RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

American soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate secretary of war. ANS, one page, light

Politician and officer in the Union Army (1845–1898) who later amassed a fortune, mainly in railroads. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Fredrick’s of

New Hampshire born personality (1829–1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language. ALS signed “L

British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Mayall of London, signed in the lower border in black ink. In f

Two items: one unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Brady of New York; and one original unused ticket to the Senate gallery to view t

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

Congressman from New York and editor of the North American Review (1851–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed a

Maryland physician who treated Robert E. Lee after the Civil War. Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bendann Brothers of Baltimore. P

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 4.75, no date. Letter to Robert Underwood

Original 7 x 9.5 gelatin silver photo of Burroughs circa early 1900s. Sharp and clean matte image. Glue and paper residue on back, otherwise only mini

Mounted display with large photo and handwritten caption in another hand saying Burroughs is weeding in his garden at Riverby. It also says “Photograp

Inventor, manufacturer, and railway constructor who patented a type of canal lock and improved the process for manufacturing pig and wrought iron. Ori

Politician from Kentucky (1834–1910) who served as Speaker of the House from 1883–1889 and Secretary of the Treasury from 1893–1897. Original 4 x 6.5

American surgeon (1817–1887) who performed numerous operations that had never been attempted, including severing the femoral artery to cure elephantia

Empress of Russia, 1762–1796. She had her husband murdered, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. Empress Catherine II’s large white pape

American suffragist and peace activist (1859–1947) who was one of the leading forces behind the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, ensuring

American educator and naturalist (1823–1883) who served as president of University of Wisconsin from 1867 to 1870, and president of Williams College f

British statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (1863-1937). Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed across the top in fountain pen

Lawyer from New Hampshire (1835–1917) who served as secretary of the navy under Chester A. Arthur. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by W. G. C. Kimball