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