RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 387

German-American optician (1828–1908) who co-founded Bausch & Lomb. TLS signed “H. Lomb,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Bausch & Lomb Optical Company ...

Italian doctor (1628-1694) who gave his name to several physiological features and played an important part in the discovery of the microscope and stu

Co- founder, with his brother Charles, of the renowned Mayo Clinic. TLS signed “W. J. Mayo,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Drs. Mayo, Graham, Plummer & Ju...

French cleric and statesman (1601–1662) who, through the influence of Cardinal Richelieu, became Prime Minister of France. He later became minister to

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Scarce fountain pen sig

Duke of Florence from 1537 until his death in 1574, reigning as the first Grand Duke of Tuscany beginning in 1569. LS in Italian to Pietro Machiavelli

Four items: printed souvenir Oath of Office, one page of gold-embossed paper, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint; engraved vignette

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard photo, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the top edge, and slightly irregular ink a

Co-founders of The Menninger Foundation, an internationally known center for treatment of behavioral disorders. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed an

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century. Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Ink signature, “Mo

Italian anatomist (1682–1771) celebrated as the father of modern anatomical pathology. ALS in Italian, signed “G. B. Morgagni,” one page, 8 x 5.5, Sep

One of the most successful and influential financiers in American history (1837–1913) and founder of U.S. Steel Corporation, the world’s first billion

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 11.25 photo of Mussolini reading from a page, neatly signed in the lower border in fountain pen “Benito Mussolini, Roma 30 ap

LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page both sides, 9 x 13.5, attractive partly printed “Bonaparte, Member of the Institut National, General in Chi

Ink and felt tip signatures of 20 Nobel Prize winners on individual white 5 x 3 cards bearing a printed image of the Nobel medallion. Signers are: Mai

Ink and felt tip signatures of 20 Nobel Prize winners on individual white 5 x 3 cards bearing a printed image of the Nobel medallion. Signers are: Ton

Ink and felt tip signatures of 46 Nobel Prize winners on individual various size cards, some lined, and a few inscribed. Signers are: Alexei Abrikosov

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black felt tip on a side panel. In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 laser-print photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, wit

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Emperor of Russia (born 1754) from 1796 until his assassination in 1801, the son of Catherine the Great, and a champion of the poorer classes, his swe

Founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil (1798–1834). Scarce LS in Latin, signed “Petrus Imperator,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, November 28, 1829.

Emperor of Brazil who died in 1891. LS in Spanish, signed “Imperador,” one page, 8.5 x 10.25, June 31, 1854. Untranslated letter boldly signed at the

British civil servant (1633–1703) who was promoted to Secretary to the Admiralty in 1673. Pepys is best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi

Pearl-finish 3 x 4.25 photo, signed in black ink. Photo is taped by its upper left corner to a 1962 TLS from Penney’s executive secretary acknowledgin

Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, one page, 10.25 x 16.5, December 23, 1947. A colorful official untranslated proclamation, boldly signed at the conclusi

DS, in Spanish, two pages, 8.75 x 13, July 20, 1944. Untranslated two-page official document, signed on the second page in blue ballpoint. In very goo

Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative. Signed book: Winter Nights; Fire-Side Lu

English cardinal of the Catholic Church (1500–1558) and the last papal Archbishop of Canterbury. Very rare LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.25, Rome,

Pope from 1740 until 1758. He promoted science and laid the groundwork for the Vatican Museum. Handwritten endorsement, in Latin, signed “P. Cardinale

Born Ugo Boncompagni in 1502, he served as Pope from 1572 to 1585. Rare LS in Italian, to the Bishop of Lodi, signed “Greg. pp XIII,” March 13, 1580,

Born Benedetto Odescalchi in 1611, he served as Pope from 1676 to 1689. Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “B. Cardle Odescslco,” one page, 7.5 x 10, 1

Italian pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succe

Pope from 1823-1829. He reinstated authoritarianism in the Papal States and reorganized the Hispanic dioceses. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Da. Genga,”

Italian pope (1792–1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, who ascended the papal throne in 1846 and served until his death. Among the notable ach

Pope (1857–1939), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who ascended the papal throne in 1922 and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and

Three items: a one-page TLS, signed “Anthony Eden,” dated December 30th, 1942, notifying H. A. Ford that the King has appointed him a companion to the

ALS signed “Yr very affect aunt, Mary,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, black-bordered Buckingham Palace letterhead, February 26, 1934. Letter to Geo

One of the most feared and respected Native American warriors of the late 19th century. A Hunkpapa Lakota, he was born in about 1835. His name is thou

Scottish chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8,

Founder and vice president of Owenoke Corporation (1878–1934) and son of William Rockefeller. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10, personal letterhead, August 1,

French physiologist (1850–1935) who won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in anaphylaxis, which led to advances in the treatment of allerg

Signed book: Forest Hill September 26, 1905. Limited edition of 425 copies (This being No. 99 presented to Mr. H. P. Dyer). Cleveland: Vinson and Korn

Bold ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and a few bends.

Financier (1841–1922) was a co-founder with his older brother, John D. Rockefeller, of the prominent Rockefeller family. TLS signed “Wm. G. Rockefelle

Romanov family member and eldest sister of of Emperor Nicholas II (1875–1960). She luckily escaped the Bolshevik’s massacre of her family dynasty and

Member of the Romanov imperial dynasty (1891–1941), known for being involved in the murder of Grigori Rasputin. Though most of his family was killed,

Hungarian inventor, sculptor and professor of architecture (born 1944), best known for the invention of mechanical puzzle the Rubik's Cube. Colo...

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to Southwestern Bell Telephone Co for $66.25, July 13, 1956. In very good condition, wi

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

Son of signer Benjamin Rush, he helped bring about the Monroe Doctrine. LS, one page, 7.75 x 10, April 1, 1812. Letter to David Getston. In full: “I h

Two-term U.S. Representative (1816–1906) who later became a multimillionaire financier. Sage is credited with originating the system of ‘puts and call

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Glenn Seaborg.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion t

TLS signed “Glenn,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, stamp-dated May 29, 1967. Letter to Philip Sporn, president

Clerk of Court at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and brother of Samuel Sewall, one of the presiding magistrates. Manuscript DS, signed “Steph Sewall,

Restaurateur, caterer, confectioner and hotelier (1855–1926) during the Gilded Age and early 20th century. His name is typically associated with an up

American physicist (1910–1989) and, more controversially, eugenicist, who won the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of the transistor. G

Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the U.S. government into Sioux lands. Sitting

Collection of three related documents, all three signed “W. B. Travis,” including an ADS by Travis, all dated December 22, 1834, regarding power of at

Important ADS written just three days before the beginning of the Battle of the Alamo, signed “W. Barret Travis, Lt. Col. Comdt.,” one page, 8 x 7.5,

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. Hand-addressed free franked envelope panel, addressed by Stephens to “John L. Ste

ALS in French, signed “L. G. Suchet,” one page, 7.25 x 6, no date. Brief untranslated letter. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and

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

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Henry Capelle with my best wishes, Tom C. Clark.” In fine condition, with

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher walking and talking with Ronald Reagan, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Margaret Thatcher.” Double

Off-white bookplate, 3.75 x 5, with an artist’s rendering of the front of 10 Downing Street, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip. In very fine condi

Color glossy 18 x 12 photo of a White Star Line Olympic and Titanic advertisement, signed in black felt tip, “Eliza Gladys Millvina Dean.” In fine con

Incredible vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 10.25 photo of the Warren Court walking in the funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, signed in the lower bord

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11?, made his living as a touring novelty att...

Three souvenir TLSs, with two detailing the resignation of Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, William D. Ruckelshaus, and Attorne

Felt tip signature, “Edward Duke of Windsor,” and “Wallis Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with a light brush

Founder of the Holiday Inn hotel chain and one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the 20th century (1913–2003). Twenty-four hardcover editions of Half L

Jewish chemist and statesman (1874–1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and

Religious leader (1801–1877) who became leader of the Mormon Church in 1844 after its founder, Joseph Smith, was shot and killed by a mob of angry opp

Commander-in-chief of the British army during the Revolutionary War (1717-1797) whose reputation was damaged due to allegations that he conducted an e

British military commander and field marshal (1891–1969). Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

War-dated Quebec Conference general pass, signed “H. H. Arnold,” 4.5 x 2.75, 1943. General Pass for the 1943 Quebec Conference issued to Arnold, signe

Ink and felt tip signatures of 14 members of the the 101st Airborne on individual white cards and one slip. Signers are: Rod Bain, Bradford Freeman, F

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of James Montgomery Flagg’s poster of Uncle Sam, signed in blue felt tip by six Easy Company veterans: Babe Heffron (

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the 101st Airborne parachuting, signed in black felt tip by Buck Compton, Ed Mause, and ‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere. In fine con

Color 22.5 x 19 print from the World War II series entitled ‘The Fighters,’ showing a P-38 Lightning shooting down a Japanese Zero, signed in black fe

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of James Montgomery Flagg’s poster of Uncle Sam, signed in blue felt tip by 22 veterans of The Battle of the Bulge. Si

ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 3 x 5, August 24, 1884. Beauregard sends thanks for a Civil War book. In full, “I have received in good order

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard 1887,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card, with collector’s notations to top and bottom edge reading, “Confederate Gener

Bank check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Beauregard, “G. T. Beauregard,” payable to R. T. Beauregard for $50.00, April 22, 1878. A two-cent r

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “A. Berthier,” one page, 8.25 x 10, August 24, 1812, dated from Smolensk during

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the squadron in formation, signed in blue and black felt tip by seven pilots. Signers are: Rusty March, Glenn Bowers, Her

Composite 1/100 scale model of a B-1B Lancer, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Charlie Bock, Chief Test Pilot, B-1-B.” In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Bradley as a three-star general, signed in black ink, “Omar N. Bradley.” Photo is affixed to an identical size card.

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ War

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 4.25 photo of Clark in full military uniform as a four-star general, signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to a board a

Nineteenth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1893–1970) honored for his inspired combat leadership at Iwo Jima. War-dated TLS signed “C. B

Distinguished French ace with 26 victories (1921–2006). Satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Clostermann in his full dress uniform, signed in black ink. In ver

Matte-finish 8 x 10 Mutual of Omaha photo of Doolittle, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Gerald Gallaway: With every good wish, J. H. Doolittle,”

Confederate general (1816–1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Though pardoned by President Johnson in 18

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by Paul W. Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, and Theodore Van Kirk, with e

Two photos: glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay backing over the bomb pit on Tinian, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Dutch Van

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebe

Two hardcover books: Return of the Enola Gay, signed twice in felt tip on an opening page, adding an inscription to one; and War’s End, signed and ins