RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 361

Abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and novelist, best remembered for her Thanksgiving poem ‘Over the River and Through the Woods.’ ADS, signed “L.

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo by Vivienne of London, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “W. Churchill.” A light brush to last name o

Signed book: The Second World War Volume I: The Gathering Storm. Later printing. London: Cassell & Co., 1950. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 724 pages....

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 8 x 10, Morpeth Mansions letterhead, November 20, 1934. Letter to A. J. Cummings. In full: “I shall be de

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, November 12. Letter to his cousin, Ivor Viscount Wimborne. In full: “Many tha

Ink signature, “W. S. Churchill,” on an off-white 4 x 4.75 sheet, and also signed by Stanley Baldwin, N Chamberlain, Austen Chamberlain, and A

Prominent abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the “Lion of Whitehall.” An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia f

Distinguished statesman, US senator, secretary of state, speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777–1852) who became known as t

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, July 18, 1841. Letter to Willis Hall Esq. In full: “Thanks, my dear Sir, for the opinion in th

Original “Special Courtesy” reserved seat ticket requisition for the Sells-Photo Circus Buffalo Bill Original Wild West Show, 4.5 x 2.5, for the 1915

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 6 photo of the smiling oceanographer looking across the rail of his vessel, signed in felt tip, “J. Y. Cousteau.” In very good co

Canadian-born British shipping magnate (1787–1865) who founded the pioneering steamship line that still bears his name. ALS signed “S. Cunard,” one pa

Very nice color 5 x 7 cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Signed book: The World of Tibetan Buddhism. Later printing. Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1994. Softcover, 6 x 9, 210 pages. Signed on the title page i

Part of the last notorious outlaw gang in the Old West. When he and his brothers Robert and Grattan attempted to rob the Condon Bank in Coffeville, Ka

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739–1813). Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo Clymer,” one page, 6.25 x 2.75, May 9, 1814. P

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

Christmas card from 1983, 5.25 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10.5 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto, as w

Christmas card from 1981, 10 x 7 open, embossed in gold on the outside with their respective royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears a satin-finish

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. Uncommon ALS in Spanish, signed “Porfirio Diaz,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8.25, August

German inventor and mechanical engineer, famous for the invention of the diesel engine, who died under mysterious circumstances in 1913. ALS in German

Partly printed DS, signed “Fredk. Douglass,” 3.5 x 8.5 (size of folded panel), May 9, 1883. A indenture signed by Douglass in his capacity as Recorder

American journalist (1851–1902) who cofounded Dow Jones & Company, created The Wall Street Journal, and invented the influential Dow Jones Indus...

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t

Striking oversized vintage matte-finish 18.5 x 15.5 photo of Thomas Edison, Luther Burbank, and Henry Ford at Burbank’s farm in Santa Rosa, California

Partly-printed DS, signed with his ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.75 x 4, September 15, 1921. Promissory note issued by the Edis

ANS, in pencil, signed “Edison,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, October 1925. Edison writes to [Jaffrey P.] Buchanan, manager of Edison’s Record Disc

Partly-printed DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 13 x 8.5, February 18, 1913. Certificate for one share of stock in the Edison Storage Battery S

Ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and lightly trimmed

Fountain pen signature, “To Georges Sanegre, with best wishes from Edward. October 1951,” on an off-white 5 x 7 sheet of stationery tipped into the ha

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 12, 1941. Einstein writes to his Russian-American friend, the conductor, violinist, an

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 10, Institute for Advanced Study, School of Mathematics letterhead, June 1, 1937. Letter to Profess

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Princeton, November 15, 1954. A short and humorous reply to Burt Whit

Christmas card from 1960, measuring 9 x 7.75 closed, with the inside bearing a portrait of the Queen Mother with her grandchildren, Prince Charles, Pr

American statesman (1794–1865) who served in the House and Senate and as President of Harvard, Minister to Great Britain, and Secretary of State. ALS,

Physicist known for his work the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics and the physics of the superflu

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 5, 1935. Ford addresses Mrs. Arthur Churchill of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants,

Otto Frank was the father of diarist Anne Frank and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. Miep Gies was one of the people

Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia and Apostolic King of Hungary from 1848 until 1916. Handwritten unsigned telegram, one page, 7.5 x 11, dated Janua

King of Denmark from 1906-12. Impressive original vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Carl Sonne, signed in black ink, “Friedrich R.” In fine conditio

Canadian-born American economist, writer, and diplomat who served as US ambassador to India from 1961 to 1963. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Galbraith riding

ALS in Gujurati, signed “Bapu’s blessings,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, March 11, 1929. Letter to his friend Dr. Behram Navroji Khambatta. In full (trans

Fountain pen signature, “M. K. Gandhi,” on an off-white 4.25 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition, with horizontal fold not affecting the signature. Accompa

Business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Dorothy Gaulding for $12.00, August 18, 1944. Expected cancellation ho

Conservative prime minister of Hungary from 1932 to 1936. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo by Brunhuber of Budapest (and so stamped on the reverse), s

ALS on a 6 x 4.25 picture postcard of Goodall with a rescued orphan chimpanzee, no date, but postmarked August 4, 1997. Short note to John Bullard. In

American inventor (1800–1860) whose development of the vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry and had a direct and far-reaching effe

Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Gorbachev posing with Germany’s president Richard von Weizsäcker, signed in black felt tip by Gorbachev and also signed...

Large color fold-out Christmas card, measuring 5 x 21.75 opened, signed “Billy Graham, Nov. 24, ‘84” on the cover panel. The inside panels feature pho

FDC with a cachet honoring prominent Americans, signed on the front in ink and felt tip by Charlie Duke, John Glenn, Fred Haise, Dutch Van Kirk, Rudy

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold ink signat

Ink franking signature, “Free, A. Hamilton,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a barely visible central vertical fold through a si

ALS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 18, 1792. Hamilton writes land developer and New York politician Nicholas Low. In full: “I tha

Self-contained partial DS bearing a bold and noticeable ink signature, “John Hancock,” one page, 8 x 5.75, October 23, 1783. The bottom portion of a l

Revolutionary War dated hand-addressed full free frank, measuring 8.5 x 7.5, with the address panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Hancock to “To

Mining magnate, owner of the San Francisco Daily Examiner, and founder of the Hearst fortune; he expanded sensationalistic journalism. TLS signed “W.

German theoretical physicist awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Vintage 7 x 9.25 book photo, signed in the

Manuscript DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, June 15, 1785. Document reads, in full: “Robert Rankins assignee of Nathan Preston is entitled

TLS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1903. Letter to his followers, addressed as “like-minded thinkers.” In part (translated), “

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

Canadian-American railroad executive (1838-1916). He was the chief executive officer of a family of lines headed by the Great Northern Railway. Ink si

Businessman, lawyer, railroad executive (1857-1931) who achieved legendary status for his colorful use of profanity which coined the slang expression

Breath-taking color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Hillary and his team ascending a slope on Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Hillary making his ascent, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The

Journalist, political mentor, and adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt who later managed his successful gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. TLS sign

Deposed leader of Iraq. DS, in Arabic, one page, 8.25 x 12, 1990. An untranslated document bearing a printed eagle with shield device at the top of th

Celebrated Canadian photographer (1908–2002) best known for his portraits of the leading cultural, scientific, and political figures of his time, incl

American physician (1837–1932) who performed the first removal of a brain tumor in the United States and pioneered the adoption of Lister’s antiseptic

Signed book: Peace at Eventide. First English edition. London: Methuen and Company, 1932. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.5, 46 pages. Signed and inscribed in pen

TLS, two pages, 7 x 11, October 31, 1925. Letter to Edward Bok. Keller’s first book, The Story of My Life, appeared in serialized form in six successi

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as the American ambassador to Great Britain, from 1938 to 1940 TLS signe

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, August 23, 1965. Kennedy thanks Bill Marx for his gratitude. In full: “Thank you for your le

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 7 x 9, November 16, 1964. Letter to John F. Kennedy’s personal physician, Dr. Janet Travell, at the White House. In full:

Two-page campaign pamphlet entitled ‘Kennedy on Law and Order,’ 5.5 x 8.5, printed by the Kennedy for President Committee, signed on the front cover i

Nobel Prize laureate in physics in 2000 for his invention of the integrated circuit in 1958. Two blue ballpoint sketches of an integrated circuit, one

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837 who earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

Blue ballpoint signature and inscription, “Bill, Best Wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of graph paper. Intersecting fo

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

Russian physicist (1908–1968) who won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research into ‘superfluidity.’ Lightweight 5 x 6.75 cardstock photo, sig

Six original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visites, various photographers, each signed on the front by the respective Lincoln cabinet member or acquaintance. Sign

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707-1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. LS in Old Swedish, on

Journalist and actor (1890–1932) who became a prominent spokesman for Indian causes. Born Sylvester Clark Long with an ethnic mix of American Indian,

Ninth governor of Texas (1815-1905) who was in office during the American Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “Francis R. Lubbock,” one page, 6.25 x

Russian biologist, zoologist, and protozoologist (1845-1916) best remembered for his pioneering research into the immune system. Mechnikov received th

Original 3.75 x 5.25 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sam. F. B. Morse.” Matted and framed in a period frame with a label affi

TLS signed “M. Teresa MC,” one onionskin page, 6.75 x 8.25, August 13, 1978. In part: “Thankyou too for your words of encouragement for myself a

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa MC.” In fine condition.

Signed book: Mother Teresa: Her People and Her Work. Later printing. London: Collins, 1976. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9.75, 175 pages. Signed on

Naturalist and author who gained the establishment of Yosemite National Park. Fountain pen signature on an off-white 5.25 x 2.25 slip. In fine conditi

Musquiz was appointed the political chief of the Department of Texas by the Governor of Coahuila and Texas in January 1828. He served until July 7, 18

Wonderful vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, and John Hunt giving a press conference to the Royal Geographical Society in

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, August 1935. An untranslated document signed at the bottom, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolini.”

Notated manuscript, in pencil and in Italian, on an 8.5 x 12.75 lightly lined sheet, with corrections and four lines of text in Mussolini’s hand at th

Bold fountain pen signature, “Benito Mussolini,” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.5 trimmed card. In fine condition, with light soiling and a surface impressio

Two items: color satin-finish 8 x 10 candid photo of Nader signed in black felt tip, “Ralph Nader, Act”; and a black felt tip signature and sentiment,

Italian-born British nurse (1820–1910), popularly known as the ‘Lady with a Lamp,’ who first came to prominence for her care of troops during the Crim

Interesting collection of 16 items consisting of ALSs, TLSs, signed photos, and printed booklets and articles, each signed by the respective Nobel Pri

Six items: a color cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Jesse Jackson, signed and inscribed in gold ink; a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Walter Cronkite, signed in gold