RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Partly-printed DS as president, signed "M. Van Buren," one page, 20.25 x 16, November 21, 1838. Four-language ship's papers issued to ...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.5, May 12, 1916. President Wilson appoints Jose Penteado Bill as "First Lieutenant i...

Facsimile copy of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, 15.5 x 19.5, produced by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company in 1970 from an...

Partly-printed DS filled out in Hancock’s hand but unsigned, one page, 9 x 4.5, February 7, 1762. A bill of landing filled out by Hancock, incorporati

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari

Rare vintage 10.5 x 12.5 book photo of Darrow taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Clarence Darrow, To—F...

Fascinating archive of 14 letters documenting Stephen Girard’s purchase of land in Bastrop, Louisiana, which includes information on his cotton planta

Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland (1612–1672) who was a major figure in the early history of New York City. Incredibly rare

ANS, one page, 3.25 x 5.5, March 17, 1879. In full: "It is a pleasure to send my Autograph to Miss Fanny Wilder for I do not forget the Wilder ...

Beautiful limited edition set of six small-format lithographs entitled ‘The Struggle Series,’ numbered 212/950, each measuring 5.75 x 8.25, signed on

Legendary French chef, restaurateur, and culinary writer (1846–1935) who was one of the most important leaders in the development of modern French cui

One of the four co-founders of Harley-Davidson (1881–1950) who was responsible for setting up the company’s nationwide network of dealers. Interesting

Seven pages of poetry handwritten by Hearst, the first in pencil on five sheets and the other in ink on two sheets. The pencil poem, apparently an ode

German telecommunications industrialist (1855–1919) from the important Siemens family. ALS in German, signed “W. Siemens,” three pages on two adjoinin

Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wells” and "Jas. C. Fargo," one page, 11.75 x 7.75, May 1, 1866. Certificate for 5 shares of stock in the...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wells" and "Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 8.5, May 1, 1866. Handsomely engraved certificate for five shar...

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of 'individual psychology.' ALS in German, signed “Adler,” on both sides of a 5.5 ...

American physicist (1904–1996) at Harvard University who did work on cyclotron research and was director of the Manhattan Project's Trinity nucl...

American mathematician (1884–1944) best known for what is now called the ergodic theorem. ALS signed “George D. Birkhoff,” three pages on two sheets,

Eminent American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless c

Engineer (1890–1974) known for his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb as a primary organizer of the Manhattan Project. Group of three

Bold complete ink 'umbrella' signature, "Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card. Impressively matted and framed with an ori...

Wonderful matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 seated portrait of the famed Menlo Park inventor, affixed to the original 9.75 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on th

ANS signed “Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, August 23, 1921. Note at the top of a letter written to him, in full: "Luhr=Go ahead and make the c...

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 9.25, blindstamped personal Princeton letterhead, October 17, 1946. Letter to Viennese-born synagog

Physicist (1901–1954) who became the first to split the atom and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938 for his developments in harnessing nu

Original ink sketch of a side-facing view of a gentleman with surrounding mechanical diagrams on an off-white 2.5 x 2.5 clipped sheet, titled at the t

Rare TLS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Office of the Gatling Gun Company letterhead, July 11, 1885. Letter to Colt's Pat. Fire Arm...

Neat ink signature, "R. J. Gatling, Hartford, Conn., April 11th, 1892,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the 'humane' instrument of execution whose use he proposed to ...

British mathematician (1847–1927) who served as professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, London, and was one of the world...

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. Group of four untranslated letters in German by Hahn, co

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792-1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

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

American paleontologist, educator, and conservationist (1869–1945) best known for his taxonomy of vertebrate fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los An

English biologist and paleontologist (1804-1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term 'dinosaur.' ALS, one page both sid...

American archaeologist (1867–1935) who made important discoveries among the mound builders in southern Ohio. ALS signed “M. H. Saville,” two pages on

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

Highly influential British economist (1883–1946) who was the chief British representative at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference that established the In

Scottish economist (1671–1729) known as a monetary reformer and as the originator of the 'Mississippi scheme' for the development of French ...

Controversial and prolific Austrian writer and philosopher (1861–1925) who founded such disciplines as anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, eurythmy

Pope Benedict XVI's personally-worn white zucchetto skullcap (worn as pope emeritus), measuring 7? in diameter, featuring a light suede white li...

Born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj (or Pamphili), he served as pope from 1644 to 1655. He was viewed as one of the most politically shrewd pontiffs of th

Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1975 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 9 x 13, signed in the center in bold ink, "Karol card. Wojtyla,&q...

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4, illustrated "Totus Tuus" stationery card, November 6, 1968. In full (rough...

Superb 4.75 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Pope Leo XIII in a splendid half-length pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, "Leo pp. XIII.&quo...

TLS in Polish, signed “Card. Karol Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4, illustrated "Totus Tuus" stationery card, February 26, 1972. Letter to a ...

TLS in Polish and Latin, signed “Karol Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4, illustrated "Radosnych Swiat" stationery card, December 1963. In full...

Turkish army officer, statesman, and writer (1881–1938) credited as the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Exceptional matte-finish 5.75 x 8.5 full-l

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 5.75 x 7.5, April 27, 1956. Important letter in which Ben-Gurion, as prime minister of Israel, states that Israel cannot rely