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