RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 385

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Robert S. McNamara”; and a TQS signed “Rob S. McNamara,” one page, 8.5 x 11. Qu

Prime Minister of Israel (1898–1978) from 1969 to 1974. Matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint “To Le

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Origin

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

Italian physician and education theorist who devised the innovative approach to early childhood learning that bears her name. Fountain pen signature o

DS, in Italian, one page, 9 x 14, September 9, 1937. An untranslated military appointment, signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolin

American artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized communication—and indeed, society as a whole—and represente

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Vi

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Handwritten draft telegram, signed “L’

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). ANS, in French, signed “Napoleon,” 4.2

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Untranslated ALS in French, one page,

French nobleman, diplomat, soldier, and the probable illegitimate son of Louis X (1755–1813). LS in French, signed as Minister of War, “L. de Narbonne

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864–1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and Reo Motor Car Companies. Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo,

Physicist who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, which led to the successful developmen

The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until his abdication in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Air mail envelope, 6.5x 4.25, hand-addressed by Oswald to his mother, “USA, Box 982, Vernon, Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald,” with Oswald adding his return add

ALS signed “Lee,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, August 19, 1961. Letter to his mother. In full (with spelling and grammar

American statesman and lawyer (1725–1783) generally known as the originator of the phrase “No taxation without representation.” Manuscript DS, signed

McCain/Palin presidential campaign poster, 22 x 14, signed in black felt tip by Palin. In very good condition, with creasing to horizontal edges and l

Iconic glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Beautiful color limited edition 24 x 19.75 composite lithograph of some of the most groundbreaking moments in Parks’ life, entitled ‘The Mentor,’ incl

Glossy 4 x 5 photo of Pauling sporting a beret, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether his expedition actually reached the target de

Last governor of colonial Pennsylvania (1729–1795). Partly-printed DS, one page, 14 x 10, September 6, 1776. Land grant issued to Luke Morris for a tr

Descendant of the Penn family who served as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1762–1776. Partly-printed DS, one page, 12 x 8, October 28, 1768.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Underwood and Underwood portrait, signed in white ink, “J. C. Penney 7-28-36.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases, m

British civil servant (1633–1703) who was promoted to Secretary to the Admiralty in 1673. Pepys is best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Manuscript check, 7.25 x 3.25 affixed to a slightly larger

French physician (1745–1826) who helped develop a more humane approach to the treatment and care of psychiatric patients. Rare ALS in French, signed “

Six items consisting of signatures and short letters from six former politicians on individual off-white cards and slips, various sizes. Signers are:

Early color satin-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with several horizontal creases throug

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip affixed to a 7 x 3.25 off-white slip. In very good condition, with two light vertical folds

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 14 x 9.5, February 15, 1855. The Queen appoints William Coutts Keppel as Lieutenant “in Our Forty T

First President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1878–1944). LS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Johns Hopkins Hospital letterhead, October 24, 1934.

Two items: Official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed on the sweet spot on blue ballpoint; and Newsweek magazine featuring Rice on the cover, Oct

Engineer who built the Brooklyn Bridge (1837–1926). Harlo Manufacturing Company, Inc. stock capital certificate, comprised of $150,000 of Preferred St

Time magazine, dated May 21, 2007, featuring Romney on the cover, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Later printing. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai

Strategy for a Stronger America campaign magazine, 8.5 x 11, 66 pages, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Mitt Romney and in black felt tip by

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Incredibly rare vintage book photo, t

Four items: color glossy 12 x 8 photo of Rumsfeld and President Bush leaving the Department of Defense, signed in black felt tip by Rumsfeld; a color

One of the greatest names in fashion history (1936–2008). Rare vintage glossy 7 x 7.5 photo of Saint-Laurent working with a model, signed in fountain

Signed book: The Survival of the Wisest. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 124 pages. S...

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 5.25, stamped personal letterhead, January 18, 1957. Headed “Certificate,” Schweitzer, “doctor of medicine,” certifies

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 7.5 x 3, October 17, 1949. Schweitzer writes a brief ALS from Africa to Mrs. Margaret Craig of Beaver, Pennsylva

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 4 photo of Schweitzer looking across a picturesque river, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border in Germ

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 6, October 30, 1957. Short untranslated letter written at the conclusion of a longer letter, in French, by Emmy Marlin

Merchant, sailor, and political figure of the American Revolution (1730–1786). Handwritten endorsement on an off-white 7.25 x 4.5 slip, most likely cl

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Element 106, Seaborgium, was named in his honor in

Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of hi