RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 387

Frontiersman, politician and folk hero, he became famous for his shrewd and humorous speeches; he was killed at the Alamo. ALS, one page, lightly-line

American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS

ALS signed “Col,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill’s Great far East letterhead, May 30, circa 1908. Letter to “M

ALS signed “Cousin Will,” one page, 8.5 x 11, rare, ornate, and information-laden Buffalo Bill & Sells Floto Circus letterhead announcing the 19...

Davy Crockett had several first cousins named David Crockett after his grandfather. When he lived in Gibson Co., Tennessee, two other David Crocketts

Glossy 3.5 x 4.5 photo, signed in black felt tip, “J. Y. Cousteau.” Some scattered light surface marks and a paperclip impression to top edge, otherwi

Transcontinental Railroad founder (1822–1888). DS, signed “Cha Crocker,” two pages both sides, 8.5 x 14, August 13, 1884. A quitclaim deed between the

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832). He originated the natural system of animal classification, and through his studies of animal and fish fos

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

Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Uncommon vintage 9 x

Ink signature, “Respectfully, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white slip, dated May 25, 1880, in another hand. Matted and framed, with an engraved portrai

Ink signature, “Very respectfully yours & c & c, Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with a color image of Davi...

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveri

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Original oversized 6.75 x 9.75 cabinet photo by A. Gerschel of Paris,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Ink signature, “Josiah Bartlett,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. In very good

Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 8.25 photo of de Gaulle in his uniform, affixed to an 8 x 12 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “C. De Gaulle.” F

Signer of the Declaration of Independence; founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia. Handwritten check, written to the Cashier of the Philade

Ink signature, “Diana May 19th 1987,” on an off-white 9.75 x 8 trimmed register page. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and a bit of scat

ALS, two pages both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, June 28, 1985. Letter of thanks to her friend Janet. In full: “Of course I opened

ALS, signed “Diana,” one page, both sides, Kensington Palace letterhead, June 13, 1991. Diana writes a thank you letter to a friend for an early birth

Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James B. Watson.” In

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in black

Signed book: Darwin: The Indelible Stamp. First edition, first printing. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 12

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each First American Editions and signed on the title page in black ballpoint by Watson. In fine cond

Ink signatures, “S. A. Douglas, Chicago, Ills,” and “H. Hamlin, Maine” on opposite sides of an 8 x 6.5 off-white album page. Page is also signed by si

American journalist (1851–1902) who cofounded Dow Jones & Company, created the Wall Street Journal, and conceived the influential Dow Jones Indu...

Two letters: war-dated TLS signed “Yours, Edward,” one page, 8 x 10.5, The Homestead letterhead, October 9, 1943. Letter of thanks to Colonel Clyde Be

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

TLS signed with his instantly-recognizable ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 11, From the laboratory of Thomas A. Edison lett

ANS, in pencil, signed “E,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Note in the blank upper and lower portions of a letter sent to Edison, dated Augu

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” three pages on two sheets, 8 x 11, March 8, 1922. Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Edison Storage B

TLS signed “Thos A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, December 26, 1914. Letter of thanks to C. G. Meis

German scientist (1854–1915) who pioneered (and coined the term) chemotherapy and, in his research on a cure for syphilis, developed the ‘magic bullet

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind stamped personal letterhead, November 25, 1946. Letter to Bernard L. Gorfinkle, who was a military

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Princeton, January 15, 1936. Letter to Dr. Frank Kingdon,

ALS in German, signed “Einstein,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, September 19, 1932. Letter to Wander Johannes de Haas (1878-1960), a German physi

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8 x 11, Institute for Advanced Study letterhead, March 21, 1951. Letter to Raymond C. Miller, an aspiring scientis

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Einstein sitting in a chair amongst his books, signed in the lower border in black ink, “A. Ein

ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 7.75, December 12, 1914. Letter to his first wife Maric, shortly after their separati

War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 6.25, May 20, 1777. Ellsworth directs the Treasurer to pay “Twenty one shilling &...

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

American academic (1918–2011) who is best known as ‘the father of cryonics’ for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryo

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Ink endorsement, signed “Maria,” dated September 15

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

Impressive twice-signed manuscript DS on vellum, signed “B. Franklin” and “Benj. Franklin,” one page, 26 x 21.5, January 12, 1753. An indenture wherei

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. ANS in Italian, signed “G. Garibaldi,

Brothers who founded the E.&J. Gallo Winery in 1933, at the end of Prohibition. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Gallos, signed in black felt tip. In ...

American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur (1765–1815) best known for designing the first commercially successful steamboat. His other endeavors in

Handwritten notes, in Hindu and English on both sides of a 4 x 6.25 sheet, lined on one side. One the front Gandhi writes 19 lines consisting of vario

Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States governmen

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

Russian Christmas card from 1989, measuring 6.75 x 4.5, with a slightly smaller insert inside cover. Insert bears a sentiment in Russian and is signed

Color glossy 10.5 x 11.75 photo of Gorbachev speaking after receiving the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, signed in blue ink. Double suede matted and fra

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gore taking the oath of office, surrounded by his family, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border by Byron Wh

Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock ma

American industrialist (1898–1990) who was longtime CEO of the Occidental Petroleum Company. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in

Original 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell, signed in the lower border in black ink. Interesting information printed on the reverse reads, “The neg

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.5 x 7.5, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, February 25, 1876. Letter to James But

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, June 19, 1878. Letter to Massachusetts senator Hosea Knowlton. In part: “I have not

Co-founders of Hewlett-Packard. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard posing together, signed in the lower border in black

Bold ink signature and sentiment, “Your very hum Sevt, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger letter and affixed to a 7.

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, August 26, 1767. A bill of lading for a brig

Service school director for Harley Davidson. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Harley-Davidson Motor Company letterhead, October 1, 1935. Letter to a Sales and

War-dated LS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, Independence, April 5, 1862. Letter to William S. Oldham. In full: “In hopes that my lette

Color glossy 6.5 x 9.75 photo of Hillary making his ascent of Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very f

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 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

Three one-page TLSs, each signed “J. Edgar Hoover,” ranging in size from 6.5 x 9 up to 8 x 10.5, dated 1935, 1950, and 1963, all to William A. Johnson

American statesman (1871–1955) who served as Secretary of State under Franklin Roosevelt for 11 years and who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 f

Manuscript DS, seven pages both sides, 8 x 12, 1836. Document begins: “We the Chiefs, warriors, Heads of families, and individuals without families, o

American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of

Indigenous Mexican statesman (1806–1872) who served as president of that country from 1858 until his death. Juárez is best known for his sweepi...

Russian lieutenant general and arms designer most famous for designing the AK-47 assault rifle. Rare ballpoint signature, in Cyrillic, on an off-white

Founder of the Carl's Jr. hamburger chain (1917–2008). Signed book: Making It Happen. Anaheim, California: Carl Karcher Enterprises, 1981. Hardc...

Pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Vertical fold to left of signature, and some scatte

TLS, signed in her usual indelible pencil “Helen Keller,” three pages, 7 x 9, November 16, 1933. Letter written from South Arcan, Muir of Ord, Ross-sh

Rare color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed vertically in pencil. A few scattered light edge creases and surface marks and signature a few shades light, bu

One of four motorcycle officers assigned to President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade in Dallas. Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Hargis on his motorcycl

Collection of correspondence between Reverend Huber and Time magazine Bureau Chief Hugh Sidey. Archive consists of four TLSs signed “Rev. Oscar L. Hub

The priest who administered the last rites to John F. Kennedy. Original Last Rites leaf, 2.5 x 4, used by Father Oscar Huber when he administered the

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS signed “J

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Thomas Sullivan, With best wishes, Robert F. Kennedy.” In very good condi

Program from the Four Freedoms Foundation 1964 Award, presented to the late John F. Kennedy, 7.5 x 10.5, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue

Playbill from the Royale Theatre’s production of Cactus Flower, 6 x 9, signed vertically on the front cover in blue ink by Kennedy. Collector’s notati

Signed book: In Critical Condition. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1972. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 252 pages....

Biochemist (1922–2011) who shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in studying genetic code. Ballpoint signature, “H. Gobind Khorana,” on

Large ink signature, “George R,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 slip affixed to a 9 x 5 light blue sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds

King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 to 1483. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 12.75 x 8.5, September 14, 1478. Decr

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the u

Program and Workbook from the American Baptist Convention, 5.25 x 8.5, 48 pages, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 18-22, 1964. Signed vertica

Businessman (1902-1984) who took over the small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food o...

American scientist and inventor (1909–1991) who pioneered inexpensive polarizing filters and, with his development of ‘instant’ photography, built his

American politician (1882–1947) who, as Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945, was probably the most beloved and popular figure ever to hold that o

American showman (1860–1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Vin

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843–1926) who served as Secretary of War in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. LS, three pages, lightly-lined

ALS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 11, 1900. Complimentary letter to muckraking author Ida Ta

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

Suffragist, reformer, and editor of The Agitator and the Woman’s Journal. Three items: ALS signed “M. A. Livermore,” on the reverse of a beige 3 x 5 g

Signer of the U.S. Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Partly-printed DS, signed as governor “W.l. Liv

Popular minister who preached in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding areas, during the 18th century (1682–1772). ALS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, Ap