RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Influential Swiss mathematician (1667–1748) known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus. Rare LS in French, signed “Bernoulli Pere,” one pag

French naturalist, mathematician, and author (1707–1788). Manuscript DS in French, signed “Leclerc de Buffon,” one page, 6.25 x 6.5, January 5, 1766.

British engineer (1736-1819) who developed an efficient steam engine which was a universal source of power and provided one of the most essential tech

ALS in French, signed “Montgolfier,” one page, 7.75 x 9, May 28, 1785. Letter to Jean-Jacques Froulle, in part (translated): “I have been instructed b

French chemist (1748–1822) whose contributions include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid, and the discovery of the bleaching properties of chlo

French scholar whose work was important to the development of mathematics, statistics, physics, and astronomy (1749-1827). Desirable untranslated LS i

Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Sca

French physician (1755–1821) who gained a reputation as an expert in cardiology and was Napoleon’s personal physician. Untranslated ALS in French, sig

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist (1770–1847). ALS in French, signed “A. Brongniart,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, July 12, [no year].

Early ALS signed “Sam. F. B. Morse,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 19, 1825. Letter to his father, Jedidiah Morse, in full: "On board the Packet...

Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). Rare ALS signed “Samuel Colt & Son,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, ...

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). Partly-printed DS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 7.75 x 10,

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States. Partly-prin

German chemist and professor (1803–1873) who made overwhelming contributions in the fields of agricultural and biological chemistry. ADS in German, si

Eminent French physiologist (1813–1878) who was one of the first to suggest the use of blind experiments to ensure the objectivity of scientific obser

American inventor (1800-1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. ALS signed “Chas. Goodyear,” one page

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signe

Rare signed book: Examination of the Telegraphic Apparatus and the Process in Telegraphy. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1869. Softcover,

LS signed "Ch. Darwin," five pages on three sheets, 5 x 8 (last page slightly smaller), personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudo...

Geologist (1797–1875) referred to as the 'father of modern geology,' who was a close and influential friend of Charles Darwin. ALS signed “C...

Scottish doctor (1811–1870) who discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use. ALS signed

Inventor and businessman (1809-1884) whose reaper revolutionized American agriculture. Scarce ALS signed “C. H. McCormick,” one page, 4.75 x 8, August

Significant manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, May 27, 1871. Historic contract "between George Westinghouse and George Westingho...

German doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the 'Father of Pathology,' who founded the field of social medicine. Untranslated ALS in Ge...

Crystal-clear glossy 9 x 7 photo of Edison in his West Orange chemistry lab affixed to a 10 x 9 mount, boldly signed on the mount in fountain pen with

American firearms manufacturer (1819–1892). Rare ALS signed “S. Remington,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Office of Remingtons Armory letterhead, April 28, 188

French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared t

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4 x 5, Institut Pasteur letterhead, April 16, 1889. Letter to G. Austin Taylor, on the introduction of r

One of the foremost solar spectroscopist astronomers in the United States (1834–1908) who authored a widely used series of astronomy textbooks. Sharp

American inventor (1818–1903) best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, considered to be the first successful machine gun; his other inventions

American electrical engineer (1835–1901) who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company and is best known for his development of a telephon

German medical scientist (1843–1910) regarded as the father of bacteriology. He isolated the tuberculosis bacillus and the anthrax virus, and received

American aeronaut and inventor (1832–1913) whose Union balloon corps tracked enemy movements during the Civil War, known as the father of military aer

French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared t

British physicist and writer (1851–1940) who held patents for key radio technologies and identified electromagnetic radiation independent of Hertz&#...

Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He w

Superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Marconi by Elliott & Fry of London, prominently signed in bold black ink, "Guglielmo Marconi, 9 Marzo 19...

Belgian chemist, industrialist, and philanthropist (1838–1922) who created the famous 'Solvay conferences' where Einstein, Curie, Bohr, Heis...

Engineer and businessman (1846–1914) best known for the invention of the air brake and for his energetic promotion of AC power distribution. Ink signa

Inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun (1840–1916). Color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting a 'Sikh Maxim Gun Squ...

TLS signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 25, 1913. Letter to "R. L. Bor...

Fabulous pearl-finish 6.5 x 9.5 photo of Bell by Harris & Ewing of Washington, DC, neatly signed in the lower border in bold fountain pen, "...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, February 24, 1915. Response to an autograph collector, in full: "Replying to your note of Feb 23...

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864-1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. DS, signed “R. E. Olds,” one page, 12.75 x 8.25, J

French industrialist (1878–1935) best remembered for the make of car bearing his name. TLS in French, signed in purple pencil, “A. Citroen,” one page,

DS, signed “Geo. Eastman,” nine pages, 8.5 x 11, July 10, 1917. Contract between the Eastman Kodak Company and the Deakin & Fitch Construction C...

TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, December 26, 1918. Letter to Admiral G. E. Burd

French industrialist (1853–1931) who, with his brother Edouard, founded the Michelin Tyre Company in 1888. In 1900, Andre Michelin published the first

ANS in pencil, signed “E,” one page, 8.5 x 11, June 21, 1921. Handwritten endorsement at the end of a memo submitted to him by Henry Lanahan. The memo