RR Auction: Remarkable Rarities

Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed four times, “W. Barret Travis,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12, April 9, 1834. Document regarding the

Excessively rare full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 unfolded, with an address panel of 5.5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “John Wickham Esq, Ri

Noted American frontiersman, scout, and soldier (1809–1868) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities in the Old West. Rare circa late 1

Partly-printed DS , signed “G. A. Custer, Maj Genl,” two pages, one 9.75 x 11.75 and one 9.75 x 15.75, November 1865. Document headed at the top, “Lis

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States governmen

American songwriter (1820–1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War for his patriotic songs. Uncommon lengthy autograph musical manuscript,

Anglican priest, antiquarian, and writer (1834–1924) especially well-known as a writer of hymns. Superb autograph manuscript, one lightly lined page,

Educator and poet (1859–1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful.’ Desirable printed lyrics to ‘America the

Breathtaking vintage matte-finish 11.75 x 15.75 photo of Wright breaking an altitude record in his Wright Flyer, affixed to a 15.5 x 19.25 mount, sign

Amazing matte-finish 5 x 4 lightweight photograph of the Wright Glider, labeled on the front by French Army and aviation supporter Captain Ferdinand F

Four historic original photos of the Wright Glider experiments at Kitty Hawk in 1902, 4.5 x 3.5, with three photos of the glider and one showing Octav

Official program for the Grande Quinzaine d’Aviation de Paris, October 7–21, 1909, 5.5 x 8.5, 20 pages, signed on the first page in black ink by Orvil

Small archive of material related to Octave Chanute and the first-ever sale of an aircraft in France, comprised of two ALSs in French by Chanute, a sh

Archive of material related to John Moisant (1868–1910) and Alfred Moisant (1862–1929), brothers who formed the ‘Moisant International Aviators,’ a fl

Phenomenal ALS signed “Lucy Duff-Gordon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, May 27, [1912]. Letter to a friend. In f

ALS signed “Your loving son, Len,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, embossed White Star on board R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ letterhead, April 9, 191

A stunning cobalt blue demitasse cup and saucer designated for the Titanic. Cup measures 2 x 2.25 and the saucer’s diameter is 4.75. This is an extrem

Complete book set: The Second World War, Volumes 1–6. London: Cassell and Co. Ltd., 1948–1954. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 6 x 8.5. Beautifully sign

Signed book from Patton’s personal library: Indian Fights and Fighters by Cyrus Townsend Brady. Later printing. Garden City: Doubleday, 1923. Rebound

Unpublished photographic archive comprised of 16 matte-finish 4.5 x 3 photos showing Adolf Hitler and members of the army at the funeral march for Gen

Fascinating unpublished photographic archive comprised of 27 matte-finish candid photos of Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, duri

Wonderful unpublished photographic archive comprised of 16 candid photos of various finishes from the 1939 British royal visit to the United States, s

Four evocative untranslated LSs in Italian addressed to Greek patriot Giorgio Vitali, three signed “Noel Byron, Pair d'Angleterre” and one initi...

Lebanese-American artist and writer (1883–1931) best known for his writings on religion and for his best-selling 1923 spiritual-philosophical classic

Magnificent and extremely desirable 10 x 7.5 albumen photo of Whistler’s 1866 work entitled ‘Crepuscule in Flesh Colour and Green: Valparaiso,’ affixe

Outstanding original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of a young Clemens seated in a chair by Rogers and Nelson of London, signed in the lower border in black

Extraordinarily rare matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Rand, nicely signed and inscribed against the light background in fountain pen, “To Carl S

Unique ANS in German signed, "A Einstein" on the reverse of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard picturing the Red Star Liner Belgenland, [near Jerusalem,...

Large archive of well over 1,000 pages related to hydrofoil engineer Wsevolode Grunberg, highlighted by ten letters from Albert Einstein (nine TLSs an

Exquisite limited edition artist’s proof semi-glossy 10.5 x 13.5 gelatin silver photo of Einstein seated and writing on a notepad, originally taken by

Immensely influential British mathematician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist (1912–1954) considered the father of theoretical computer science an

DS, twice-signed “Steven Jobs,” eight pages, 8.5 x 11, August 17, 1978. Partnership agreement between Jobs and Robert Friedland for a place of busines

Remarkable and historically important archive comprised of Sagan’s personnel file from the time of his employment at the Armour Research Foundation at

Signed book: George’s Secret Key to the Universe. First edition, first printing. London: Doubleday, 2007. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 8.75, 295

Rare archive of seven TLSs in Italian, signed “Ferrari,” each one page, Ferrari logo letterhead, dated 1982–1984. A series of letters to Francesco San

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Essanay Film postcard photo of Chaplin as the Little Tramp, signed along the bottom in fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas Chaplin.” Col

Classic matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Ruth in his Yankees pinstripe pants, showing off his mighty swing, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “T

One-of-a-kind Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad engineer’s cap, presented by Walt Disney to then-California Governor Goodwin Knight, and worn by Knight

Fabulous off-white 14 x 12 presentation mat prepared by the studio to exhibit an original cel, prominently signed on the mount in bold green artist’s

Three remarkable letters from Dr. Seuss, one ALS and two TLSs, all written to the wife of a Texas doctor during the Spring and Summer of 1972. First,

Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band posing together in a row, signed in fountain pen, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Sta

Wonderful vintage glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid full-length photo of Elvis in his Army uniform circa late 1950s, signed on the reverse in fountain pen. Phot

Impressive magazine cover from the January 3, 1964 issue of Time’s Man of the Year magazine, 8.25 x 11, featuring a distinguished image of King, signe

ALS signed “As Salaam Alaikum, your Brother, Malcolm X,” three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, March 9, 1950. A letter to a fellow member of the Nation of

Unique and exceedingly desirable flown sterling silver Apollo 11 Robbins Medal originating directly from the family of Neil Armstrong, approximately 1

Extremely rare two-part ALS signed twice “Jerry.” First part is on two pages both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, no date but circa late May–early June 1982, and s

Johnny Ramone’s personally-owned and -used red 1965 Mosrite Ventures V1 guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Johnny Ramone, 5/2