RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

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,