RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Union naval officer and commander of the Steamer R. R. Cuyler, where he died in 1862. Original unsigned2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Winslow in hi

Confederate officer and Virginia congressman (1846–1913), who was wounded at the battle of New Market. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Cook of Ri

American military officer and lawyer (1827–1905) who rose to the rank of brigadier general. Wistar was wounded at Antietam and later led troops at Dre

US naval officer. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Very sincerely, Thos. N. Wood, Class ‘76

Union colonel (1835–1916) who participated at Gettysburg. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Condit and Collamer of Wilkes Barre, signed under

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gardner of Washington, D. C., signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. G. Wright, Maj Genl Comg, 6th Ar

US naval officer from New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Porcook, signed on the reverse in black ink, “J. J. Young, Aet. 72.” Unifor

Russian-born aviator and aeronautical engineer (1894–1974), manufacturer of pursuit planes, and inventor of various airplane devices including a bombs

Original 7 x 9 photo of Lindbergh posing in front of the Spirit of St. Louis. In fine condition, with a few scattered creases.

Original 11 x 8.25 photo of the Spirit of St. Louis surrounded by a throng of people at Bolling Field, Virginia, stamp-dated on the reverse June 13, 1

Former lab assistant to Thomas Edison (1879–1936) who, in 1911, made the first official airmail flight in the United States. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11,

American writer, historian, and pastor (1805–1877) best known for his History of Napoleon Bonaparte. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Boga

Author who wrote under the pseudonym Oliver Optic (1822–1897), he primarily wrote books for children. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Davis &am...

American publisher (1814–1899) who ran D. Appleton & Company, which published works by Lewis Carroll, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Darwin, and Jo...

Author (1809–1885) most famous for his temperance novel Ten Nights in a Bar–Room and What I Saw There. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Arth

Glamorous 6 x 4.25 postcard photo of Sophia Loren taken by Avedon, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Avedon,” and signed on the image side in

American sculptor (1819–1911) whose works have had a lasting influence on monumental sculpture throughout the US. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Boston,

English romance novelist and short story writer (1862–1921). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Emberson of London, signed in the lower border in black

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Vintage 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photo of one of Bartholdi’s sculp

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Precise ink signature, “For autograph, F. Bartholdi,” on an off-wh

Prolific artist (1825–1900) known for his humorous anthropomorphic paintings of animals. ALS signed “W. H. Beard,” four pages on two adjoining sheets,

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 doubleweight publicity photo promoti

ALS signed “Mr. B,” three pages both sides, 5.75 x 8, Ashcombe House letterhead. Letter to a friend. In part: ”They say British pictures are getting b

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Pseudonym of American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885). Ink signature, “H. W. Shaw or Josh Billings,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and anot

British author, poet, and composer (1807–1867). Original 4.25 x 6.25 trimmed cabinet photo by William Notman of Montreal, signed in the lower border i

Prolific American daguerreotypist and photographer (1822–1908). ALS signed “A. Bogardus,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, New

American poet, playwright, and diplomat (1823–1890) best known for his poems about the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by M.

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of one of her works by an anonym

Two TLSs, both 8.5 x 11 and dated December 12, 1922: one on personal letterhead to industrialist Curtis Freshel, in part: “I am under contract to deli

Vintage 4 x 9 magazine photo of Borglum’s first model for a proposed monument of R. G. Ingersoll, signed at the bottom of the image in fountain pen. T

Anglo-American genre painter and illustrator (1833–1905) known for his paintings of Puritan life, as well as his illustrations for The Scarlet Letter,

French Realist painter (1827–1906). ALS in French, on a 7.5 x 2.5 clipped slip, August 4, 1898. Letter to Mr. Tedesco. In full (translated): “I send y

Original 7.5 x 9.75 matte-finish portrait of a New York City street surrounded by skyscrapers affixed to its original 10.75 x 13.75 mount, labeled und

Artist, writer, traveler, and government agent (1821–1875). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of Washington, D. C., signed below the

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Commoner letterhead, December 3, 1904. Letter regarding confusion about speaking engagements. In pa

TLS signed “Thornton W. Burgess,” one page, 8.25 x 7, personal letterhead, March 18, 1929. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Sister South Wind has just

Novelist (1844–1925) who served in the Confederate Army. He wrote of violence and death, of racial intermarriage, and of contradictions and complexiti

American dramatist and poet (1803–1889) who also served as mayor of Newport, Rhode Island. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous stud

French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer (1828–1906). The rival of Nadar in French photography, he is best known for his numerous portraits a

Russian-born painter (1887–1985) whose colorful, fanciful depictions of peasant life, Judaica, and other subjects earned him a place among the most po

Original 4.25 x 6 cabinet photo of a younger Clemens seated in between George Alfred Townsend and David Gray by Brady of Washington, D. C., circa 1860

English rhymster (1816–1891) known as ‘Poet Close.’ Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in blac

French painter (1819–1877) who was scorned for his rigid classical outlook. He was imprisoned and fined for his part in the destruction of the Vendome

English mezzotint engraver (1801–1887). Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sam’

American landscape artist (1823–1900). Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Rockwood and Company of New York, signed below the image in bla

Journalist and politician from New Jersey (1797–1871) and a leading partisan Democratic editor. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of Ne

French painter (1824–1898) who became the president and co-founder of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by

Spanish realist painter (1841–1920). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. De Madrazo.”