RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Influential Swiss mathematician (1667–1748) known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus. Rare LS in French, signed “Bernoulli Pere,” one pag

French naturalist, mathematician, and author (1707–1788). Manuscript DS in French, signed “Leclerc de Buffon,” one page, 6.25 x 6.5, January 5, 1766.

British engineer (1736-1819) who developed an efficient steam engine which was a universal source of power and provided one of the most essential tech

ALS in French, signed “Montgolfier,” one page, 7.75 x 9, May 28, 1785. Letter to Jean-Jacques Froulle, in part (translated): “I have been instructed b

French chemist (1748–1822) whose contributions include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid, and the discovery of the bleaching properties of chlo

French scholar whose work was important to the development of mathematics, statistics, physics, and astronomy (1749-1827). Desirable untranslated LS i

Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Sca

French physician (1755–1821) who gained a reputation as an expert in cardiology and was Napoleon’s personal physician. Untranslated ALS in French, sig

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle

French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist (1770–1847). ALS in French, signed “A. Brongniart,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, July 12, [no year].

Early ALS signed “Sam. F. B. Morse,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 19, 1825. Letter to his father, Jedidiah Morse, in full: "On board the Packet...

Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). Rare ALS signed “Samuel Colt & Son,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, ...

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). Partly-printed DS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 7.75 x 10,

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States. Partly-prin

German chemist and professor (1803–1873) who made overwhelming contributions in the fields of agricultural and biological chemistry. ADS in German, si

Eminent French physiologist (1813–1878) who was one of the first to suggest the use of blind experiments to ensure the objectivity of scientific obser

American inventor (1800-1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. ALS signed “Chas. Goodyear,” one page

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signe

Rare signed book: Examination of the Telegraphic Apparatus and the Process in Telegraphy. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1869. Softcover,

LS signed "Ch. Darwin," five pages on three sheets, 5 x 8 (last page slightly smaller), personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudo...