RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Glossy 3.5 x 4.5 photo of Cousteau leaning over the side of a boat, signed in black felt tip, “J. Y. Cousteau.” In fine condition.

British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon of Kedleston,” four pages on two adjoini

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 5.25

Royal Mail FDC, 8.5 x 5, with a cachet honoring the ‘Secret of Life,’ signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson,” and in black ink, “Francis Crick.”

Lawyer, developer, and speculator (1743–1799) who served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation. ALS signed “Wm. Duer,”

Fountain pen signatures, “Edward” and “Wallace Windsor,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait of the royal cou

Two books: a hardcover edition of The Heart Has Its Reasons, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Jacob Bacal, Wallis, D

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, April 5, 1960. Letter to Lewis E. Keller, owner of the historic Oakhurst Links golf course, in part: “I tried several time

Chinese astrophysicist and liberal activist (1936–2012) whose ideas inspired the pro-democracy student movement of 1986–87 and the Tiananmen Square pr

S. G. S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Carlo Gambino for $300, August 1, 1957, and

Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of a well-dressed Getty seated in a chair, signed in the upper right in blue felt tip, “J P Getty.” In fine condition, with lig

ALS signed “J. G.,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, October 17, 1865. Letter discussing financial matters regarding a slate quarry in Middle Granvil

TLS, one page, 6 x 7.25, personal Claridge’s letterhead, October 9, 1935. Letter to NYSE official J. M. B. Hoxsey. In part: “I appreciated very much t

Fountain pen signature, “Robert F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 index card. In very fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Accomp

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. DS, signed “George PR,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.5 x 14.5, March 2

Two items: a great matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Hussein in military uniform, signed in fountain pen; and a greeting card offering season’s greetings

King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909, chiefly remembered for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture (1835–1909).

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 Navy. ALS

Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. ALS