RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

American politician (1873–1944) who served as Governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage sep

Civil engineer who introduced the ‘freezing’ process of excavation in big building projects, and designed the foundation for the Empire Building in Ma

Governor of the state of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and US Senator from 1863 to 1875. He also participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during

Congressman from Illinois (1836–1903) most noted for his involvement with legislation involving Native American lands. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet pho

American physician (1838–1908) and one of the founders of Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Jo

Welsh-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous

Vintage unsigned late 1800s albumen carte-de-visite of explorer Henry M. Stanley, 2.5 x 4.25, by Black of Boston, bearing a pre-printed signature inhe

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, ‘

AQS on a 4 x 2.25 off-white card. Stanton writes “Man, woman, a simultaneous creation,” and signed at the top, “Elizabeth Cady Stanton.” Stanton writi

ALS, three pages on two sheets, 5.5 x 9, November 22, no year. Letter to “Mr. Rockwood.” In full: “What I desire is that you get the names, all right

New Jersey congressman (1818–1904) who served in the House of Representatives and one of the founders of the Camden Iron Works. Original 2.25 x 4 cart

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, Georgia, June 14, 1

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 sheet. Sumner pens a quote from a speech. In full: “Not that I love the Union less, but freedom more, do I now. In plea

Supreme Court Justice (1809-1874) who served as one of Andrew Johnson’s counsel during his impeachment trial. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Underwood and Underwood portrait of the Hughes Court with the studio’s stamp on the reverse. Justices pictured are: Chief Justic

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1792–1873) appointed by President Tyler, who concurred with Chief Justice Taney in the Dred Scott decision. AL

Popular Chicago clergyman and teacher (1830–1894). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by L. M. Melander & Bro. of Chicago, signed in the lower bo...

US Senator from Ohio (1830–1914) who also served as secretary of the interior from 1882–1885. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell, signed

British antislavery orator and activist; arguably one of the most important abolitionists and human rights lecturers in the United Kingdom and the Uni

Renowned British physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who is widely known for determining the correct value of absolute zero. Absolute temperatures are