RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute letterhead, May 14, 1997. Letter to Barbara Marinacci, editor of the book entitled Linus Pauling in His Ow

TLS signed “Francis Crick,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies letterhead, February 24, 1999. Letter concerning a proposed

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson”; and an ink signature, “Francis Crick,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine

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

Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman (1892–1934), who was Chancellor of Austria from 1932 and right-wing dictator of Austria from 1

Democratic politician (1818–1893) who served as senator from Indiana. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Edgerton, signed in the lower bord

Partly-printed DS in Italian, signed “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 10 x 15, June 29, 1924. Untranslated. A noticeable diagonal crease, small tears al

US senator (1789–1871) who also served in the cabinets of William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Zachary Taylor. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of nine explorers, signed in various color ink and felt tip by eight of the men pictured. Signers are: Jacques Piccard (deepest di

Bank check, 7 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Field, payable to his daughter, Miss Alice D. Field, for $50, February 11, 1878. In very good condition,

American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford an...

German chemist who received the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his work in organometallic chemistry. Cardstock 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Fischer seated at his desk,

Four items from the classic Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Items are: a scarce pair of original ‘birdseye spots’ dice from the casino, circa 1946–47; a

Politician from Vermont (1802–1866) who served as senator for over 25 years. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Foot in profile, signed in

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

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall interacting with a chimp, signed in black felt tip, “Together we can change the world, Jane Goodall.” In fi

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev with Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip, “M. Gorbachev.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of

Leather softcover edition of the King James Bible (Reference Edition), 5.25 x 7.5, published by Thomas Nelson Bible Publishers, signed on the presenta

American statesman and jurist (1832–1895) whose important positions included secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, and postmaster general. Or

Senator and governor of Iowa (1816–1872). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Grimes, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink,

Signed book: The Quest of the Romanoff Treasure. First edition. NY: William Farquhar Payson, 1932. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 241 pages. Signed on the fi

English soldier and naturalist (1756–1835) who collaborated with John Edward Gray in the publication of Illustrations of Indian Zoology. ALS signed “T

Senator and secretary of the interior under President Johnson (1820–1899). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Harlan, boldly signed at

Czech writer, dissident, and politician (1936–2011) who served as the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic.

Ink signature, “William Randolph Hearst, May 24th, 1911,” on an off-white 5 x 6.25 album page, signed by seven others on both sides, with collector’s

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Glossy 5 x 7.5 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition,

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Courtney R. Cooper, payable to J. Edgar Hoover for $235.34, September 22, 1939, and endorsed on the

TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, 7 x 9.25, FBI letterhead, July 18, 1940. Letter to Congressman Hampton P. Fulmer. In part: “Please be advised tha

Three TLSs to William A. Johnson, an FBI agent: first is signed “J. E. Hoover,” one page, Department of Justice letterhead, February 15, 1935, in resp

TLS signed “J K Javitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate, Committee on Labor and Public Welfare letterhead, July 31, 1962. Letter to Mr. Alan

Two items: TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs letterhead, November 5, 1985. Letter to an admirer reads, in part: “Yo

Pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

Representative from Illinois during the Civil War appointed to a position in Alabama during Reconstruction; he returned to Congress to represent Alaba

Lawyer, journalist, and politician (1789–1869) who served as postmaster general under Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed DS, one page

Signed book: JFK: The Last Dissenting Witness. First edition. Gretna, Louisiana: Pelican Publishing, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 25

Souvenir typescript of the statement made by the arresting officers of Lee Harvey Oswald and submitted to Police Chief J. E. Curry, two pages, 8.5 x 1

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Hill in the Dallas motorcade, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a crease to lower right corner.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leavelle assisting Oswald on the stretcher, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label

Physicist (1923-2005) who won the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his 1958 invention of the integrated circuit. FDC with a cachet honoring Leonardo da Vinci a

The first king of Norway (1872–1957) who ruled from 1905 until his death. Ink signature, “Haakon R,” on a light gray 5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition,

TLS signed “Henry A. Kissinger,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 6, 1984. Letter to Reverend W. Thomas Smith, in part: “I found your l

French naturalist (1756–1825). LS in French, signed “B. G. cte de Lacepede,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, Legion D’Honneur letterhead, November 19,

ALS, one page, 9 x 6.75, January 11, 1939. Letter to Carl Laemmle. In part: “A pioneer in the development of the moving picture industry, which has gi

Politician who served as secretary of war under Grover Cleveland (1851–1905). Choice original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet three-quarter-length photo of Lamont

British (1913–1996) paleoanthropologist who discovered the first fossilized Proconsul skull as well as the Laetoli footprints. Booklet entitled “Excav

One of America’s first female lawyers (1830–1917), she was a supporter of women’s rights and temperence. Ink signature, “Belva A. Lockwood, Atty &am...

ALS signed “Margaret,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 12, 1985. Letter to Vera Hull. In part: “It is indeed nice to be hom

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

Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segregationist Governor R