RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Secessionist politician from South Carolina (1800–1876). ALS, three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, May 13, 1870. Letter to

Eminent British physician (1828–1896) who was a pioneer in anaesthesia. LS signed “B. W. Richardson,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.75,

American educator, historian, and editor (1840–1900). Unsigned original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Ridpath in profile by an anonymous studio. In fine

Mother (1854–1941) of Franklin D. Roosevelt. DS, three pages, 8 x 13, July 1, 1911. Document regarding the cancellation of a mortgage on a farm situat

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Rudd in his overcoat and hat by Bath and Mann, signed below the image in black ink, “John S. Rudd.” Clipped

Last crown prince of Bavaria (1869–1955). Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Rupert in full royal dress, signed in the lower left in black ink. A

Collection of 111 vintage photos, various finishes, ranging in size from 4 x 3 up to 8.5 x 6, depicting various aspects of Russian life including: one

Senator from Delaware from 1859 to 1871 (1820–1892). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York

Senator from North Carolina (1822–1891) who was active in Reconstruction measures. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of Washington, D. C

Protestant theologian and a Church historian (1819–1893). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by D. Appleton & Co. of New York, signe...