RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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