RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Caroline Bonaparte (1782–1839) and Elisa Bonaparte (1777–1820), Napoleon’s younger sisters who became Queen of Naples and Grand Duchess of Tuscany, re

Anglican leader of the Oxford Movement who became a Roman Catholic and wrote the well known hymn ‘Lead, Kindly Light.’ Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visit

Nicholas II was the last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nichola

Grand Duchess (1895–1918) and eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was assassinated along with her family follo

US lawyer and brevet general during the Civil War (1831–1912) who served as secretary of the interior under Benjamin Harrison. Two items: one original

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

Horse-trader and freebooter in Natchez (1771–1801). Nolan is sometimes credited with being the first to map Texas for the American frontiersmen, but h

ANS signed “Annie,” one page, 5 x 6.25, Dayton, Ohio, December 22, 1925. Note to her brother-in-law, Will Butler. In full: “God bless and keep dear li

LS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 3.25, Institut Pasteur letterhead, October 22, 1889. Letter to “Gaynor.” In full (translated): “I

Influential clergyman (1859–1918) and pastor of the Bloomingdale Reformed Church. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rockwood of New York, signed in

Physician, land speculator, and legislator (1798–1852). Handwritten endorsement, signed “Rob: Peebles,” dated December 8, 1834, at the bottom of a one

ADS, signed “Timothy Pickering QMG” in the text, one page, 8 x 5, February 26, 1783. Document prepared by Pickering as a receipt of his payment for “f

Italian Pope (1590-1676) born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri who ascended the papal throne in 1670 and served until his death. LS in Italian, signed “E. V

Born Ugo Boncompagni in 1502, he served as Pope from 1572 to 1585. Rare LS in Italian, to the Bishop of Lodi, signed “Greg. pp XIII,” March 13, 1580,

Italian fashion designer and politician (1914–1992). TLS in German, one page, 6.5 x 10.25, High Fashion House letterhead, March 19, 1982. Untranslated

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by W. & D. Downey of Lon...

Spanish monarch (1451–1504) best known as the sponsor and patron of Christopher Columbus in his ventures to the ‘New World.’ Manuscript DS, in Spanish

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 8 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger document and retaining its original embossed seal. Scattered creases,

LS signed, “Sir my brother, Your Majesty’s Good Sister, Victoria M,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, July 4, 1859. Letter to, “My Good Brother,” newl

Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed by 34 soldiers of Capt. Luke Drury's Company, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, February 9, 1776. The docume...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.25, January 2, 1837. Enlistment for Rodimal in the Republic of Texas army. In part: “I, Lemuel M. Rodimal born i

Belgian statesman (1880–1885) who served as prime minister for 16 years. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Geruzet Freres of Brussels, signed in th

Business check from the Silver Spur, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Red Calhoun for $150.00, January 26, 1951. In

American politician (1830–1893) who served as governor of Wisconsin and later became the secretary of agriculture under Benjamin Harrison. Original 4.

Vintage ink signatures of Andrei Vladimirovich (Grand Duke, cousin of Nicholas II), Xenia Alexandrovna (Grand Duchess, sister of Nicholas II), Alexand

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the U.S. for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at

San Antonio political figure, postmaster, and businessman (1782–1857). His most important commission was his service as Texas representative to the co

Frontiersman (1787–1837) noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the army of the Republic of Texas. He fought at the Grass Fight and the Battle

American politician (1823–1900), longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Autograph manuscript in ink on a 5 x 8 off-w

American author (1819–1899) of over 60 novels, and one of the most popular novelists in the latter half of the 19th century. Two items: one original 4

US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service (1802–1890). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Spinner

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 3, 1894. Letter to Mr. Skelton. In part: “They have not se

Congressman from Illinois (1836–1903) most noted for his involvement with legislation involving Native American lands. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet pho

ANS in Russian, signed “I. Stalin,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, January 22, 1938. Short note written by Stalin beneath a handwritten letter to him from his

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, September 7, 1861. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I have sent your letter to Mr. Redputt…You can rely upon what he says.” In

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. AQS, one page below a typed let

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Field, by Brady of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Stephen J. Field.” In

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, November 3, 1940. Letter to to Elisha Friedman, an economic consultant formerly employed by the Treasury De

ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, July 13. Letter to Judge [Louis E.] Levinthal. In part: “One of the…satisfactions your P

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 23, 1883. Letter to his old friend, Colonel C.W. Woolley. In part: “Of course, I cannot say, of m

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