RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Autograph notes in French, signed three times, twice “L. Pasteur” and once “L. P.,” penned in the margins of a letter written to him by Henri de Marli

ANS in French, unsigned, one page on his 4 x 2 personal calling card, no date. Untranslated note of thanks for a letter received. In fine condition. A

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. Fountain pen signature, “Dr. Max Planck,” on an of

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x

French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher of science (1854–1912) who famously formulated the ‘Poincare Conjecture,’ which went unsolved for nea

Auto engineer and inventor (1875–1951) who designed Volkswagen and Porsche automobiles. AQS in German, on a 6.75 x 7 off-white guest book page, Porsch

New Zealand-born physicist and chemist (1871–1937) who discovered the concept of radioactive half-life; he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in

Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. Scarce ALS in Italian, one pag

German surgeon (1875–1951) who developed several groundbreaking surgical methods and medical devices, also known for his ambiguous political positions

Dutch physical and organic chemist (1852–1911) and the first winner of the 1901 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Personal calling card imprinted with van ‘t

Italian physicist (1745–1827) best known for his epochal investigations into the nature and uses of electricity, leading him to invent the battery. Th

TLS in German, signed “Freud,” one page both sides on a 5.25 x 3.25 personal stationery card, May 23, 1927. Letter of condolences to his friend, Arthu

German philosopher, theologian, poet, and literary critic (1744–1803) associated with the periods of Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and Weimar Classi

ALS signed “J. M. Keynes,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 10, 1937. Letter to Rosenbaum regarding books he would like to o

Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” four

Leading 19th-century economist considered the original European unity theorist, best known for developing the ‘National System’ (1789–1846). ALS in Ge

French anarchist, school teacher, and medical worker (1830–1905) known for her radical activism and admired for her association with the Paris Commune

Desirable ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to an unidentified recipient concerning an election outcome, in part (translat

Immensely influential British mathematician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist (1912–1954) considered the father of theoretical computer science an

Extremely influential social theorist (1864–1920) often cited with Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx as a founding architect of sociology. ALS in German, o

Eminent German philosopher (1679–1754) and influential leader of the early German Enlightenment. ALS in Latin, signed “Christianus Wolfius,” one page,

Collection of thirteen items, primarily consisting of letters with a few other formats, each signed by a prominent British leader, including: Princess

Collection of ten items, primarily consisting of letters with a few other formats, each signed by a British prime minister, including: Anthony Eden (t

ALS in Spanish, one page, 8.25 x 7.25, Cuban Navy letterhead, no date. Untranslated order issued to the commanders of the Rebel Army, ordering them to

Early DS in Spanish, signed twice, “Fidel Castro Ruz,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 12.75, October 10, 1947. Untranslated Cuban income tax return form s

Scarce and desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition, with a few surface creases and silvering to da

Attractive matte-finish 4 x 6 full-length photo of Madame Chiang Kai-shek in a lovely dress, signed in blue ink, “Mayling Song Chiang.” In fine condit

Immensely influential Chinese reformist leader (1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to

ALS in Chinese, two pages, 8 x 10.5, April 27, 1957, signed at the conclusion. Letter to Comrade Lan Yu. In full (translated): "Sister Xiaochao...

Wife of the first Chinese Premier, Chou En-lai, and political activist in the Communist Party of China (1904–1992). ALS in Chinese, six pages, 7.25 x

TLS signed “W. S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park letterhead, September 4, 1962. Letter to John McKinnon and the Trustees of Churchill Pres

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” two pages, 8 x 10, Chartwell letterhead, March 1, 1935. Letter to Irene Vanbrugh, in full: “I enjo

Ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 5.25 x 6.75 sheet of RMS Queen Mary letterhead. In fine condition, with slight toning and a par

French diplomat, spy, and soldier (1728–1810) whose first 49 years were spent as a man, and whose last 33 years were spent as a woman. Archive of elev

Beautiful DS in Japanese, signed by Hirohito as emperor of Japan, one page, 23 x 17.75, May 14, 1931. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Ja

Matte-finish 5.75 x 8.25 photo of Gandhi, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Indira Gandhi, 1984.” In fine condition, with trivial paperclip imp

LS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 4 x 5.25, May 5, 1937. Letter to a woman in Lamar, Colorado. In full: “I was glad to have your letter. My definiti

Turkish general and statesman (1884–1973) who served as Turkey’s second president and first prime minister. Ink signature, “Londra 29.6.1964, Ismet In

TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” two pages, 8 x 11.25, September 29, 1948. Letter to Comrade G. M. Malenkov, in part (translated): “In 1948, U

Soviet premier (1894–1971) responsible for the de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union and for backing the progress of the early Soviet space program. St

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

Signed book: Long Walk to Freedom. London: Abacus. Paperback, 5 x 7.75. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black ballpoint, “To Zwelake, Best w

Polish nobleman (1722–1782) who was awarded Knight of the Order of the White Eagle on August 3, 1757, in Warsaw. Manuscript DS in Polish, one page, 8

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Four untranslated ALSs

Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749–1791). Boldly penned ALS in French, signed “de Mirabeau,” one page both sides,

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Napoleon,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, June 20, 1810. Agreement between Napoleon and his brother-in-law Felice

Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 12.75 x 18.25, February 18, 1813. Untranslated ship's paper issued for "La Neptune,&quo...

LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 10, 1812. From her famous Chateau de Malmaison, Josephine sends a letter of recommendati

LS in French, signed “Lapagerie Bonaparte,” one page, 7.5 x 6.5, no date. In part (translated): “I have written to you, Minister, to ask you to do eve

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

LS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 16, 1915. Letter to Dr. Gaster, in part: “I hope that this makes our poin

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Buckingham Palace dinner menu, one page on a 3.5 x 5 card, February 11, 1928, signed on the reverse in pencil by the royal family of King George VI, M

Fifth child of Alexander II of Russia and his first wife Maria Alexandrovna, who served in the Imperial Russian Navy and as a goodwill ambassador to t

LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 12, August 24, 1786. Letter to her lover, Grigory Potemkin. In full (translated): “It is necessary that fifteen thous

Fourth monarch (1834–1863) of the Kingdom of Hawaii who ruled from 1855 until 1863, when he passed away from chronic asthma at just 29 years old. Part

Manuscript DS, signed “Louis,” one page, 7.75 x 12, March 30, 1649. Untranslated royal military decree from Saint-Germain-En-Laye signed at the conclu

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 9.25 x 14.5, March, 1792. Order authorizing the commissioners of the national treasury to make a cu

Bavarian prince (1815–1867) who became the first modern king of Greece in 1832 under the Convention of London, ruling until he was deposed in 1862. Co

King of Bavaria from 1825 until the 1848 revolutions in the German states (1786–1868). ALS in German, signed “Ludwig,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, June 3, 1

King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a c

Last king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth with a controversial legacy, recognized as a great patron of the arts and progressive reformer but als

LS in French, signed as widow of Francis, “Marie,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 13.75, February 23, [1561]. Untranslated letter concerning a payment,

Russian czar (1672–1725) who ruled from 1682 until his death. Peter was an instrumental force in the Westernization and expansion of Russia into a maj

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Lady Diana,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Buckingham Palace letterhead, April 27, 1981. Letter to Christopher Biggs, in full: “

Fantastic Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring a color photo of the royal family affixed inside o

TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, Charles and Diana,” with Diana’s name in her own hand and the remainder written by Charles, one page, 8 x 13, Buckin

German princess and the wife of Philippe I, Duke of Orleans, whose hereditary claim to the Palatinate was used as pretext to launch the Nine Years&#...

LS signed “Elizabeth I,” one page, 12.5 x 8.5, September 1, 1568. Letter to the Count of Winchester, Tresor of England, about payment of 1000 livres t

TLS signed by three of Queen Victoria’s daughters, “Helena,” “Louise,” and “Beatrice,” one page, 7.5 x 9 black-bordered Windsor Castle stationery, Feb

DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 21 x 16.5, August 24, 1963. Queen Elizabeth appoints a consul. In part: “Whereas we have thought it necessary for

LS signed “Madame my Sister, Your Majesty’s Good Sister, Victoria M.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, black-bordered letterhead, April 21, 1875. Letter

Nobleman (1533–1584) and primary leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years' War. He led the Dutch t...

Senior Commodore of the Cunard line (1856–1937) who served as master of the RMS Carpathia. Color postcard depicting the Rock of Gibraltar, 5.5 x 3.5,

Captain who commanded the RMS Mauretania on her maiden voyage on November 16, 1907, and later that month set the record for fastest eastbound crossing

Royal Navy vessel under the command of William Bligh sent to Tahiti in 1787 to acquire breadfruit plants; the ship’s master, Fletcher Christian, led a

Intriguing collection of handwritten passages in French covering a variety of subjects, 19 pages, approximately 6 x 4, no date. Bougainville pens a nu

ALS in German, signed “A. Fr. von Humboldt, Kon. Oberburgermeister,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, July 2, 1793. An early letter to ca

Explorer, soldier, and hunter (1817–1864) known as ‘the lion killer.’ ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, September 22, 1862. Untranslated letter to an En

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, November 24, 1884. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “One of the most important personages in Germany has invited me to dinne

French archaeologist and politician (1807–1861). Five ALSs in French, two signed "Leon de Laborde" and three signed "Cte de Laborde,&...

Pioneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. ALS signed “H. Schliemann,” one page, 6.

Shackleton’s personally-owned and -used black leatherette camera viewer, measuring 5 x 5 x .5 when folded and 5 x 5 x 7 when open, bearing a mounted p

Collection of three free-franks, each hand-addressed and franked in the upper right by a significant 19th–century politician, including: Henry Clay (f

Collection of eleven free franks, each franked by a notable early American politician, including: William Eustis, John Forsyth, Levi Woodbury, Hamilto

Collection of over 250 items spanning multiple centuries, primarily consisting of signatures and letters, each signed by an American political leader,

Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1.25 slip. In fine condition.

Early American politician (1739–1806) who served as the first Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. LS signed “John Avery, jun Sec’y,” one page

ALS signed “N. Kaznakoff,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 28, 1902. Letter to Barton reads, in part (spelling and grammar retaine

Medical scientist (1899–1978) who co-discovered insulin in 1921. ALS signed “Charles H. Best,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, University of Toronto letterhead,

Collection of eight mailing envelope panels, various sizes, each hand-addressed and franked by a British prime minister, including: Duke of Wellington

Chemist (1912–2004) whose work with organoboranes earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979. Ballpoint signature, “To Carmen Hauswurz–Maier—With

Collection of approximately twenty-five items of a variety of formats spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, primarily consisting of letters, signature

Collection of ten items, each signed by a prominent businessman or philanthropist, including: Collis P. Huntington (stock certificate and TLS), Cornel

Set of seven Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. checks, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, “R. E. Byrd,”...

Italian foreign minister and son-in-law of Benito Mussolini who was dismissed from the government and executed at Mussolini’s behest (1903–1944). Worl

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, August 15, 1850. Letter to R. C. Derby. In part: “I rec’d your friendly note which is so illegible that I

Collection of approximately twenty-four items of a variety of formats spanning multiple centuries, primarily consisting of letters, signatures, and ph

American heart surgeon (born 1920) best known for performing the first artificial heart transplant in 1969. Official Rawlings Major League (Selig) bas

Davy Crockett had several first cousins named David Crockett after his grandfather. When he lived in Gibson Co., Tennessee, two other David Crocketts