RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Presidents and Animation

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

Scarce manuscript DS, signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 8 x 9.75, June 2, 1797. Legal document in which Marshall appoints counsel to transfer stock, in

Businessman who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). ADS, one page, 7 x

Legendary French chef, restaurateur, and culinary writer (1846–1935) who was one of the most important leaders in the development of modern French cui

Extremely rare original vintage Apple-1 Operation Manual issued by the Apple Computer Company circa 1976, 12 pages, 8.5 x 11, featuring Apple's ...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, October 9, 1902. Letter to R. Norman Vyvyan, the "Manager, Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station,...

TLS signed “Alexander Graham Bell,” one page, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, January 10, 1919. Letter to Pascal P. Gilmore of the Bucksport National Bank,

Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the

ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 26. Letter to a gentleman, presumably a publisher, written from Bassett, Southampton. In full: &...

ALS signed “C. R. Darwin,” both sides of a black-bordered 4.25 x 7 page, December 24, 1851. Written from his home in Down Farnborough, Kent, Darwin wr

German physicist (1857–1894) who was the first person to provide conclusive proof of the existence of electromagnetic waves. Rare ALS signed "H...

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 ca

ALS in French, signed “Humboldt,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, 1823. Letter to mathematician and astronomer Louis Benjamin Francoeur, concerning a

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707-1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. Handwritten manuscrip

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. Rare AQS in Latin on

ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 5.25 x 4.25, Reale Accademia d'Italia letterhead, September 23, 1931. Letter to Italian composer Umberto Gi...

Italian physicist and inventor who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded with the Nobel prize in 1909. Vintage ma

Russian biologist and zoologist (1845-1916) best known for his pioneering research into the immune system for which he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Priz

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, August 18, no year. Letter to his assistant Eugene Maillot, in part

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

Scots-Irish mathematical physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who did important work at the University of Glasgow in the mathematical analysis of electr

Russian physicist (1857-1935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development

Segment of the first transatlantic telegraph cable from 1858, measuring 3.5? long, made into a souvenir and sold by Tiffany & Co. The cable is w...

German physicist (1864-1928) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1911 for his discoveries related to his displacement law concerning the radiat

French orientalist, sinologist, and Turkologist (1721–1800) remembered for his five-volume 'Histoire générale des Huns, des Turcs, des...

Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed "P. Kropotkin,...

One of the leading Marxist political theorists and economic reform advocates during the period of the Russian Revolution (1871–1919). ALS in German, s

Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “Ch. Marx,” one page, 5 x 8, August 24, [1849]. Letter bidding farewell to French journalist and politician Ferdi

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

Vintage color glossy 7 x 9.5 profile photo of Pope John XXIII, signed in lower border in black ink, "Joannes XXIII, PP…1960." Ornately fra...

Italian Pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Pope Pius XII's personally-owned and -worn white zucchetto skullcap, measuring 6.5? in diameter, with a suede white lining and white moire silk ...

Magnificent and extremely early 5 x 8 mounted albumen photo of Churchill by J. Heyman & Co., showing him in uniform as a lieutenant in the 4th Q...

End portion of a cigar, measuring 2.25? in length, presented to Sir George Elliston by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a meeting at 10 ...

Handmade hinged box crafted from coconut shell presented to former US Congressman Ralph Harding by Philippine President Fidel Ramos, measuring 6.75 x

Collection of hundreds of signed items, consisting almost entirely of ink signatures on off-white cards, predominately consisting of obscure world lea

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974. Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 royal portrait of the Ethiopian emperor standing in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, "Haile Selassie,...

Two untranslated ALSs in French by Trotsky, each signed "Leon," each one page, to his Paris lawyer Gérard Rosenthal. Both written fro...

LS in Spanish, signed by Ferdinand, "Yo el Rey," and by Isabella, "Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8.25 x 9, July 12, 1503. In full (translat...

Archduke of Austria and Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing s

The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701) to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. Handwritten letter, unsigned, one

King of France from 1498 to 1515, popularly called 'the Father of the People' (1462–1515). Scarce LS in French, signed "Louis," on...

LS in French, signed "Catherine," one page, 9.5 x 13.5, September 2, 1584. Untranslated letter to Jacques de Germigny, French ambassador t...

The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexa

Princess Diana's personally-owned- and -worn Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt given to her by business magnate Richard Branson, which Diana later pres...

Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Manuscript DS, signed “An

Extremely rare manuscript DS, in Early Modern English, boldly signed at the top, "Elizabeth R," one page both sides, 9 x 12, September 4, ...

TLS signed “Elizabeth,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, November 27, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Fisher, in full: "Thank you so mu...

Royal Christmas and New Year card from 1956 with an embossed seal on the front, measuring 13.75 x 9.75 open, with the inside featuring a photo of the

A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star L

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard portrait of Shackleton in formal attire, signed in black ink, "E. H. Shackleton." Shackleto...

Air mail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25, addressed in Oswald's hand to his mother, "U.S.A., Box 982, Vernon Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald," and adding ...

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of 'individual psychology.' ALS in German, signed “Adler,” on both sides of a 5.5 ...

Wonderful archive of 11 TLSs and greeting cards from Spiro Agnew, signed either as “Spiro T. Agnew” or “STA,” with all items addressed to Diane (Bouyo

Group lot of five ALSs and one ANS from noted astronomers, eight total pages, ranging in size from 4 x 6.5 to 5 x 9, including: George Biddell Airy, U

French chemist and politician (1827-1907) noted for the Thomsen–Berthelot principle of thermochemistry. Untranslated ALS in French, signed "M. ...

German chemist (1811-1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ger

Collection of 18 items signed by a notable businessman, consisting mostly of signed slips, cards, and letters, ranging in size from 2.5 x 1 to 8.5 x 1

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in gold ink, "On 9...

American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. Par

Glossy 4.75 x 8 close-up photo of Jacques Cousteau wearing a diving wetsuit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Michael! J. Y. Coustea...

TLS in FRench, signed “C. de Gaulle,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 18, 1947. Letter to Lieutenant Chapeyrou, in part (translat

Crisp ink signature, "Fred'k Douglass,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading...

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred'k Douglass,” 3.5 x 8.5, December 10, 1884. District of Columbia deed of trust from John F. Ennis, Jr., to Emma G...

Emperor of Japan (born 1933) from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature in English and Japanese, "Akihito,” ...

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Vintage fou

Archive of 12 items related to four French presidents from the mid-19th and early 20th century, consisting of letters, documents, calling cards, and p

University of Chicago economist (1912–2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. Glossy 7 x 9.5 close-up photo of Milton Friedman, signed in the

Three items: a Supreme Court of the United States card belonging to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 5 x 3.5, signed and inscribed in black ink, "B...

Limited edition souvenir treaty signed "M. Gorbachev," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, numbered 211/299. Reproduction of the final page of the Nucl...

Limited edition color glossy 9.5 x 6.75 photo of Mikhail Gorbachev receiving the first Ronald Reagan Freedom Award on May 4, 1992, numbered 15/250, si

Two items: a commemorative cover, 6.75 x 4, with a cachet of Moshe Dayan as a young soldier, postmarked May 7, 1967, signed in blue ballpoint, "...

Merchant from Newburyport, Massachusetts (1743–1810) who was a delegate for Massachusetts in the Continental Congress. ALS signed “J. Jackson, Supervi

TLS signed “With warm wishes—Ethel Kennedy,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Hickory Hill letterhead, October 21, 1971. Letter to Oscar-winning actress Joan Cr

Original program for the 125th Anniversary of the Central High School of Philadelphia on May 6, 1964, 12 pages, 6 x 9, signed on the front cover in bl

Physicist (1923–2005) who won the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his 1958 invention of the integrated circuit. Original ballpoint sketch of a microchip accom

Swatch of fabric removed from the royal robe worn by King George V during his coronation at the Delhi Durbar in Coronation Park on December 12, 1911.

DS, signed “George R. I.,” two pages, 8.25 x 12.5, March 2, 1937. Official letter to Federico Laredo Brú, offering congratulations on his ascen...

British physicist and writer (1851–1940) who held patents for key radio technologies and identified electromagnetic radiation independent of Hertz&#...

Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Partly-printed DS, signed “T. M

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784-1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink si

American banker, finance executive, and philanthropist (1867–1943) who inherited his father's fortune. TLS signed "J. P. Morgan," two ...

Glossy 8 x 9.75 half-length photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue ballpoint, "God bless you, M Teresa." ...

Scottish geologist (1792–1871) who was the first to investigate the Silurian system. ALS signed “Rod. I. Murchison,” four pages on two adjoining sheet

American mathematician (1928-2015) who made fundamental contributions to game theory, differential geometry, and the study of partial differential equ

Third and longest serving Prime Minister of Thailand (1897–1964) and dictatorial leader of Thailand from 1938 to 1944 and 1948 to 1957. Two items: a T

Five items signed in ink or fountain pen by a notable polar explorer, including: Jane Franklin (a black-bordered 4 x 6 sheet), Robert E. Peary (a colo

Official color glossy 8 x 5.5 photo of the future Pope Francis kneeling before and embracing Pope John Paul II, taken by a Vatican photographer, signe

Fountain pen signature, "+ Karolus Wojtyla,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 card matted with a portrait of Pope John Paul II to an overall size of ...

Attractive vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 postcard photo featuring portraits of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier above the Prince's Palace of Monaco, sig...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, December 14, 1809. Document issued by the collector of the port of New York, certifying that "Gilbert...

Collection of 17 items signed by notable publishers and newspapermen, consisting of signed slips, cards, and letters, ranging in size from 3.75 x .75

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize 'for the encouragement of public service, public morals, Ameri...

Color glossy 7 x 9 photo of Rabin as prime minister of Israel, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Y. Rabin." In fine condition...

Indian philosopher and statesman (1888–1975) who served as the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. Vintage fountain pen signature, "S....

Russian aristocrat (1887–1967) best known for participating in the strange and storied assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Bold vintage ink signature,