BOSTON, MASS.- RR Auction's first-ever February installment of its Remarkable Rarities series brings an extraordinary collection of historical artifacts to the auction block, featuring over 50 pieces of unparalleled significance.

One of the standout items is a historic 'Little Red Book' signed by Mao Zedong during a momentous 1966 visit by Pakistan's Foreign Minister, accompanied by authenticated photo proof. This first English edition of Mao's influential work, published in 1966, is filled with excerpts from his speeches and writings, organized around core themes of Communist ideology. What sets this edition apart is its impeccable provenance—it was personally signed by Mao for the wife of Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Sharifuddin Pirzada, during a groundbreaking visit to China in October 1966.

Foreign Minister Pirzada, a prominent figure in the diplomatic arena of the time, played a pivotal role in fostering connections between nations during a tumultuous period. His visit to China marked the first official diplomatic engagement by a foreign statesman after the onset of the Cultural Revolution. The significance of this encounter was not lost on observers, with the Peking Review of October 28th documenting Chairman Mao's warm reception of Pirzada and his wife, alongside discussions on fortifying Sino-Pakistan relations.(Estimate: $200,000+) The accompanying dinner menu in the sale, signed by prominent Chinese officials, further underscores the diplomatic significance of Pirzada's visit during a tumultuous period. (Estimate: $40,000+)

Another remarkable item is an excessively rare check signed by George Washington during his presidency. This First Bank of the United States check, filled out by Treasury Secretary Oliver Wolcott Jr. and boldly signed by President Washington, stands as one of only two known checks signed by Washington as president to ever come to market. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, both autographs are evaluated as MINT 10 examples, adding to its historical significance. (Estimate: $100,000+)

Also featured is a significant letter penned by Karl Marx concerning "Das Kapital," dated March 7, 1872. This rare three-page correspondence, signed by Marx and addressed to publisher Maurice Lachâtre, focuses on the French edition of Marx's seminal work, making it highly coveted by collectors and scholars due to the scarcity of Marx's letters linked to his influential works.

Another highlight is a mission-critical checklist page carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 11. The flown double-sided "Drift Check & Landing Gear Deploy" page from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Activation Checklist, personally flight-certified by Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin and containing rare working annotations by Neil Armstrong on the very day the Eagle's crew began their historic (Estimate: $50,000+)

Lastly, an edition of The Hobbit signed by J. R. R. Tolkien adds a literary touch to the auction. Presented by distinguished British bookseller Ivan Chambers, this treasured volume, beautifully signed and inscribed by Tolkien, is housed in its original green cloth boards with captivating illustrations, embodying the enduring bond between authors, publishers, and passionate bibliophiles. (Estimate: $30,000+)

The auction, which commenced on January 19, is set to conclude on February 22.