RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 359

Manuscript DS, beautifully signed “B. Franklin, Presidt,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 13, September 29, 1788. Document headed “To his Excellency Benja

LS in Gujurati, signed “Bapu’s blessings to you both,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, June 20, 1937. Letter to his friend Dr. Behram Navroji Khambatta. In full

French chemist and physicist (1778–1850) best known for his investigations into the nature and behavior of gases. Third-person ALS in French, one page

Financier well-known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the “Black Friday” sto

Politician (1805–1885) who was the first person to represent California in the US Senate. After leaving office, he was arrested and imprisoned during

Entrepeneur (1845-1896) and one of the greatest military commanders of both the Cuban wars. He was second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. ALS, in pencil, in German, signed “Dein Otto,” one page,

Vintage matte-finish 2.5 x 4.25 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in fountain pen along the bottom border. In fine condition.

Full hand-addressed free frank, 9.5 x 8 with franked panel measuring 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “Aaron Ogden Esq., Lieut. Col. Commandant,

One of the wealthiest and most successful Boston merchants (1703-1764) and the uncle of John Hancock. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 11.75, January 1