RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

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