RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

New Jersey congressman and ambassador to Germany, as well as a prolific arborculturist and art collector (1839–1894). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet phot

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 7.25 sheet. Phillips writes, “Count that day lost whose low descending sun, Lies at thy hand no worthy action done. These o

American abolitionist and social reformer (1811–1884). Original 4 x 6.25 Sarony cabinet photo, signed in black ink. A few light creases, surface marks

Thin paper advertising sign for a new gallery, 11.75 x 7.5, bearing the text: “Penny Photograph Gallery Now Open, In the building on Ludington street

Founder (1840–1924) of the influential Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where he aimed to educate Native Americans using controversial techniques th

Husband and Prince Consort to Queen Victoria (1819–1861). Vintage ink signature, “Albert,” on an off-white 2.75 x 6 slip clipped from a document. A fe

Prince Regent of Yugoslavia who was exiled during World War II (1893–1976). Matte-finish 5.25 x 7.75 full-length portrait of Paul in full regalia, sig

Botanist (1795–1869) who devoted his life to grape culture. Original 2.25 x 4 oval carte-de-visite photo by R. A. Lewis of New York, signed in black i

Republican politician (1831–1908) who served as the 37th governor of Vermont and as secretary of war under Benjamin Harrison. Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet

Universalist clergyman and editor of the Christian Leader; brother of industrialist George Pullman. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by

Abolitionist (1810–1898) and supporter of the Underground Railroad, whose own house acted as a station. Ink signature and sentiment, “Convention, wh.

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Vintage 7 x 11.5 full-length photo of Alexandra in profile, signed in black

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Two items: an original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Alexandra, Edward,

Original 1800s albumen carte-de-visite of Queen Victoria, 2.5 x 4, by W. & D. Downey of London. Ink note to bottom of reverse, light edge and co...

Queen consort of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1887–1969). Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of of Victoria Eugenie as queen consort, affixed to 9 x 11.5

Congressman, mayor of Boston, and president of Harvard (1772–1864); Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

Original turn of the 20th century gelatin silver photograph showing a large crowd engulfing an early steam locomotive, 17 x 12.5, affixed to its origi

Renowned ‘horse whisperer’ (1827–1866) who gave instructions to Queen Victoria and her family. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous

Judge, editor of the Minneapolis Tribune, and commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (1840–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J

Son of the prominent Pennsylvania jurist and ardent supporter of Lincoln during the 1860 campaign, he served as an adjutant general during the Civil W

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...

American entomologist and paleontologist (1837–1911) best known for his studies of butterflies. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Scudder b

Lawyer, author, and editor (1844–1915). He served as an officer in the 20th Massachusetts, and spent time in Libby Prison. He later became the editor

American politician, longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (1823–1900). Sherman also served as secretary of the tr

American politician (1823–1900), longtime United States senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Mansfield, Ohio letter

American physicist (1910–1989) and, more controversially, eugenicist, who won the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of the transistor. I

Methodist bishop (1811–1884) who was a close friend and trusted advisor of Lincoln, and delivered the eulogy at his burial. Unsigned original 4.25 x 6

Journalist and curator of the Field Columbian Museum of Chicago. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Muhr of Denver, signed at the bottom of the imag

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Skinner sitting on a bench with a top hat and walking stick, affixed to its original 6 x 9 mount, signed vertica

ADS, signed “Wm. Ritchie, Clerk, Frederick County Court,” one page, December 23, 1807. Legal affidavit granting John Jones his freedom reads, in part:

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13 photo by E. F. Foley of New York, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Warren K. Snyder, with best wishes of Alfred Sm

American politician (1873–1944) who served as Governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage sep

Civil engineer who introduced the ‘freezing’ process of excavation in big building projects, and designed the foundation for the Empire Building in Ma

Governor of the state of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and US Senator from 1863 to 1875. He also participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during

Congressman from Illinois (1836–1903) most noted for his involvement with legislation involving Native American lands. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet pho

American physician (1838–1908) and one of the founders of Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Jo

Welsh-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous

Vintage unsigned late 1800s albumen carte-de-visite of explorer Henry M. Stanley, 2.5 x 4.25, by Black of Boston, bearing a pre-printed signature inhe

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, ‘

AQS on a 4 x 2.25 off-white card. Stanton writes “Man, woman, a simultaneous creation,” and signed at the top, “Elizabeth Cady Stanton.” Stanton writi

ALS, three pages on two sheets, 5.5 x 9, November 22, no year. Letter to “Mr. Rockwood.” In full: “What I desire is that you get the names, all right

New Jersey congressman (1818–1904) who served in the House of Representatives and one of the founders of the Camden Iron Works. Original 2.25 x 4 cart

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, Georgia, June 14, 1

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 sheet. Sumner pens a quote from a speech. In full: “Not that I love the Union less, but freedom more, do I now. In plea

Supreme Court Justice (1809-1874) who served as one of Andrew Johnson’s counsel during his impeachment trial. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Underwood and Underwood portrait of the Hughes Court with the studio’s stamp on the reverse. Justices pictured are: Chief Justic

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1792–1873) appointed by President Tyler, who concurred with Chief Justice Taney in the Dred Scott decision. AL

Popular Chicago clergyman and teacher (1830–1894). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by L. M. Melander & Bro. of Chicago, signed in the lower bo...

US Senator from Ohio (1830–1914) who also served as secretary of the interior from 1882–1885. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell, signed

British antislavery orator and activist; arguably one of the most important abolitionists and human rights lecturers in the United Kingdom and the Uni

Renowned British physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who is widely known for determining the correct value of absolute zero. Absolute temperatures are

Ohio politician (1813–1895) and three-time presidential candidate. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in

Quality original 1860s thick leather-bound photo album, 6 x 6 x 2.5, containing approximately 26 original 1860s gem tintype cartes-de-visite, most wit

Author of A Night to Remember, an account of the Titanic disaster (1917–2002). Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Fox working at his desk, signed and inscribed in

Politician and admiral (1894–1987) who served as the 13th president of Portugal. Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 9 three-quarter length photo of Tomas in

Confederate political leader, officer in the Civil War, and the Confedracy’s first secretary of state (1810–1885). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite p

Journalist who compiled a chronology of events leading up to the Civil War, comprising 120 volumes. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Fredricks of

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Original 2.5 x 4

Lawyer and congressman from New York (1819–1878). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Fredricks of New York, signed in the lower border in blac

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Trumbull by Alexander Gardner, signed on the image in black ink. In very good condition, with clipp

Duke of Saxe-Meiningen (1687–1783). LS in German, elaborately signed “Anton Ulrich von Sachsen,” four pages on two string-bound sheets, 9.25 x 14.5, D

Hardcover photo album, 14 x 11, containing 99 cabinet photos of members of the 41st Congressional US House of Representatives, with 95 signed on the p

Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo by H. Heid of Vienna signed in the lower border in black ink, “Dr. H. van Cappelle, La Hage.” In fine condi

American railroad executive and philanthropist (1821-1885). Original 4 x 6.25 albumen cabinet card, circa 1880s, by A. Bogardus of New York. Soiling

Austrian geologist and botanist (1826–1897). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Beer & Mayer of Vienna, signed and inscribed to a...

German chemist (1803–1873) regarded as one of the greatest chemistry teachers of all time, and also known as the ‘father of the fertilizer industry’ f

Senator from Ohio associated with the Radical Republicans (1800–1878). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Brady of Washington, signed a

Clergyman (1762–1864) who entered the Continental Army at age 16; one of just seven Revolutionary War veterans who survived into the age of photograph

Physician and professor at the Harvard Medical School. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower

African-American leader (1856–1915) who authored Up from Slavery and founded the Tuskegee Institute to provide young black people with educational opp

American lawyer and diplomat who later engaged in iron and coal interests in Pennsylvania. Original crystal-clear 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Wa

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