RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

Matte-finish 6 x 8.25 head-and-shoulders photo of Gandhi, signed in blue fountain pen, "Indira Gandhi, 1984." In fine condition. Signed in...

Complete issue of the Gazette of the United States from November 23, 1791, published by John Fenno, Philadelphia, four pages, 10.25 x 16.5, including

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some creasing to the left side.

ALS in pencil, signed “Johnny,” one page, lightly lined, 8.5 x 11, no date but postmarked October 25, 1989. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of mob

Founder and editor of the New York Tribune (1811-1872) who used the power of his newspaper to advocate for a variety of liberal causes, most important

Two items: a color satin-finish 3.5 x 5 photo, signed below in black ballpoint, "Ed Hillary"; and a ballpoint signature, "E. P. Hilla...

Signed book: From the Ocean to the Sky. NY: Viking Press, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 273 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pa

Two items: a ballpoint signature, "Ed Hillary," on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and a first edition of Tiger of the Snows, hardcover with dust...

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 8 x 10.5, US Department of Justice, Bureau of Investigation letterhead, October 10, 1930. Letter to Norman H. Con

Ink signature, "F: Hopkinson,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip affixed to a larger card bearing a note indicating that the signature was obtained b...

Fragment of wood from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, 1.25 x 1, affixed to an attractive presentation certificate, 14 x 10, produced by the Wo...

TLS signed “Sincerely, Joe Kennedy,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 23, 1944. Letter to Buster West, in full: "Thank you fo...

Two TLSs, each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 1941 and 1944, both concerning her health. The first, written from Palm Beach, Florida, in part: "I was n...

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “George R.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 11.75, May 10, 1777. King George grants James Mansfield "...

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765-1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal...

Financier and philanthropist (1855–1937) who helped found the Gulf Oil Corporation; he also served as treasury secretary under Harding, Coolidge, and

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 4.25 x 3.75 prayer slip, March 24, 1990. Letter to John Dutcher, in full: “Thank you for your

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Uncommon color satin-finish 8.25 x 5.75 photo of Pope John Paul II with Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, signed in black felt tip, "Bergo...

Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Pulitzer, "Dispatch Publishing Co., Joseph Pulitzer, Pres't," payable to R. Hoe &...

First National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Purvis, "Melvin H. Purvis," payable to Paper City Motor Sales for $2.73, Jan...

Color semi-glossy 5.5 x 7.5 cardstock photo of Rabin in a half-length seated pose, signed in thin blue felt tip, "Y. Rabin." In fine condi...

Collection of 23 vintage photos signed and inscribed to Dallas County Sheriff 'Smoot' Schmid, all approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, with the m...

ALS, one page, 7 x 8.5, March 12, 1856. Written from the Senate Chamber, a letter to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, in full: "I beg to enclo...

Color satin-finish 12 x 8 photo of Thatcher touching the flag-draped coffin of Ronald Reagan, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scatte

Titanic survivor (1904–2004) who boarded at Southampton as a second class passenger. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. In part: "You learned fr...

FDC with a cachet honoring Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, postmarked April 11, 1962, signed in ink or ballpoint by Earl Warren, Arthur Goldberg,

Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 with a center panel of 4.75 x 3.25, postmarked October 10 [1840], addressed in Webster's hand to "Ho...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742-1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constituti

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 12 x 7.5, April 27, 1832. Letter to a Mr. Carr, in full: "I beg you to accept my Hearty farewell and good wis...

English-born American journalist and publisher of Rivington's Gazette (1724–1802) who famously served as a spy for General Washington. Scarce AL...

ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, lightly lined, 4.5 x 7, October 5, 1866. Letter to Mrs. Charles O'Conner, in part: "I beg to enclo...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kas,” bearing an affixed three-cent

Hand-addressed and free-franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Davis to “Revd. J.W. French, U.S. Mil. Academy, West Point, New York,” and fr

Attractive ink signature, "Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 sheet. Triple-cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall si...

Civil War–dated ALS signed “T. J. Jackson,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 24, 1861. Letter to his banker J. H. Myers, written from “Hd. Qrs. 1st Brigade

War-dated LS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly lined, 7.75 x 10, Head–Quarters of the Virginia Forces letterhead, June 13, 1861. Letter to Colonel

Ink signature, "R. E. Lee, Genl.,” on an off-white 1.75 x 1 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling and the ink a bit ...

Uncommon 4.26 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Sherman, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, "To J. M. Dalrell Esq, Caldwell, Ohio, with ...

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, September 19, 1878. Letter to Colonel Peter T. Swaine

Civil War-dated hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Stuart to his mother, “Miss Lizzie Stuart Letcher, Care of Gov. Letcher, Richmo

Impressive display of three vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 three-quarter-length photos of the surviving Iwo Jima flag-raisers, each individually sig

United States Marine Corps corporal (1925–1979) who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is best remembered for being one of

Early ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” five pages on two sheets, 5 x 6.5, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York letterhead, no date. L

Senior British Army officer (1891–1969) who served with distinction in both the First World War and the Second World War; he later became Governor Gen

FDC with a cachet honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower, signed in various ink types by Maxwell Taylor, Nathan Twining, Matthew Ridgway, Carl Spaatz

Matte-finish 8.5 x 11 photo of the decorated general, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To M/Sgt. James Gordon, with cordial good w...

Air Chief Marshal (1892-1984) of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during the latter half of World War II. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 lightweight ph

Collection of 53 ink signatures of Civil War officers on various slips and cards, including: Robert Allen, Richard Arnold, Christopher C. Augur, John

Untranslated manuscript DS in German, boldly signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.25 x 13, April 1, 1933. In fine condition.