RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 372

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Vintage fountain pen signature

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

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Norgay atop Mount Everest, signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition, with a few trivial edge dings

Compelling 8 x 10 cardstock composite photo including a scene of Hillary making his ascent, signed in black felt tip “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition.

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1841–1935) from 1902 to 1932. Extremely early manuscript DS, signed “O. W. Holmes, Jr., Lt. Main Guard,” one p

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, August 3, 1967. Letter of thanks to an Oklahoma agent. In part: “I want to commend you for your excellent dir

Pulp and science-fiction author (1911–1986) who became a lightning rod for controversy as the founder of the Church of Scientology. Signed book: Final

Actress (1926–2000) who was allegedly secretly married to Howard Hughes from 1957–1971. Autograph letter, one page, 8.25 x 11, no date. Letter to her

Russian lieutenant general and arms designer most famous for designing the AK-47 assault rifle. Scarce color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Kalashnikov holdin

Iconic satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leavelle reacting moments after Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip “James Leavelle.” In

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, April 4, 1966. RFK writes Maryann Miller of South Glen Falls, New York. In full: “I just wan

TLS signed in blue ballpoint “Robert F. Kennedy” and “Ethel Kennedy” beneath an autopen RFK signature, one page, 8.5 x 11, Robert F. Kennedy For US Se

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Peter, Best Wishes, Robert F. Kennedy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. Uniform toning, scattered creasing, and

Three ALSs, one signed within the text “Mrs. Jos. P. Kennedy,” one signed “R.K.,” and one twice-signed, “Mrs. Jos. P. Kennedy” and “(Mrs. Jos. P.) Ros

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

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 10, July 25, 1596. Henry writes Marshall Nicholas de Villeroi, his secretary of state, re

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

Former pilot and decorated military officer famous for holding the records for having the highest, fastest and longest skydive and as being the first

British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. His name later becam

Self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman (1848–1931) who created the Lipton tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the Ameri

Printed TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa, MC,” one page, 4 x 4, no date. Prayer of the faithful, in full: “Mary, Mother of Jesus, give me your hea

Endorsed check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Mother Teresa for $4.00, February 8, 1995, and endorsed on the back “M Ter

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa being blessed by Pope John Paul II, signed in blue felt tip “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition.

Founder of the Nation of Islam (1897–1975) who was accused of ordering the assassination of Malcolm X. Business check for The Honorable Elijah Muhamma

DS, in Italian, one page, 9 x 14, September 9, 1937. An untranslated military appointment, signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolin

Signed book: A Durable Peace. First edition, first printing. NY: Warner Books, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 482 pages. Signed on the

Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the ‘Blue Ribbon’ brand, the ‘beer that made Milwaukee famous.’ Partly prin

Iconic concocter and shrewd marketer (1819-1883) of a commercially successful herbal-alcoholic ‘women's tonic’ meant to relieve menstrual and me...

ALS signed “Margaret,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, Clarence House letterhead, no date. Letter of thanks to Victor Stiebel. In full: “I wanted to g

Large ink signature on a 5.25 x 2.5 slip. Matted and framed with an image of a young Victoria, to an overall size of 10.25 x 11.5. Some light spreadin

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered letterhead, no date. Letter of invitation to Prime Minister Robert Peel. Peel was Prime Minister f

German industrialist (1908–1974) credited with saving almost 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his enamelware and ammunitions facto

Attractive DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller,” one page, 16 x 8, February 20, 1888. Brown stock certificate for 100 shares of Standard Oil issued to the I

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 1892 Schweitzer family portrait outside their Günsbach home by Zahneissen, including the then 17-year-old Schweit...

Ink signature, “Sincerely your friend, W. H. Seward,” on a light blue 4.25 x 1 slip clipped from a letter, and affixed to a slightly larger off-white

Two hardcover books: Active Liberty, signed and inscribed on the half-title page by Stephen Breyer; and Scalia Dissents, signed and inscribed on the h

Fountain pen signature and sentiment, “Louis D. Brandeis,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with faint edge and corner toning.

Color 13.5 x 10.25 photo of the Burger Court, circa 1981, affixed to its original 18 x 15 mount, signed on the mount in ink and ballpoint by all nine

Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio senator, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. TLS signed “Harold H. Burton,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, City of Cleveland

Fountain pen signature, “February 13, 1933, Very truly yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card with rounded corners. In fine cond

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which

Ink and ballpoint signatures, “William H. Rehnquist” as Chief Justice and “Sandra D. O’Connor,” “Antonin Scalia,” “Clarence Thomas,” “Anthony M. Kenne

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher and Ronald Reagan outside 10 Downing Street, signed in black felt tip by Thatcher. In fine condition.

Patriot leader (1729-1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its exi

Kentucky state senator (1791–1849) and father of Mary Todd Lincoln. Manuscript endorsement, signed “R. S. Todd, JP,” on a 7 x 4.5 partial document reg

Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist (1896–1963). Signed book: Tristan Tzara. Paris: Pierre Seghers, 1952. Softcover,

TLS, one page on a 6 x 4 card, March 8, 1971. Watson responds to an autograph request. In full: “Dear Alex, As requested, here is my autograph.” Lette

Signed book: The Double Helix. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed in black ballpoint in Watson’s diminutive s

Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). Ink signature, “Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with som