RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

New York attorney (1826–1877) and US representative from New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of Washington, D. C., signed below

LS, one page, 9.5 x 13.5, Whitehall Treasury Chambers, June 6, 1683. Letter from the Lords of the Treasury to “John, Earl of Bridgewater,” asking for

Original 7 x 4 group portrait of men and women posing outdoors together below a sign that reads, “Chicago Photographic Co. Kruse & Roberts Props...

American lawyer and diplomat (1832–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph H.

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

Attorney and politician (1809–1876) who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1853 to 1854. Original 2.5 x 4.35 carte-de-visite portrait by Diersta

Writer and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both side

Grandson of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia, poet, and playwright (1858–1915). AQS in Russian on an off-white 6.5 x 2.75 sheet. Constantinovich writes, i

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Vintage ink signature, “Jay Cooke,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a larg

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “t