RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS signed “E. J. Flanagan,” one page, 8.25 x 11, colorfully illustrated Father Flanagan’s Boys Home letterhead, November 21, 1941. Response to an aut

LS, one page, 7.75 x 10, December 10, 1785. Letter to James Bowdoin, the second Governor of Massachusetts. In part: “The information given to a Mr. Ap

Rare and desirable TLS, in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 24, 1915. Villa writes to Enrique C. Llorente, “Confidential

Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9,

Impressive twice-signed manuscript DS on vellum, signed “B. Franklin” and “Benj. Franklin,” one page, 26 x 21.5, January 12, 1753. An indenture wherei

Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 11.75, January 29, 1787. Land grant reads, in part “That in consideration of the services r

Bold ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.5 x 6.25 slip removed from a larger document. Docketing to reverse dates it to a commission of F

Italian physician, pathologist, scientist (1843–1926) who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1906. Vintage unmailed ‘Societa Italiana di Patologia’ p

A superb collection of eight ALSs, several in pencil, together with two additional letters from other correspondents bearing ANSs from Hearst, all dat

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 14 x 13, June 1, 1786. Land grant issued to Henry Banks, signed at the conclusion by Henry duri

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 4, 1959. Letter to author Mark Van Doren regarding his autobiography. In part: “I cannot wait longer to tell you my joy

Spiritual writer and leader (1887–1960). He was the founder of a Spiritual movement known as Religious Science, a part of the greater New Thought move

Signed book: A Study of Communism. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 212 pages. Signed on the first f

Typed statement, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, December 6, 1946. Statement regarding widespread crime in the United States. In part: “The finger

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, June 16, 1936. Letter to Margaret O’Shea. In part: “In compliance with your request I a

Signed book: The Story of the FBI. NY: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1947. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9.75, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the fir...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Department of Justice letterhead, March 19, 1965. Brief letter of transmittal to a student. In part: “I am enclosing material

Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. Matte-finish 4.5 x 5.75 portrait affixed to a 9.5 x 13 m

Wealthy entrepreneur, philanthropist, and abolitionist of 19th century Baltimore (1795–1873), now most noted for his philanthropic creation of the ins

Australian politician (1862–1952) who served as Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923. Original pencil sketch of a map of Australia, signed “W. M. Hughes,”

Rare color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed vertically in pencil. A few scattered light edge creases and surface marks and signature a few shades light, bu

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. ANS, one page, 6.75 x 8.25, June 26, 1927. In full: “I

TLS signed “Joe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 20, 1954. Letter to Marion Davies, Mrs. Horace G. Brown, Jr. In part: “Sorry to have

Closely trimmed color vintage magazine photo, affixed to a 7.25 x 9 off-white sheet, signed on the image in black ink. In fine condition, with central

Page from a campaign brochure, 8 x 10.5, featuring a portrait of Kennedy between images of his family and him at work, signed in the center in blue ba

Provisional leader of the Soviet Union (1881–1970) from July to November 1917, when he was unseated by Lenin and forced into exile. Glossy 3.5 x 4.5 p

TLS signed “Edward, Duke of Windsor,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 16, 1956. Letter to orchestra leader Meyer Davis. In part: “I

King of Saxony from 1805 to 1827. ALS in French, signed “Frederic,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, January 9, 1807. A year into his reign, Frederick writes to

King of Saxony of the House of Wettin (1832–1904). Ornate DS, in German, signed “Georg,” one page, 8.75 x 14, 1903. Untranslated official document in

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

King of the Belgians who reigned from 1865–1909. ALS in French, signed “Leopold,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 8, 1879. Lett

Last King of France (1773–1850) who reigned from 1830 until he was forced to abdicate in 1848. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “L. P.,” one page, 8 x

Last King of France (1773–1850) who reigned from 1830 until he was forced to abdicate in 1848. ALS signed “Louis Philippe D’Orleans,” one page both si

King of Sweden and Norway (1799–1859) whose reign was characterized by progressive reforms. He was also the godson of Napoleon Bonaparte. LS in Latin,

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, October 9, 1959. Lette

Signed book: Strength to Love. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1963. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 146 pages. Signed on the first free end p

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in the Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer Wa

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

ALS signed “Dad,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 10.75, January 7, 1971. Letter to his daughter Sandra. In part: “I want to supplement a few things if

American businesswoman (1906–2004) who co-founded one of the most successful cosmetics companies in the world. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, personal le

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington’s personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Man

Inventor of photographic equipment along with his brother, Auguste. In 1893 they developed a cine camera, the cinématographe, and showed the fi...

TLS in Italian, signed “G. Marconi,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, Villa Odescalchi Civitavecchia, August 20, 1930. Letter written to The Hon

The second wife of Emperor Napoleon I of France (1791-1847). Partly-printed DS, in French, one page, 15 x 11, December 15, 1811. Marie Louise testifie

Czech statesman (1886–1948) who served as the Czech Foreign Minister from 1940 until his death under mysterious circumstances. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 1

Prominent political leader and the first Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States of America. War-dated ALS signed “C. G. Memminger,” thre

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

Socialite and political hostess (1889–1975) known for throwing lavish parties. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 8, 1964. A dinner invitation. In full: “I

Italian journalist, nationalist, and revolutionary (1833–1918) who turned to pacifism and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1907. ALS in French, si

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century. Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Mailing envelope,

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century. Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink signature, “Mo

American artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized communication—and indeed, society as a whole—and represente

AQS on a 3.75 x 2.5 off-white slip affixed to a slightly larger gray sheet. In full: “Lucretia Mott. Truth for authority not authority for truth. 4 mo

Brother-in-law of Napoleon (1767–1815) who was a marshal in Napoleon’s regime and who reigned as King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. Partly-printed DS,

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, January 15, 1928. Untranslated document, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanu

War-dated handwritten telegram, in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.5, on his personal telegram stationery headed “The Duce

ANS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page on the reverse of an unaddressed Il Popolo d’Italia postcard, 3.5 x 5.5, Milan, April 9, 1922. Brief note

LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 20, 1807. Letter to Marshal Kellermann. In part (translated): “I received your letter of May 12.

Handwritten endorsement, in French, signed “Np,” on a report addressed to him by the Minister of War Clarke, signed “Duc de Feltre,” one page both sid

Handwritten endorsement, in pencil, signed “LN,” on a manuscript petition addressed to him as Prince-President of the II. Republic, one page, both sid

Influential Protestant theologian (1892–1971) and philosopher who reshaped much of American thought concerning society, politics, and the meaning of h

ALS signed “F. N.,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, August 3, 1847. Letter to the wife of Edward Strutt on the occasion of her husband’s

Irish political leader (1775-1847) best known for his tireless efforts on behalf of Catholic Emancipation (i.e., the right for Catholics to sit in Par

Vintage British autograph album, 5 x 4, 84 pages with over 100 signatures, including politicians, musicians, religious leaders, and athletes. Most pag

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8, May 27, 1884. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part (translated): “In thanking you for

Emperor of Russia (born 1754) from 1796 until his assassination in 1801, the son of Catherine the Great, and a champion of the poorer classes, his swe

Descendant of the Penn family who served as the last governor of colonial Pennsylvania (1729–1795). Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.5 x 11.75,

Charismatic and highly ambitious wife of Argentine president Juan Peron (1919–1952) who later became the subject of the popular musical (and subsequen

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development letterhead, February 15, 1971. Letter to Aristotle Gavros of Los Angeles. In part:

Spanish monarch (1451–1504) best known as the sponsor and patron of Christopher Columbus in his ventures to the ‘New World.’ Manuscript DS, signed &...

Italian pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Bacteriologist (1853–1933). He studied at Clermont-Ferrand, became assistant to Pasteur, and was appointed his successor. In 1894 he helped to discove

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740–1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word ‘sadism.’ ALS in

TNS, one page, on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, January 1965. Brief letter of thanks for wishes sent for his 90th birthday. Schweitzer has handwritten the gree

Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of hi

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 9 x 11, July 4, 1842. In full: “I send you a letter which has been received from Joseph Marcoux missionary among a portio

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Atheneum Club letterhead, no date. Letter to Lyman Lynton. In full:

ALS in pencil signed “Bob, Robert Stroud, 594,” one lightly-lined page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Alcatraz, March 5, 1945. Letter to his sister, Mamie E. S

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

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.”