RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Baker of Utica, New York, signed below the image in black ink, “Yrs. E. P. Hammond.“ In fine condition.

Senator and secretary of the interior under President Johnson (1820–1899). Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Brady of Washington, s

Mining magnate, owner of the San Francisco Daily Examiner, and founder of the Hearst fortune; he expanded sensationalistic journalism (1863–1951). Uns

Original glossy 7 x 9 three-quarter length press photo of Hearst, stamped on the reverse “Photo by Acme Newspictures Inc.,” and stamp-dated January 29

Fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and one of the founding members of the Red Cross (1846–1923). Unsigned autograph letter, one page, 4.

Politician from New York (1843–1910) who served as a US senator as well as 29th governor of the state. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Veeder of Alb

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

Congregationalist clergyman and church historian (1817–1887). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Kurtz of New York, signed in the lower border in bl

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

Sister of Oliver Wendell Holmes and wife of Charles Wentworth Upham. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by an anonymous studio, signed in

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

American physician who practiced in Massachusetts and served as president of the Massachusetts State Medical Society. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visit

Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. Matte-finish 4.5 x 5.75 portrait affixed to a 9.5 x 13 m

American zoologist and paleontologist (1838–1902) who founded and edited the journal American Naturalist, and taught at MIT and Boston University. Ori

Youngest daughter of Queen Isabella II of Spain (1864–1958) known for her controversial books. Vintage 5 x 6.25 oval photo of Eulalia in her crown and

American statesman and orator (1833–1899) known for his controversial positions on religion, slavery, suffrage, and other hot-button issues of the day

American statesman and orator (1833–1899) known for his controversial positions on religion, slavery, suffrage, and other hot-button issues of the day

Vintage pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 Brown Palace Hotel stationery sheet. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold p

Financier and president of R. J. Kimball and Co. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Kimball in full dress uniform by Alva Pearsall of Brooklyn, signed

Vintage 10.5 x 8.25 photo of Edward VII and his shooting party posing together outdoors. Matted to an overall size of 15 x 12. Photo is captioned on t