RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

FDC with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, signed in black ballpoint by Hillary and No

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

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard portrait of Shackleton in formal attire, signed in black ink, “E. H. Shackleton.” Shackleton has also a

Widely traveled forty-eighth Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (1877–1957) who was much lauded for his humanitarian efforts. Fountain pen signature, “W

Portuguese naval officer and politician (1932–2010) who served as prime minister of Portugal and later as the governor of Macau. Matte-finish 6.25 x 8

French soldier, statesman and diplomat (1493–1567) who became Marshal and Constable of France. Manuscript vellum DS in French, one page, 12.25 x 7.5,

Pioneering British mathematician and mechanical engineer (1791–1871) whose Difference Engine and Analytical Engine are generally acknowledged as the f

DS, one page, 10 x 8, March 16, 1907. National First Aid Association of America document certifying that “Mary L. O’Neill has taken the prescribed Cou

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5 photo of Ben-Gurion with his finger pointed skyward, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “D. Ben-Gurion.” Mounted against

French chemist (1748–1822). His contributions to chemistry include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid and the discovery of the bleaching propert

Prime Minister of Pakistan (born 1953) from 1988–1990 and 1993–1996; the first female elected as head of a Muslim state, she was assassinated in 2007.

American lawyer and statesman (1740–1821) who served as President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783 and later became a US Representative f

German economist and social reformer (1844–1931). Scarce original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Brentano by German photography studio Atelier Elvira, signe

Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Buber,” one page on a 4 x 5.75 postcard, March 28, 1930. Reverse is addressed in Buber’s hand. Crease and minor ad

German biochemist (1903-1995), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his work on sex hormones. He was initially forced by the Nazi

Two TLSs, each one page, sent to naval officer Hienie Good. The first is signed “Dick,” Byrd Arctic Expedition, S. S. Chantier letterhead, in part: “W

Striking glossy 8 x 10 photo of Byrd in uniform, nicely signed against his white shirt in fountain pen, “R. E. Byrd.” In fine condition.

Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of

English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards th

President of the Republic of China (born 1950) who served from 2000 to 2008. Dignified color glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Chen Shui-bian,

Soviet politician (1911–1985) and the fifth General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Uncommon Russian greeting card from 1978 fea

Fountain pen signature, “Walter P. Chrysler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 autograph response card bearing a collector’s date notation of January 1930. In ve

American politician and entrepreneur (1839–1925) involved with mining, banking, and railroads. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. A. Clark,” one page, 10.2

Signed book: Ethics for the New Millennium. First edition, first printing. NY: Riverhead Books, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 237 pag

Color glossy 7 x 9.25 German press photo of the Dalai Lama speaking at the Second International Conference of Tibet Support Groups in Bonn, Germany, o

French-Swiss botanist (1806–1893) who developed the laws of botanical nomenclature. ALS in French, signed “Alph. de Candolle,” three pages on two adjo

TLS in French, signed “C. de Gaulle,” one page, 8.25 x .5, personal letterhead, June 26, 1952. Letter to Commander Boissiere. In part (translated): ...

Executive in the U.S. automobile industry (1925–2005), and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, best remembered for the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car,

Uncommon collection of ink signatures, “Francis Crick,” “James D. Watson,” and “M. H. F. Wilkins,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overall fin

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t

Holy Roman Emperor who, with his wife Maria Theresa, was the founder of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty (1708–1765). ALS in French, signed “Francois,” o

Clergyman and statesman (1735–1806) who represented New Hampshire in the Continental and US Congress. Printed broadside, 8 x 12.75, “to amend the Act,

French revolutionary and public prosecutor of the Revolutionary Tribunal (1746–1795). He personified the ruthlessness of the Reign of Terror and claim

Collection of 14 ALSs from different French presidents, dated between 1876 and 1921. Signers are: Albert Lebrun, Armand Fallieres, Adolphe Thiers, Gas

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Two color glossy photos of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, 10 x 8 and 14 x 11, both signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a slight creas

Collection of 13 cardstock and glossy photos of German presidents and chancellors, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, signed in various ink types by Angela Merkel

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8, personal letterhead, February 11, 1976. Letter to the principal of a school in Texas. In part: “It was my great privilege to b

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 17, 1858. Letter to a gentleman looking for a photo of Greeley, in full, “I believe M. B. Brady of this city has made a

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834–1919). ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, October 16, 1914. Letter

Versatile German scientist (1821–1894) known for his discoveries related to visual and aural perception, electrodynamics, and the conservation of ener

Uncommon signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a glossy white 3.75 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a bit of s

Pulp and science-fiction author (1911–1986) who became a lightning rod for controversy as the founder of the Church of Scientology. DS, four pages bot

British neurologist and psychoanalyst (1879–1958) and Sigmund Freud’s biographer. ALS, one page on a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard, January 8, [1954]. Letter to

Printed copy of King Hussein’s address to the joint session of Congress, nine pages, 8.5 x 11, given in July of 1994. Signed on the front cover in blu

Italian industrialist (1916–1993) who famously founded Automobili Lamborghini, a maker of high-end sports cars. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait of Lam

French naturalist, mathematician, and author (1707–1788). Five-line handwritten endorsement, in French, signed “Buffon,” dated April 11, 1765, Montbar

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000