RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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.