RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

French chemist and politician (1827-1907) noted for the Thomsen"“Berthelot principle of thermochemistry. Untranslated ALS in French, sign...

English telegraph engineer and founder of submarine telegraphy (1805-1863) who, in 1850, founded the English and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company, whi

English physiologist and surgeon (1783"“1862) who pioneered research into bone and joint disease. Third-person ALS, signed within the tex...

Group of seven Google business cards of Vinton G. Cerf, identifying his position as "VP and Chief Internet Evangelist," each signed in bla...

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn together, signed in silver ink by both internet pioneers who first proposed TCP/IP. In very

French polar explorer, scientist, and medical doctor (1867"“1936), and the son of neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Untranslated ALS in Fr...

French mathematician, astronomer, and geophysicist (1713"“1765) whose work helped to establish the validity of the principles and results...

American physicist (born 1930) who, with John Bardeen and John Robert Schrieffer, developed the BCS theory of superconductivity, for which they receiv

Prolific American inventor (1873-1961) often referred to as 'the father of radio' for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. Vintage gl...

Three items signed by Michael E. DeBakey: an unusual 'DeBaket Graft' swatch of gauze, signed in black felt tip; a felt tip signature on a 5 ...

Signed book: The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA. Later printing. NY: Atheneum, 1969. Hardcover with dust ja

French chemist (1800"“1884) best known for his work in determining atomic and molecular weights. ALS in French, signed "J. Dumas,&qu...

Austrian ethologist best known for his extensive studies of bees (1886-1982) who was awarded the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Uncommon

Signed book: The Road Ahead. Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 286 pages. Signed on the title page in bla

Physicist (1797-1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. LS, o

English physician (1815"“1898) who became the personal doctor of Queen Victoria and discovered the distinction between typhus and typhoid...

Indian-American physician, biologist, oncologist, and author (born 1970) who is best known for his 2010 book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography

Scottish biologist and politician (1880-1971) who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1949 for his work related to worldwide nutrition. Significant AQS on a

German-American astronomer (1813"“1890) at the Litchfield Observatory of Hamilton College, known as a pioneer in the study and visual dis...

French mathematician, engineer, and physicist (1781-1840) whose contributions spanned pure mathematics, electricity and magnetism, optics, mechanics,

French chemist (1754"“1826) known for his discovery of the law of constant composition, stating that chemical compounds always combine in...

French biologist and philosopher (1894"“1977) whose work covered many fields including amphibian embryology, the history of science, nucl...

Two items signed by the polio vaccines developers: a felt tip signature, "Jonas Salk," on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and an ink signature an...

British geologist, Anglican priest, and one of the founders of modern geology (1785"“1873), who proposed the Cambrian and Devonian period...

Large Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System submersible sensor, measuring 33.5Ë long and 8Ë in diameter, used to measure the underwate...

Glossy 2.5 x 2.5 photo of the discoverer of Pluto in a suit and tie, signed in blue ballpoint, "Clyde W. Tombaugh." In fine condition.

ALS signed "Clyde W. Tombaugh," one page, 8.5 x 11, New Mexico State University letterhead, January 19, 1989. Handwritten letter describin...

Scientist (1914"“2006) for whom the Van Allen radiation belts were named following the 1958 Explorer 1 and Explorer 3 satellite missions....

Assistant (1854"“1934) to Alexander Graham Bell remembered as the recipient of the first telephone call, when Bell famously said: 'Mr...

Chinese theoretical physicist (born 1922) who made significant contributions to statistical mechanics, integrable systems, gauge theory, particle phys

Chinese theoretical physicist (born 1922) who made significant contributions to statistical mechanics, integrable systems, gauge theory, particle phys

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 bust-length photo of the West German chancellor, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Adenauer." In ver...

Vintage 2.75 x 5.5 photogravure of the seated Queen Alexandra by W. & D. Downey, affixed to its original 5.5 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in f...

Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, signed in black ink, "Y. Arafat, 12/2/94." Housed in its original 6.25...

Vellum manuscript DS, signed "John Armstrong, Jr." and "Chas. Biddle," one page, 15.25 x 13.5, April 4, 1787. Document issued by...

Danish general and Crown Prince of Sweden (1768"“1810) who was adopted by Charles XIII in 1809. He died suddenly the next year falling of...

Swiss antiquarian, jurist, philologist, and anthropologist (1815"“1887) who is most often connected with his theories surrounding prehist...

TLS signed "M. Begin," one page, 8 x 9, November 19, 1974. Letter to L. J. Sylver in Miami, in part: "Please accept my deep gratitude...

Unusual original felt tip 'self portrait' sketch of his teeth and goatee accomplished by Branson on an off-white 7.75 x 9.75 sheet, signed b...

Vintage color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of the U.S. battleship, the "˜Nebraska,"™ signed on the front in fountain pen, "W. J. Bry...

French academic and liberal politician (1841"“1932) who helped build the modern French education system, and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace ...

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

Two items: a vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Byrd in his fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Stanton Becker, with best wis...

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...

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...

TLS signed "Yours sincerely, Camilla Parker Bowles," one page, 6.25 x 8, Raymill House letterhead, July 17, 2000. Letter sending thanks fo...

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

Abolitionist, women's rights activist, and writer (1802"“1880), perhaps best known for her poem 'Thanksgiving Day' ('Over...

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...

American adventurer, educator, and author (1847"“1917), who was known as "˜Captain Jack"™ and as "˜The Poe...

British Conservative statesman (1859-1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed "Curzon," one page both sides, 5.5 x...

Huge color 19 x 27.5 poster featuring a close-up portrait of the Dalai Lama, prominently signed across the bottom in thick black felt tip. Impressivel

Felt tip signature of the Dalai Lama in Tibetan on a white 6 x 4 card. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 5 x 7 full-length photo of the Dalai Lama in his robes, signed in blue ballpoint. Affixed to a 7.75 x 10.25 mount. In very good to fine c

New York mobster and member of the Gambino crime family (1942-1983). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Roy Demeo, payable to Commissi

Three untranslated documents signed by Danish kings of the 19th century, including: King Christian VIII of Denmark (1842), Frederick VII of Denmark (1

ANS signed "ER," one page, 5 x 8, The Royal Lodge letterhead, no date. Handwritten note complimenting the chef, in full: "The little ...

Royal Christmas card from 1983 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15 x 8.75 open, with the inside bearing an affixed image of the Queen Mo

Christmas card from 1977 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 18.5 x 7.25 open, with a photo of the Queen Mother and her grandchi

Royal Christmas card from 1963 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15.75 x 9.75 open, featuring a portrait of the Queen Mother with two Wel

Exiled head of the Imperial Family of Russia, a position which he claimed from 1938 to his death in 1992. New Year's card featuring a snowy scen...

British newspaper and publishing magnate (1865"“1922) who, as owner of the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, was an early developer of pop...

Minister and local politician (1835"“1920) who was directly involved in two significant events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, namely: he pre...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the legendary Everest-summiting mountaineer, signed in black felt tip, "E. P. Hillary." In fine condition.

Commemorative cover with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, 8 x 4.5, signed in ballpoin

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,

German philosopher and sociologist (1895"“1973) famed for his work in critical theory as a member of the Frankfurt School. TLS in German,...

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

TLS signed "James R. Leavelle," one page, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1994. Letter regarding the Kennedy assassination and various conspiracy th...

Two items: photocopy of pages 1"“22 of Dr. Robert McClelland's deposition before the Warren Commission, originally labeled as "T...

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...

Partly-printed DS, signed "Edward R & I," one page, 15.75 x 12, January 4, 1902. King Edward VII appoints Wilfrid Herman Myers "t...

Royal Christmas card from 1925 featuring a handsome engraving inside, measuring 8 x 5 open, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Siste...

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

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...

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...

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...

Vintage textured matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait of King Hussein of Jordan, signed in fountain pen, "Hussein." In very fine condition.

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765"“1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service ...

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...

Two royal signatures: an ink signature of King William IV, "William R," on an off-white 7.75 x 3.25 sheet clipped from a document; and an ...

Rare original 5.5 x 3.5 postcard imprinted on one side with the address of the national headquarters for the march, "March on Washington for Jo...

French Catholic priest, philosopher, and political theorist (1782"“1854) who was one of the most influential liberal intellectuals of Res...

American showman (1860-1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Sho...

Tiny wallpaper swatch attributed to President Abraham Lincoln's 'Death Room' at the Petersen House, across the street from Ford's Th...

Politician (1807-1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

Republican lawyer and politician (1869"“1931) who was Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1925 to 1931, and husban...

Original issue of the New-York Herald with coverage of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, four pages, 14 x 20.75, November 16, 1803. The newspaper boasts

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Winnie Mandela, signed and inscribed in the lower border in gold ink, "History will reward you Riaan. Thank you fo...

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

Signed book: Character Is Destiny. Collector's edition. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007. Leatherbound hardcover, 8.5 x 9.5, 311 pag...

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744"“1800) and first governor of that state. Vellum manuscript DS, signed "Tho. Mi...

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864-1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. TLS signed "R. E. Olds," one page, 8 x...

French economist (1822"“1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. ALS in Fren...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 17, 1953. Letter to an admirer by the department store magnate, in part: "I was glad to l...

Husband and prince consort to Queen Victoria (1819"“1861). Ink signature, "The Marquis of Exeter, &c &c &c, Albert,"...

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 mounted photo of Prince Philip in a handsome bust-length pose, signed on the mount in fountain pen, "Philip, 196...

Grandson (1838"“1894) of King Louis Philippe I, who was disputedly King of the French from February 24"“26, 1848 as Louis Phil...

Appealing Christmas and New Year's card for 1971 featuring an image of the Prince's Palace of Monaco on the front, measuring 5.5 x 4.75 clos...

Rare original 3.25 x 1.5 "Guest Ticket" for the "William R. Edrington Birthday Party" held at midnight on February 22, 1926, at ...