RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Group of six first day covers, each signed by an influential figure, including: Thomas Mann, Hermann Oberth, Albert Sabin, Jonas Salk, William Shockle

Uncommon 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the pope emeritus as cardinal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In very fin

ALS signed “Rainier de Monaco,” one page both sides, 6 x 8.25, personal monogrammed letterhead, postmarked September 2, 1985. Letter to Lucile Palmaro

Five glossy press photos of Princess Diana in various poses, ranging in size from 5 x 7 to 6 x 8, four showing her alone and one of her with Prince Ch

Lovely coin purse fashioned from fabric removed from one of Queen Victoria’s dresses. The purse measures 4.5 x 3.25 and features a bronze-colored meta

American medical researcher (1906–1993) best known for developing a practical oral polio vaccine. Matte-finish 4.75 x 7 photo of Sabin signing books,

FDC with a cachet honoring the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, postmarked January 15, 1957, signed in black ink, “Jonas Salk” and “Albert

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salk posing outdoors, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, May 12, 1956. Untranslated letter to J. Hansegger, with Schweitzer signing his name at the conclusion

Uncommon grouping of eight items, each signed by a notable scientist, consisting mostly of photos and signatures, with some inscribed, including: Linu