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

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

Texas pioneer and politician (1788–1866) and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, signed “Jesse Grimes, Chief Justice Montg

Rare LS signed “John S. Crocker, Warden,” one page, 8 x 9.75, Warden’s Office, United States Jail letterhead, June 20, 1882. Letter to E. P. Higgins,

Scottish politician (1847–1934) who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the seventh Governor General of Canada. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo

LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, September 13, 1792. A circular letter (so captioned) regarding the payment of federal employees. In pa

Bold ink signature and sentiment, “Your very hum Sevt, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger letter and affixed to a 7.

Revolutionary War-dated hand-addressed full free frank, measuring 7.5 x 5, with the address panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Hancock to “To J

Notarized DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, August 18, 1910. In part: “This Indenture…Between William Randolph Hearst and Millicent V.

Unitarian clergyman (1818–1891) who served as the 20th president of Harvard University. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Chas. W. Hearn of Portlan

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

South African journalist and politician (1845–1909) affectionately known as Onze Jan (’our Jan’). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. E. Bruton of