RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

German philosopher (1762–1814) whose work forms a bridge between the ideas of Kant and Hegel. Scarce ALS in German, signed “Fichte,” one page, 7.25 x

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, August 12, 1938. Letter to a Boston antique dealer. In part: “May I extend to you my sincere thanks f

Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15 x 11.75, February 15, 1787. A land grant issued “for consideration of services rendered by Jonat

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

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. ALS in German, signed “Dein Otto,” one page both sides,

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “1964 Otto Hahn, Gottingen.” In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS one page, 13 x 16.25, March 3, 1789. Ship’s register for the Schooner Sally, owned by Ebenezer Caldwell, built in Ipswich. Signed on

Boldly penned Revolutionary War-dated ALS, one page, 6.75 x 9, October 5, 1780. Letter to John Brown Esq. In full: “The weather proves so exceedingly

Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and