RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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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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Nelson Mandela Signed Inauguration Cover172 - Nelson Mandela Signed Inauguration Cover
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Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of Nelson Mandela on May 10, 1994, signed in black felt tip, "N. Mandela." In ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Raoul Wallenberg Signed Schutz-Pass Document173 - Raoul Wallenberg Signed Schutz-Pass Document
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DS in German and Hungarian, quickly signed by Wallenberg with an ink scribble (as he commonly did on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25,
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Henry Ford Signed Photograph174 - Henry Ford Signed Photograph
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Scarce vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Henry Ford receiving the 33rd Degree at the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council for the Scottish Rite&...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Andre-Marie Ampere Autograph Letter Signed175 - Andre-Marie Ampere Autograph Letter Signed
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Influential French physicist (1775"“1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current w...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Charles Babbage Autograph Letter Signed on Royal Institution Lectures176 - Charles Babbage Autograph Letter Signed on Royal Institution Lectures
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Pioneering British mathematician and mechanical engineer (1791"“1871) whose Difference Engine and Analytical Engine are generally acknowl...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Brass Apothecary/Gold Scale by Henry Troemner177 - Brass Apothecary/Gold Scale by Henry Troemner
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Brass Apothecary/Gold Scale, Henry Troemner, Philadelphia. Cherry and brass, in glass case, circa 1890-1910. Measures approximately 17.5" wide ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vannevar Bush Typed Letter Signed178 - Vannevar Bush Typed Letter Signed
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Engineer (1890"“1974) known for his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb as a primary organizer of the Manhattan Project. T...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed and Signature in Book179 - Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed and Signature in Book
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ALS signed "Charles Darwin," one page both sides, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, January 13, 1881. Handwritten letter to the wri...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Charles Darwin Archive of (4) Signed Scientific Letters on Tailless Dogs and Carnivorous Plants180 - Charles Darwin Archive of (4) Signed Scientific Letters on Tailless Dogs and Carnivorous Plants
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Collection of four letters signed by Charles Darwin, including one ALS and three LSs (the body written by his daughter Emma), totaling thirteen pages,
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
 
 
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Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed on 'Origins of the Family'181 - Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed on 'Origins of the Family'
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ALS signed "Ch. Darwin," one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, November 10, 1874. Handwritten letter to the French anthropolo...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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