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,