RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Baker of Utica, New York, signed below the image in black ink, “Yrs. E. P. Hammond.“ In fine condition.

Senator and secretary of the interior under President Johnson (1820–1899). Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Brady of Washington, s

Mining magnate, owner of the San Francisco Daily Examiner, and founder of the Hearst fortune; he expanded sensationalistic journalism (1863–1951). Uns

Original glossy 7 x 9 three-quarter length press photo of Hearst, stamped on the reverse “Photo by Acme Newspictures Inc.,” and stamp-dated January 29

Fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and one of the founding members of the Red Cross (1846–1923). Unsigned autograph letter, one page, 4.

Politician from New York (1843–1910) who served as a US senator as well as 29th governor of the state. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Veeder of Alb

Unitarian clergyman (1818–1891) who served as the 20th president of Harvard University. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Chas. W. Hearn of Portlan

Congregationalist clergyman and church historian (1817–1887). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Kurtz of New York, signed in the lower border in bl

South African journalist and politician (1845–1909) affectionately known as Onze Jan (’our Jan’). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. E. Bruton of

Sister of Oliver Wendell Holmes and wife of Charles Wentworth Upham. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by an anonymous studio, signed in

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

American physician who practiced in Massachusetts and served as president of the Massachusetts State Medical Society. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visit

Inspired teacher and lecturer (1802–1887), the author of many books on morality and religion. Matte-finish 4.5 x 5.75 portrait affixed to a 9.5 x 13 m

American zoologist and paleontologist (1838–1902) who founded and edited the journal American Naturalist, and taught at MIT and Boston University. Ori

Youngest daughter of Queen Isabella II of Spain (1864–1958) known for her controversial books. Vintage 5 x 6.25 oval photo of Eulalia in her crown and

American statesman and orator (1833–1899) known for his controversial positions on religion, slavery, suffrage, and other hot-button issues of the day

American statesman and orator (1833–1899) known for his controversial positions on religion, slavery, suffrage, and other hot-button issues of the day

Vintage pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 Brown Palace Hotel stationery sheet. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold p

Financier and president of R. J. Kimball and Co. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Kimball in full dress uniform by Alva Pearsall of Brooklyn, signed

Vintage 10.5 x 8.25 photo of Edward VII and his shooting party posing together outdoors. Matted to an overall size of 15 x 12. Photo is captioned on t

Handsome early 1900s gelatin silver cabinet card photograph of Edward as a teenager, 4.25 x 6.5, by Lafayette Studios, an official Royal photographer

King of England from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. Origin...

Original vintage glossy 5.75 x 8 photo of a young Edward sitting on the corner of a desk, circa 1924, by F. A. Swaine, with photographer’s stamp to re

Original vintage crystal-clear 6.5 x 9.5 three-quarter length photo of Edward in his military uniform. A few small tears and creases to top edge, ligh

Original vintage 9.5 x 7.5 lightweight photo of Edward sternly inspecting a line of young scouts standing at attention. In fine condition, with a coup

King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865–1936) who reigned from 1910 until his death. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo of George as a young ma

King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865–1936) who reigned from 1910 until his death. Unsigned original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of George V a

King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865–1936) who reigned from 1910 until his death. All-British Series souvenir photo postcard, 3.5 x 5, bea

Original 3.75 x 5.5 portrait of George as Prince of Wales by W. and D. Downey of London, affixed to its original 7 x 9 mount; and an original 3.75 x 5

King of the United Kingdom from 1936 until his 1952 death. Partial ALS signed “George,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered stationery letterhead, no da

Original glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of George and Elizabeth leaving a building, with ballpoint collector’s notations at bottom identifying the King and Qu

Original vintage 11.5 x 9.75 press photo of George VI and the Royal Family taken at the christening of Prince William of Gloucester. Reverse bears an

Original vintage matte-finish 7 x 6.5 photo of George standing behind Elizabeth and Margaret. In fine condition.

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

Chemist and sanitary engineer (1854–1911) who was an early advocate of conservation and especially concerned with pollution in rivers caused by trade

Politician and naturalist (1793–1877) and co-founder of what would become the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visit

Agricultural writer and secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Ulke Bros. of Washingto

Banker and congressman from New York (1797–1880). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by D. Appleton and Company of New York, signed in the lower

State president of the South African Republic (1825–1904) who was known as the face of Boer resistance against the British during Second Boer War. Ori

Politician from New York (1823–1878) who was appointed as naval officer of the Port of New York by President Grant. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite

Politician from Indiana (1811–1881) who served as congressman, senator, and governor. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by Brady of Washi

Politician from Rhode Island (1800–1881). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rice of Washington, D. C., signed in the lower border in black ink, Some l

Chemist (1823–1897) who devoted himself chiefly to the chemistry of photography, to which he made a number of important contributions. Original 3.75 x

Woman born without arms who began her ‘freak show’ career at Barnum's American Museum. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Gurney &...

American geologist (1819–1903) who assisted in the first geological survey of Pennsylvania. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Whipple of Bo

Surgeon who studied in Paris and London and was a consulting physician at Mass General. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Silsbee

Judge advocate in the trial of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination conspiracy and a prosecutor in Andrew Johnson’s impeachment hearings (1815–1900). Bank

Suffragist, reformer, and editor of The Agitator and the Woman’s Journal (1820–1905). Crystal-clear original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bushby...

Louis-Mathieu Mole (1781–1855) was a French statesman and 18th Prime Minister of France. Partly-printed vellum DS, in French, signed “Cte. Mole,” one

German princess who married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1860–1917). Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet photo of Louise Margaret looking out a window with