” and “Magic Johnson #32,” on individual blue cards, each approximately 7.5 x 4.5. In fine condition. Cons

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Clinton meeting John F. Kennedy as a young man, signed and inscribed in-person in black felt tip “To Chuck, Best wishes,

Color 8.5 x 11 print entitled ‘A Child’s Education’ bearing a quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes, used by Clinton in a 1997 speech, signed in the lower

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black felt tip on one side panel by Hillary Clinton and on another side panel by Chelsea Clinton. In

Four items: one White House card, 4 x 2.5, signed in fountain pen by Mamie Doud Eisenhower; one FDC with a cachet honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, signe

Ten items: one uncommon glossy 7 x 9 photo of Eleanor Roosevelt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen; one brief TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letter

Signed book: Portrait of the Assassin. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 508 pages....

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the presidential couple, signed in blue felt tip by Gerald and Betty Ford. In fine condition.

Five books: one hardcover with slipcase first edition of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, signed on a special prefatory page by Nixon; one hardcover firs

Five books: one hardcover first edition of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by Nixon; one hardco

Signed book: Leaders. First edition, first printing. NY: Warner Books, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 371 pages. Signed on the half-tit

Embossed personal business card, 3.5 x 2, bearing Nixon’s name and New Jersey address, signed in black ink. In very fine condition.

Engraved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In

Postcard featuring an image of President Nixon with Elvis at the White House, 7 x 5, with an Elvis stamp affixed to the reverse and first day cancella

Partial campaign flyer featuring an image of the Nixon family inside, with two postage stamps affixed to the front and an inauguration day cancellatio

Off-white 5.5 x 9 page removed from a limited edition book, numbered #818/2500, signed in blue ink, “Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with a rough l

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. First Edition, limited to 2500 copies (This being No. 2434). NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1987. Hardcover, 7 x 9

Signed book: 1999 Victory Without War. First edition, later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 336 pag...

Signed book: In the Arena. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 384 pages. Signed in...

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To Emma Bracken, with all good wishes

Signed book: Dreams from My Father. First large print edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 691 pages

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Obama on the phone in the Oval Office, signed as president in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a l

Signed book: Dreams from My Father. Revised edition. NY: Three Rivers Press, 2004. Paperback, 5.25 x 8, 457 pages. Signed on the title page in black f

Commemorative issue of Time magazine, dated January 20, 2009, with an image of Obama taking the oath of office, signed on the front cover, as presiden

Signed book: President Obama: The Path to the White House. NY: Time-Life, 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 11, 95 pages. Signed in black felt t

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed

Scenic color satin-finish 19.75 x 15.75 photo of a quiet getaway, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Dear Tanya—Our heartfelt thanks & warm...

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Reagans posing inside the White House, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Jack & Betty, with best...

Signed book: Where’s the Rest of Me? Later printing. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 316 pages. Signed and i

Signed book: An American Life. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 1990 pages. Signed in black ink on a ...

Felt tip signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card bearing his name in print. In fine condition.

Spiral-bound program, 8.5 x 5.25, for the Los Angeles Chapter of The National Secretaries Association, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. Sc

Off-white unused bookplate featuring the presidential seal, 3.5 x 4.5, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Book of 100 Goldwater trading stamps, 4 x 7.5, 1964, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Ronald Reagan.” In fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on a white 4.5 x 3 sheet with perforations to the left edge. In fine condition.

Signed book: Speaking My Mind. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 432 pages. Signe...

Emperor of Japan (born 1933) from 1989 to the present. Scarce early vintage ballpoint signature, “Akihito 21.6.53,” on an off-white 6.25 x 9.5 album p

Billionaire publisher and philanthropist (1908–2002). TLS, one page, 6 x 9.5, Philadelphia Inquirer letterhead, January 29, 1960. Letter to Berne S. J

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

Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the ‘Iron Chancellor,’ who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. Scar

Older brother of Napoleon; King of Spain (1808–1813) and of Naples (1806–1808). ALS in French, signed “Buonaparte,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10, Ju

German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism and based on the encounter of man with nature,

French academic and liberal politician (1841–1932) who helped build the modern French education system, and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace Prize with Lud

Manuscript DS, signed “A. Burr,” seven pages on four sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, September 22, 1824. A lengthy legal document concerning the case of Rachel E

Remarkable one-of-a-kind archive of nine documents relating to the reputed killing of Butch Cassidy and ‘Wild Bunch’ desperado Joe Walker. Items inclu

French surgeon and biologist (1873–1944) who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1912. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, Rockefeller Institute lett

British diplomat (1864–1958) who helped create the League of Nations, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1937. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25,

Incredible autograph book, 10.5 x 14, 56 pages, with a number of signatures of celebrities inside, many inscribed to ‘Roxy.’ Of particular note is a p

Rare vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo by noted Glacier National Park photographer T. J. Hileman, signed in the lower border in black ink with the chie

ANS signed “Clementine S. Churchill,” on a 7.25 x 5.5 greeting card featuring Winston Churchill’s painting entitled ‘Torcello,’ no date. Brief letter

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 8 x 10, Chartwell letterhead, June 30, 1932. Letter, with Churchill‘s handwritten greeti

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, November 28, (1898). Letter to “Blakeney.” In part

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, April 22, 1841. Letter to John C. Largent, Esq. In part: “Prior to the receipt of your favor, I had

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Winston and Clementine Churchill outside, signed in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Collector’s notation on the

Journalist and statesman (1841–1929) who served as Prime Minister of France during World War I. ALS signed “G. Clemenceau,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Octob

Two items: one ANS to Col. Bill Neal, signed “Your scouting Pard—of 1868, W. F. Cody,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard with an artist’s depiction of

ANS signed “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’” one page, 4.5 x 3.25, 1904. Brief note to a photographer. In full: “Many thanks for photographs they are sple

Roman Catholic priest (1891–1979) and popular radio evangelist of the 1930s. He was noted for his extreme views, including his support for the pro-fas

Harvard Law professor who was appointed Watergate Special Prosecutor, commissioned with investigating the Watergate scandal in 1973. When Cox insisted

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

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,