RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Educator and economist (1796–1865) and an early advocate of the temperance and anti-slavery movements. Original 3.5 x 4.5 salt-print photo, affixed to

New York newspaper publisher (1797–1882) and ardent Lincoln supporter, who played an instrumental role in securing the presidential nominations of Har

New York newspaper publisher (1797–1882) and ardent Lincoln supporter, who played an instrumental role in securing the presidential nominations of Har

Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). War-dated manuscript telegram, one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 11, 1864. Teleg

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, October 31, 1850. Letter in his difficult to decipher hand, in which he mentions a riverside

American religious leader (1822–1901) and strong advocate for Native Americans. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Notman of Montreal, signed

Original 19th century oversize mounted albumen photos, both 5.75 x 3.5, showing the US Capitol and White House in Washington D. C. Each is affixed to

Physician, journalist, and editor. Closely-cropped ink signature, “Alex Wilder, Eve. Pos ,” on an off-white 2.25 x .5 slip affixed to a 2.25 x 3.75

Noted chemist (1844–1930) involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. In 1912, Wiley resigned and took over the laborato

Noted chemist (1844–1930) involved with the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. ALS signed “H. W. Wiley,” one page, 8 x 11, Pleasa

American judge and politician (1823–1910) who served as President Grant’s attorney general. Two items: one original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portr

Second bishop of Alabama in the Episcopal Church (1816–1900) who was a slaveholder and strongly supported the confederate cause. Original 2.5 x 4 cart

American geologist (1824–1891). Original 2.5 x 3.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait by LeClear & Robison of Ann Arbor, signed on the reverse in bl...

Rare vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 portrait of the Duke and Duchess, affixed to a 10.25 x 10.25 onionskin sheet, signed on the sheet in black ink “

Reform rabbi and Zionist leader (1875–1949). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Free Synagogue letterhead, December 27, 1935. Letter to Mark Weinbaum. In part

Reformer, lecturer, proponent of women’s suffrage and labor reform (1842–1932). AQS on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip. Dickinson pens a brief quote from P

Suffragist; organized the first national woman’s rights convention and aided in forming the American Woman Suffrage Association. Ink signature, “’Libe

American politician (1835–1913) who served as ambassador to Spain in the days leading up to the Spanish–American War. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-vi

Official Pictures magazine from the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair, 7 x 10, full of photos taken by the Kaufman and Fabry Company, the official photogra

Original souvenir magazine for Billy Rose’s Aquacade presented at the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair, 8.75 x 11.75, 32 pages. The stars of the show wer