RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

German theologian and composer (1534–1604) who compiled one of the earliest hymnals for the express purpose of enabling the whole congregation to sing

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of the pope emeritus as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In fine conditi

Influential pope (1502–1585) who enacted reforms based on recommendations of the Council of Trent, patronized the arts and sciences, and supported edu

Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opp

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Wojtyla as archbishop of Krakow, signed in fountain pen, “Karol card. Wojtyla.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the o

Conservative clergyman (1611–1689) who served as pope from 1676 until his death in 1689, during which he abolished sinecures and pushed for greater si

French philosopher and Jesuit priest who trained as a paleontologist and geologist and took part in the discovery of Peking Man (1881–1955). Two untra

Rare TLS in French, signed “Moustapha Kemal,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, August 9, 1923. Untranslated letter of thanks for a letter of congratulations on

Emperor of Japan (born 1933) from 1989 to the present. Scarce early vintage ballpoint signature, “Akihito 21.6.53,” on an off-white 6.25 x 9.5 album p

French statesman and historian (1811–1882) who was forced to abandon his post as a member of the provisional government and flee to England after the