RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 367

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8, White House letterhead, April 23, 1916. Wilson writes to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. In full: “Thank you for

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 4, July 26, 1909. Wilson writes to Miss Thompson at the Secretary’s Office, undoubtedly at Princeton University. In full: “I hav

Uncommon medical-related partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 11.5, July 21, 1794. Governor Adams “reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your abili

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 6 x 8, September 1955. Letter to Prime Minister Moshe Sharett. In part, “I was very glad to hear along all of Israel, and the

Stunning limited edition 20 x 15.5 lithograph depicting Ben-Gurion in a khaki shirt with the Israeli flag waving over the desert, clouds, and mountain

Settled the Mexican land that is now Texas. Austin came to an agreement with the Mexicans to settle in their land, and in 1821, he brought 300 familie

Signed commemorative cover, 6 x 4, with a cachet featuring Hebrew writing encircled by nine gold stars. In fine condition.

President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. Vintage fountain pen signature on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition. Accompani

French chemist and politician (1827–1907). Vintage 2.5 x 4.5 carte-de-visite portrait, showing Berthelot seated for the photographer, neatly signed in

Norwegian writer and the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. ALS in Norwegian, one page both sides, 8.25 x 9.5, 1906. Untranslated letter to an u

Empress of France, born Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763–1814). Married Napoleon in 1796 and divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. Endorse...

Sixteen signed hardcover and softcover books. Signers are: Louis Adamic (A Nation of Nations), Joey Adams (Cindy and I, ins), Andrea U. Baum (Between

French inventor (1844–1940) primarily known for his involvement in wireless telegraphy. ANS in French, signed “E. Branly,” along the side of a 5.25 x

Three different bookplates, all approximately 4 x 6, each signed in felt tip by a former prime minister: Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, and John Major

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

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scop

Soviet field marshal and Commander in Chief of the Southwestern Front. An inept leader, he allowed the German army to divide and nearly destroy his co

German chemist (1811–1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ger

Signed book: Skyward. First edition, first printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 359 pages. Signed and inscribed vertically in

Statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher (1729-1797) who, after relocating to England, served for many years in the House of Com

Eight items: seven business cards, each 3.5 x 2, each signed in ink by its respective subject. Signers are: Robert McCall (signed on reverse), Michael

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, January 19, 1911. Carnegie declines an invitation from General Stewart Woodford. In full: “Just like

American biologist and author (1907–1964) best known for the ecological classic Silent Spring. Ink signature, “Rachel L. Carson,” on an off-white card

Magazine cover from the January 26, 1959, issue of Time magazine, featuring Castro on the cover, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some

Farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist (1927–1993) who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW). Signed book: Cesar Chavez: Autobiograph

TLS signed “W. Churchill,” one page, 4.75 x 6.75, October 31, 1938. A brief message to A. G. Sanderson. In full, “Thank you so much for your letter, w

American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS

Collection of five ink signatures of the Clinton family on various size clipped slips and cards. Signers are: George Clinton, signed “Geo. Clinton,” D

French Pioneer scientific explorer (1701–1774) of South America who conceived the smallpox vaccination later developed by Edward Jenner. ALS in French

Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States, the Tom Thu

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dalai Lama crossing a city street, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Crisp and precise ink signature, “M. Curie,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 Faculte Des Science De Paris, Institut Du Radium card. In fine condition, with a

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

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes “Monkey” Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Scarce ALS, one page,

Signed book: The Story of My Life. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Son, 1932. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 487 pages. Signed and inscr

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13. Darrow writes Walden Book Shop regarding an order. In full: “Please send the books mentioned in the enclosed to A.

LS as secretary of war, signed “H. Dearborn,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.5, March 1, 1803. Dearborn writes to Thomas Perkins. In part: “From your repr

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). ALS signed “Ed. Rutledge,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, May 31, 1796. Le

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Manuscript DS, signed “Josiah Bartlett Chm,” one page, 5.75 x 2.5, April 9,

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wilson,” one page, 8.5 x 6.75, January 26, 1776. Legal document directing a payment for damages of thirty-two pounds to Joh

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

ALS signed “Wm. Williams,” one page, 6.25 x 8, September 10, 1778. In part: “Mr. James Noyes Barber of Lebanon in this State is legally constituted ...

ALS in French, signed “A. Dreyfus,” one page, 4.5 x 6, no date (but bearing a pencil notation of “May 1908” in an unknown hand). Letter to the widow o

TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Thomas A. Edison Laboratory letterhead, October 17, 1924. Letter to the secretary of the National Mu

ANS, in pencil, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 9.5, May 7, 1925. Short note written in between the lines of a typed letter to Edison. The e

French engineer best remembered for designing the tower that bears his name. AQS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 5, 1910.

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, trimmed in size to 6.75 x 7.25, blind-embossed personal letterhead, November 15, 1950. Einstein replies to Soviet

Signed book: The Evolution of Physics. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1938. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed on th...

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

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. ALS, one pa

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Sherry Sussman, With Best Regards, Henry Ford II, September 1979.” In fine

Scottish social anthropologist (1854–1941) influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. ALS signed “J.

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

British statesman (1809–1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894. ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” one page, 3 x

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev sitting with Ronald Reagan prior to receiving the Reagan Presidential Medal of Freedom, signed in black felt ti

Signed book: Memoirs. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday, 1995. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 768 pages. Signed on the title page in

Organized crime boss who became a major media celebrity. After an extensive operation that cost $75 million, Gotti, who had repeatedly eluded the law,

British physician (1865-1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Two items: Signed book: Adrift on an Ice Pan. Boston

Soviet statesman and diplomat (1909–1989). TLS signed “A. Gromyko,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics letterhe

Signed book: A Treatise of Testaments and Last Wills; Compiled Out of the Laws, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Cannon by Henry Swinburne, Volumes 1-3 . .

Partial self-contained partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, one page, 5.5 x 3, August 30, 1782. Closing of a larger document, crisply signed by

Partly-printed Revolutionary War dated DS, one page, 11.5 x 18, March 1, 1781. Hancock appoints Daniel Henshaw to serve as a Justice of the Peace in W

Signed book: The Book of Autographs. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 10.25, 208 pag...

Influential American jurist (1872–1961) best known for his opinions on contract law, economics, and the First Amendment. Two vintage ink signatures, “

Partly printed DS as Governor of Virginia, signed “P. Henry,” one page on vellum, 15 x 12, August 14, 1786. A grant for a parcel of land issued to Joh

Self-contained partial DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 8 x 3.25, April 1, 1785. What appears to be the bottom of a legal document. In full: “Patrick

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

TLS signed “E. P. Hillary,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, May 20, 1992. Letter to a gentleman in Chicago. In part: “I will be briefly in Chicago…If you coul

Color glossy 3.5 x 5 candid photo of Hillary outdoors, signed in black ballpoint “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition.

Black ballpoint signature, “E. P. Hillary,” on an off-white 6.75 x 5 partial sheet of Sherpa Hospital Committee stationery. In fine condition, with tw

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, two pages on

Fabled billionaire Industrialist, filmmaker, and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the 20th century. Know

Intelligence officer (1918–2007) who co-engineered the first Watergate burglary. Two items: TLS, one page, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, June 20, 1980,

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

Australian wildlife expert and television personality (1962–2006), aka the Crocodile Hunter, who died at the age of 44 after he was pierced in the che

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

English physician who became the personal doctor of Queen Victoria and discovered the distinction between typhus and typhoid. ALS signed “W. Jenner,”

The last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii (1874–1897). Scarce ink signature “Kalakaua” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly lar

Queen consort of King Kalakaua of Hawaii, 1874-1891. Ink signature, “Kapiolani,” on a 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with spots toning and staining

ALS, in pencil, signed “Helen A. Keller,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Written during her childhood, Keller sends an invitation to her friend Maud. In fu

Poignant and touching TLS, signed in pencil, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 24, 1936. Keller writes Elmer V. Griggs of White Pla

Interesting 16 piece archive relating to the Kennedy assassination. Items include TLSs, signed photos, and other signed items. One of most interesting

Seventeen signed items: a glossy 4 x 6 photo of McDonald in uniform, signed in black felt tip; and FDC with a cachet honoring John F. Kennedy, signed

Bold ink signature, “Robert Kennedy,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 embossed Department of Justice Attorney General card. In fine condition, with a trace of

ALS signed “Albert Edward,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to a bishop. In part: “As it is some time since I have had the pleasure of s

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

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spen

King of France and Navarre (born 1755) from 1815 (save a brief interruption in that year while fleeing Napoleon during the Hundred Days) until his dea

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, August 12, 1969. In full: “Thank you for your very kind and encouraging letter. The events of the past

TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, October 29, 1963. Letter to Reverend Thoma

Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. First edition, later printing. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 230 pages. Si

Business partner of F. W. Woolworth. Uncommon TLS signed “F. M. Kirby,” one page, 8.25 x 11, F. M. Kirby & Co. letterhead, January 26, 1907. Kir...

Born a slave in Haiti, Louverture learned to read and write and led a slave revolt against the French in 1791. He joined the Spanish forces that invad

German medical scientist (1843-1910) regarded as the father of bacteriology. He isolated the tuberculosis bacillus and the anthrax virus. He received

American military officer and politician (1754–1844) and son of Signer Francis Lewis. After rising to the rank of quartermaster general during the Rev

Suffragist, reformer, and editor of The Agitator and the Woman’s Journal. Three ALSs, all signed “Mary A. Livermore,” all circa 1887, all to Mrs. Burr

TLS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page, 6 x 3, May 8, 1993. Short letter typed on the left side of a prayer slip. In part: “Thank you for your gift and co

Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.75, March 19, 1939. An untranslated document signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuel” an

ALS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” two pages, 5 x 8, Ministry of Foreign Affairs letterhead, June 13, 1923. Letter to General Attilio Teruzzi, comman