RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

LS signed by a committee of three Boston firefighters, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, January 23, 1833. Letter to Col. Thomas C. Amory, Chief Engin

Thirteen handwritten letters by noteworthy botanists of the 19th century, many with botanical content. Includes: Charles C. Babington (ALS), George Be

French inventor (1844–1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ALS in French, signed "E. Branly,&qu...

Ink signature, "J. C. Breckinridge," on an off-white 3 x .75 trimmed slip. Matted and framed with a small portrait to an overall size of 9...

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awar

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awar

French-British engineer (1769–1849) who constructed the Thames Tunnel. ALS signed “Is. Brunel,

Scottish theologian and missionary (1766–1815) who did much to advance Christianity and native education in India, and sup

French lawyer and statesman (1753–1824) who authored the Napoleonic Code. LS in French, signed â€

Irish-born publisher and economist (1760–1839) remembered for his Philadelphia-based political periodicals The Pennsylvani

Irish nationalist, activist, and poet (1864-1916) who was executed for treason following the Easter Rising. ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 3.75, Ede

Physicist (1910–1995) who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to th

American politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's ter

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in fountain pen in Chinese. Reverse bears a Wu Chung Yee photography stam

Fountain pen signature, "Mayling Soong Chiang,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full l

Automotive mogul (1875-1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,”

English abolitionist (1760–1846) who was a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. ALS, one page

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, June 14, 1836. Handwritten letter from the Senate C

American politician (1769–1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the constru

American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as Governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madi

Congressman, Speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885) who led the effort to pass the Thirtee

American chemist (1923–2017) who invented the antibiotic tetracycline. Two items: a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Conover at his d

Glossy 10 x 8 promo photo for The Silent World, signed in black felt tip, "J. Y. Cousteau." In fine condition, with scattered light creasi...

Unsigned handwritten notes by Francis Crick, one page both sides, 6.75 x 9, dated August 3, 1966, from Crick’s nautical lo

Royal Navy officer and polar explorer (1796–1848) who participated in six expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. In May

French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theor

Color glossy 7.75 x 11.5 photo of the cover to the German language book Sehnsucht nach dem Wesentlichen [Longing for the Essentials], signed in Tibeta

Scarce color glossy 2.5 x 4 prayer card with a portrait of the Dalai Lama, who has signed in Tibetan in ballpoint. In very fine condition, with the si

Politician and diplomat (1792–1864) who served as Vice President under James K. Polk from 1845 to 1849; the city of Dallas

British botanist (1848–1925) and son of Charles Darwin. Four letters signed by Francis Darwin, including three ALSs signed

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as co

ALS signed “Disraeli,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, April 13, 1860. Handwritt

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson posing with a model of the 'double-helix' structure of DNA, signed in blue ballpoint, "James D. Watson.&qu...

Original patent lithographs for James Frank Duryea's "Motor-Vehicle," five pages, 7 x 10.75, June 22, 1897. The diagrams feature side ...

Desirable Royal Christmas card from 1967 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15.5 x 9.25 open, with the inside bearing an affixed image of

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed "Will'm Ellery junr," three pag...

Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of the future Chief Medical Advisor to the President, signed and inscribed in silver ink, "To Mr. Steve Yoken &a...

TLS signed “A. S. Fauci, M.D.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Department of Health & Human Services lette

American businessman (1868–1938) who founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of auto

TLS signed “F. F.,” one page, 6.5 x 9, personal letterhead, November 10, 1938. Letter to the Hon

Emperor of Austria and King of Bohemia, Croatia and Hungary (1830–1916) who reigned from 1848 until his death. Scarce ALS

American socialite (1804–1885) remembered as the plaintiff in the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United Sta

English Victorian statistician, progressive, polymath, sociologist, psychologist, anthropologist, eugenicist, tropical explorer, geographer, inventor,

Boss of New York's most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo's The Godfather.

Exquisite vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 head-and-shoulders photo of the Indian leader, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Lucille...

American firearms designer (1888-1974) best known for designing the Garand M1, the first semi-automatic rifle to be put into service. Vintage glossy 9

Eminent Scottish geologist and writer (1835–1924). Two ALSs signed "Arch. Geikie," totaling three pages on two sheets, ...

State legislator (1801–1890) who served as Georgia's Secretary of State for more than thirty years; he is remembered for t

Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of J. Paul Getty seated in a large wooden chair, signed in blue felt tip, "J. P. Getty." In very fine condition.

Dutch citizen (1909–2010) who hid Anne Frank, her family, and four other Dutch Jews from the Nazis during World War II. To