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