RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Confederate Governor of Texas. Clark assumed office in 1861 when Sam Houston refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. Partly-printed DS, one pa

Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, October 26, 1826. Letter to Dr. Lyons. In part: “I have communicated to the President the wish expressed in

Daughter (1817–1907) of France’s ‘Citizen King,’ Louis Philippe, who became an important leader in Bulgaria. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Clem

Autograph letter, one page, 8 x 9.75, December 1817. Letter to General James Tallmadge. In part: "I have received your interesting letter. I sh...

Writer and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both side

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Jay Cooke & Co. business check, 8.5 x 4, partly filled out and signed by Cooke, p...

English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653,

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “t

American businessman and politician (1794–1872) best known for his investments in railroads. Free franked 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in anoth

Lawyer (1812–1894) who served as co-counsel for Dred Scott in the famous Supreme Court case. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, si

French psychologist and pharmacist (1857–1926) who introduced a method of self-improvement based on optimistic autosuggestion. AQS, signed “E. Coue,”

Daughter of ‘Old Three Hundred’ Rebekah Russel Cumings, who was at one time engaged to William Barret Travis. Manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 7

Journalist (1819–1897) best known for his support of Grant during the Civil War and his aggressive postwar political advocacy through the New York Sun

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Uncommon vintage 9 x

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13. Darrow writes Walden Book Shop regarding an order. In full: “Please send the books mentioned in the enclosed to A.

ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 2, 1872, to J. H. Bowman. In part: “our’s of the 29th ulto. received with the letter of Mr. Jacobson encl

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

Texas promoter (1808–1868), who along with Robert Creuzbaur compiled the Map of the State of Texas, first published in 1849. Much subsequent Texas car