RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Tremendously influential humanist and scholar (1497–1560) considered the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation; he holds a place b

Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July 10, 1

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, February 18, 1956. Response to an admirer. In part: “Such letters of encouragement, especially as the ki

Important Swiss-French philosopher and writer who held that the individual is essentially good but usually corrupted by society (1712–1778). DS in Fre

Rare unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Schopenhauer in a stately full-length pose, published by Stuart of Glasgow. In fine condition.

French philosopher, abolitionist, historian, orientalist, and politician (1757–1820). Untranslated LS in French, signed “Volney,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5

Eminent German philosopher (1679–1754) and influential leader of the early German Enlightenment. ALS in German, one page both sides, 7 x 8.25, May 9,

AQS on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card, in full: “Love others as Jesus loves you, God bless you, M. Teresa MC.” Matted with an unsigned portrait to an over

ALS in Italian, signed “Benedictus PP XV,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 9.25, December 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret chamberlain

Four untranslated manuscript documents in Spanish on adjoining sheets, totaling six pages, 8.5 x 12.25, December 7–14, 1553. All are from Arequipa, Pe