RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

TLS in German, signed “W. Heisenberg,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Max Planck Institute for Physics and Astrophysics letterhead, September 17, 1964. Letter

Two letters in German, both to the writer Friedrich Georg Junger: an ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, August 30, 1958; and a TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75,

Two items: an original ballpoint sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a white 8.25 x 5.5 trimmed sheet, with an image of the Swiss scientist in

Astronomer (1889–1953) regarded as one of the most important observational cosmologists of the 20th century and the namesake of the orbiting Hubble Te

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cab

French naturalist and biologist (1744–1829) known as an early proponent of the concept of evolution and his mistaken theory of the inheritance of acqu

Extremely influential French chemist (1743–1794) noted for his discovery of the role oxygen plays in combustion. Rare manuscript DS in French, signed

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Joseph L

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. ALS signed “Wm. Osler,” one page both sides

Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading