RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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