RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court who handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities. ADS, signed “R. B.

Attractive printed preamble to the Charter of the United Nations, 8.5 x 12.25, signed and inscribed in ballpoint “To Barry Solomon, U Thant, October 7

Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its exi

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, April 5, 2000. Letter to a collector. In part: “Please find enclosed photos duly signed. Thank you fo

DS, signed “Theo. N. Vail,” one page, 10.5 x 15.5, August 1, 1890. Handsomely engraved first mortgage bond for the The Accumulator Company in the amou

Department store magnate (1838–1922) who also served as Postmaster General from 1889 to 1893. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rothengatter &...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 6.5, Tuskegee Institute letterhead, January 10, 1910. Response to an autograph request. In full: “Complying with your request of

Lawyer and soldier (1809–1836). He grew up in South Carolina and Alabama, studied law privately, and was admitted to the bar before he turned 20. Migr

Will of Robert Clokey, written entirely in Travis’s hand, but not signed, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.5, dated September 14, 1835. In

ALS signed “Wellington,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9, April 19, 1851. Letter to Edgar A. Bowring upon the opening of the Great Exhibi

TLS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10, Central Bureau for the Settlement of German Jews letterhead, June 29, 1934. Letter to Zionist leader Joha

Manuscript DS, signed “R. M. Williamson, Capt. Commanding,” one page, 7.5 x 4.5, September 13, 1835. Certification reads, in full: “I do hereby certif

Rare vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 portrait of the Duke and Duchess, affixed to a 10.25 x 10.25 onionskin sheet, signed on the sheet in black ink “

Served as British Prime Minister from 1908–1916. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 Rotary ‘Real Photographic Series’ postcard photo, signed in black ink, “H.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “M. Begin.” In fine condition, with slight show-through from collector’s notations o

Member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Tribe in Canada (1886–1955). He became a successful singer, studying the musical traditions of other tribes, whi

Signed book: Julia Child’s Menu Cookbook. NY: Wings Books, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8 x 11.25, 489 pages. Signed and inscribed on reverse of t

Felt tip signature, “Bon Appetit! Julia Child,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip imprinted with a scene of pots and pans and “The French Chef.” In fine co

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. Fountain pen signature, “W. P. Chrysler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 pre-printed autogra

Fountain pen signature, “C. De Gaulle,” on an off-white slip affixed to a 3.5 x 5 gray cardstock album page, with a photo affixed above signature and