RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Founder and editor of the New York Tribune (1811–1872) who used the power of his newspaper to advocate for a variety of liberal causes, most important

Jewish-American painter and cartoonist (1897–1977) known for his radical political views and contributions to left wing publications. ALS signed “Grop

Jewish-American painter and cartoonist (1897–1977) known for his radical political views and contributions to left wing publications. Program for a sh

Giant late 1800s mounted albumen photograph of Hale, 13.25 x 16, by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, affixed to a slightly larger original mount. The im

American clergyman and author (1822–1909) best known for the Civil War allegory ‘The Man Without a Country.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet profile photo

One of the world’s foremost portrait photographers (1906–1979), he produced 101 cover photos for Life magazine. TLS signed “P. Halsman,” one page, 7.2

German photographer who collaborated with Leon Crémière in Paris. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite self-portrait by Hanfstaengl of Paris, ...

Photographic studio in Washington, D.C., opened in 1905 by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing. Today, the Library of Congress preserves 700,000 glass a

American sculptor (1810–1877) who resided in Florence. His works included Andrew Jackson, Millard Fillmore, and Alexander Graham Bell. Original 2.25 x

Ink signatures, “Yours truly, P. B. Du Chaillu, Jan 1874,” and “Yours sincerely, Bret Harte, Norwich, N. Y., Jany/74,” on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 shee

Early 20th century illustrator known for his outdoor scenes. Field and Stream magazine cover, dated February 1915, featuring one of Hastings’s hunting

Original circa 1870s cabinet card of Hawthorne, 4.25 x 6.5, by the prominent Warren of Boston. Toning and foxing to the image, light edge wear and pen

Photographer (1853–1921), known as ‘F. Jay,’ or the ‘Professor,’ who played a major role in documenting the settlement and early history of the great

Anglican priest, author, and horticulturist (1819–1904) noted for his expertise with roses. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by R. Slingsby of

Eminent American writer (1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and the much-anthologized poem ‘The Chambered Na

English novelist and playwright, born Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863–1933). Although he was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels, he is remem

American illustrator (1887–1962) who studied under Howard Pyle. Color 6.25 x 7.25 magazine photo of one of Hoskins’s cowboy illustrations, signed in t

French historian (1848–1911) who wrote on topics ranging from ancient Greece to the military history of Napoleon. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by

ANS signed “J. W. Howe,” one page trimmed to a size of 4 x 2, no date. Howe writes, in full: “I did not write ‘Hail Columbia.’ I did write the ‘Battle

TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, October 6, 1951. Letter to ‘Mr. Frankel.’ In part: “I shall be most happy to contribute to you