RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

British historian and archaeologist (1817-1894) best known as the excavator of Nimrud and Nineveh, where he uncovered a large proportion of the Assyri

French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics (1811–1877) best known for his part in the discovery of Neptun

Astronomer-scientist (1907–2004) associated with the Franklin Institute, known for his pioneering work on the Martian cloc

German-American science writer and space advocate (1906-1969) who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. Gl

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843–1926) who served as secretary of war in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. Ve

Two items: an ink signature of Robert Todd Lincoln on a 4.75 x 3 War Department card dated to April 20, 1882; and an ink signature of William H. Sewar

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 25, 1896. Handwritten letter to English botanist and taxonomist Maxwel

American statesman (1764–1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson's secretary of state

Geologist (1797–1875) referred to as the 'father of modern geology,' who was a close and influential friend of Charles Dar

Desirable 4 x 5.75 cardstock close-up photo of Nelson Mandela, signed in black felt tip, "N. Mandela, 14-4-97.” In very fin

Commemorative cover honoring the South African Constitution, signed in black ink by Nelson Mandela, President P. W. Botha, Chairman of the Ministers...

Two Christmas cards signed by the South African leaders: a 5.25 x 7.75 color Christmas card showing children playing in the snow, signed inside in bla

American politician, abolitionist, and education reformer (1796–1859) remembered for his promotion of public education. AQ

Celebrated French lawyer (1756–1841) who came into the public spotlight during the French Revolution, zealously defending

British Astronomer Royal who held the office from 1765 to 1811, and was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth (1732

Egyptologist (1846-1916) known for his studies of hieroglyphics and archaeological excavations. ALS in French, signed “G. M

Research team renowned for their studies of human sexual response and sexual disorders. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the pioneering researchers, signe

Original patent lithograph for John E. Maynard's "Football," one page, 7.75 x 11.25, October 27, 1925. The diagram features two views ...

American medical practitioner (1865–1939) who helped found the Mayo Clinic with his brother, William James Mayo, and sever

Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of the esteemed doctor by Root of Chicago, affixed to its original 6 x 9.25 mount, signed and inscribed in ink,

Irish explorer (1819–1907) in the British Royal Navy, known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. He con

American physicist (1907-1991) credited with being the first ever to produce a transuranium element; he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Glenn

Three glossy 10 x 8 photos of meetings with President Lyndon B. Johnson, with two signed in black felt tip by Robert S. McNamara and one signed in bla

Cultural anthropologist (1901-1978) who featured frequently as an author and speaker in the mass media during the 1960s and 1970s. Her reports detaili

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Golda Meir, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied b

Politician and lawyer (1754–1838) of the French Revolution, who served as president of the National Convention in 1794, an

French biologist (1910-1976) who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1965 for discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and

German physicist (1929–2011) who received the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of recoilless nuclear resonanc

ANS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page, 6.25 x 3.25, a prayer slip letterhead, no date. Handwritten

Prayer slip depicting Mother Teresa holding an infant, 6.25 x 3.25, signed in black felt tip, "M Teresa mc." In very fine condition.

Partial TLS signed “God bless you, M Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 5, no date. In full: "Thank yo

Scottish geologist (1792–1871) who was the first to investigate the Silurian system. ALS signed â€

Important American physician and abdominal surgeon (1857–1916) noted for advocating early surgical intervention in appendi

Group of seven items signed by winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including: Herbert A. Hauptman (SP), Roald Hoffmann (SP), Gerhard Herzberg (SP

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Tenzing Norgay smiling with a Sherpa Climbers Association patch on his chest, signed and inscribed in black in

Soldier and politician (1835–1910) who was as colonel in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War and fought at th

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of the pioneering rocket scientist, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "H. Oberth.&q...

English biologist and paleontologist (1804-1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term 'dinosaur.' ALS signed â̈́...

French mathematician and statesman (1863–1933) who served twice as Prime Minister of the French Third Republic. ALS in Fre

Corsican patriot, statesman, and military leader (1725–1807) who was at the forefront of resistance movements against Geno

Irish physician, British Army officer, and author (1857–1893) who was known for his work as a doctor on Henry Morton Stanl

Important contributor to food and nutrition (1737–1813), who was a promoter of the potato as a food source and established

English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer (1790–1855) best known for his 1819–1820 expedition t

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Pauling in a suit and tie, signed at the bottom in black ink. In very fine condition.

Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the

Molecular biologist (1914-2002) who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with John Kendrew for their studies of the structures of haemoglobin and

English geologist (1800–1874) who published the first global geologic time scale based on the correlation of fossils in ro

British chemist (1920–2002) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967 for his study of 'extremely fast chemical

Bosnian-Swiss organic chemist (1906-1998) whose research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reaction earned him the 1975 Nobel Prize fo

German prince (1579–1650) of the House of Ascania and ruler of the unified principality of Anhalt, remembered as the found