Auction Details
RR Auction's May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction presents a specially curated selection of major figures in science and technology—a remarkable variety of handwritten manuscripts, autograph letters, and signed photos are featured in the sale. Highlights include Albert Einstein's manuscript on "The Essence of the Theory of Relativity," a scientific letter by Stephen Hawking, several significant Charles Darwin autographs, rare French correspondence by Nikola Tesla, a pristine 1976 Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs, and a number of Elon Musk items. Other top lots in the auction are Marilyn Monroe's 1958 driver's license, a fully signed Led Zeppelin album, important Houdini memorabilia, and rare presidential autographs. 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 May 2023.
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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271Anderson Hatfield Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Minister and local politician (1835"“1920) who was directly involved in two significant events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, namely: he pre...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
272Edmund Hillary Signed PhotographRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the legendary Everest-summiting mountaineer, signed in black felt tip, "E. P. Hillary." In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
274J. Edgar Hoover Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of a painted portrait of the FBI chief by artist Paul Frehm, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to a special agent,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
275Max Horkheimer Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
German philosopher and sociologist (1895"“1973) famed for his work in critical theory as a member of the Frankfurt School. TLS in German,...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
276Kennedy Assassination (5) Signed PhotographsRR Auction
Five photos of events affiliated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, ranging in size from 6 x 4 to 10 x 7, each signed in ink by a wi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
279King Edward VII Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed "A.E.," penned on both sides of a 4.5 x 3.5 Sunningdale Park stationery card, no date but postmarked November 3, 1885. Handwrit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
280King Edward VII Document SignedRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed "Edward R & I," one page, 15.75 x 12, January 4, 1902. King Edward VII appoints Wilfrid Herman Myers "t...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
281King Edward VIII Signed Christmas CardRR Auction
Royal Christmas card from 1925 featuring a handsome engraving inside, measuring 8 x 5 open, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Siste...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
282King Frederick IX of Denmark Signed PhotographRR Auction
King of Denmark from 1947 until his death in 1972. Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.75 photo of King Frederick IX of Denmark in uniform, signed in fountain
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
283King George III Document SignedRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed "George R," one page, 13.5 x 9.75, July 11, 1792. King George III appoints John Saunders Sebright as &quo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
284King George IV SignatureRR Auction
Ink signature as Prince Regent, "George P. R.," on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from the head of a document. Affixed to a same-siz...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
285King George IV SignatureRR Auction
Large and bold ink signature, "George R," on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 slip clipped from a document. Attractively double-matted with a portr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
286King Hussein Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage textured matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait of King Hussein of Jordan, signed in fountain pen, "Hussein." In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
287King William IV Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765"“1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
288King William IV Document SignedRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed "William R," one page, 13.5 x 9.5, April 19, 1831. King William appoints James Boalth as "Lieutenant in Our...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00