RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

English historian (1737–1794) known for his six-volume The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Very bold ADS, one page, 7.25 x 3, Nov

Two color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Goodall with a chimpanzee, both signed in black felt tip, “With love, Jane Goodall.” In overall fine condition

Color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with an evenly trimmed bottom edge and

Signed book in Cyrillic: Moral Lessons of the 20th Century. Moscow: Blue Apple, 2000. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 175 pages. Signed on the half-title page

Signed book: Memoirs. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 769 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip

Assistant to Alexander Graham Bell (1854–1934) known for hearing the first words said over the telephone, ‘Mr. Watson—Come here—I want to see you.’ AL

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold ink signat

Signed book: Sir Edmund Hillary: Nothing Venture, Nothing Win. First edition. NY: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 1975. Hardcover with dust ja...

Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with four spots of soiling.

Ink signature, “April 17, [19]30, Respectfully yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip clipped from a Supreme Court of the United St

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, June 28, 1944. Letter to film producer and co-founder of MGM studios Louis B. May

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, December 17, 1941. Letter to Harry Lownsbury, in part: “You

Chinese politician (1910–2000) who, at the age of 43, became the youngest Chinese ambassado,; serving as his country’s first representative to the Ger

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, August 16, 1967. Letter to Robert Wykle, Sr., Chairman of the Wayne County Democra

Set of four satin-finish photos from the day President Kennedy was assassinated, 10 x 8 and 12 x 8, each signed by former United States Secret Service

Chinese politician and author (born 1936) who served as vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and president ...

American politician (born 1940) who is the only living ‘Big Six’ leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Set of three satin-finish photo

Merchant and yachtsman (1848–1931) who created the Lipton tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the America's Cup. ...

Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Partly-printed DS, signed “Wil: Livingston,” one

Italian criminologist (1835–1909) whose theory held that criminality was inherited and could be anatomically identified. Untranslated ALS in Italian,

Chinese historian and Catholic priest (born 1906), best known for his book Missionary Policy of France in China, 1842-1856: The Opening of Five Chines

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “M

TLS signed “Joe McCarthy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, November 28, 1952. Letter to Eddie Walker, in full: “This is to acknow

President of Egypt (born 1928) who served from 1981 to 2011. Glossy 7.75 x 5.75 photo of Mubarak shaking hands with Florida Congressman Bill Young, pr

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Muhammad, payable to Sherman Allah for $3

DS in Spanish, one page, 6.5 x 10.5, May 19, 1952. Untranslated document confirming the issuance of a pension card for old age. In fine condition, wit

Son-in-law of Ferdinand Porsche who headed Volkswagen in Nazi Germany during World War II (1894–1952). TLS in German, signed “Piech,” one page, 8.25 x

Collection of 34 items, consisting of letters, signatures, photos, and documents signed by American politicians, including: Daniel Webster; Edmund Ran

Signed book: The Garden at Highgrove. First edition. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.75, 176 pages. S...

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Uncommon 7 x 9 cardstock photo of Puss

Minister of Transportation (born 1933) who was appointed in 1982, and later served as the party secretary of the Ministry of Communications from 1984

Chinese foreign minister (1913–1983) from 1974 to 1976, whose talks with Henry Kissinger played an important role in the drafting of the Shanghai Comm

Chinese foreign minister (1889–1952) who served from 1941 to 1942, and was named as the permanent Chief Chinese Delegate to the United Nations in 1947

Prime Minister of Israel from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 to 1995, when he was felled by an assassin. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in blue ink.

Five newspapers dating from the colonial period into the American Revolution, including: The Providence Gazette, Rhode Island, December 3, 1768; The S

Ink signature, “Syngman Rhee,” on an off-white 5.75 x 7.75 sheet of Kyung Mu Dai letterhead, dated October 22, 1954. In fine condition, with toning to

Signed book: In Search of Identity. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 360 pages. In...

Signed book: Man Unfolding. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 118 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free

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

Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822). ALS in French, signed “L’abbe Sicard,” one page, 7.25 x 9, no date. Letter to Mr. Agasse, the...

German telecommunications industrialist (1855–1919). TLS in German, signed “W. Siemens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.75, personal le

Pioneering feminist (1815–1902) who, at the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, presented her ‘Declaration of Sentimen

Nobel Prize–winning economist (1911–1991) who was a key leader of the Chicago School of Economics. Four TLSs signed “George J. Stigler,” each one page

Appealing 7.75 x 5.75 engraving of the Supreme Court building signed in various inks by justices Clarence Thomas, John Paul Stevens, Anthony M. Kenned

Premier of the Republic of China (1913–2006) who served from (1978–1984). Two color glossy photos of Sun Yun-suan, 3 x 5 and 4.75 x 7, signed in black

Chinese businessman and politician (1891–1971) who briefly served as the premier of the Republic of China; brother-in-law to Chinese President Sun Yat

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Two photos: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher wearing a lovely brooch, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher in her ki

Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress throughout its existence. Alth

British politician (born 1944) who served as first minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002. Color glossy 6 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo, sign