RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

ALS in pencil in German, signed “A. E.,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1954. Letter to J. W. De Haas, patiently chronicling the history of

Exceptional vintage glossy 10.5 x 13.5 silver gelatin portrait of Einstein with his hands clasped below his gentle visage, signed and inscribed in bla

Italian physician, pathologist, and scientist (1843–1926) who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1906. Untranslated TLS in Italian, signed “C. Golgi,

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “Max u. Mayn Planck,” one pa

Danish physicist (1885–1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. DS in Danish, one page, 8.75 x 11.25,

Four vintage ink signatures of recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on various slips and cards, including: Herbert S. Gasser, known

Polish-Swiss chemist (1897–1996) awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950 for his work on hormones of the adrenal cortex which culmin

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Handwritten manuscript in pencil by Seaborg, unsign

American physicist (1910–1989) who won the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of the transistor. One-of-a-kind green cloth binder of scie

Collection of more than 100 items, predominately consisting of signatures of Nobel Prize–winning scientists on individual off-white 8 x 5 cards, some

British biochemist (1918–2013) who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry twice: once in 1958 for his work on the structure of proteins, and once in 1980 fo

Spanish physician and biochemist (1905–1993) awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of mechanisms in the biological

Molecular biologist (1914–2002) who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with John Kendrew for their studies of the structures of haemoglobin and

French physicist (1904–2000) awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1970 for his pioneering studies of the magnetic properties of solids. Hand-correct

Organic chemist (1906–1998) whose research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reaction earned him the 1975 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. H

Endocrinologist (born 1926) awarded the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries concerning the peptide hormone production of th

Microbiologist (born 1931) who won the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of restriction enzymes and their application to pr

Pakistani theoretical physicist (1926–1996) who received the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to the electroweak unification theory. H

Physicist (born 1921) who co-discovered the muon neutrino and was awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics. Handwritten manuscript, initialed “J. S.,”

German biophysicist (born 1944) specializing in the field of cell physiology who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1991 for his

Handwritten letter in French sent to Lagrange by a mathematician, “Guillon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8.25, 1798. The letter propose

English scientist and astronomer (1836–1920) credited with Pierre Janssen as the co-discoverer of helium. Uncommon ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.75, Solar Ph

ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down letterhead, April 25, no year but docketed 1871. Letter to “Johnson,” in full: “I am very sorry to hear

Bold ink signature, “Charles Darwin, Down, Beckenham, Kent, March 30, 1872,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 slip. Affixed to a larger album page and in fine

Handwritten scientific notes in French, unsigned, one page, both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, dated June 19–28, [1857], headed at the top in pencil in another h

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS, one page both s

ALS, one page both sides, 4 x 6, black-bordered 12 Park Crescent letterhead, October 11, 1895. Letter to Dr. William Bulloch, in full: “I am much obli

French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher of science (1854–1912) who famously formulated the ‘Poincare Conjecture,’ which went unsolved for nea

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. ANS signed “Wm. Osler,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Medical scientist (1899–1978) who co-discovered insulin in 1921. Glossy 5 x 8 half-length photo of Best at his desk, signed and inscribed in the lower

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Teller, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

American medical researcher (1906–1993) best known for developing a practical oral polio vaccine. TLS signed “Albert B. Sabin,” one page, 8.25 x 11, M

Extraordinary original drawing of a submarine moored offshore accomplished by Fulton in ink and watercolor on an off-white 18.75 x 13 sheet, identifie

French inventor (1765–1833) now credited as the inventor of photography. Exceedingly rare ALS in French, signed “J. N. Niepce,” one page both sides, 4

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

Remarkable printed patent schematic diagram, signed “Thomas Alva Edison,” one page, 16 x 22, no date but circa 1880. Schematic submitted to the govern

Edison Storage Battery Co. business check, 8.5 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by his son Charles Edison, payable to “Ourselves” for $100,0

Fantastic early 5.25 x 7.5 cabinet photo of the young Edison, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “To L. B. Foley, from Thomas A. Edison.” Publi

Pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on a white 3 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition.

Book deriving from the personal library of Thomas Edison, gifted and signed by celebrated American poet and playwright George Sterling: The Caged Eagl

Naval officer and inventor (1857–1934) who contributed to the development of the electric motor, electric railways, and electric elevators. Sharp 4.25

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, February 10, 1935. Letter to Reverend C. Greenway,

Technical manuscript in French concerning engines, contained in an 8 x 10 notebook, 54 pages, circa early-to-mid 20th century. The manuscript is rife

Rare TLS signed “Edwin P. Hubble,” one page, 6 x 8, Athenaeum letterhead, January 19, 1933. Letter to James H. Wayland, in full: “As a candidate for t

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5? in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown aboard Apoll

Flown 5.5 x 4 American flag carried to the South Pole from January 9–15, 1970, and then flown to lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor during

Dave Scott’s flown Personal Preference Kit (PPK) Beta cloth bag carried into lunar orbit on the Apollo 15 mission, 10.25 x 12.25, signed and flight-ce

Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 43 of 400, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon, signed in the lower left

Commander Dave Scott’s drill chuck used on the lunar surface during the three historic EVAs of the Apollo 15 mission. The drill chuck measures 1.25 x

Exceptional flown Apollo 15 lunar orbit chart, folded to 13 x 7.5, signed and flight-certified in the photography legend in black felt tip, “Flown to

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Remote Control Unit (RCU) dust cover, measuring 1.5? in diameter and .5? tall, featuring a black and silver stripe

Flown aluminum ‘lunar rover license plate,’ 1.5 x 1, marked with the registration number “LRV 001,” with “MOON” as the home state, the year 1971, and

Remarkable lunar map used on the surface of the moon during the first two Apollo 15 EVAs, labeled “Hadley Rille, EVA-I, 1 of 2, EVA–II, 1 of 3,” one p

Dave Scott’s flown data file clip carried aboard the lunar module Falcon during the Apollo 15 mission, 1.75 x 2.25 x 1, with a swatch of Velcro affixe

Remarkable complete aerodynamic wind tunnel test model from Russia’s Central Institute of Aviation Motors, the largest aerospace engine testing facili

Scarce and historically significant publication: “A Protocol for Packet Network Communications” by Vinton G. Cerf and Robert E. Kahn in IEEE Transacti

Rare UniCom 141P calculator, a groundbreaking piece of computing equipment as it used the Intel 4004, the first commercially available microprocessor

Co-founder of Microsoft considered one of the wealthiest people in the world (born 1955). Original 3.5 x 2 Microsoft business card naming Gates as “Ch

Scarce 8-inch floppy disc, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “Good luck Bill, Bill Gates.” In fine condition.

Co-founder of Apple Computer along with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (born 1934). Laserprint copy of the original logo design for Apple Computer Co.,

Signed book: iWoz [Chinese Edition]. Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press, 2007. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.5, 244 pages. Signed on the title page

Sought-after Apple IIc prototype computer, identified on the bottom with a green “Apple Computer Inc.” label bearing an ink Apple inspection stamp, ch

Collection of six items signed by leaders of significant tech companies, predominately consisting of magazine covers from Time, some inscribed, includ

Sought-after ink signature as president, “G:o Washington,” on an off-white 8.75 x 2.25 slip clipped from a document, circa 1794–1795, countersigned by

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 20.5 x 16, November 26, 1806.

Signed book from the personal collection of President James Madison: Clio: or, a discourse on taste. Addressed to a young lady. By I. U. [James Usher]

Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 8 unfolded with a center panel of 5 x 3.5, boldly franked at the top by Madison, “Free, James Madison,” and addresse

Signed book: Poems by Samuel Rogers. London: T. Cadell, 1834. Hardcover (contemporary morocco-grained sheep), 5.5 x 8, 295 pages. Signed and inscribed

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 15.75 x 9.75, May 25, 1825. President Adams grants John Talbert of Butler Count

Signed book: Voyage to South America, Vol. II by Don George Juan and Don Antonia de Ulloa. Second edition. London: L. Davis and C. Reymers, 1760. Hard

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 17.25, February 3, 1844. President Tyler appoints John Pope as “a Commander in the Navy.” Sig

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.5, November 7, 1844. President Tyler approves a land grant in which “Jonathan Hunt of Mobile C

Very rare 2.5 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Fillmore in a bust-length pose, signed in ink, “Millard Fillmore, 1867,” who also signs on the reverse

Signed ten-volume set of books from the collection of Millard Fillmore: The Library of American Biography, Volumes I–X. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1...

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 4, May 4, 1857. Response to an autograph collector, in full: “I have yours of the 1st ult. and regret to say that I can not furni

Signed book: The Constitution by W. Hickey. Seventh edition. Philadelphia: T. K. and P. G. Collins, 1854. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 521 pages. Signed and in

Signed book: The Playmate by Joseph Cundall. Boston: Wm. Crosby & H. P. Nichols, circa 1847. Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.25, 411 pages. Signed and inscr...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.25, March 2, 1861. Buchanan appoints Alfred Ray “First Lieutenant of the ‘Rock Creek Cavalry’ of the

James Buchanan’s personally-owned and –used law book, entitled “Constitutional Law,” published by Philadelphia’s Abraham Small in 1822, hardcover with

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, December 22, 1855. Letter to Hon. Peter D. Vroom, written while serving as minister to the Unite

Signed book: The Life of Marie Antoinette. Second edition. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1877. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 432 pages. Signed on the half-title p

ANS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 3.25 x 2, February 25, 1865. In full: “Allow the bearer, Roger A. Pryor, to pass to Gen. Grant, and report to him f

Fantastic 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Johnson in near profile, boldly signed on the reverse in black ink, “Andrew Johnson, Feb. 14th 1869.” E

Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj: Genl,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, April 14, 1863. Letter to Major General McPherson, in

Highly appealing carte-de-visite bust-length portrait of the revered Union general, signed in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. A.” Published by

Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 26, 1869. President Grant appoints Albert G. Caldwell as “Lieutenant Commander in the

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, March 26, 1870. President Grant directs the “Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United Stat

ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, April 27, 1882. Letter to Messrs. Fitch & Fox, in full: “You are authorized to draw on me at three days signal for t...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 14 x 18, June 12, 1879. President Hayes appoints William C. Forbush as a “Capta

Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, December 22, 1862. Letter to a colonel, in part: “Allow me, though late to o

Two items: an ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Hiram, Ohio,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 card; and an ink signature, “Charlie Guiteau,” on a lightly line

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Cleveland, signed below in black ink, “Grover Cleveland, May 24, 1892.” Published by the Otto Sarony Studio of Ne

Exceptionally clean leatherbound autograph album 7.5 x 9.5, signed inside by approximately 318 members of the 1884 Congress, highlighted by William Mc

Signed book: Speeches and Addressed of William McKinley. First edition. NY: Doubleday & McClure Co., 1900. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 388 pages. Signed...

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 6 group photo of President and First Lady McKinley seated on a raised platform with the vice president, the second lady, and

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14 x 18, February 15, 1901. President McKinley appoints William C. Forbush as a “Lieutenant Colonel o

TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, October 7, 1905. Letter to New York Congressman Herbert Parsons, in part: “Having waite

ALS in pencil, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 2, 1909. Letter to a Mr. Horne, written while “On Safari.” In full: “I have such sympathy with your pro

LS, one page, 6.75 x 9.25, Oyster Bay letterhead, September 24, 1918. Letter to Frank Wilkinson, in part: “I am sorry I cannot be with you…but I am ma