RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Late 1800s cabinet card photograph, 4.25 x 6, of Chester A. Arthur. Sharp and clear albumen image with light foxing. The bottom portion of the mount i

Original personal calling card bearing Arthur’s name, 3.25 x 1.75, signed in pencil, “I will be at your house at one tomorrow, C. A. A., Jan 6.” In fi

Original 3.5 x 5.5 cabinet photo of the first lady, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Frances F. Cleveland.” In very good condition, wi

TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal White House letterhead, August 9, 1956. Letter of thanks to David Marx. In part: “I am

Glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Eisenhower kicking a football while a member of the West Point football team in 1915. Two captions are affixed to the rev

Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Garfield in a suit and hat by W. J. Baker’s of Buffalo, bearing a pre-printed signature and sentiment below the imag

Book: Memorial Address in honor of James A. Garfield given by James G. Blaine on February 27, 1882. Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 188

Wife of President Ulysses S. Grant (1826–1902) and First Lady from 1869 to 1877. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered stat

Unusual 5.75 x 7.25 imperial cabinet photo of U. S. Grant affixed to a 7 x 9 grayish green mount. The photograph dates to around the turn of the 20th

Original 1860s albumen 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Grant by Mathew Brady. The front and back of the mount has Brady's imprint. Light wear ...

Original 1860s albumen carte-de-visite portrait of Grant, 2.25 x 4, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York. General wear and

Original 1860s albumen carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in uniform and wearing a mourning crepe after Lincoln’s assassination, 2.5 x 4, by I. N. Teag

Original 1860s oval albumen photograph of Grant in uniform with the rank of Major General, 5.25 x 7.25, affixed to an 8.25 x 10.75 mount. Sharp and cl

Unsigned original 11.25 x 9.75 albumen photo affixed to a slightly larger mount, featuring Grant and his family on the front porch of his cottage on M

Vintage glossy 7 x 10 Harris and Ewing portrait of Harding. Reverse bears multiple stamps and notations from Look magazine, stating it was used on May

Vintage glossy double weight 10 x 8 photo of Harding with his pet dog Laddie Boy in the yard at the White House, posing with ‘Pop’ Anson and his daugh

Printed itinerary with an embossed titled on the cover “Tour of The President, to the Pacific Coast, April 14th to May 16th, 1891,” 5 x 7, eight pages

Original glossy 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Merritt Studios of Washington, D. C., signed on the mount in black ink, “Benj. Harrison, Feby 22, 1895.”

Unsigned program from Harrison’s presidential inauguration on March 4, 1889, 7.75 x 10.25, 8 pages, featuring a schedule of events and map of the Sena

Uncommon original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Harrison in full military uniform as a General in the Union Army by A. M. Dudley of Salem, Massachusetts. M

Wife of President Benjamin Harrison (born 1832) and First Lady from 1889 until her death in 1892. Original 4 x 5.75 photo of Harrison in profile, affi

Second wife of Benjamin Harrison, she married the widowed president after he left office. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, black-

Ink signature and inscription, “To Henry C. Noble, with regards, R. B. Hayes, Spiegel Grove 1884,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 album page. Some scattere

ANS, likely as president, signed “R. B. H.,” one page on a 3.5 x 2.25 card, no date. Note to Postmaster General Judge D. M. Key. In full: “Please give

Extremely attractive matching pair of original circa 1890 albumen card photographs, each 4 x 8, by Sarony of New York. These unusual, larger images ar

White House card, 4.25 x 2.75, signed in ink by Hoover. In fine condition, with some mild soiling, a couple surface marks, and a pencil notation to th

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 23, 1917. Letter to journalist Oswald Garrison Villard. In part: “By August 1st I think that thing

Original color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Kennedy sitting on a love seat in a very crowded room in the White House, date-stamped on the reverse December 5

Original glossy 10 x 8 U. S. Army photo of Kennedy taking the oath of office on January 20, 1961. Photo taken from the stage shows Kennedy with Lyndon

Original stereoview of the 'Old Soldier's Home’ in Washington, 7 x 3.25, by J. F. Jarvis Stereoscopic Views. In fine condition, with slight ...

Campaign envelope featuring engraved portraits of Lincoln and Johnson, 6 x 3.5, circa 1864, captioned in the upper left, “With these true hearts throu

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite featuring two tiny portraits of Lincoln and Washington within an embossed patriotic design, by A. E. Alden

Charming engraving of the Lincoln family gathered around a book, 12 x 15.5, published by John Damty of Philadelphia, from an engraving by A. B. Walter

General Orders No. 100, 5.5 x 7.25, one page, issued by President Lincoln through the War Department on March 15, 1864. Lincoln calls for 200,000 more

Certificate featuring an engraving of the National Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois, 6 x 9, 1869, proving that the bearer “has contributed Fi

Two printed presidential messages to the 37th Congress: one three-pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, April 21, 1862, transmitting a “copy of co

General Orders No. 302, 5 x 8, one page both sides, issued by President Lincoln through the War Department on December 21, 1864. Lincoln calls for 300

Original stereoview of Vinnie Ream’s statue of Lincoln, 7 x 3.25, by Bell & Brother of Washington. In fine condition, with some wear to corner t...

President’s War Order No. 3, 4 x 6, one page, issued by President Lincoln from the Executive Mansion on March 11, 1862. In part: “Major General McClel

Original 1860s albumen 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of Abraham Lincoln, a scarce shot. The plain white mount has the stamp of photographer J.E. McLees on

Instantly recognizable original 1860s anonymous albumen carte-de-visite of Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad looking at a photo album. The blank back ha

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite illustrated bust portrait of Lincoln, by J. H. Bufford & Sons of Boston circa 1865. Scattered foxing t...

Unusual matte-finish 11 x 12.75 composite photo of an artistically embellished Lincoln portrait, with a pencil notation to the reverse claiming a 1916

Complete original issue of Harper’s Weekly, dated November 16, 1861, 16 pages, 11.25 x 16. Cover features an impressive and detailed illustration of W

LS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Committee of Ways and Means letterhead, May 23, 1888. Letter to M. M. Garrett, Esq. In

Original circa 1890s cabinet card of President McKinley, 5 x 7, by famed studio Pach Bros. Nice image on an attractive embossed black mount. The lower

Twenty-fifth president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. Original 4.25 x 6.5 deckle-edged cabinet photo by Cour

Original program for the March 4, 1901, inauguration of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, 4.25 x 8.5, 10 pages, detailing the particulars of th

ALS signed “Warren N. Goddard,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, June 11, 1867. Letter to his father. In part: “Do not forget to bri

Printed address of Polk’s address to the Senate on December 9, 1845, 6.25 x 9.5, eight pages, housed in a contemporary folder. Polk’s State of the Uni

Wife of president James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. ALS signed “Mrs. Polk,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, “Polk Place,”

Second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt (1861–1948) and First Lady from 1901 to 1909. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 6.75, Sagamor

Original vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 White House portrait of Roosevelt at his desk in the Oval Office. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered ligh

Original vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 White House portrait of Roosevelt at his desk. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light silvering.

Original vintage glossy 9 x 7 Associated Press photo of Roosevelt taking the Oath of Office on March 4, 1934, as former President Herbert Hoover looks

Famous circa 1919 gelatin silver photograph, 8.5 x 11, of Theodore Roosevelt with his granddaughter. Lower right bears the obscured photographer'...

Original gelatin silver print of Roosevelt, 5.25 x 7.5, affixed to its original 8 x 10 mount. Roosevelt and '1914' are written on front of m...

Original 6 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Roosevelt affixed to a 7 x 10 board. Reverse of the board bears a McClure’s magazine stamp with pencil nota

Original matte-finish 5.75 x 7.75 Harris and Ewing portrait of Roosevelt, as president, in a three-piece suit affixed to its original 10.5 x 14 mount.

Four original vintage photos, ranging in size from 8.5 x 6.5 up to 10 x 8, and include images of of Roosevelt pointing emphatically from a flag-cove

Vintage 10.75 x 7.75 Underwood and Underwood photo of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt, stepdaughter Alice and her first four children, taken in 1895 whil

Unsigned program from Roosevelt’s presidential inauguration on March 4, 1905, 4.25 x 8.5, 8 pages, bearing an image of the Capitol on the front and in

Italian Mediterranean style mansion nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in Saratoga, California. It was constructed from 1912 to 191

White House card signed in black ink, “Wm. H. Taft.” In very good condition, with scattered light soiling, adhesive remnant along top edge, and mounti

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Somers, signed in the lower border in black ink, “With warm esteem and respect, Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft.” In

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 15, 1918. Letter to John Bliss of Brooklyn. In full: “I have your letter of

Original glossy 7.5 x 5 press photo of Truman, Joseph Stalin, and Clement R. Attlee seated in front of Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, British Foreign

Several editions of the Ulster County Gazette, dated January 4, 1800, with articles concerning the death of George Washington, who died on December 14

Printed circular of acts and laws for the Militia, taken from a larger volume, 7 x 12, 17 string-bound pages. First page bears the final two sections

Original personal calling card bearing Wilson’s name, 3.25 x 2.25, signed at the top in black ink, “Edith Bolling Wilson.” In fine condition, with a s

Unsigned original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of a youthful Wilson by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia. In fine condition.

Original glossy 7 x 5 American Press Association photo of Wilson delivering his inaugural address on March 5, 1913, as former President William H. Taf

Uncommon police permit from Wilson’s second inauguration, March 5, 1917, 3 x 5, signed by the recipient, “J. Huyler Ellison.” Permit allows the holder

Scarce original Woodrow Wilson campaign poster, 17 x 23.5, bearing a sepia-tone Harris & Ewing portrait of Wilson with the text, “For President,...

Philosopher and theologian (1836–1903) and the first theologian to support Charles Darwin. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Sherman of Milwa

British diplomat and 3rd Baron Tenterden (1834–1882). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Elliott & Fry of London, signed at the b...

Original 7.25 x 4.25 albumen portrait of an unidentified woman in an ox-drawn cart in the middle of a military installation, with several cannons and

Progressive czar of Russia, 1855-1881. Widely hailed as the Liberator for freeing the serfs, he was nevertheless killed by a nihilist bomb. Czar Alexa

Wife of Carlos I and last Queen consort of Portugal (1865–1951). Original 4 x 8 cabinet-style photo by Adele of Vienna, signed at the bottom of the im

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 9, National Woman Suffrage Association letterhead, July 1, 1889. Letter to “Mr. Buttre.” In full: “Will you please make 1,000 pr

Greek commoner who became the controversial wife of Alexander I (1896–1972). Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of Aspasia, signed and inscribed

Physicist and surveyor (1806–1867) who helped engineer coastal fortifications and conducted a detailed survey of the entire east coast. Also the great

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, blindstamped Boy Scouts letterhead, April 2

Michigan politician (1832–1881) who served as the state’s 16th governor. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by an anonymous studio, signed

Politician who served as secretary of war under Woodrow Wilson (1871–1937). ALS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, November 14, 1930. Letter t

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

One of the most notorious members of the National Convention during the French Revolution, he presided over the trial of Louis XVI and voted for his e

ALS, signed “P. T. Barnum,” one page, 7.25 x 5, October 2, 1850. Barnum writes, in full: “I have great pleasure in enclosing you the autograph of Mlle

Personal stationery envelope with Barnum’s initials embossed on the flap, 4.5 x 3.5, unsigned but addressed in Barnum’s hand, “Editor of Youth’s Compa

Politician and lawyer from Delaware (1767–1815) who served in both Houses of Congress. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio,

Youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (1857–1944). Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet photo of Beatrice in profile, signed at the bottom of the ima

German physician (1822–1874) who took a critical view of medical care to the people of Berlin. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, signed and insc

Leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe (1767–1838). Original hand-colored lithographed portrait of Black Hawk, 7 x 10, removed from an 1

Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the ‘Plumed Knight,’ he became secretary of state in 1889. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, sig

Husband of woman’s rights advocate Amelia Bloomer. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, Seneca Falls, March 1833. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Did the box o

Courtier and author who served as a maid of honor to Queen Victoria (1822–1905). Two signed photos: one original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Georgiana

Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Original 2.25 x 4 Sarony carte-de-visite photo of

Salvation Army leader and cofounder of the Volunteers of America (1865–1948). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Salvation Army letter

Union naval officer who went on to become a newspaper editor and congressman from Maine (1839–1901). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell o

Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania (1823–1887). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Lenzi of Norristown, Pennsylvania, signed under the i