RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Greek commoner who became the controversial wife of Alexander I (1896–1972). Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of Aspasia, signed and inscribed

Physicist and surveyor (1806–1867) who helped engineer coastal fortifications and conducted a detailed survey of the entire east coast. Also the great

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, blindstamped Boy Scouts letterhead, April 2

Michigan politician (1832–1881) who served as the state’s 16th governor. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by an anonymous studio, signed

Politician who served as secretary of war under Woodrow Wilson (1871–1937). ALS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, November 14, 1930. Letter t

German economist (1823–1899) and founder of the Reichsbank. ALS in German, signed “L. Bamberger,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, May 1. Le

One of the most notorious members of the National Convention during the French Revolution, he presided over the trial of Louis XVI and voted for his e

ALS, signed “P. T. Barnum,” one page, 7.25 x 5, October 2, 1850. Barnum writes, in full: “I have great pleasure in enclosing you the autograph of Mlle

Personal stationery envelope with Barnum’s initials embossed on the flap, 4.5 x 3.5, unsigned but addressed in Barnum’s hand, “Editor of Youth’s Compa

Politician and lawyer from Delaware (1767–1815) who served in both Houses of Congress. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio,

Youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (1857–1944). Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet photo of Beatrice in profile, signed at the bottom of the ima

German physician (1822–1874) who took a critical view of medical care to the people of Berlin. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, signed and insc

Leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe (1767–1838). Original hand-colored lithographed portrait of Black Hawk, 7 x 10, removed from an 1

Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the ‘Plumed Knight,’ he became secretary of state in 1889. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, sig

Husband of woman’s rights advocate Amelia Bloomer. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, Seneca Falls, March 1833. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Did the box o

Courtier and author who served as a maid of honor to Queen Victoria (1822–1905). Two signed photos: one original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Georgiana

Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Original 2.25 x 4 Sarony carte-de-visite photo of

Salvation Army leader and cofounder of the Volunteers of America (1865–1948). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Salvation Army letter

Union naval officer who went on to become a newspaper editor and congressman from Maine (1839–1901). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell o

Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania (1823–1887). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Lenzi of Norristown, Pennsylvania, signed under the i