RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one onionskin page both sides, 8.25 x 11, Princeton, November 24, 1948. Letter to Holocaust survivor Siegfried He

Superb AQS, in German, signed “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard. Einstein writes (translated): “One must tolerate the small follies of

Soldier and legislator (1813–1891), who was an early surveyor and a soldier at the Battle of San Jacinto. Manuscript DS, signed “G. B. Erath D. Surv,

Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918) as spouse of Nicholas II and remembered as being the last Czarina of Russia, as well as for her close friendship

Politician and merchant (1806–1844) and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. H. Everitt,” one page, 6.25 x 3

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet photo by W. & ...

Politician (1808–1893) who served as governor of New York, US senator, and secretary of state. LS, one page, 7.75 x 10, Department of State letterhead

American Roman Catholic priest (1886–1948) best known for founding Boys Town, where he espoused an education-based approach to reforming ‘wayward’ you

ALS signed “Father Flanagan,” one guestbook page, lightly-lined, 7 x 6, December 7, 1939. Letter to Daniel Hoan, mayor of Milwaukee from 1916 to 1940.

Pristine TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 24, 1937. Letter to a patron. In full: “It was very kind of you to send the two old

Scottish social anthropologist (1854–1941) influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. ALS signed “J.

Member of the House of Hanover (1848–1926) and prominent member of society involved in charitable activities. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pri

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. Matt

Politician (1830–1911) who represented Maine in the House of Representatives and Senate. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Frye, signed in the lowe

TLS signed “J. P. G.,” one page, 8 x 10, Sutton Place letterhead, February 18, 1964. Letter to a woman in Florida. In full: “I am afraid I am played o

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States governmen

ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date, but postmarked March 5, 1998. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of George DeCicco,

Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock ma

Civil War-dated ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Office of the Tribune letterhead, New York, May 24, 1864. “Col. G. F. Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio, is known to m

Matte-finish 2 x 3.5 carte-de-visite style bust portrait affixed to a 3.5 x 5 mount, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Horace Greeley, Westche