RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

War Industries Board government check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wilson as president, “Woodrow Wilson,” payable to Sylvan I. Strooc

Four hardcover books: Decision Points, signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page; Ana’s Story, signed on the half-title p

ALS as president, one page, 6 x 4, The President letterhead, February 10, 1992. Short letter to Knox McConnell. In full: “Lud Ashley filled me in on y

Scarce ALS as president, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, embossed The President letterhead, April 10, 1992. Letter to Joseph Kingsbury-Smith. In ful

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the president and first lady, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by George Bush and blue felt tip by Barb

FDC with a cachet honoring the Stars and Stripes, signed in black felt tip by George and George W. Bush. In fine condition.

ALS signed “George,” on the inside of a 5.5 x 8 Texas Rangers Baseball Club card, no date. Letter of thanks for a gift. In full: “Thanks for the great

Miniature American flag, 6 x 4, on a plastic pole, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

A 4.25 x 3.5 bookplate for Decision Points, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 5 x 8 photo of Bush speaking outdoors, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Decision Points. First edition, later printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed in bl

Signed book: Spoken from the Heart. First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 456 pages. Signed on the

Three hardcover editions of Sources of Strength, two signed on the title page and one signed on the half-title page, each signed “J. Carter.” In fine

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Carters speaking at a Habitat for Humanity event, signed in black felt tip, “J. Carter,” and “Rosalynn Carter.”

Bill Clinton’s personally-owned and -used golf club. M. A. C. Attack 8 iron is signed on the toe of the club head, “Bill Clinton.” Accompanied by a le

Color 8.5 x 11 print entitled ‘Every River’ bearing a quote from Clinton used in his September 21, 1998, Remarks to the 53rd Session of the United Nat

TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Arkansas letterhead, October 27, 1980. Letter to supporters. In part: “Thank you so much for your very

Two hardcover books, My Life and Back to Work, each signed on the title page in black ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 953 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pag

Two mock White House cards, one signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford,” and one signed in blue ballpoint, “Spiro T. Agnew.” In fine condition.

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

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). ALS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date. Untranslated corr

LS signed “R. Baden-Powell,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Inspector General of Cavalry letterhead, May 8, 1903. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret it is

German economist (1823–1899) and founder of the Reichsbank. ALS in German, signed “L. Bamberger,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, May 1. Le

Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Christmas card, me

Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Rare ALS signed “F

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Barnum, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “P. T. Barnum,...

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Very s

Older brother of Napoleon (1868–1844) who served as King of Spain from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. LS in French, signed “Josep

Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. TLS signed “Dr. E.

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish,

Docketing signature, “S. W. Blount, Clk,” on the reverse of a one-page 13 x 8 manuscript document giving an inventory of the Estate of Silas M. Parker

Dutch botanist, humanist, and physician (1668–1738). He is regarded as the founder of clinical teaching and of the modern academic hospital. Third per

Youngest brother of Napoleon (1784–1860) who reigned as King of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813, and later served in several official positions in the Se

Mother of Napoleon (1750–1836). ALS in Italian, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, July 3, 1801. Letter to Francisco Braccini. In part (transl

Brother of Napoleon (1778–1846) made King of Holland by Napoleon on June 5, 1806. Louis took his duties seriously, adopting the Dutch form of his name

Younger brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, September 9, 1803. Untranslated

William Booth was a British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Evangeline (

DS, signed “G. Borden, Jr., Municipal Collector,” one page, 7.75 x 4.5, July 9, 1835. Receipt to Edward Beaty for a land payment. In part: “Received t

New Hampshire born personality (1829–1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language. ALS signed “L

German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism and based on the encounter of man with nature,

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Five ALSs, 4.5 x 7.25, each three or four pages on two adjoining sheets, dated between 1863 and 1878. Bright

German chemist (1811–1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ger

Manuscript DS, signed “Edward Burles, Com in Chief,” one page, 8 x 4.25, December 15, 1835. Honorable discharge for William Blount reads, in part: “Wi

British civil servant and colonial administrator (1688-1729) who served as governor of New York and New Jersey. Manuscript DS, signed “W. Burnet,” one

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 29, 1893. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “For work on Natl. His’y of birds, get Minot’s Birds of New England, or Stearn

Inventor, manufacturer, and railway constructor who patented a type of canal lock and improved the process for manufacturing pig and wrought iron. Ori

Miner who founded Hurley, Wisconsin, originated the American Fibre Co., and developed Mexican mining interests through the Hidalgo Smelting Co. Origin

Texas settler, military figure, Captain of the Gonzales-Seguin Rangers, and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1798–1842). He is somet

Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as secretary of war under Monroe and vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, a

Distinguished French physician and researcher (1863–1933) who made a number of important discoveries in bacteriology and who developed the first antid

ALS, three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 9, 1902. Letter to a professor. In part: “This morning I read your letter to the P

Signed book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1937. Hardcover, 5 x 8.25, 340 pages. Signed in foun...

Washington landowner (1764–1849) who owned the tracts of land on which the US Capitol and Library of Congress were later built. Partly-printed lottery

Ballpoint signature, “Charles,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with three color photos to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine co

Empress of Russia, 1762–1796. She murdered her husband, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. Manuscript DS, in Cyrillic, signed “Yekater

Queen of Castile (1373–1418) as the wife of King Henry III of Castile. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 13.25 x 12.75, 1407. U

Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered and proved the existence of neutrons, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium 235

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 14, 1984. Letter of thanks. In full: “Thank you so much for passing on the jar of jell

The smallest man in the world until his death (1838–1926), he was only 28 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds. He was brought to the United States in 18

TLS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page 7.5 x 9.5, April 1, 1955, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead. Letter to John E. Harvey. In full

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