RR Auction's Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Three items: original vintage signed ink sketch of a man smoking a cigar on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed, “Yours truly, J. N. Darling, Alias: D

Spanish aeronautical engineer (1895–1936) who invented the autogyro, enabling the development of rotary-wing aircraft like the helicopter. Bold vintag

Vintage ink signatures, “Jack Dempsey” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page; and “Gene Tunney Feb 24–1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jack Dempsey,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light toning to edges.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thomas E. Dewey,” on an off-white 5 x 3 State of New York Executive Mansion card. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Geo. Eastman,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light soiling to lower corners.

American competitive swimmer (1905–2003) known as the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo honoring Ederl

Vintage ink signatures of female swimmers of the English Channel on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, two of which are lined. Signers are: Gertrud