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