RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With 1,000 lots up for bidding, RR's December Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an extraordinary wealth of scientific autographs—Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, Alfred Nobel, Nikola Tesla, James Watt, Henri Poincare, and Charles Darwin are among the key names. Other highlights include a rare Beatles-signed document from Hamburg, 1961; a handwritten letter by patriot philosopher Thomas Paine; a super scarce signature of Thomas Lynch, the rare Declaration signer; important Abraham Lincoln appointments; and a stunning oversized autographed portrait of Babe Ruth. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in December 2021.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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American Clergymen and Theologians183 - American Clergymen and Theologians
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Collection of more than 30 autographs of American clergymen and theologians, most from the 19th century, predominately comprising letters but includin
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Roy Chapman Andrews Signed Photograph184 - Roy Chapman Andrews Signed Photograph
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American explorer and naturalist (1884–1960) whose far-flung adventures on archaeological expeditions in the Far East were
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Anne Catherine of Brandenburg Letter Signed185 - Anne Catherine of Brandenburg Letter Signed
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First spouse of King Christian IV of Denmark, and therefore queen-consort of Denmark and Norway from 1597 to 1612. Rare LS in German, signed â
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Francois Arago Autograph Letter Signed186 - Francois Arago Autograph Letter Signed
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French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). ALS in French, signed â€
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Joseph Charles Arthur Autograph Letter Signed187 - Joseph Charles Arthur Autograph Letter Signed
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Pioneering American plant pathologist and mycologist (1850–1942) best known for his work with the parasitic rust fungi. AL
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Liberty Hyde Bailey Autograph Letter Signed and Signed Photograph188 - Liberty Hyde Bailey Autograph Letter Signed and Signed Photograph
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Influential American horticulturist and botanist (1858–1954) who was cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural S
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George Bancroft Document Signed189 - George Bancroft Document Signed
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American historian, Secretary of the Navy, and diplomat (1813–1871) who established the United States Naval Academy at Ann
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John Barrow Autograph Letter Signed190 - John Barrow Autograph Letter Signed
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British naval administrator and explorer (1764–1848) who mapped the interior of South Africa and promoted the exploration
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John Barrow Signed Free Frank191 - John Barrow Signed Free Frank
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Hand-addressed and free franked mailing panel, 9 x 3.75, addressed by Barrow to "Mr. Erskine" in Edinburgh and franked in the lower left, ...
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Hortense de Beauharnais Autograph Letter Signed192 - Hortense de Beauharnais Autograph Letter Signed
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Queen consort of Holland (1783–1837) and the stepdaughter of Napoleon. ALS in French, signed “H
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Menachem Begin Signed Booklet and Slip193 - Menachem Begin Signed Booklet and Slip
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Two items: an official U.S. Department of State booklet entitled "The Camp David Summit," 19 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in...
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Marcellin Berthelot (3) Autograph Letters Signed194 - Marcellin Berthelot (3) Autograph Letters Signed
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French chemist and politician (1827-1907) noted for the Thomsen–Berthelot principle of thermochemistry. Three untranslated
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Annie Besant Autograph Letter Signed195 - Annie Besant Autograph Letter Signed
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British theosophist, women's rights activist, and writer (1847-1933) who also became involved in Indian politics as an advocate for home rule. A...
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Charles H. Best Signed Photograph196 - Charles H. Best Signed Photograph
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Medical scientist (1899–1978) who co-discovered insulin in 1921. Glossy 4.5 x 6.75 photo of Best with some luggage, signed
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Ronnie Biggs Autograph Letter Signed197 - Ronnie Biggs Autograph Letter Signed
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English thief (1929–2013) best remembered for his role in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, his escape from prison two year
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René de Birague Document Signed198 - René de Birague Document Signed
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French cardinal and chancellor (1506–1583) who was implicated in the 1572 St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Vellum manuscrip
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Otto von Bismarck Letter Signed199 - Otto von Bismarck Letter Signed
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Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). LS in German, signed â€
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Niels Bohr Signed Photograph200 - Niels Bohr Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4 x 7.75 magazine photo of the revered physicist speaking, neatly signed at the bottom in fountain pen, "Niels Bohr." Affixed to ...
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Evangeline Booth Signed Photograph201 - Evangeline Booth Signed Photograph
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First female 'General' of the Salvation Army (1865–1950), and daughter of its founder, William Booth. Sharp vintage matte
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William Booth Signed Photograph202 - William Booth Signed Photograph
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British minister and social reformer (1829-1912) best known as the founder and first 'General' of the Salvation Army. Vintage matte-finish ...
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