RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 375

Color 6 x 4.5 cardstock photo of the illuminated spiritual leader against a mountainous backdrop, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with li

Retained draft ALS signed “E. Gerry,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.5, October 31, 1780, docketed by him on the reverse, “Copy of a Letter to the Presidt

Two items: ink signature “Thomas McKean” on a 2.25 x .25 slip clipped from a larger document; and an 1830 receipt signed by Charles Carroll. In very g

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

Ink signature, “Wm. Williams,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip cut from a larger document. Another signature has been placed beneath Williams’. Two vertica

Choice ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, July 29, 1986. Letter of thanks to Margaret Hodge. In full: “You are really

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. Signed book: Methodes Americaines d’Education general et technique. Charleroi, 1908. Hardcover

Hand addressed and signed mailing envelope, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Disraeli’s hand to “Edward Engel,” and signed in the lower left corner, “B. Disrael

Signed book: Life Itself. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1981. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 192 pages. Signed i...

Signed book: What Mad Pursuit. First edition, first printing. NY: Basic Books Inc., 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 182 pages. Signed on t

Signed book: The Astonishing Hypothesis. First edition, later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5,...

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photograph of Watson and Crick studying a model of DNA structure, signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and in black felt t

Commemorative honoring the Nobel Prize for “Fysiologi Eller Medicin,” signed in black ballpoint by Watson, adding a small sketch of a double helix, an

Two hardcover books: A Slot Machine, A Broken Test Tube by S. E. Luria and Genome by Jerry E. Bishop and Michael Waldholz, each signed in black ballpo

Two items: TLS, signed “James Watson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Cold Spring Harbor letterhead, dated December 23, 2010, forwarding three books for a charit

Signed book: Molecular Biology of the Gene. Third Edition. Later printing. NY: W. A. Benjamin, Inc., 1977. Hardcover, 7.5 x 10, 739 pages. Signed on t

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Touchstone, 1996. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint. In

Signed book: Avoid Boring People (Lessons from a Life in Science). First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.75, 34

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

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

Pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card. Scattered light toning and soiling, and a paperclip impression to top ed

Poignant TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed personal letterhead, Princeton, February 20, 1939. Letter to Doris Appel, a renowned m

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, April 29, 1947. Letter to Miss Fishel. In full: “I

Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Right

Third Prime Minister of Israel from 1963 until his death from a heart attack in 1969. DS, in Hebrew, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 3, 1947. In very goo

Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Two letters, in French: LS, one page, 7.5 x 1

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

French astronomer and author (1842–1925) who authored several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism. ALS in French,

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

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1936 until his death in 1975. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5 photo of Franco in uniform, signed in fountain pen and add

Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. TLS, one page, 6 x

American photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the Ame

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Giuliani eating an apple (with the World Trade Center looming sadly in the background), signed in-person in blue f

British primatologist best known for her decades-long studies of chimpanzee behavior. Two hardcover books: The Ten Trusts and In the Shadow of Man, ea

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev embracing President Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some creases and edge ding

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 limited edition photo of Gorbachev receiving the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, #60/205, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted wit

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

Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “John Hancock, President,” one page, 14 x 9.5, January 1, 1776. Military appointment reads, in part:

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

Designer of the 50-star flag as part of a school project (1941–2009). Nylon American flag, 32.5 x 58.5, signed vertically in black felt tip along the

Eight items: fabric flag, 17.5 x 12, signed on the final white stripe in black felt tip “Bob Heft, Designer of America’s 50 Star Flag, Nov. 9, 2000”;

Signed book: Hef’s Little Black Book. First edition. NY: HarperEntertainment, 2004. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.25 x 7.5, 183 pages. Boldly signed in b

Two signed photos: color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders shot of Hugh Hefner in a pink cardigan, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ja

Important German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Felt tip signature on an of

Physicist (1797–1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. ALS,

TLS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1903. Letter to his followers, addressed as “like-minded thinkers.” In part (translated), “

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary’s frozen camp below the summit of Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In ver

National Geographic cover, dated May 2003, trimmed to 7 x 10, featuring Hillary, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition,

TLS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.25 x 11, April 25, 1902. In full (translated): “We have the honor to inform you that we have taken note of

Black felt tip signature “Ed Hillary” on a white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The

DS, in Arabic, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, circa 1990s. An untranslated typed document bearing a printed eagle with shield device at the top of the page,

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

Three hardcover books, each signed on opening pages by an inventor: The Great American Chewing Gum Book, signed by Walter E. Diemer (considered to be

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

Inauguration Day cover with a cachet honoring John F. Kennedy on his swearing-in as president, signed in blue ballpoint, “Kindest regards, Joseph Kenn

Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of a young John F. Kennedy, Jr., outside at a fair, signed in blue felt tip, “John Kennedy.” In fine condition. A one-of-a-kind

Vintage color glossy 7 x 5 candid photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Corinne Picard, With Best Wishes, Robert F. Kennedy.” In fine co

Signed book: Prescription: Medicine. Later printing. Buffalo, New York: Prometheus Books, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 268 pages. Sign

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

Two items: official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Henry A. Kissinger”; and an 8 x 10 color glossy portrai

French mathematician and astronomer (1749–1827) whose work was pivotal to the development of mathematical astronomy and statistics. ALS in French, sig

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

American Episcopal pastor (1884–1953)who filmed Nanking massacre victims. His son (1922–1941) was a pilot and poet best remembered for High Flight. TL

Inventor of photographic equipment, along with his brother, Auguste. In 1893 they developed a cine camera, the cinématographe, and showed the f...

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Guglielmo Marconi,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 floral-printed card. Matted with a glossy portrait to an overall size

French mathematician and philosopher (1698–1759). LS in French, signed “Maupertuis,” one page, 6 x 8, April 3, 1750. Letter to philosopher and scienti

German weapon designer and manufacturer (1838–1914). DS, five pages, 8.25 x 13, January 10, 1905. Indenture agreement between Mauser and his company W

Soldier, lawyer, and politician(1825–1895) from Paris, Texas, who served as Major General for the Confederacy in the Civil War and later represented T

American chemist and inventor (1853–1927) best known for several innovations related to explosives, including smokeless gunpowder. TLS, one page, 8 x

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. ALS signed “Jos. Mazzin

Internist and medical geneticist (1921–2008), known as the ‘Father of Medical Genetics.’ Two hardcover books: Genome and Mapping Our Genes, each signe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of McNamara meeting with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office, signed in black felt t

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

Signed book: The Autobiography of Robert A. Millikan. Later printing. NY: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1950. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 311 pages. Signed and ins

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 6.25 x 3.5, Missionaries of Charity stamped letterhead, November 1993. Brief letter on the reverse of a prayer sl

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 4.25 x 3.75 prayer sheet, February 1997. Letter of thanks to a supporter. In part: “Keep the joy of lov

ALS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.75, Missionaries of Charity letterhead, February 1, 1971. Letter of thanks for a donation. In

Two partly printed official documents, 9.5 x 14.5, 1926 and 1928, each signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele.” In very good cond

DS, in Italian, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, September 12, 1935. An untranslated document, boldly signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” an

Early and boldly-penned ALS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Il Popolo d’Italia letterhead, August 30, 1921. Letter to an engineer

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Original sepia 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

ALS in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter written from his Chateau de Compiégne to Mr. d’Harnoncourt, a close co...

Fifteen items: fourteen signatures on various size slips, cards, and sheets. Signers are: Henry Kissinger, Charles Gates Dawes, William P. Murphy, Max

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American Revolution. Manuscript DS, signed “North,” one pa

British surgeon and pathologist (1814–1899) best remembered for describing a number of diseases that now bear his name. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, person

Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Palin, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition with a few surface impressions.

Signed book: Rosa Parks, My Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Dial Books, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed and i

Pioneering French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. A

Signed book: Cancer and Vitamin C. First edition. Menlo Park, California: The Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, 1979. Hardcover with du

American businessman and entrepreneur (1875–1971) who built a chain of eponymous retail stores and pioneered employee profit sharing. TLS, one page, 8

DS, in Spanish, one page, 8 x 6.25, December 10, 1943. Untranslated document relating to the Minister of War, signed at the conclusion in ink by Peron

Postmaster General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State under Washington (1745–1829). Signed book: Journal of the House of Representatives of the

French statesman (1860–1934) who was Prime Minister of France on five separate occasions and who served as President from 1913 to 1920. ALS in French,

Ink signatures of 15 politicians on various size cards and slips. Signers are: Elihu Root, John Sherman, George Cortelyou, John Hay, John J. Crittende

English politician and poet (1802–1839). ALS signed “Winthrop Praed,” one page, 8 x 10, November 6, 1838. Praed writes John Francklin. In part: “On th

Historian (1796–1859) who enjoyed a distinguished career despite ill health and partial blindness. ALS signed “Wm. H. Prescott,” one page, 4.25 x 7, A

Eleven 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos, various finishes, nine color, each signed in felt tip by the respective GOP member pictured. Signers are: George Allen

Vintage ink signature on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 sheet. Matted with a photo of Victoria to an overall size of 9 x 14. In fine condition, with two vert

French scientist (1683–1757). Manuscript DS, in French, signed “de Reaumur,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, February 20, 1743. In part (translated): “By order