RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 357

American-British financier and journalist served as New York state assemblyman and senator before moving to England and acquiring control of numerous

Founder of the American lead industry and the first man to obtain permission to bring Anglo-American settlers into Spanish Texas. Manuscript DS, one p

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). ALS signed “R. Baden-Powell,” ten pages on three se

TLS, one page, 7 x 5.5, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, August 6, 1920. Short letter to a collector. In full: “In response to your request for my auto

TLS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, State of Israel letterhead, July 31, 1957. Letter to Mr. Kaufman. In full (tr

FDC with a cachet honoring Sir Winston Churchill, signed in blue fountain pen, “D. Ben-Gurion.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

ALS signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 8.5, May 19, 1964. Letter to Hannah Logasa. In full: “I was glad to have

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “D. Ben-Gurion.” In fine condition. Accompa

ALS in Hebrew, signed “D. Ben-Gurion,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8.5, December 27, 1954. Letter to the office of the Chief Rabbi in

British-born American politician and lawyer (1811-1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari

Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to Truly Nolen for $26.00, October 3, 2000. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authent

German industrialist, engineer, and inventor (1861–1942). Vintage ink signature, “Robert Bosch,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card, with

Signer of the Constitution from New Jersey. Manuscript DS, signed “David Brearley,” one page, 8.75 x 9, September 23, 1779. Document to th

A Connecticut-born farmer with Calvinist roots, Brown (1800–1859) was a lifelong opponent of slavery. In the 1850s, amid the heated debate over

German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism and based on the encounter of man with n

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 8, 1928. Letter concerning the sale of a plane. In part: “Co

Bank check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed in another hand, payable to Byrd for $25.00, May 9, 1928. Endorsed on the reverse, “Pay to

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Geo. W. Carver,” on a white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with light edge toning and scattered fain

Chinese military officer and politician (1887–1975), one of the most durable leaders of the 20th century, who led the government of Republic of

Vintage fountain pen signature on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 card affixed to a slightly larger piece of cardstock. In fine condition with scattered crea

American statesman (1823–1885) who served as speaker of the house and as vice president under Grant. His political career was ultimately ruined

Distinguished statesman and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as the Great Compromiser for his support of the Union

American physicist (1873-1975) who made major contributions to X-ray machines Three items: matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait, signed in white ink, “T

Signed book: Dolphins. NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1975. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.5. Boldly signed in blue felt tip, “JY Cousteau,” on

Three items: an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the World Federation of United Nations Associations, signed on the front in black ink; cover from the Ma

English naturalist and author (1809–1882) whose book explaining his theories of evolution, On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Sele

Canadian doctor who delivered the famed Dionne quintuplets in Ontario in 1934. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, colorful Dionne Quintuplet Guardianship letter

Ink signature, “Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip, with a collector’s notation of “Oct. 1881,&am...

Esteemed French military leader and politician (1890–1970) who headed that country’s government during much of World War II and served aga

Wife of Jefferson Davis and First Lady of the Confederacy. ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6

Financier and politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the Bank of North America. Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.25, Apr

ADS, signed “J. P.,” one page, 7.25 x 3, May 7, 1783. Penn orders a North Carolina sheriff to take William Dodson “to answer Charles

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was also the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the A

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Williams A Jsis,” one page, 8

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washi

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washi

Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by DeLorean, payable to Douglas Weaver for $665.50, December 14, 1981. Encapsulated in a plas

Color satin-finish 7 x 5 photo of Diana seated outside Kensington Palace with four others after the completion of a 1996 fundraiser for spinal researc

Christmas card, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto, as well as the S

Co-discoverers of the structure of DNA. Ink signatures, “Francis Crick” and “James D. Watson,” on a white 5 x 3 card. In fine

Ink signatures of Francis Crick, James D. Watson, and M. H. F. Wilkins on individual off-white cards and slips. In overall fine condition. Accompanied

Along with Maurice Wilkins and Francis Crick, James D. Watson shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the function and structure of DN

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the “Little Giant,” perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-D

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, the most sensational cause célèbre in the final year

American industrialist, financier and philanthropist (1864-1935). Pencil signature and sentiment, “How can I make love to you with a nervous wel

Spectacular ink “umbrella” signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/D

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6.25 Pach Brothers photo of a seated Edison holding a book and gazing directly at the viewer, on a 7 x 9 mount

King of England from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. Vintag

ALS in German, signed “A. E.,” one page, 8.25 x 9, no date. Letter written to “My dear little Lebach!” In full: “This is

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.5, Institute For Advanced Study letterhead, January 24, 1939. Letter to Dr

Several mathematical equations and notes, all in Einstein’s hand, on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. Einstein jots down mathematical equations and

Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Alice Falkenberg, payable to Einstein for $16.58, October 1, 1945, and endorsed on the reverse, “A

Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia (1837–1898) as spouse of Francis Joseph I. Boldly penned handwritten telegram, in G

Partly-printed DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 12.5 x 15, January 1, 1951. Elizabeth appoints Roy Murray Hystop “a Member of the

Christmas card from 1962, measuring 9.75 x 8 closed and bearing a gold-embossed crown on the front. Inside bears a satin-finish portrait of an artis...

Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84) who later submitted the amendments which became t

King of Saudi Arabia (born circa 1903) from 1964 until his death in 1975. Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 photo, signed in the lower border in blue i

Personal check, 7 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Fish, payable to Brewster Co. for $214.50, June 13, 1889. Cancellation cut and punch h

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 Blackburn bust portrait of the industrialist, signed in fountain pen, “Henry Ford.” Photo is housed in its or

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890) who mapped the Oregon Trail, played a prominent part in conquering Cal

LS signed “J. C. Fremont, Maj. Gen Comdg” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, Head-Quarters, Mountain Department letterhead, April 29, 1862.

Originator of the Gallup Poll for the testing of public opinion. Engraved portrait of the White House by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 8 x 6,

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 7.75, May 20, 1927. Letter, in German, to Doctor Paul Federn. In full: “I am asking you to answer this letter of my client

Polish biochemist (1884-1967) generally credited with the first formulation of the concept of vitamins in 1912. Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Fu

ALS in Gujarati, on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date, but postmarked November 14, 1930. Letter to his friend Dr. Behram Navroji Khambatta.

Glossy 4 x 5.5 photo of Gandhi in profile, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions and soiling, and a papercli

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up

Limited edition 17 x 11 print of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, numbered #548/1000, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in pencil by the artist Joe

King of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1738) from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over

Signed book: Leadership. First edition, first printing. NY: Hyperion. 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 407 pages. Signed on the title page

Souvenir TQS, signed in blue felt tip, on an off-white 8 x 5 card. Quote taken from his acceptance speech as the 1964 Republican Presidential candidat

Business check, 8.25 x 3, drawn on the account of Scorpio Marketing, Inc., payable to John Gotti for $823.97, and endorsed by Gotti on the back, as ...

ALS signed “Johnny,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter of thanks to a family friend. In part: “Just a quick note to thank Bobby, y

ALS, one-page, 5.25 x 7.5, November 1, 1860. Letter to John King. In full: “The bearer, Mr. Theo Tilton, is one of our best and most promising y

British physician (1865-1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Booklet publication on the work of the International

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 pos

Unsigned handwritten manuscript on a 4.25 x 5.5 off-white sheet. Heidegger pens a portion his most famous work “Sein und Zeit.” In part (t

Partly-printed DS, one page of George II watermarked paper, 16 x 12.75, April 16, 1792. Governor Hancock appoints Ezra Sawyer “Captain of a Comp

Manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 7.75, August 29, 1770. Hancock and five other Selectmen of Boston authorize passage of “two women & their ch

King of Castile, nicknamed The Impotent (ruled 1454-1474), was the last of the weak late medieval kings of Castile. During Henry's reign the nob...

ALS in German, signed “Th. Herzl,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Neue Freie Presse letterhead, June 14, 1897. Untranslated letter in which Herzl

New Zealand–born Edmund Hillary (1919-2008), along with Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (1914–1986), were the most prominent members of the fi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary and Norgay ascending Mount Everest, signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition. RRAuction CO

American writer (1880–1959) who pioneered restaurant ratings and who licensed his name to a number of food products, including a popular line of

Swiss chemist (1906-2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Original signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of chemical structure of LSD on an off-w

Agriculturalist (1814-1909) who served as governor of Vermont during the Civil War. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, December 22, 1897. The now-retired gove

Dinner menu, in Italian, 5 x 7, two pages, for an event held in Rome on September 4, 1990, nicely signed on the front cover in blue ink. In fine condi

Fabled billionaire Industrialist, filmmaker, and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the twentieth ce

LS, one page, 7 x 9, April 21, 1785. Jay writes to Peter V Schaack. In part: “I have recd. your favr. of the 2d. ult. advising that you had

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Just

LS, in Spanish, signed as Governor of the State of Oaxaca, one-page, 8.5 x 12.5, Gobierno del Estado De Oaxac letterhead, December 13, 1847. Letter to

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Keller posing outdoors in a garden with her dog, signed and inscribed in purple pencil “To Mr. Louis L

Color vintage 8 x 9.5 magazine photo, affixed to a slightly larger off-white card, signed and inscribed in black ink ”For Col. Louis L. Schlosse

Partly-printed DS, two pages, 9.5 x 7, December 31, 1962. Certificate of award issued to Marie Coals for 40 years of service in the Justice Department

Unissued United States Senate Gallery Pass for the 89th Congress in 1965, signed at the bottom in blue ink by Kennedy. Heavy central vertical crease,

Quick ink signature, “R. Kennedy,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a portrait of Kennedy, to an overall size of 9 x 12. In fine conditio

Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, drawn on the account of Esquire Magazine, payable to Edward M. Kennedy for $690.00, November 27, 1978, and endorsed by Kenn

Three items: engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Kennedy, and dated 1973; an unissued Senate pass f

A lengthy and interesting collection of correspondence from Helen Keller and her companion Polly Thomson, as well as Tony and Academy Award winning pl

Highly influential British economist (1883–1946) who was the chief British representative at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference that established