RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

French astronomer and writer (1732–1807). ALS in French, signed “De la Lande,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 15, 1782. Letter to the Count of Saluce at

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

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

Color postcard of the Abraham Lincoln Residence in Springfield, Illinois, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in black ink by three individuals working at Ford’s Theatr

Engraved menu for the ‘Luncheon to the Official Mission of the Kingdom of Italy to the United States by The Manufacturers’ Club of Philadelphia,’ one

Egyptologist (1846–1916) known for his studies of hieroglyphics and archaeological excavations in Egypt. ALS in French, signed “G. Maspero,” one page,

Two letters: first, a TLS signed “C. H. Mayo,” one page, 7.75 x 11, Mayo Clinic letterhead, November 5, 1926. Letter to Katherine J. Beer, in part: “I

Delegate to the Philadelphia Convention and lifelong friend of Thomas Jefferson (1746–1823). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 12, March 12, 1774. Docum

American physicist (1907–1991) credited with being the first ever to produce a transuranium element; he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Glenn

Handsome matte-finish 9.5 x 12.5 Bachrach portrait of the financier, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Margaret P. Fenn, A. W. Mellon.” F