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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249Ferdinand Buisson Autograph Note SignedRR Auction
French academic and liberal politician (1841"“1932) who helped build the modern French education system, and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
250Richard Byrd Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13.75 seated photo by Louis Fabian Bachrach of explorer Richard E. Byrd taken the year of his transatlantic flight, signed
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
252John C. Calhoun Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed "J. C. Calhoun," one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 6, 1824. Addressed from the War Department, a handwritten letter to t...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
253John C. Calhoun Signed Envelope PanelRR Auction
Mailing panel, 5.75 x 3.5, no date, addressed in another hand to "Thomas Dougherty, Esq., Clerk of the House, Representatives, U.S.," indi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
254Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
TLS signed "Yours sincerely, Camilla Parker Bowles," one page, 6.25 x 8, Raymill House letterhead, July 17, 2000. Letter sending thanks fo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
255Chiang Ching-kuo SignatureRR Auction
Chinese leader (1910-1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Crisp blac
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
257Henry Clay Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS as a Kentucky senator, signed "H. Clay," one page, 8 x 9.25, April 29, 1840. Addressed from the Senate Chamber, a handwritten letter t...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
258Jack Crawford Signed PrintRR Auction
American adventurer, educator, and author (1847"“1917), who was known as "˜Captain Jack"™ and as "˜The Poe...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00