RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

American soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate secretary of war. ANS, one page, light

Politician and officer in the Union Army (1845–1898) who later amassed a fortune, mainly in railroads. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Fredrick’s of

New Hampshire born personality (1829–1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language. ALS signed “L

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink. In f

Two items: one unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Brady of New York; and one original unused ticket to the Senate gallery to view t

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

Congressman from New York and editor of the North American Review (1851–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed a

Maryland physician who treated Robert E. Lee after the Civil War. Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bendann Brothers of Baltimore. P

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 4.75, no date. Letter to Robert Underwood

Original 7 x 9.5 gelatin silver photo of Burroughs circa early 1900s. Sharp and clean matte image. Glue and paper residue on back, otherwise only mini

Mounted display with large photo and handwritten caption in another hand saying Burroughs is weeding in his garden at Riverby. It also says “Photograp

Inventor, manufacturer, and railway constructor who patented a type of canal lock and improved the process for manufacturing pig and wrought iron. Ori

Politician from Kentucky (1834–1910) who served as Speaker of the House from 1883–1889 and Secretary of the Treasury from 1893–1897. Original 4 x 6.5

American surgeon (1817–1887) who performed numerous operations that had never been attempted, including severing the femoral artery to cure elephantia

Empress of Russia, 1762–1796. She had her husband murdered, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. Empress Catherine II’s large white pape

American suffragist and peace activist (1859–1947) who was one of the leading forces behind the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, ensuring

American educator and naturalist (1823–1883) who served as president of University of Wisconsin from 1867 to 1870, and president of Williams College f

British statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (1863-1937). Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed across the top in fountain pen

Lawyer from New Hampshire (1835–1917) who served as secretary of the navy under Chester A. Arthur. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by W. G. C. Kimball

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

Scientist from Harvard University (1827–1894) who was instrumental in the measurement of atomic weights. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 9, Chemical Laboratory o

Noted American paleontologist and comparative anatomist (1840–1897) who founded the Neo-Lamarckism school of thought. The intense competition to disco

American businessman and politician (1794–1872) best known for his investments in railroads. Free franked 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in anoth

US Congressman and diplomat (1824–1889). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink,

US federal judge (1826–1902). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rice of Washington, D. C., signed below the image in black ink, “Walter S. Cox.” In fi

Western scout (1847–1917) during the Indian Wars who later enjoyed a career as a popular poet, playwright, short story author, and entertainer. ALS, o

Politician (1787–1863), former governor of Kentucky, who twice served as US attorney general in the administrations of William Henry Harrison and Mill

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. ALS signed “J. J. Crittenden,” on

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

Russian Grand Duke forced to flee in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution; recognized as head of the house of Romanov and claimant to the Russian t

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by W. L. Germon’s of Philadelphia, signed horizontally on the reverse in black ink, “Geo. M. Dallas, Jr.,” and

Hardcover photo album, 11.75 x 8.5, from the late 1870s, containing 96 cabinet photos of faculty, students and the campus, two to a page and all back

Daughter of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bingham and Hilliard of Memphis, Tennessee, signed at the

Representative and senator from Kentucky who opposed secession (1801–1872). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, Washington, December 10,

Unsigned original 2.75 x 3.5 oval portrait of Davis, affixed to a 4 x 5.5 mount. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks, toning, and soiling,

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in uniform, by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, dated 1861 in the lower borde...

Original 2.25 x 4 anonymous carte-de-visite bust portrait of Jefferson Davis that reproduces an engraved portrait. Light edge and corner wear only.

French geologist (1839–1908). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by G. Gevrey of Paris, signed and inscribed to a fellow geologist on the rever

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Mora of New York, signed at the

Original personal calling card bearing Depew’s name and 54th Street address, 3.25 x 1.5, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Yours very truly, Chaunc

American statesman and industrialist (1834–1928) who served as a US senator from New York and made his fortune as a lawyer and railroad executive. Ori

American statesman and industrialist (1834–1928) who served as a US senator from New York and made his fortune as a lawyer and railroad executive. Ear

African-American spiritual leader (1876–1965) whose Peace Mission sect demanded worship of him as God incarnate and communal celibate living. TLS sign

Politician from Wisconsin (1818–1897) and a staunch supporter of Lincoln’s during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady, bol

Scientist and pioneer daguerreotypist (1811–1882) who took the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in a

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Edison, George Eastman, General John Pershing, and others, taken at Eastman’s Rochester house in 1928, whe

Original 8.75 x 7 glossy photo of Thomas Edison posing outside with three other men, identified on the reverse as Mr. Hudson, Mr. Hyde, and Mr. McGall

Original 9 x 7 glossy photo of Edison, clad in a bright white suit, one of his Dictaphone machines to his right, with the mouthpiece in his hand, posi

Unsigned original candid 7 x 4.75 photo of Edison with Senator Benjamin R. Tillman. Reverse bears pencil notations that date the photo as “Neg. 251” f

Lawyer and politician (1828–1919) who served as senator from Vermont from 1866 to 1891. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Brady of New York, signed

Eldest son of Queen Victoria (born 1841) who reigned as King of England from 1901 until his death in 1910. ANS signed “ER,” on the front of a black-bo

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign (1901–1910) was named the Edwardian era. Ink signature

Original 6.5 x 4.25 cabinet photo of Edward and Alexandra in their robes by W. and D. Downey of England. In fine condition, with a small spot of soili

Very nice and crystal-clear 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Einstein in a buttoned-up leather jacket by Pat Liveright of New Jersey. In very good t

Original vintage matte-finish 7 x 5.5 photo of the Queen Mother in the garden of Clarence House on the occasion of her 60th birthday in 1960, with her

Unitarian clergyman and historian (1814–1894). Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in

Politician from Indiana (1822–1896) best known for his role in the passage of the pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution of Kansas. Original 4 x 6.5 cabin

ALS signed “Wm. H. English,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, December 19, 1859. Letter of introduction to Riggs and Company. In part: “Permit me to in

Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. ALS signed “J. Ericsson,” one pa

American lawyer and statesman (1818–1901) who prosecuted Jefferson Davis after the Civil War, defended Andrew Johnson during his impeachment trial, an

US Senator (1789–1871) who also served in the cabinets of William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Zachary Taylor. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite ph

Elisabeth (1864–1918) was a German princess of the House of Hesse, and the wife of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich (1857–1905). When Sergei was assass

Politician and Senate leader (1827–1896) considered by some to have been president for one day, March 4, 1877, when Grant’s term had expired and Hayes

Business leader (1893–1956) who inherited the Marshall Field department store fortune and founded the Chicago Sun newspaper. TLS signed “Marshall Fiel

Original 7.75 x 4.5 albumen portrait of an engine company from an unidentified department, by F. H. Higgins of Winchester, Massachusetts, posing outdo

Senator from Connecticut intimately connected with the Lincoln administration, who became Johnson’s acting vice president after the assassination (180

Member of the House of Hanover (1848–1926) and prominent member of society involved in charitable activities. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pri

Politician (1830–1911) who represented Maine in the House of Representatives and Senate. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Frye, signed in the lowe

French republican statesman (1838-1882) who helped direct the defense of France during the Franco-German War of 1870–71. Uncommon original 2.25 x 4 ca

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by A. Liebert of Paris. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to image.

Remarkable original 18.25 x 12.75 photo of the Capitol from the north-east side by Alexander Gardner, circa 1866, affixed to its original 23.5 x 18 mo

Son of Giuseppe Garibaldi who fought beside his father, as well as in the French army. He organized the Garibaldi Legion led by General Francesco Null

Politician from Arkansas (1832–1899) who served as his state’s Confederate States senator, governor, and United States senator before becoming the att

American banker (1820–1884) philanthropist, and president of the B&O Railroad. Vintage 8 x 12.5 Harris and Ewing photo, signed and inscribed to ...

Educator (1848–1922) who served as president of Rutgers and Amherst. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, signed in the lower border

Italian preacher and patriot (1809–1889). Original 2.25 x 4 lightweight carte-de-visite photo by Sunderland of Birmingham, signed below the image in b

German geologist (1814–1900) known for his studies on the Carboniferous and Cretaceous rocks and fossils of Saxony. Original carte-de-visite portrait

Grandson of King George III (1819–1904) who commanded the British Army from 1856 to 1895. Two items: one ALS signed “George,” one page both sides, 4.2

American naturalist (1837–1914) who worked at the Smithsonian Institution and Library of Congress, and was a professor of zoology at George Washington

Father of President U. S. Grant (1794–1873). Handwritten endorsement, signed “J. R. Grant,” at the conclusion of an LS, one lightly-lined page, 6.75 x

The most important American botanist of the 19th century (1810–1888). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Warren’s of Boston, signed on the rev

American military officer and polar explorer (1844–1935) who led a notable expedition to the Arctic during 1881–1884, setting a new ‘farthest north’ r

Medical missionary to Newfoundland and Labrador (1865–1940). Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Grenfell on a city street with two sled dogs by H

Politician (1817–1895) who served as congressman from Maryland from 1869 to 1871. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by an anonymous studio, si

Scottish politician (1847–1934) who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the seventh Governor General of Canada. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo

Neurologist and grandson of Alexander Hamilton, best known for appearing in over one hundred murder trials where insanity was a possible defense—inclu

Congressman from Florida who also served in the Union army (1840–1875). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Brady of Washington, signed in the lower

Politician from New York (1876–1950). Original 2.25 x 4 oval carte-de-visite photo by Rintoul and Rockwood of New York, signed and inscribed on the re

Second son of Alexander Hamilton (1786–1875). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by D. Appleton of New York, signed on the reverse in black ink,

Controversial American preacher who toured the world and wrote over 100 books and hymns. Original 2.25 x 3.75 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Uni