RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 373

American statesman (1762–1816) who served as Washington’s personal secretary and later assumed posts in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. LS,

Ink signature, “Tobias Lear,” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.75 slip, with notations in another hand above and below signature. Uniform toning, a bit of scat

Commemorative cover, signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “G. W. Lillie ‘Pawnee Bill’” and “Dr. Richard Tanner (Diamond Dick) Norfolk, Nebr.” Also s

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843–1926) who served as Secretary of War in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. Ten checks: seven bank checks

Nobel Prize–winning, Italian-born engineer (1874–1937) who developed ‘wireless telegraphy,’ better known to the world at large as radio. Ink signature

Polish noblewoman (1702–1735) and Titular Queen of England, Ireland and the Scots and wife of King James III, ‘The Old Pretender.’ Very rare untransla

Secretary of Defense (1916–2009) under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of McNamara meeting with President John

Ink signature, “Golda Meir,” on an off-white 3.25 x 5 menorah embossed slip which reads: “With the compliments of the Prime Minister.” In fine conditi

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho Mifflin,” one page, 15.5 x 12

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

Souvenir page, 11 x 8.5, picturing Pope Paul VI and President John F. Kennedy viewing a model of Michelangelo's 'Pieta' with a First Day...

Prayer card, 3.25 x 6, with an image of Mother Teresa holding a child’s hand at the top, and a brief prayer printed underneath, signed in blue ballpoi

DS, in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, August 6, 1926. An untranslated document, signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussoli

English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer (1643–1727), widely regarded as the most influential figure in the history of science, whose ideas an

Financier, businessman, and comptroller general of Pennsylvania (1765–1852). Partly-printed DS, signed “Jn. Nicholson,” one page, 6.75 x 4, April 13,

FDC with a cachet honoring 25 years of transistors, signed in black ballpoint “W. Shockley” and in blue ballpoint “John Bardeen” and “Walter Brattain.

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) widely hailed as the Father of Modern Medicine. Two items: signature and postscript clipped from th

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, November 23. Letter written in Oswald’s hand for his wife to his mother. Signed by Oswald on her behalf, “Marin

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5 x 3.25, addressed by Oswald to his mother, “USA, Box 982, Vernon, Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald,” with Oswald adding his re

Governor of Virginia (1744-1808) from 1802 to 1805, and, previously, a Representative in the first four Congresses. LS signed “John Page Lt. Govr,” on

Three books: two special autographed editions of Going Rogue, each signed on a special prefatory page in black ink, and both housed in their original

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Parks, “Rosa L. Parks,” payable to Northwest Airlines for $518.00, July 17, 1995. Notation in memo

American chemist (1901–1994) who holds the unique distinction of winning Nobel Prizes in both the Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962) categories. Heavyw

American explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole. Booklet entitled ‘Manual Alphabet,’ 4.25 x 6.75, 15 p

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, July 15, 1888. Letter to his colleague, Professor Bo

Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “As always, your uncle, Max

Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophi

Magnificent hand-illuminated and accented vellum Apostolic benediction, signed “Pius PP. X,” 8.5 x 11.75, dated September 25, 1913.” The Holy Father b

Union leader (1849–1924) and head of the Knights of Labor. AQS, signed “T. V. Powderly,” dated September 13, 1916, on an off-white 5 x 3 slip. In full

Color glossy 5.5 x 7.75 cardstock photo of Rabin in his office, signed in black ink “Y. Rabin.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesio

British chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, University College, London

Former governor of Virginia (1754–1797) who served as the state’s eighth governor. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, May 14, 1785. Letter to attorney Thomas

Statesman and politician (1753–1813) who variously served as aide-de-camp to Washington, member of the Continental Congress, the first Attorney Genera

Virginia statesman. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, December 13, 1759. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part: “Under cover with this is Mr. Redout’s C

Nineteenth-century firearms manufacturer and son of the designer of the original Remington rifle. Bank check, 7 x 2.5, filled out and signed “E. Remin

Nineteenth-century American firearms manufacturers. Two bank checks, from 1853 and 1854 respectively, one filled out and signed by Eliphalet Remington

American patriot and metalsmith (1735–1818) whose 1775 “Midnight Ride” to warn of an impending British invasion later became one of the most celebrate

Delaware politician (1772–1824) who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as a US Representative, US Senator, US Attorney General, and US Minister

Six items: two books, Salem Witchcraft: An Account of Salem Village, Volumes 1 and 2 by Charles W. Upham. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. Hardcover, 5.

Felt tip signatures, “Jonas Salk” and “Albert B. Sabin,” on individual white 5 x 3 cards. In overall fine condition.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of a smiling Salk, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bend touching his facial area and a few surface impressions.

Medical researcher and virologist (1914–1995) best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine in 1955. TLS

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory letterhead, April 4, 1990. Seaborg answers a question posed by William W. Stanhope of Albuquerqu

Wife of Sam Sheppard, the Ohio doctor who was accused, tried and convicted of brutally killing his wife in 1954. His story of a ‘brushy haired intrude

American-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his fam

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. TLS signed

The first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813). ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, November 26, 1807. Letter to the

Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated

Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

Fountain pen signature, “Louis D. Brandeis, July 29, 1934,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a couple minor corner tip dings.

Philatelic display of ten three-cent National Capital Sesquicentennial stamps picturing the U.S. Supreme Court Building, affixed to the center of an 8

Lawyer and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1894–1949). Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “With good wishes to Mr. H. S. J. Sicke

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher standing alongside Ronald Reagan on a reviewing stand, signed in gold ink. In very fine condition.

Signed book: The Path to Power. First edition, later printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the

Important colonial-era American printer and publisher (1749–1831), second in renown only to Benjamin Franklin. In addition to authoring a massive Hist

Architect (1759–1828) who designed the U. S. Capitol and later served as the first superintendent of the Patent Office. Endorsement signed “William Th

Three photos: glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo for Raise the Titanic, signed in blue ballpoint by Edwina MacKenzie; glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox prom

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 4, 1996. In full: “I do

American businessman (1865-1912) who perished aboard the Titanic. As the ship was going down, Guggenheim and his secretary, dressed in their evening c

The only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710–1785). ADS, signed “Jon Trumble,” one page, 7.75 x 2.5, June

Signed book: Trump: The Art of the Deal. First edition. NY: Random House, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 246 pages. Signed in blue felt t

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Trump pointing his finger with an annoyed expression, signed in gold ink “Donald Trump.” In fine condition with scattere

English Puritan, one of the most capable administrators in Parliament during the Civil Wars between the Parliamentarians and Royalists. Friend of reli

Ink signatures of Schuyler Colfax, Thomas A. Hendricks, William A. Wheeler (signed “W. A. Wheeler”), and Henry Wilson on individual cards or slips cut

Five ink signatures: Charles Curtis on an irregularly trimmed slip cut from the close of a letter; Charles G. Dawes on an album page; John N. Garner o

Ink signatures of Charles W. Fairbanks, Garret Hobart, Levi P. Morton, James Sherman (signed J. A. Sherman”), and Adlai E. Stevenson, on individual ca

US Supreme Court associate justice (1762–1829) and the nephew of George Washington. Handwritten check, 6.5 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Washington

FDC with a cachet honoring Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, signed in ink or felt tip by seven figures of the Watergate scandal. Signers include: John J

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.5, March 17, 1850. Webster writes A. G. Benson. In part: “I should be very glad to see you h

Three items: free frank envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another hand and franked in the upper right, “Danl Webster”; ink signature, “Very truly, Fern

Lawyer (1745-1787) who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire and a signer of the Articles of Confederation. ALS signed “J

Partly-printed DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott Jun,” one page, 6.5 x 5.5, April 10, 1783. Connecticut interest pay table document issued to Saybrook Stutmen

Prominent land owner and businessman who owned much of the land which became Washington, D. C.. An early American lottery ticket, 4 x 1.5, circa 1790s

Confederate general (1835–1909), known for being the only Confederate general to fight on both sides during the Civil War. Handwritten battlefield com

British pilot (1910-1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. Commemorative cover with a cac

Handwritten endorsement, signed “Recd. at N.O. Augt 13th 1865 G.T.B,” at the bottom of the second page of Beauregard’s copy of a letter from William T

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1891,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. Uniform toning from previous display and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise

Color 21 x 15 lithograph entitled ‘Lonely Flight to Destiny,’ signed in pencil by Charles Albury, Fred Olivi, James Van Pelt, John Kuharek, and Ray Ga

Two photos: interesting 5 x 4 photo of the Blacksheep Squadron leader in the cockpit of his plane, signed in blue felt tip “Guadacanal 1943 Pappy Boyi

Souvenir program for Gathering of Eagles, a World War II Flying Airshow and Exhibit, 8.5 x 11, August 26 and 27, 1978, signed in blue felt tip on the

Signed book: Bradley: A Soldier’s Story. Later printing. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 618 pages. Si

Commander of the spy ship USS Pueblo (1927–2004). Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bucher in uniform, signed in black ink, “Lloyd Bucher, CDR, USN.” In ve

WWII naval hero (1901–1996) and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1955-61. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Burke in full dress uniform, signed in gold i

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaig

Limited edition 17 x 11 poster of an Avro Lancaster B-1, numbered #25/1000, signed in black felt tip, “Hearing the distinctive cough and whine of a Me

ALS signed “G. A. Custer, U.S. Army,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, June 8, 1872. Letter to the Army and Navy Journal. In full: “Last fall at a tim

Seventeen signed items: glossy 2.5 x 4 of Chase Nielsen signed in black felt tip; satin-finish 3.5 x 5 candid photo signed in black ink by Robert Hite

Honorary Raider Liu risked his life helping downed Raiders avoid capture in Japanese-occupied areas in China. Limited edition 17 x 11 print of a B-25J

General in the United States Army (1886–1961), who commanded the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. Vintage matte-finish

Color 29.75 x 24 poster entitled ‘The Enola Gay,’ published in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s history flight, signed in black f

Two signed photos: a 10 x 8 glossy photo of the Enola Gay approaching a landing strip, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore J. Van Kirk,

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay crew, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Sherryl, With best wishes, Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot 8/20/90.” Al

Four identical glossy 10 x 8 photos of Tibbets posing in front of the Enola Gay, each signed in blue felt tip, with Tibbets adding the date of his mis

Seven items: cardstock 10 x 8 photo signed in blue felt tip by Ken Jernstedt; glossy 10 x 8 photo signed in black felt tip by ‘Tex’ Hill; three glossy

Color limited edition Artist’s Proof 20 x 27 lithograph entitled ‘Flying Tigers,’ signed in pencil by 27 members of the Flying Tigers. Signers include

Brigadier general in the Continental Army (1727–1806) who proved himself a capable administrator and who played a major role in the American victory a

Partly printed DS, signed twice “N. B. Forrest,” one page both sides, 16.75 x 20, September 1, 1869. A handsomely engraved (including a vignette of bl

Three piece color limited edition lithograph set, one 16.5 x 26 and two 7.5 x 26 from the Gathering of Eagles 1995, numbered #31/1000. Two smaller pri

Three piece limited edition lithograph set, one 18.5 x 26 and two 7.5 x 26 from the 1997 Gathering of Eagles, #501/1000. Two smaller prints are signed