RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

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Highlighted by a section of rare and remarkable Science and Technology autographs and space-flown artifacts, RR Auction’s June Fine Autograph and Artifact sale features a breathtaking thousand-plus lots. With signed material from Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, Max Born, and Werner Heisenberg, many of the greatest scientific minds in history are represented. Other top selections include items from the personal collection of Apollo 15 commander Dave Scott, a stunning presidential autograph collection, an important Gandhi letter, and a Mickey Mouse Christmas card from Walt Disney himself. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in June 2018.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Werner Heisenberg61 - Werner Heisenberg
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Scarce glossy 4 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo affixed to a 5.25 x 7.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen by Heisenberg. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Werner Heisenberg62 - Werner Heisenberg
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TLS in German, signed “W. Heisenberg,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Max Planck Institute letterhead, July 13, 1972. Letter to Eugen Langen, in part (transl
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Werner Heisenberg63 - Werner Heisenberg
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TLS in German, signed “Heisenberg,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Max Planck Institute letterhead, January 22, 1951. Letter to Henri Corbiere, in full (trans
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Werner Heisenberg64 - Werner Heisenberg
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TLS in German, signed “W. Heisenberg,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Max Planck Institute letterhead, January 7, 1964. Letter to Dr. Hans Dichgans, in full
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Werner Heisenberg65 - Werner Heisenberg
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Sought-after fountain pen signature, "Werner Heisenberg,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with subtle foxing.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Peter Higgs66 - Peter Higgs
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ANS, one page, 7 x 4.5, no date. In full: "With compliments, and apologies for not having replied to your letter of a year ago." In fine c...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Joseph Dalton Hooker67 - Joseph Dalton Hooker
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ALS signed “Jos. D. Hooker,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, The Camp, Sunningdale letterhead, April 23, 1905. In part: "I have in vain taxed my ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thomas H. Huxley68 - Thomas H. Huxley
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ALS signed “T. H. Huxley,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, April 30, 1876. In part: "How glad we are to hear that James's re...
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William James69 - William James
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ALS signed “Wm. James,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, January 16, 1907. Letter to Mrs. Ruutz-Rees, in part: &q...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Frederic Joliot-Curie71 - Frederic Joliot-Curie
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Fountain pen signature, "F. Joliot-Curie,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 slip clipped from the conclusion of an autograph letter. In very good co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ernest Jones72 - Ernest Jones
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ALS, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, November 29, 1952. Letter to Dr. Alfred Winterstein in Vienna, in full: "I am greatly obliged to...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alfred Kastler73 - Alfred Kastler
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Untranslated typewritten responses in French to a series of three biographical questions, signed "Alfred Kastler," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Harvey Kellogg74 - John Harvey Kellogg
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TLS signed “J. H. Kellogg,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Miami Battle Creek Sanitarium letterhead, December 23, 1940. Letter to Dr. James T. Case, in part: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Edwin Land75 - Edwin Land
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Glossy 8 x 10 seated portrait of Edwin Land, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Before he
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Paul Langevin76 - Paul Langevin
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Uncommon ALS in French, signed “P. Langevin,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, January 15, 1943. Untranslated letter expressing gratitude. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pierre-Simon Laplace77 - Pierre-Simon Laplace
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Sought-after ALS in French, signed “Laplace de l'Institut National,” one page, 7 x 9.5, no date. Untranslated letter of recommendation. In fine ...
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Ernest Lawrence78 - Ernest Lawrence
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Rare TLS signed “Ernest O. Lawrence,” one page, 8.5 x 11, University of California letterhead, January 7, 1949. Letter to Professor Rafael Grinfeld, i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Oliver Lodge79 - Oliver Lodge
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ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, Mariemont, Edgbaston letterhead, January 27, 1903. Letter to "Mr. Walker," in part: "I cordially ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cesare Lombroso80 - Cesare Lombroso
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Untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “C. Lombroso,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, November 1890. In fine condition.
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Hendrik Antoon Lorentz81 - Hendrik Antoon Lorentz
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ALS in German, signed “H. A. Lorentz,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 4.25, personal letterhead, April 18, 1911. Untranslated letter to Dr. Paul Hertz men
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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