RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

Adorable circa 1992 greeting card with a teddy bear holding balloons and multicolored text, "Princess Diana," measuring 11.75 x 4.25 open,...

Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, fe

Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 12 x 8 open, featurin

ANS penned on the inside of a 5 x 3.25 gift card, no date, in full: "Dear Helen, Wishing you a very happy Christmas, Much love from, Diana.&quo...

Fabulous 1982 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, meas

Superb vintage matte-finish 7 x 8.5 full-length portrait of Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip, affixed to its original mount, signed on the mount in

Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company's two newest and biggest ships, the Titanic and Olympic, circa ea...

Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912. Magnificent matte-finish 8.25 x 12 p

Partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic 'Account of Wages' document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on t...

Packet of typescript "Reports of obstruction to Navigation sent to Captain Smith," compiled by the White Star Line's law firm Hill Dic...

Letters concerning a claim by one of the survivors of the Titanic disaster, Eleanor Genevieve Cassebeer, consisting of two TLSs by her attorney, a TLS

ALS signed by Frederick Ware's widow, “Cecilia Vincent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, January 4, 1916. Let...

Collection of four letters related to an insurance claim by the widow of Titanic disaster victim August Johnson, consisting of a letter from her lawye

American scout and soldier (1809–1868) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities in the Old West. Choice ink signature, "C. Cars...

Founding father of Texas (1793–1836) who led the colonization of the region by supporting the settlement of 300 American families. ADS, signed within

ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, E. Ranch, London letterhead, August 8, 1914. Letter written from Edinburgh, in pa

Famed frontiersman, politician, and folk hero (1786–1836) who became famous for his shrewd and humorous speeches; he was killed at the Alamo during th

An Indian Wars–era private purchase tailor-made bearskin coat, with toggle-fastened front, quilted interior, and polished cotton sleeve linings. The i

Attractive DS, one page, 8.25 x 12.75, October 16, 1830. A real estate document from the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, issued as certificate N

Uncommon grouping of eight items signed by three former prison guards and an inmate from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, consisting mostly of photos an

Educator and poet (1859-1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song "America the Beautiful." TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, We...

Scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878) who was the father of the physicist Edmond Becquerel and grandf

American statesman and lawyer (1810–1883) who served as Attorney General and Secretary of State under President James Buchanan. ALS in pencil signed “

Politician and lawyer from Maryland (1813–1883) who served in Lincoln's cabinet as postmaster general during the Civil War. ALS signed “M. Blair...

Politician from Massachusetts (1726–1790) who was president of the state's constitutional convention; after independence he served as governor o...

FDC with a color cachet honoring the 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 7.5 x 4.5, signed in ink or felt tip by John Major, Edward Heath, Margaret T

Collection of five ink signatures of British monarchs, penned on slips or sheets ranging in size from 4 x 2.25 to 4.75 x 7.25, including: King George

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

American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, t

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead, November 28, 1926. Letter to James B. Pond of the Pond Lecture Bureau,

Lincoln's controversial first secretary of war (1799-1889). ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 23, 1857. Letter to Simon Stevens of Lancaster,...

Lincoln's controversial first secretary of war (1799-1889). ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6, March 16, 1858. Letter to H. C. Hickock, in full: "I w...

A small 1 x 1 fragment of Winston Churchill's personally-owned Cuban cigar, displayed with a quote and image in an 11 x 14 mat. The cigar was or...

Queen of Sweden and Norway as the consort of King Charles XIV John, and one-time fiancee of Napoleon Bonaparte (1777–1860). LS in French, signed “D,”

ALS signed “C. M. Clay,” one page, 5 x 5.5, March 12, 1848. Written from the Astor House, a brief letter to New-York Tribune founder Horace Greeley, i

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, July 21, 1845. Written from his Ashland estate, a letter to Anne Deas, in part: "It never, for a mom...

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 9.75, March 15, 1818. In full: "I reply to your letter of yesterday, I regret to have to say that the Pensi...

Uncommon Brooklyn Eagle Press pamphlet for the "Westchester—Hudson River—West Point" region, 11 pages, 6 x 9, showing a Mathew Brady portr...

Signed book: The Story of My Life. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Son, 1932. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 487 pages. Signed and inscribed in bl...

Impressive engraving entitled “Facsimile of the Signatures to the Declaration of Independence,” 10 x 13, engraved by E. McCabe with ornamentation by A

Executive in the U.S. automobile industry (1925–2005), and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, best remembered for the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car,

Drummond Bank check, 8 x 3.5, filled out and signed by the Queen Mother, "Elizabeth R.," payable to Lady Katharine Seymour for £200, ...

Politician (1808-1893) who served as governor of New York, US senator, and secretary of state. Personal check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Fish

Real estate and railroad entrepreneur and president of the Standard Oil Company (1830–1913) who set out to make Florida the 'Newport of the Sout...

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, February 25, 1941. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: "I am very...

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Law School of Harvard University letterhead, October 14, 1938. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: "You are kind...

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

Signed book: Memoirs. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 769. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by M

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, 4.75 x 8, October 27, 1875. Written from Bangor, Maine, a letter to L. D. Merchant, in full: "Will you please...

Letter archive from Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, consisting of one ALS and three TLSs, each signed “Charles E. Hughes,” five total pages, dated

Twice-signed ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, 1830. Letter to Dr. McVickar, in part: "Mr. Richards will call for you tomorrow morning at 1/4 after 8 ...

American politician (1754–1834) who served during the Revolutionary War and was a first responder to the historic Lexington alarm of April 19, 1775. R

Anglo-Irish actress and courtesan (1761–1816) who was the mistress and companion of the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, with whom she ha

Pencil signature, "Cordially, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.25 card. Double-matted and framed with a large photo of Keller to an over...

TLS, signed “Joe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 4, 1960. Letter to Phil Regan, in full: “I would really like to help this boy out

Bold fountain pen signature, "R. F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2 card. Nicely triple-matted and framed with a photo of Kennedy at a lecter...

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 7 x 9, The Attorney General letterhead, February 20, 1964. Letter to Leonard Lyons of the New York Post, in full: "...

Two first edition books signed by Ted Kennedy, both hardcover with dust jacket, including: Decisions for a Decade, signed and inscribed on the half-ti

Three glossy 10 x 8 photos of John and Jackie Kennedy from the day the president was assassinated, each signed in black felt tip by Secret Service age

King of Sweden (born 1858) from 1907 until his death in 1950, who holds the record of being the oldest monarch of Sweden. Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x

Untranslated DS in Swedish, signed “Gustaf,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 14.25, December 31, 1947. Signed boldly at the conclusion by

Untranslated DS in Swedish, signed “Gustaf,” six total pages, 8.25 x 11.75, May 28, 1948. Signed boldly at the conclusion by the king. Beige wafer sea

King of Sweden (born 1829) from 1872 until his death, and the last Bernadotte King of Norway from 1872 until his dethronement in 1905. Untranslated ma

Last King of Italy (1904-1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7 portrait of King Umberto in a head-and-s

Partly-printed DS, signed “William R.,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, February 22, 1836. Order directed to the Paymaster General of Guards, Garrisons, and La

New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. Partly-pr

Surveyor and politician (1808–1859) who in 1833 hired Abraham Lincoln as his deputy surveyor in Sangamon County, Illinois. Scarce manuscript DS, signe

Makonnen Wolde Mikael, known simply as Ras Makonnen (1852–1906), was a general and the governor of Harar province in Ethiopia from 1887–1906; he was t

Handsome enameled commemorative medal from the 26th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States, held in Boston

Italian patriot (1805-1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de

Glossy 4 x 6 photo of Mother Teresa, signed in felt tip, "God bless you, M. Teresa." In fine condition, with some light discoloration.

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808-1873). Manuscript DS, signed “Napoleon,” one

Scarce broadside in French, one page, 12.75 x 15.5, June 10, 1808. An impressive broadside notifying local official that deserters and clergy obedient

TLS signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. In full (loosely translated): "Venerabl...

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, November 26, 1958. In full (loosely translated): "Dear Adam! God paid for the memory and...

Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1975 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 9 x 13, signed in the center in bold ink, "Karol card. Wojtyla,&q...

Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1970 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 11 x 14.5, signed at the bottom in black ink, "Karol card. Wojtyl...

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1976. In full (loosely translated): &qu...

Austrian technical automobile designer and entrepreneur (1909–1998) and the son of the renowned Volkswagen and Porsche founder. Scarce glossy 4.75 x 6

Color semi-glossy 9.5 x 7.75 group portrait of Charles and his staff, affixed to its original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, "...

Office of the Post-Dispatch business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer as president, payable to W. C. Stergers for $6

Beautiful signed book: Christmas Songs and Carols by Agnes H. Begbie. London: Elkin Mathews, 1908. Leatherbound hardcover, 5 x 6, 52 pages. Neatly sig

Two items related to Queen Victoria's coronation: an issue of The Globe and Traveller newspaper from the day of Queen Victoria's coronation,...

Glossy 7 x 9.25 half-length seated photo of the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, signed in black felt tip, "Y. Rabin." In fine condition, w...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Kyung Mu Dai letterhead, March 24, 1955. Letter to New York Daily News cartoonist C. D. Batchelor, in part: "I wan...

Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1875–1955) who led two Roberts Commissions: the first that investigated the attack on Pearl Harb

Clothier, manufacturer, and philanthropist (1862–1932) best known as a part-owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company. TLS signed “J. R.,” one page, 7 x 10.

Group of 16 original cabinet photos of members of the royal family, all approximately 4.25 x 6.5, with subjects including: Queen Alexandra; Queen Alex

Jewelgems by Jay O'Day business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and made payable to Albert Schweitzer for $25, March 17, 1959, endors...

American business executive (1875–1966) who was the longtime president and CEO of General Motors. Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.5 portrait of Sloan by

British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time (1694–1773). Third-person ALS, signed within the text, "Lord and ...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, October 17, 1938. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: "Thank you ...

ALS signed “Bob, Robert Stroud #594,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, Alcatraz prison stationery to which he adds his full name and prison address at

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Margaret Thatcher,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, 10 Downing Street letterhead, April 2, 1990. Letter to Hannah Trace and Sally

TLS signed “Yours ever, Margaret,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, 10 Downing Street letterhead, October 10, 1988. Letter to Monty Modlyn, in full: "Tha...

Commemorative Royal Mail cover with a cachet honoring the 25th anniversary of the British Philatelic Bureau, 8.5 x 4.5, signed in black ballpoint, &...

Two DSs, each boldly signed "Oliv: Wolcott, Jr.," one page, dated 1789. Two State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office pay orders: one ...

Untranslated ANS in French on an off-white 4 x 2 personal calling card belonging to Zola, postmarked December 6, 1897. In very good to fine condition,

LS signed “Lafayette,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.25, August 24, 1830. Important letter describing the French Revolution of 1830, wri

Rare ANS signed “Belle Boyd Hammond-High,” one page, 10.25 x 6, March 23, 1887. A friendly note to “Melton,” in full: “Cherish thru life kind thoughts