RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 385

Scottish chemist (1805–1869) who formulated Graham’s Law, discovered and named the process of dialysis and the concept of polybasic acids, introduced

Bold ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white 3 x 6.75 slip clipped from a larger document, with a worn, but intact paper seal affixed above sig

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 8, 1766. A bill of lading for a bri

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” 8.5 x 7, Los Angeles Examiner letterhead, April 29, 1935. Hearst writes to Lord Joseph Duveen of New York City, in full: “I

American merchant and shipmaster from Boston (1743–1828). After serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a privateer during the Revolu

New Zealand five dollar bill, 5.25 x 2.5, featuring a portrait of Hillary on one side, and a penguin on reverse, signed on the portrait side in black

Original signed ink sketch of a climber atop the peak of Mount Everest raising his ice axe, with another climber descending the summit with other peak

In-depth collection of 13 signed letters from William S. Harley, chief-engineer and co-founder of Harley-Davidson, and his sister, Katherine H. Daily,

Founder and president of the Hilton Hotels Corporation (1887–1979). Vintage pearl-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Conrad N. Hilton,

Three items: two TLSs signed “J. E. Hoover” and “J. Edgar Hoover,” Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, dated November 22, 1938 and August 31,

Stately vintage matte-finish 9 x 11.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. & Mrs. George Edward Harding, With...

Wealthy entrepreneur, philanthropist, and abolitionist of 19th century Baltimore (1795–1873), now most noted for his philanthropic creation of the ins

One among scores of gold-seeking “forty-niners,” Huntington eventually became a member of the “Big Four” who organized the Central Pacific Railroad in

American statesman and orator (1833–1899) known for his controversial positions on religion, slavery, suffrage, and other hot-button issues of the day

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of

Very rare in-person ink signature, “Steve Jobs,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 card business card of a Motorola Software Resources employee.

Large vintage pencil signature, “Cordially Yours, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 7.25 x 5.25 sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, p

Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 photo of Keller holding a large Braille book, signed along the bottom in pencil. Double matted and framed to an overall size o

Historic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald through the basement of the Dallas Police headquarters as they are approach

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS signed “J

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, July 11, 1967. Senator Kennedy writes to Harry M. Thayer, President of WCC Radio,

TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, June 14, 1963. Letter to actress Marion Davies’ widower, Captain Horace Brown.

Red, white, and blue Kerry presidential campaign poster, 22 x 14, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a few light creases and light handling

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 15.25 x 12, September 27, 1795. The King appoints James Alexander Channdy Esq. to Captain of t

ALS signed “Edward,” one thin page, 7.25 x 10.25, Moulin de la Tuilerie letterhead, December 31, 1958. Edwards writes to Rosie Chisholm, in full: “Tha

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1683–1760) from 1727 to his death. He was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. Partial manusc

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, sig

King of Castile from 1406 to 1454. LS in Old Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey” (I the King), one page, 8.5 x 5.75, July 31, 1449. The King writes to Juan Pe

King of Castile, nicknamed “The Impotent” (ruled 1454–1474), was the last of the weak late medieval kings of Castile. During Henry's reign the n...

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Handwritten endors

King of France and Navarre (born 1755) from 1814 (save a brief interruption in 1815 while fleeing Napoleon during the Hundred Days) until his death in

DS, in Italian, signed “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 8.75 x 13.25, December 11, 1930. A wedding announcement stating the daughter of King Vittorio Em

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

Biologist (1894–1956) who in 1947 founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, and whose research on human sexuality created the mode

Signed book: Crisis. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2003. Leather-bound hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 10, 564 pages. Signed

Presbyterian minister and missionary who served the Oneida and Tuscarora peoples of western New York state (1741–1808). Kirkland was also involved wit

Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. AQS in German on a beige 6 x 9.5

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Eight Milford Trust Company checks, each mea

New Hampshire politician (1741–1819) and signer of the Constitution. Florid ALS, one page, 8 x 6.5, June 11, 1806. “Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentle

Connecticut state treasurer from 1769 to 1789. Manuscript check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Lawrence, “John Lawrence, Esq., Treasurer,” payable t

French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune. ALS in French, signed “Ub

ALS in French, signed “Ferd. deLesseps,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date, but 1884. Letter to Louis Pasteur, whom he addresses as “My dear friend and coll

ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Madame de Vertrieux, Mother Superior of the Dames de la Maison Royale

ADS in Italian on three sides of two 4.25 x 5.5 cards. Marconi provides a brief synopsis of his development of the radio telegraph, in full: “1901 1

Nobel Prize–winning, Italian-born engineer (1874–1937) who developed ‘wireless telegraphy,’ better known to the world at large as radio. Original Play

Nine items: five TLSs, each measuring approximately 8.5 x 11, all dated from 1909 through 1918, and all on personal Maxim Park, New Jersey letterhead.

Scottish engineer and road builder (1756–1836). Rare ALS signed “Jn Loudon McAdam,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, December 30, 1819.