RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

American actress, interior designer, and socialite (1865–1950) usually referred to as ‘Lady Mendl,’ who is said to have invented interior design as a

Endorsement signature “J. P.,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 7.25 x 3.25, dated May 5, 1783, ordering the Granville County Sheriff to arres

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Partial manuscript DS, signed “Matthew Thornton, Justice,” one page, 5 x 2,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Partial ALS signed “Ed: Rutledge, Capt,” one page, 7 x 2.75, no date. Parti

Manuscript DS, signed “W. Williams,” one page, 7.5 x 7.75, October 1769. Expense report by Titus Hurlburt of the Colony of Connecticut, listing costs

Red-bordered mailing envelope, 6.5 x 4.25, addressed by Diana to “Helen,” and initialed in the lower left corner “D.” In fine condition.

Christmas card from 1993, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with the family arms. Inside, the card bears a charming color

Christmas card from 1994, 8 x 6 closed, embossed in gold on the outside with the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears a charming and informal fa

Ink signatures, “Diana” and “Charles” both clipped from a 1984 Christmas card. Also included is the card’s inscription in Charles’s hand, “To you both

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 slip. Douglass writes “Tru

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, June 8, 1869. Letter, written from Rochester, to C. S. Carter. In full: “I am obliged by your favor of the 4th

Unpopular mistress of King Louis XV (1743–1793). Manuscript DS, in French, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, August 9, 17

Egyptologist and novelist (1837–1898) who discovered one of the most important ancient Egyptian medical papyri. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by G

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, December 31, 1836. Letter to S. W. Pomeroy, Jr. concerning a long due debt. In part: “Frankness requires of me t

Colonial governor of Massachusetts from 1702 to 1715. Seldom-seen ALS signed “Dudley,” one page, 8 x 6, no date. Letter to the Honorable Secretary Add

Knickerbocker Trust Company bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thomas A. Edison,” payable to American Surety C

Archive of correspondence regarding Edison being honored as ‘The Thomas Jefferson Guest at Monticello,’ highlighted by two Edison TLSs. First TLS is s

Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11 photo of Einstein bathed in soft light, taken by Arthur Johnson circa 1935, signed and inscribed in the lower border in

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 10.5, blind-stamped personal letterhead, October 24, 1950. Letter to Dr. Max Thorek, International Secretary G

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Princeton, August 9, 1948. Letter to Jacob Landau of the J