RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

American clockmaker (1785–1859). Ink signature, “Seth Thomas,” on the reverse of a 4.5 x 3 Rockhill & Wilson advertising card. A vertical bend t...

English mathematician and astronomer (1801–1892) who established Greenwich as the location of the prime meridian. ALS signed “G. B. Airy,” one page bo

Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in hi

Color postcard depicting the Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Alexander Graham Bell.” Collector’s notation on the

TLS in Danish, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Carlsberg letterhead, September 25, 1962. Letter to Kay Holkenfeldt declining to write a tribute of the Danish a

Noted Scottish surgeon and physiologist (1774–1842) who described such disorders as Bell’s palsy and who wrote prolifically on human anatomy and neuro

LS signed “Ch. Darwin,” five pages on three sheets, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudolf Suchsland, the son of German publisher

ALS signed with his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 5 x 8, October 26, 1881. Letter to Edward W. Bok, in full: “I take p

Partly-printed DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8 x 3.5, February 19, 1917. Promissory note in which Edison promises to pay “to the order of Ni

Partly-printed DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 15 x 8, August 19, 1899. Stock certificate issued to Edison for one hundred shares of capital s

Important theoretical physicist (1880–1953) who made major contributions to the field of statistical mechanics and its relations with quantum mechanic

ALS in German, signed “Einstein,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, September 19, 1932. Letter to his longtime friend Wander Johannes de Haas, a Germ

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, November 29, 1921. Letter to the publisher Ulrico Hoepli declining a request for an endors

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signe

Distinguished matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Ford in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen Hayes, from Henry Ford.”

Uncommon TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Ford Motor Company letterhead, August 1, 1939. Letter congratulating dealer Floyd Ostrom for reaching an impressive goa

Russian physicist (1908–1968) who won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research into ‘superfluidity.’ Uncommon 5 x 6.75 cardstock head-and-shou

German scientist, satirist, and Anglophile (1742–1799) known for his studies in experimental physics and posthumously published notebooks. ALS in Germ

Exceptional LS in Swedish, nine pages on five sheets, 8 x 12.75, August 19, 1743. Untranslated letter written on behalf of the “Consistorium Academicu

ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 8, 1854. Letter to prominent businessman Samuel Colgate. In part: “I write you once more

ALS in Swedish, signed “A. Nobel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, February 6, 1895. Letter to Alarik Liedbeck, Nobel’s friend and collab

Collection of fourteen items, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, including: Christian B. Anfinsen (signed article), Derek Barto

Collection of eleven items, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, including: Carl David Anderson (signature), John Bardeen (AQS with

Collection of nineteen items, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, including: George Wells Beadle (signature), Werner

Distinguished German physicist (1845–1923) who discovered X-rays in 1895, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1901. Hand-addressed University

Felt tip signature in Cyrillic on a white 5.75 x 4 card bearing an affixed image of Sakharov. In fine condition.

ALS signed “Jonas,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, January 6, 1955. Letter to “Mr. O’Connor,” likely the philanthropist Basil O’Connor who funded much of his wo

Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Sca

Belgian chemist, industrialist, and philanthropist (1838–1922) who created the famous ‘Solvay conferences’ where Einstein, Marie Curie, Bohr, Heisenbe

Austrian physician (1857–1940) who won the 1927 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in the treatment of mental illness. Matte-finish 4.5 x 6 head-and

Important English physicist (1856–1940) who received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1906 for his discovery and identification of the electron. Rare AL

German revolutionist and writer on politics, history, mythology, and German literature (1826–1907). Rare and lengthy AMS in English, signed within the

Influential economist (1899–1992) known for his defense of classical liberalism, who shared the Nobel Prize in Economics with Gunnar Myrdal for ‘pione

Handwritten quote in German, unsigned, one page, 4 x 5.75, no date. Heidegger pens a quote from Goethe’s Art and Antiquity, in full (translated): “The

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. Rare collectio

TLS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, February 1, 1949. Letter to P. M. Shankland at Short Film Production, Zonal Offic

ALS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting a simple pastoral landscape, December 19, 1953. Letter to Mrs. C. Eggemann. In full

Soviet mathematician and economist (1912–1986) regarded as the founder of linear programming; he won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1975. Matte-finis

ALS in German, signed “R. Luxemburg,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October 8, 1913. Letter to a comrade who contacted her with publis

ALS signed “T. Robt. Malthus,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, January 11, 1831. Unpublished letter to economist Nassau William Senior, written from St

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

Rare TLS in French, signed “Moustapha Kemal,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, August 9, 1923. Untranslated letter of thanks for a letter of congratulations on

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D.B.G.,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 8.25, February 9, 1954. In part (translated): “I have just now finished reading in the

Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Color sati

Exceptional glossy 5 x 7 photo of Chiang Kai-shek sitting contentedly outside, signed in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition, with trivial creasin

Lovely glossy 4 x 6 photo of Madame Chiang Kai-shek seated on a stone wall, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Mayling Song Chiang.” Revers

TLS signed “Mayling Song Chiang,” one page, 7 x 10.5, Headquarters of the Generalissimo letterhead, December 3, 1941. Letter to Mrs. Richard J. Walsh

DS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page both sides, 4 x 9.25, March 23, 1950. A page from Churchill’s tax return for the tax year ending on April

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell letterhead, October 1948. Letter to Captain Bertil Sterner. In part: “Mr. Reves gave

Handsome DS in Japanese, one page, 23 x 17.75, circa 1890–1912. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Fifth Class, Order of

ALS in Gujarati, on both sides of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, postmarked November 15, 1930. Letter written from Yerwada Central Jail to his friend Dr. Behra

Swedish diplomat, economist, and author (1905–1961) who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in a plane crash;

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). ALS signed “T. G. Masaryk,” one page, 4 x 6.5, July 28, 1902. In full: “Thank you for your

English diplomat and spy (1503–1566). ALS, one page, 8.25 x 12, February 20, 1549. Letter addressed to the French negotiating delegation, “A Messrs Mo

Ornate manuscript vellum DS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 20 x 13, February 18, 1813. Document conferring the title of Baron of the Kingdom of

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 6, 1811. Letter to the Duke of Feltre. In full (translated): "I am answering your report of ...

Brother-in-law of Napoleon known as a daring and charismatic cavalry officer (1767–1815) who was Grand Duke of Berg from 1806 to 1808 and King of Napl

Indian activist (1885–1967) who was a prominent Sikh political and religious leader in the first half of the 20th century. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo o

Partly-printed Foreign Office letter, signed “Aberdeen,” one page, 8 x 9.5, April 30, 1843. Interesting letter headed “Circular: Slave Trade No. 1.” I

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792–1806 when he dissolved the empire, and became the first Emperor of Austria. Collection of

Sought after pairing of documents from the powerful Spanish monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. First is a manusc

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

King of France from 1547 until 1559, he was killed in a jousting match held to celebrate the end of the Eighth Italian War (1519–1559). Manuscript LS

The son of Mary, Queen of Scots, who succeeded to the Scottish throne as James VI in 1567 and ruled England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his

King of Castile and Leon who ruled from 1390 until his death at just 27 years old (1379–1406). Rare manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719). ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame d

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. LS in French, sign

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of increasing unrest that developed into full-fledged revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie

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

Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS in Dutch, signed

Influential Italian noblewoman (1519–1589) who was Queen consort of France from 1547 to 1559 and the mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles

Duke of Florence from 1537 until his death in 1574, reigning as the first Grand Duke of Tuscany beginning in 1569. LS in Italian, signed “Il Duca di F

Exceptional Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring a photo of Prince William and Prince Harry affix

ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, April 15, 1987. Letter to Margaret, in full: “I am sorry to hear th

Signed book: Biography of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort. First edition. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1866. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 469 pages, illus

A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900, measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third-cla

Two items: a souvenir menu for the 1992 British Titanic Society Convention, 5 x 7, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “Millvina Dean” and “E. E. Hais

Extremely rare ALS signed “Love all, Jack,” on a 5.5 x 3.25 photo postcard of the Titanic at Southampton by Will Steed, April 6, 1912. Postcard to Mis

Limited edition O. B. R. Kentucky Straight Bourbon 86 Proof Whiskey 4/5 quart ceramic Titanic replica, 17 x 5.5, featuring a spout and a portion of th

Capital & Counties Bank, Limited Titanic Relief Fund check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” paya...

Short handwritten manuscript in German, unsigned, one page, 3 x 5.25, no date. Untranslated excerpt from a scientific work. In very good condition, wi

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10, January 9, 1925. Letter to the secretary of the Real Academia de la Historia in Madrid. In part: “I have just received with

LS in French, one page, 8.5 x 11, polar expedition letterhead, June 14, 1893. Untranslated letter responding to a newspaper article. Central vertical

Manuscript document, one page, 7 x 11.5, January 29, 1695. Unsigned British document concerning the slave trade. In part (spelling and grammar retaine

Fountain pen signature, “Roald Amundsen,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 personal calling card. In very good condition, with toned tape rem

Two signatures: an ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N. Y., June 22/87,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 beveled calling card; and an ink signatur

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786-1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 25, 183

Businessman who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). Partly-printed DS,

South African surgeon (1922–2001) who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. AMS signed “Ch. Barnard,” four pages on three she

Senior Commodore of the Cunard line (1856–1937) who served as master of the RMS Carmania and the RMS Carpathia. Postcard of the RMS Carpathia, 5.5 x 3

Book page in Hebrew featuring biographical information on Ben-Gurion, 5.5 x 8.25, signed in Hebrew in blue ballpoint. Matted and framed with an adjace