RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 373

Signed book: Remembering the Moon. Limited edition first edition. Massachusetts: Thornwillow Press, 1989. Hardcover, 8.5 x 13, 78 pages. Signed on the

ALS in French, signed “M. Curie,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, Faculte Des Sciences De Paris letterhead, June 18, 1906. Letter to an

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Dalai Lama engaged in conversation, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands clasped in prayer, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

English chemist, meteorologist and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person A

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.

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

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Mild toning from previous display, and signature a few shades light, but still complet

Hand-addressed and free franked envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Davis to his brother, “J. E. Davis, Esq., Warrenton, Mississippi,” and franked in t

TLS in Hebrew, one page, 8.5 x 11, 1973. Dayan writes Aaron and Naomi Raphaeli following the death of their son. In full (translated): “Allow me to jo

Intimidating 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip along the bottom white border. In fine condition, with slight rippling along the top edg

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia. DS, signed “Geo Clymer,” one page, 6 x 3.5, February 26,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.5 x 12, June 19, 1793. Bartlett, as governor

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726-1791). Harrison was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809). Ink signature, “Tho Heyward, Jr,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip, affixed

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who attained additional historical import as one of the designers of the origina

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as a Revolutionary War officer, delegate to the Continental Congr

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1726–1798). ALS signed “Your ever affectionate father and friend, Lewis Morris,” one page bot

Pennsylvania-born signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Ink signature, “Robt. Mo

Partly-printed promissory note, 6.75 x 4, for five thousand dollars issued to Morris, dated November 10, 1795, endorsed on the reverse, “Robt. Morris.

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

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

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). ADS, signed “Wm Williams Clerk,” one page, 8.25 x 9.25, April 22, 1780. A pay

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Ink signature “Wm. Williams” on a 2 x 2 slip cut from a larger document. In ve

American military officer (1726–1797) and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. DS, one page both sides, 8 x 13, December 8, 17

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 1990. Diana commends the English National Ballet on the occasion of its 40th anniversar

Rare ‘divorce card’ sent by the newly separated Princess of Wales at Christmas 1992, 6 x 8, closed, emblazoned with the Prince of Wales’ feathers and

Christmas card from 1985, 5 x 7.25 folded, opens to 10 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as we

Color satin-finish 3 x 4 photo of the couple during happier times, affixed to a 3.75 x 5 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Charles 1987,” and

French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th century fashion. DS, signed “Christian Dior,” one page, 8.5

ALS signed “Francis Crick,” one page, 7 x 9, The Golden Helix letterhead, October 26, 1962. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter of congratul

Along with Maurice Wilkins, James D. Watson (born 1928) and Francis Crick (1916–2004) shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the func

TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, September 2, 1998. Watson writes Stephen Read of Birmingham, Al

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

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help

Scarce ALS signed “TAE,” three pages, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to his wife Mina, addressed “Darling Billy.” In part: “Mr. Upton is surveying for a new R

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Eban appearing with Larry Spivak on Meet the Press, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “To Larry Spivak, in f

TLS signed with his instantly-recognizable ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letter

Instantly recognizable ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning.

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 9, 1947. Einstein offers some advice to Private Stanley Scott. In full: “I wou

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 10, blind-stamped personal letterhead, June 23, 1939. Letter to Edward Barsky, of the Medial Aid

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signe

Brother of American Express founder William C. Fargo (1829–1915) who himself later served as president of that company. Engraved DS, signed “Jas. C. F

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1936 until his death in 1975. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed vertically in fountain pen. Photo also bears

Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.75. Several horizo

Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin Pres,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, December 19, 1787. Ship’s port certification for the ship Two Sisters. D

Extremely rare ALS in English, signed “Prof Freud,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, May 12, 1922. Letter to a woman who had previo

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. Two

TLS signed “J. P. G.,” one page, 8 x 10, Sutton Place letterhead, February 18, 1964. Letter to a woman in Florida. In full: “I am afraid I am played o

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev embracing President Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip by Gorbachev. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Nobel Prize Annual 1990. NY: International Merchandising Corporation, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8 x 10.25, 109 pages. Signed i

American military officer and polar explorer (1844–1935) who led a notable expedition to the Arctic during 1881–1884, setting a new ‘farthest north’ r

British physician (1865-1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, Massachusetts General Hos

British physician (1865-1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Three items: vintage 6 x 9 photo by J. E. Purdy, sig

Signed book: Labrador Looks at the Orient. First edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1928. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 297 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the f

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning, and a

American politician (1809–1891) who served as Lincoln’s first vice president. Ink signature, “Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, Maine, October 11, 1887,” on an

United Nations Secretary General from 1953 to 1961. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, United Nations letterhead, July 10, 1953. Hammarskjold writes a member of

Partly-printed DS, one page, 6 x 7.75, April 16, 1783. Governor Hancock issues a pay order to “Richard Gridley Esquire Engineer general in the Eastern

Partly printed unsigned DS filled out in Hancock’s hand (and including his surname “Hancock”), one page, 9 x 4.5, November 4, 1762. A bill of lading.

German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. TLS signed “W. Heisenberg,” on

American patriot (1736–1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Partly-printed DS, signed “P.

Three photos: two satin-finish 4 x 6 casual photos of Hillary each signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 5 x 3.5 casual photo of the explorer signed

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hillary making his ascent, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary climbing a rocky area of Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very f

Signed book: High Adventure. Collector’s edition. Norwalk: Easton Press, 2003. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 246 pages. Signed in blue felt tip

Signed book: View from the Summit. Collector’s edition. Norwalk: Easton Press, 1999. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 309 pages. Signed in blue in

Signed book: Two Generations by Edmund and Peter Hillary. First edition. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 223

Swiss chemist (1906-2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Two signed glossy photos: a color 4 x 6 casual photo signed in black felt tip “A. Hoffm

English man of letters (1788–1841). Original signed ink sketch of a man in profile on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 sheet signed in the bottom left corner “B

Two items: color glossy 8.75 x 6.75 photo of Hoover congratulating FBI employ Rebecca N. Holmes on her 25th anniversary with the department, affixed t

TLS, one page, 8 x 7, FBI letterhead, October 6, 1952. Letter to the Chief Officer of the S. S. Silverpeak. In part: “The motives which prompted you t

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, January 31, 1939. Hoover writes Canadian Brigadier General

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, August 3, 1937. Hoover writes David H. Steinle of Burlington, Iowa. In part: “I a

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, November 15, 1951. Letter to the president of the Cathedral Luncheon Club. In part: “I have read with a great

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

American politician (1754–1834) who served during the Revolutionary War and was a first responder to the historic Lexington alarm of April 19, 1775. R

Revolutionary War general and, later, treasurer of Connecticut (1743–1818). Partly-printed DS, signed “Jed. Huntington,” one page, 7.75 x 6.5, June 20

Dog musher and kennel owner (1917–1999) best known as the ‘Father of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.’ DS, signed “Joe Redington, Sr.,” one page, 8.5

French physicist and Nobel laureate (1900–1958) and son-in-law to Pierre and Marie Curie. TLS in French, signed “F. Joliot-Curie,” two pages, 8.25 x 1

Railroad engineer (1826–1863) who was a driving force behind the building of the transcontinental railroad. Signed book from his personal library: Scr

Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper, and bootlegger (1907–1979) nicknamed ‘The Rat’ by J. Edgar Hoover. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fred Barker, a member of Karpi

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

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: Midstream. First edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1928. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 362 pages. signed ...

Dallas patrolman who captured Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of JFK on November 22, 1963. Fifteen personal checks, all measuring 6 x 2.75,

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, January 9, 1967. RFK writes Jackie Miller of Glens Falls, New York. In full: “I have learned

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

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, August 27, 1963. Letter to Portia Pittman. In full: “I want you to know how much I appreciate havin

ALS signed “Ted,” one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, November 1982. Letter to longtime family friend and supporter Donald Dowd. In full: “I am s

Ink signature, “George R.,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 slip, clipped from a larger document. In very good condition, with expected toning, soiling, an

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R,” one page, 13.25 x 8.75, January 1, 1797. King George appoints David Brown a “Quarter master to Our Fraser Regime

King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first Emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. Manuscript DS, in German, signed “Wilhelm PR,” o

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Martin Luther King,” on an off-white 4 x 4.5 clipped section of a flyer featuring King's portrait and captioned &q...

Business partner of F. W. Woolworth. DS, signed “F. W. Kirby,” two pages, 8 x 13, January 1, 1900. Agreement between Kirby and Fay Dean in which Kirby

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 27, 1991. Kissinger writes Florida congressman Dante Fascell. In full: “I returned this week

French-born architect and civil engineer (1754–1825) best known for designing the layout of the streets of Washington, D.C. Handwritten and signed end

New Hampshire politician (1741-1819) and signer of the Constitution. Printed circular LS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, July 10, 1810

FDC with a cachet honoring American Labor, signed in ink by five labor leaders. Signers are: James Hoffa, John L. Lewis, George Meany, Walther Ruether