RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

New York attorney (1826–1877) and US representative from New York. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of Washington, D. C., signed below

LS, one page, 9.5 x 13.5, Whitehall Treasury Chambers, June 6, 1683. Letter from the Lords of the Treasury to “John, Earl of Bridgewater,” asking for

Original 7 x 4 group portrait of men and women posing outdoors together below a sign that reads, “Chicago Photographic Co. Kruse & Roberts Props...

American lawyer and diplomat (1832–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph H.

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

Attorney and politician (1809–1876) who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1853 to 1854. Original 2.5 x 4.35 carte-de-visite portrait by Diersta

Writer and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both side

Grandson of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia, poet, and playwright (1858–1915). AQS in Russian on an off-white 6.5 x 2.75 sheet. Constantinovich writes, i

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Vintage ink signature, “Jay Cooke,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a larg

American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “t

Scientist from Harvard University (1827–1894) who was instrumental in the measurement of atomic weights. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 9, Chemical Laboratory o

Noted American paleontologist and comparative anatomist (1840–1897) who founded the Neo-Lamarckism school of thought. The intense competition to disco

American businessman and politician (1794–1872) best known for his investments in railroads. Free franked 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in anoth

US Congressman and diplomat (1824–1889). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink,

US federal judge (1826–1902). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rice of Washington, D. C., signed below the image in black ink, “Walter S. Cox.” In fi

Western scout (1847–1917) during the Indian Wars who later enjoyed a career as a popular poet, playwright, short story author, and entertainer. ALS, o

Politician (1787–1863), former governor of Kentucky, who twice served as US attorney general in the administrations of William Henry Harrison and Mill

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. ALS signed “J. J. Crittenden,” on

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

Russian Grand Duke forced to flee in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution; recognized as head of the house of Romanov and claimant to the Russian t