RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Block of four five-cent stamps issued in 1963 to honor the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, 2.25 x 4, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wish

Indian speaker and writer on philosophical and spiritual themes (1895–1986), including meditation, the nature of mind, and psychological revolution. S

Russian Bolshevik revolutionary and politician (1869–1939) who was the wife of Vladimir Lenin from 1898 until his death in 1924. ALS in Russian, signe

Chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China (1868–1943) who had a prominent role in combating the Japanese invasion of Taiwan. Remark

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. Rare AQS in Latin on

Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, September 6, 1864. Letter to a gentleman, in full: “I am sorry that I can giv

Austrian zoologist, ornithologist, and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine who pioneered the modern study of animal behavior (1903–

Rare ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 7, 1811. Letter to Empress Marie Louise, her step-daughter and the wife of he

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Mandela after exiting an airplane, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 22. 11. 2000.” In very fine condition

Queen consort of King James II of England and VII of Scotland. When James died on September 6, 1701, Mary succeeded in inducing Louis to recognize her