RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

Warren Buffett's personally-owned and -used set of golf clubs, comprising his customized golf bag and fourteen clubs, given to the one-time fian...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, Montreaux Palace Hotel letterhead, September 30, 1925. In full (translated): "All my thanks, dear Mr. Bernst...

ALS in German, signed “Freud,” penned on the reverse of a 4 x 2 business card belonging to the recipient, his assistant, Dr. Paul Federn, January 2, 1

ALS signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 9 x 11.25, personal letterhead, November 5, 1935. Letter to Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, about the Nobel Pri

Influential German philosopher (1770–1831) who espoused a dialectical method by which an idea (thesis) was challenged by its opposite (antithesis) and

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

English scholar influential in the fields of political economy and demography (1766–1834). ALS signed “T. Robt. Malthus,” one page both sides, 7.25 x

French early socialist theorist (1760–1825) whose thought influenced the development of the philosophy of science, discipline of sociology, positivism

Rare German-language ordination card for Joseph Ratzinger, 2.75 x 4.25, showing an image of the young priest above with dates of his ordination below,

Desirable glossy 6 x 8 full-length photo of Pope John XXIII blessing a row of men at a Roman hospital, affixed to the original 9.25 x 12.5 presentatio

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876-1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. TLS in Italian, signed “E. Card. Pacelli,” one

Statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher (1729–1797) who, after relocating from Ireland to England, served for many years in the

Notable pair of ALSs in Spanish, both signed "F.," no date, both 6 x 6.5, both addressed to Generals Arnaldo Ochoa and Polo Cintra Frí...

Premier of the People's Republic of China (1921–2008) who served from 1976-1980; he was eventually outmaneuvered by Deng Xiaoping, who forced Hu...

Political leader (born 1928) who served as premier of the People's Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial la...

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850–1937). ALS signed “T. G. Masaryk,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 8.25, December 27, 1931. Letter to

British politician (1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. ALS signed “Sandwich,

Exceedingly rare ALS in Cyrililc, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, February 5, 1939. Letter to his thirteen-year-old daughter Svetlana, facetiously couched as a

Attractive matte-finish 8.25 x 10.75 photo of a painting of Peron with a large flower on her lapel, affixed to a 12.5 x 16.5 mount, calligraphically i

Color 4.5 x 6.5 magazine photo of Svetlana Alliluyeva posing with her son Iosif in the mid-1950s, matted to a slightly larger size, signed on the mat

TLS in French, signed “Votre, L. Trotsky,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5, October 31, 1929. Letter to his lawyer Gerard Rosenthal about the Trotskis

Chinese politician (1921–2008) who served as the foreign minister and vice premier of the People's Republic of China. Glossy 9.25 x 7 German pr...

President of the Republic of China in Beijing from 1918–1922, who was the only permanent president of the Beiyang government to be a civilian (1855–19

High-ranking politician in the People's Republic of China (1919–2005) instrumental in implementing free-market reforms. Scarce glossy 9.5 x 7 Ge...

King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the 'Father and Restorer of Letters,' the cultured and we...

Marvelous matte-finish 9.25 x 11.75 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her glimmering crown jewels by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, af

ALS in French, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.25 x 11.5, no date but circa 1688. Queen Christina's draft for a letter to King Louis XIV. In pa...

Unusual oversized glossy 20 x 10.75 photo of Queen Elizabeth II at the official launch of the British oil tanker S.S. 'British Admiral,' aff...

Handsome matte-finish 7.5 x 7.75 photo of the British royal family taken from their 1959 Christmas and New Year's card, signed in the lower bord...

Uncommon Royal Christmas and New Year's card from 1958, with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 18.25 x 7.75 open, featuring a color ...

Manchu prince and regent of the late Qing dynasty (1883–1951) who was the father of Puyi, the last emperor of China. Bold ink signature in Chinese of

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...

ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, May 3, 1830. Written from Maysville, Kentucky, a letter to Michael Sprigg of Maryland, who served with Crockett in t

German politician (1840–1913) who was one of the founders of Germany's oldest political party, the Social Democratic Party. ANS in German, signe...

Significant pairing of TLSs by Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter: TLS signed "M. Begin," one page, 8.25 x 11, Prime Minister of Israel lett...

Diary entry written by Joseph Bonanno while incarcerated at a federal prison in Lexington, Kentucky, unsigned, one page, 6 x 9.25, dated "Frida...

Uncommon FDC, 7.5 x 4.5, with a color cachet honoring Queen Elizabeth II and her Canadian Royal Standard, signed in black or blue ink by Tony Blair, J

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in bold ink in Chinese. Reverse bears a Wu Chung Yee credit stamp. In fin

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. ALS

John Z. DeLorean Corporation, Research & Engineering Division business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by DeLorean, "John Z....

New York mobster and member of the Gambino crime family (1942-1983). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by DeMeo, payable

Rare ink signature, "Fred'k Douglass,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip clipped from a document. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to the l...

Christmas card from 1972 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 14.75 x 9 open, with an exceptional seated portrait of the Queen Mo

Commemorative cover with a cachet depicting Mount Everest and honoring Nepal, 'The Living Museum of the World,' signed in ink by Edmund Hill...

Romanian-born American lawyer (born 1920) who was an investigator of Nazi war crimes after World War II and the Chief Prosecutor for the United States

Democratic mayor of Boston nicknamed 'Honey Fitz,' father of Rose Kennedy, and namesake of his grandson John F. Kennedy (1863–1950). Vintage...

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, January 7, 1946. Letter to Harold R. Shapiro, in full: "I wish much tha...

Two items: a glossy 2.75 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Gandhi, signed in the lower border in blue ink; and an ink signature, "Indira Gandhi...

Fourth president of India (1894–1980) who was the only person to be elected as an independent candidate. Following his full term, Giri was honoured by

Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.75 x 4.5, 1851. A "Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the Mint of the United States at Philadelphia" ...

Desirable unissued green official admission pass for the Hauptmann trial on January 12, 1935, 4.5 x 3.5, marked as "No. 130," plus twelve ...

The Washington Loan and Trust Company check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hoover, "John Edgar Hoover," payable to Potomac Electri...

Four glossy 10 x 8 photos of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the tragic motorcade drive through Dallas and Dealey P

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719). ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “William R.,” one page, 15.75 x 12, June 14, 1834. King William appoints James Henry Leckie as a "Captain of a...

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington's personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administration...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal Sony letterhead, June 27, 1969. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. William A. M. Burden, in full: "It is hard to put i...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue ink, "God bless you, M. Teresa mc." In very fine con...

TLS signed “God bless you, M Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Missionaries of Charity letterhead, July 10, 1984. Letter to Betty De Silva, in full:

Partly-printed DS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, June 28, 1928. Untranslated official document, boldly signed at th

Irish political leader (1775–1847) best known for his tireless efforts on behalf of Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Act of Union which com

Limited edition 10 x 8 silver gelatin print of Lee Harvey Oswald's mug shots taken in Dallas, Texas, on November 23, 1963, following his arrest ...

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d'etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. ...

Signed book: Rosa Parks: My Story. First edition, later printing. NY: Dial Books, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed on t

Ink signature, "Joseph Card. Ratzinger," on an off-white 3.5 x 5.75 presentation card in German, reading (translated): "Presented wit...

Three items: a glossy 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier, signed in fountain pen, "Grace de Monaco"; a glossy 3.75 x 5....

Three photos signed by members of Monaco's royal family: a color 4 x 6 postcard of the family, signed at the top in black felt tip by Grace Kell...

Four glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos of Princess Stephanie, with three images of her during modeling shoots and another of her posing with two elephan

First National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Purvis, "Melvin H. Purvis," payable to Paper City Motor Sales for $2.73, Jan...

World War II-dated TLS signed “Melvin,” one page, 8 x 10.5, August 28, 1944. Affectionate letter to his wife Marie "Rosanne" Willcox, whic...

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Signed book: The Twelfth of August: Th

Color glossy 7 x 9 photo of Rabin as prime minister of Israel with his nation's flag in the background, signed in the lower border in black felt...

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...

Color 3.75 x 6 cardstock photo of Rabin as prime minister of Israel, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Y. Rabin." In fine con...

Uncommon color 19.75 x 13.25 optical engraving entitled "Vue de Salem ," produced by the Imperial Academy from a circa 1750 copperplate e...

English Particular Baptist preacher and author (1834–1892) known for his powerful sermons as the pastor of the congregation of the New Park Street Cha

First president of Indonesia (1901–1970) who spearheaded his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands. Vintage 7.75 x 11 paperst...

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 30, 1863. Letter to a professor. In full: "A happy new year to you & your house! I shall not forg...

Collection of ink signatures of Felix Frankfurter, Frank Murphy, Owen Roberts, Charles Evans Hughes, James Clark McReynolds, and Stanley Reed on indiv

Group of ten items signed by justices of the Supreme Court, including: five Supreme Court cards, individually signed by John Paul Stevens (2), David S

Collection of 12 official Supreme Court cards signed by justices of the Supreme Court, including: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, William J. Brennan, Jr. (2), Cl

Three signed books: a first edition of My Beloved World, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2013, signed on the title page in

Texas Revolution-dated ALS in Spanish, signed "Manl Rosas," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, November 24, 1835. Letter to Jesus...

Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed in black ink o

Two photos: a glossy 4.5 x 6.25 silver gelatin portrait of the former Leader of the Opposition, signed in black felt tip, "Margaret Thatcher&qu...

American military officer (1865–1912) who served as an influential aide to presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Ti

Two letters from Titanic survivors Millvina Dean and Eleanor Shuman: an ALS signed "Millvina," one page, 5.5 x 5, no date, addressed to Ph...

First class saloon steward (1872–1949) aboard the Titanic who was rescued in lifeboat No. 13. Manuscript DS, signed “Alex. J. Littlejohn,” five pages,

American businessman (1861–1912) who died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic; after the ship struck an iceberg, Widener placed his wife and her maid in

Congolese politician (1919–1969) who was president of Katanga during its three years of secession from the Congo. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postc

Exceedingly rare Latin-language Vatican passport issued to Bishop Carlos Riu Angles of Camaguey, Cuba. The 10-page booklet measures 4.25 x 6 and admit

TLS signed "Ch. Weizmann," one page, 8 x 10, Hotel St. Regis letterhead, July 27, 1942. Letter to David Ben-Gurion. In part: "You wer...

LS signed “H. Knox, Sec'y of War,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, August 13, 1792. Written from the War Department, a letter to Nathaniel Ap...

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was later

ALS signed “Nelson A. Miles,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 22, 1865. Letter to an unnamed general, in full, “I have the hono

Contemporary copy of a letter to General George Washington, likely in the hand of British Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton's aide William Co...

Interesting archive associated with Willard Prince, a veteran of World War I who would go on to be a founder of the Heisman Trophy as chairman of New

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 half-length portrait of Dewey in his military uniform by the Harris & Ewing Studio, affixed to the original stu...

Iconic vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo of the flag raising atop Mt. Suribachi during Battle of Iwo Jima, affixed to its original mount, signe