RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Fountain pen signature, “W. R. Hearst,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. Nicely double-matted and framed with a bust portrait of the publisher to an overal

Nobel Prize–winning Hungarian radiochemist (1885–1966) recognized for his key role in the development of radioactive tracers to study chemical process

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, September 23, 1943. Letter to Walter White, an executive at the NAACP. In full: “Congratulations. I am happy to extend to you my

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, April 14, 1950. Letter to Willis Thornton, in part: “Certainly the editorial you

Politician (1913–2010) who concurrently served as the vice-minister of foreign affairs and the foreign minister of China from 1976 to 1982. Blue ballp

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

DS, signed “C. P. Huntington,” one page, 11.5 x 15.5, September 26, 1889. Attractive stock certificate for 100 shares of the Newport News and Mississi

TLS signed “Robert Kennedy” and “Ethel Kennedy,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Robert Kennedy for U.S. Senator letterhead, October 28, 1964. Letter to his suppo

TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, January 23, 1968. Letter to Charles Drons, in full: “Mrs. Kennedy and I wa

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, October 22, 1965. Letter to Peter Gotte, in full: “Thank you for your recent letter. I am de

King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. LS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 9 x

German jurist and paleographer (1762–1834). Handwritten manuscript fragment, unsigned, one page, 8.25 x 6.25, no date but circa 1820. Handwritten draf

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card, signed

American economist (1906–1999) who received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1973. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, Dece

Color postcard of the Abraham Lincoln Residence in Springfield, Illinois, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in black ink by three individuals working at Ford’s Theatr

Seventh President of the Republic of the Philippines (born 1907) from December 30, 1953, until his death in a plane crash in 1957. Fountain pen signat

Influential German historian (1817–1903) generally regarded as the greatest classical scholar of the nineteenth century. ALS in Italian, signed “Momms

Scarce printed broadside in French, one page, 12.75 x 15, June 10, 1808. Announcement issued by Jean-Pierre Chazal, in part (translated): “I learn, Mr

Ink signature, “John Henry Cardinal Newman,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 clipped slip, dated November 22, 1882. In fine condition, with a faint central ve

President of South Vietnam (1923–2001) who resigned and fled the country only a few days before the fall of Saigon. FDC with a cachet honoring the Rep

President of South Vietnam (1923–2001) who resigned and fled the country only a few days before the fall of Saigon. Dignified matte-finish 7 x 9.25 ph

Important contributor to food and nutrition (1737–1813), who was a promoter of the potato as a food source and established the first mandatory smallpo

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltim

DS in Spanish, one page, 19.75 x 13.25, 1951. Certificate awarded to Pat McCormick for winning a gold medal in diving at the 1951 Pan American Games i

French mathematician and physicist (1781–1840). ADS in French, signed “Poisson,” one page, 7.25 x 4.25, April 1, 1837. Untranslated receipt written by

Austrian journalist and intellectual (1873–1955). ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Urban Hotel Garni letterhead, May 17, 1949. Untranslated lette

Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776–1834) who was the great-grandson of King George II. Untranslated LS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.2

TLS signed “Y. Rabin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Embassy of Israel letterhead, no date. Stock letter reaching out for funds, with the recipient and date fie

Scottish chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS signed “W. Ramsay,” two pages on two adjoin

French sinologist (1788–1832) best known as the first chair of sinology at the College de France. ALS in French, signed “J. P. Abel-Remusat,” one page

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. FDC with a cachet reading “The United States Honors Korea,” signed

British chemists, Roscoe (1833–1915) was noted for his early work on vanadium and for photochemical studies, and Schunck (1820–1903) was known for his

Glossy 4 x 6 photo of Russell enjoying a book and his pipe, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Reverse bears a Harold White photographer’s

American economist (1915–2009) who won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Economics. TLS signed “Paul A. Samuelson,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Massachusetts Institute

Cambodian leader who served under several different titles between 1941 and 2005, including two terms as king (1922–2012). FDC with a cachet honoring

British physician and collector (1660–1753) notable for bequeathing his collection to the nation, providing the foundation for the British Museum. ADS

First president of Indonesia (1901–1970) who spearheaded his country’s struggle for independence from the Netherlands. Ink signature, “Sukarno,” penne

Signed book: The Path to Power. Later printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the title page in

Three TLSs, each one page, approximately 8 x 11, Yale University letterhead, dated from December 13, 1990, to October 8, 1991, to Michael Tochtermann.

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.5 x 14, June 13, 1867. Receipt for a $476.60 payment for a large purchase of office supplies for

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, December 8, 1899. Letter to Rev. Geo. L. Chaney, in part: “You will

Photo postcard of George Washington’s home in Mt. Vernon, Virginia, 5.25 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Feb. 25

Extraordinary Civil War–dated ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, October 21, 1861. Letter to General Joseph

Crisp ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1880,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS, signed “John Thompson,” one page, 8 x 6.25, December 18, 1865. Amnesty oath reads, in full, “State of Arkansas. Columbia County. I

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, Galveston, Texas, February 15, 1875. Letter to an admirer, in full: “I have no picture of the period you desir

Civil War–dated hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.25 x 4.5, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl Custer, Care of Senator Chandler, Washington

Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “J. A. Early, Brig Genl,” one page, 10.25 x 7.5, August 8, 1862. A provision return accounting for one day o

Confederate colonel (1821–1877) who served at Gettysburg and was severely wounded at Hatcher's Run in February 1865. Civil War–dated handwritten...

Extraordinary souvenir navigator’s flight log of the Enola Gay’s atomic mission on August 9, 1945, four cardstock sheets, 20.5 x 8.25, filled out in p

Distinguished 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Lee in a near profile pose, crisply signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.”

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 7, March 6, 1833. Letter to John Lloyd of Alexandria. In full: “If you can use advantageously to

ALS signed “J. Longstreet,” one page, lightly lined, 6 x 9.5, August 18, 1892. Letter to an unnamed general, in part: “Can you give me the names of al

Imperial and Spanish army commander of German origin and governor of the Spanish Netherlands (1517–1604). Manuscript DS in German, signed “Mansfelt,”

Saxon soldier in French service who became a Marshal and later also Marshal General of France (1696–1750). Manuscript LS in French, signed “M. de Saxe

Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. Photo postcard of Pennsylvania Avenue

An unbelievably rare pair of colored fabric swatches, each .25 x .5, removed from the ensign flag that flew above the HMS Victory during Nelson’s vict

DS, one page, 7.25 x 4, August 10, 1787. A financial document concerning funeral expenses, listing the costs of “Digging Grave for Negro Woman,” “Cash

Vintage glossy 14.25 x 11 photo of Nimitz at his desk, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Comdr A. Donald Fraser, USN, With best wishes and great

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 27, 1945. Letter to Virginia Doyle. In full: “I regret that I have not my picture a

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. E. Pickett. Lt & r Adjt 8th Infy,” one page, 15 x 12.5, May 1848. Document headed “Recruiting Account of Lieut. Ge...

Younger brother of Maximilien Robespierre who was also a radical revolutionary (1763–1794). He was elected to the National Convention in September 179

Lengthy autograph endorsement in French, signed “Le Cte de Rochambeau,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, Apr

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-v

General in Prussian service (1755–1813 ) noted for his military theories, reforms of the Prussian army, and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. ALS

Uncommon matte-finish 8 x 9.75 portrait of Arnold in his five-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mr. Jerry Tw

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals and his chief of staff (1753–1815). ALS in French, signed “Alexandre,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, April 26, 1817. Untra

German fighter ace with 36 aerial victories during World War I (1893–1955). Uncommon 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Bolle in uniform, signed and inscri

Ink signature, “Yours truly, A. E. Burnside, Maj Genl,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 clipped slip. Affixed to a slightly larger card. Light fold to rig

Signed book: The Amazing Mr. Doolittle by Quentin Reynolds. First edition, first printing. NY: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., 1953. Hardcover with dus

TLS signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, postmarked July 25, 1932. Letter to Anne Madison Washington of the George Wa

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of three members of the Hiroshima mission, each signing in blue felt tip, “Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Paul

Laserprint 11 x 8.5 photo of the devastated Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “The destruction in Hiroshima was comparable with effects from previou

ALS signed “Major Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, 6 Aug. 1945,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. Van Kirk pens a few questions and ans

One of the most successful military commanders in modern European history (1663–1736). LS in Italian, signed “Eugenio di Savoya,” one page, 8.25 x 13,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes and Semper Fi! To John G. Saunders, from Joe

German flying ace with 48 victories during World War I (1894–1978). Deckle-edge 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Jacobs in uniform, signed and inscribed in

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, a

Two Civil War–dated LSs, both signed “Jas. A. Mulligan,” each one page but written on opposing sides of a single 7.75 x 12 lightly lined sheet, Novemb

The youngest major general in the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II and a member of the surrender party aboard the battleship Missouri (1901–

Signed book: The Fair God. Later printing. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1891. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 586 pages. Signed on a free end page in

Aircraft designer and manufacturer (1878–1930) who pioneered such far-reaching innovations as the aileron, the pontoon airplane, the flying boat, dual

Quintessential vintage fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Collection of several items, highlighted by a signed book: 20 hrs. 40 min: Our Flight in the Friendship. Second printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928

Historic collection of five items pertaining to the infamous Hindenburg. Items are: A charred gentleman’s travel razor in a metal case, 3.25 x 2 x 1.

Ink signature, “Howard Hughes,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8 sheet. Also signed in pencil by Hughes’s lawyer, “T. A. Slack, August 11, 1947.” In fine cond

Signed book: ‘WE.’ First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in fountain

Fantastic ALS signed “Anne,” three pages, 5.5 x 8.5, March 8, 1977. Letter to journalist Alden Whitman of the New York Times, in part: “I remember at

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. TLS signed “Messerschmitt,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75

Detailed composite 1/32 scale model of Yeager’s Bell X-1 rocket research plane, measuring 13? long, signed on the top of a wing in black felt tip. In

Fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.25 clipped slip, with a collector’s notation, “Father of Aviation,” written below.

The Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Everybody’s Book Shop for $8.80, January 13, 191

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to the Pennsylvania R. R. Co. for $25.95, April 5, 1930. Gorgeously pre

Breathtaking matte-finish 5.75 x 7 crystal-clear portrait of Wright in a classic head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To my tr

Color glossy 14 x 11 doubleweight photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an F-102 Air Force jet, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpent

Two items: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Mercury 7 crew, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, and Scott Carpente

Two signed manuals: a staple-bound Project Mercury Spacecraft Flight Operations Manual, 161 pages, 5 x 7, April 1, 1962, signed on the front cover in

Two certificates of achievement presented to Gordon Cooper after his Gemini 5 mission. A “Diplome de Record,” presented by the Federation Aeronautique

Gemini 8 recovery cover with a stamped cachet honoring the two-man spacecraft and its emergency landing, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong a

Limited edition replica Gemini 11 flight plan, numbered 50/50, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Replica of the original flight