RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred'k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, July 15, 1885. Indenture between Theodor and Dorothe...

The only resident peer in late colonial America who administered his vast Northern Neck Proprietary from his wilderness estate at Greenway Court, Virg

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 three-quarter-length portrait of Frederick IX of Denmark in his decorated naval uniform, affixed to its original 6.25 x 8.5

British politician (1866-1941) who served as governor-general of Canada and as viceroy and governor-general of India. ALS signed “Willingdon,” two pag

University of Chicago economist (1912-2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. ALS signed “MF,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, Augus

Group lot of items relating to noted abolitionist and social reformer William Lloyd Garrison, including: a framed display from the archives of Upsala

Union general and politician (1819–1873) whose geographically diverse posts included governor of the Kansas Territory, mayor of San Francisco, and gov

Union general and politician (1819–1873) whose geographically diverse posts included governor of the Kansas Territory, mayor of San Francisco, and gov

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Daily Tribune letterhead, November 24, 1861. Letter to C. S. Lincoln, in part: "I hold myself engaged to you for the e...

Influential economist (1899-1992) known for his defense of classical liberalism, who shared the Nobel Prize in Economics with Gunnar Myrdal for '...

Spanish communist politician (1895-1989) and a leader of the Spanish Civil War. Oversized 8.25 x 12 program photo honoring the 90th birthday of ...

Group lot of eight items signed by a notable Israeli political or military leader, consisting mostly of photos ranging in size from 5 x 7 to 8 x 11.25

Very appealing group lot of three photos of former Israeli Prime Ministers, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5 to 5.5 x 8, each signed in ink by the picture

Group lot of seven TLSs from Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, each signed “Ted,” each one page, dated between 1968 and 1993, United States Senate an

Original signed felt tip sketch of "President Kennedy's Wounds" on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed "Drawn by Robert McCl...

Manuscript DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, circa 1791. King George authorizes George Rose and Charles Henry Somerset to make "de...

Holiday card from 1973 bearing an embossed crown and "H" on the front, measuring 16 x 6 open, with inside featuring an affixed photo of Ki...

French educator (1752-1822) and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette before and during the French Revolution. Partly-printed DS, in French, one p

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one pag

Prayer slip depicting Mother Teresa holding a child, 6.25 x 3.25, signed in black ink, "God bless you, M Teresa mc." Pencil notation on re...

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.25 prayer slip depicting Mother Teresa holding a child, dated October 4, 1993. Letter

Prince Imperial of the French Bonaparte dynasty (1856-1879), and the only child of Napoleon III. His early death in Africa, at the hands of Zulu warri

The de facto First Lady of South Vietnam from 1955 to 1963 as the wife of Ngo Dinh Nhu, brother and chief advisor to the bachelor president Ngo Dinh D

Pair of limited edition semi-glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin prints of Lee Harvey Oswald, both numbered 13/50: one showing Oswald, on leave from the USMC

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal Chairman of the Israel Labour Party letterhead, September 5, 1982. Letter to Philip Habib, special ambassador of the

Wife of Emperor Khai Dinh and mother of Bao Dai who was the last 'Queen Mother' of Vietnam (1890-1980). Two items: a vintage matte-finish 3...

French prostitute and spy (1889–1982) who was hired by French counterintelligence during World War I. Two items: an untranslated ALS in French, one pa

Russian nuclear physicist (1921–1989) who was the designer of the Soviet Union's RDS-37, a codename for Soviet development of thermonuclear weap...

Large color 15.5 x 18 print of Norman Rockwell's portrait of Col. Sanders in his famous white suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, &quo...

American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part

ALS signed “Theo. P. Greene,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 7, 1860. Written from the Lighthouse Office of Portland, Maine, a letter from 1st Distri

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). LS, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 15, 1882. Letter to D. Vogel, in full: "Your letter ...

ADS, signed three times, “R. B. Taney,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, no date but circa 1806. Document written as the plaintiff's attorney in a case r...

American oil executive (1878–1962) who was president of Standard Oil from 1917 to 1937. TLS signed “W. C. Teagle,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Standard Oil Co

Three items signed by Thatcher: a satin-finish 3 x 5 portrait, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip; a 3.5 x 5.75 bookplate depicting the Palac

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, May 23, 1962. Letter to Miss V. E. Watson, in part: "There is one thing about which I wo...

ALS signed “A. W. Thompson,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, November 24, 1863. Written from New York, a letter to A. D. Russell, in part: "In ...

Ink signature, "Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Jan. 28, 96, Alabama,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition.

ALS signed “Dan'l Webster,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.25, April 20, 1843. Letter to "Mr. Nesmith" marked "Private & Confi...

Signed book: A Passover Haggadah written by Nobel Peace prize winner Elie Wiesel, illustrated by Mark Podwal. Uncorrected galley proof in plain yellow

Fountain pen signatures, "Edward" and "Wallis Windsor," on a blue 6 x 8 sheet of Government House, Nassau stationery. In fine co...

Important American naval commander (1747–1792) during the Revolutionary War, who earned acclaim for his raids against the British while aboard the Bon

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 22, 1828. In part (translated): "Since I last had the honor of seeing you, we ...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 12.25, September 17, 1792. As governor of Virginia, Lee grants unto John Finie "a certain Tract or Parcel ...

Important Continental Army general (1737-1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutiona

Major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1744–1808) who later served as a U.S. Congressman from New York. ADS, one page,

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

Career United States Army officer (1788–1868) who served on active duty from when he entered West Point as a cadet in 1801 until his final retirement

Civil War soldier John H. Ruoff's journal from his time with the 99th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry from July 26, 1861–November 15, 1862, 3.75...

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, May 26, 1854. Letter to "C. Hallowell," written as secretary of war, in full: "Beck...

Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. Partly-printed

Union general (1815-1881) who participated in the Florida Wars and the Mexican War. He commanded a brigade of the 2nd Corps during the Peninsular camp

Phenomenal ALS signed “J. A. Early,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, lightly lined, 5.75 x 9, April 6, 1888. Letter to E. T. Lansing, in full: ...

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

Union general (1824–1897) who commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign, including the largest predominant

Highly respected senior commander of the Union Army (1820–1863) who played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysbur

Engineer and general (1820–1899) who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, responsible for building the fortifications around Washington and

Iwo Jima flag-raiser John H. Bradley's personally-owned softcover notebook used during his medical training at Camp Pendleton in 1944, 3.5 x 5.5...

World War II-dated Nazi Party flag belonging to the 1st Platoon (Company I) of the 329th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 83rd Infantry Division, 96 x

Lengthy LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.25, Bonaparte 1er Consul de la Republique letterhead, March 29,

LS endorsed at the conclusion, "Copy Horatio Nelson," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, July 25, 1797. An important manuscript...

Union general (1825–1864) who fought as a division commander of General Sickles' 3rd Corps at Gettysburg, and took command of the corps after Si...

Politician and lawyer from Maryland (1813–1883) who served in Lincoln's cabinet as postmaster general during the Civil War. Manuscript DS, signe...

Seven items, including: a group of four TLSs, each one page, dated between 1946 and 1965, with highlights as follows: April 22, 1946: “I was pleased t

Identical pair of glossy 8 x 10 photos of Enola Gay Tail Gunner George Caron posing in his military uniform, both signed in black felt tip, "Ge...

Glossy 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of a model of the 'Little Boy' atomic bomb, a replica of the one the Enola Gay dropped on Hiroshima on Augu...

Six items signed in black ink or blue ballpoint by Enola Gay Pilot Paul Tibbets, including: an FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of the

Two letters: an LS by Charles de La Croix de Castries, signed "le Mal. De Castries," one page, 8 x 12.5, September 7, 1785, in part (trans...

Union officer (1827–1896) who fought at Second Bull Run, Gettysburg, and the Appomattox Campaign, where he blocked the Confederate retreat. Civil War–

Civil War–dated ALS signed “H. W. Halleck, Major Genl.,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Headquarters, Department of the Missouri letterhead, December 7, 1861. Le

Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. Partly-printed DS, sig

Two glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, both signed in black ink by Iwo Jima flag-bearer Charles W. Lindberg: one photo shows Fifth Division Marines on

Pioneering naval officer, meteorologist, and oceanographer (1806-1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. Civil War–dated ALS si

Manuscript document in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 11.5, no date. Untranslated document from the French Empire, headed "...

Union general (1822–1895) promoted to major general on March 30, 1863. He was conspicuous in storming Marye's Heights during the Chancellorsvill...

Vintage semi-glossy 4 x 5 seated portrait of Nimitz in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Florence Wray—Best wishe...

ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Fleet Admiral letterhead, April 14, 1965. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "Thank you for your let...

Revolutionary War-dated ALS, signed "Asa Waterman," one page both sides, 7.5 x 13, Roxbury, September 17, 1775, in part (spelling and gram...

Glossy 5 x 4 photo of Rickenbacker posing with his biplane, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, 1918/1971....

President Theodore Roosevelt's son (1887–1944) who died following the Normandy invasion and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. TLS, on...

Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman's Atlanta campaign and who later became General in Chief of the army. ALS sign...

Career Army officer (1786–1866) who commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Mexican–American War, the Second Seminole War, and Ci

Neat ink signature, "W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portr...

Union general (1827–1894) who fought at Gettysburg and accompanied Sherman on his March to the Sea. Civil War–dated ALS signed “H. W. Slocum,” one pag

Mississippi politician (1810–1885) who served as Secretary of the Interior, resigning on the outbreak of the Civil War to become Inspector General of

Two color 20 x 16 posters of an Alan Chesley painting depicting the USS Ward (DD-139), a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy that fired t

Highly decorated United States Army officer (1909–1993) who fought in World War II and the Korean War, remembered as the target for an assassination a

American military officer (1830–1882) who, despite earning the sobriquet 'Hero of Little Round Top' for his actions at Gettysburg, was humil...

Two circa 1914 unused chocolate bar wrappers from the Patisserie George Borman in St. Petersburg, each measuring 9 x 6. Presumably issued in the early

World War II-dated Japanese flag, or Nisshoki, belonging to the 49th Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army, 27 x 32.75, with upper field

Italian doctor (1628–1694) who gave his name to several physiological features and played an important part in the discovery of the microscope and stu

French physician (1781–1826) who invented the stethoscope in 1816 and pioneered its use for diagnosing chest problems. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15

LS in French, signed "L. Pasteur," one page both sides, 8 x 10, Comite de Patronage des Etudiants Etrangers letterhead, February 15, 1894....

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

ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 30, 1862. Letter to Minister J. Treadwell Walden of Norwich, Connect

ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Down letterhead, January 23, [no year]. Letter concerning a German translation of his work. In full:...

Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 11 x 7.75, May 6, 1907. Stock certificate issued to Thomas A. Edison for “One hundred an

Pencil signature, "Thos. A. Edison,” on a 4 x 4 sheet removed from a pamphlet headed "State Cooperation in the Enforcement of National Pro...

Vintage matte-finish photo of the ocean liner SS Euripides at sea, affixed to its original 9.75 x 7.75 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, &...

Extremely rare glossy 2.75 x 3.75 deckle-edge photo of Carl Jung in profile, signed on the reverse in fountain pen, "C. G. Jung." Typed no...