RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, July 15, 1976. Letter of thanks for birthday wishes. In part: “Som

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the couple sharing a chair, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford,” and “Betty Ford.” In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Fords after Gerald’s inauguration, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Gerald and Betty Ford. In fine cond

Signed book: The Vantage Point. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 636 pages. Signed in founta

Signed book: The Lyndon Johnson Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Cudhay, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 178

TLS, one page, 7 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 20, 1979. Brief letter to George Hampton. In part: “I want you to know how much I appreciate your

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Rollo Lynch, with best wishes for the New Year 1989, from Richard Nixon,” on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet. In fin

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

Four signed hardcover books: one Seize the Moment, signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page in blue ballpoint by Richard Nixon; one Hu

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 White House photo of Reagan and Freddie DeCordova at a formal event, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Dear Freddie—But

Felt tip signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card featuring an embossed presidential seal. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a di

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Reagan on stage with Desi Arnaz and Anne Jeffries reading their scripts for their weekly radio show, The Birmingham Sho

Docketing signature, “D. Ayers,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 8 x 12.75, dated November 10, 1837. Document is a land survey done by J. E.

Five items, each signed by a notable member of the clergy: one matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Billy Sunday, signed and inscribed in the lower border

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

Beautician (1884–1966) who developed the highly successful cosmetic line that bears her name. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October

German-American political scientist (1906–1975) who characterized totalitarianism. TLS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1971. Letter to Mr. R

American-born statesman and financier (1848–1919) of the prominent family of New York millionaires. ALS signed “W. W. Astor,” one page, 7 x 9, August

Physicist and surveyor (1806–1867) who helped engineer coastal fortifications and conducted a detailed survey of the entire east coast. Also the great

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