RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Matte-finish 3.5 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders photo of de Forest, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Suzanne Widge, Lee de Forest, June 22 55.” In

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by the London Stereoscopic Company,

Commemorative cover, 7 x 4.75, honoring the Nobel Prize for “Fysiologi Eller Medicin,” signed in black ballpoint by Watson, adding a small sketch of a

DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, December 1, 1882. A release for a real estate transaction between Charles

Desirable Christmas Card depicting the lovely Chateau de la Croe, measuring 13.5 x 5 open, signed inside below a printed holiday greeting in bold foun

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 11.5 x 8.5, December 13, 1868. A certificate for five shares of stock in the American Merchants Un

Member of the House of Habsburg (1503–1564) who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 until his death, a reign characterized by conflict with the Otto

TQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed in fountain pen, “Harvey S. Firestone.” Quote reads, in full: “Every useful occupation gives ample opportunity

Colorful American financier (1834–1872) who made his fortune on army contracts during the Civil War. He was shot and killed after becoming involved in

Illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin (1730–1813) who served as the last colonial Governor of New Jersey. Scarce ink signature, “Wm. Franklin,” on an