RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

German mathematician and physical scientist (1777–1855) who contributed significantly to many fields, including geometry and astronomy. ALS in German,

French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the govern

Three items: a partly-printed pass to Guiteau’s trial, 6 x 3.5, with “Guiteau Trial,” printed across the top, reading, “Pass Jos. Sessford and friends

American lawyer (1676–1741) and uncle of statesman Alexander Hamilton. Andrew Hamilton is best known for his defense of publisher John Peter Zenger, e

Partial partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock President,” one page, 14.75 x 10, no date but circa 1775–76. Hancock appoints William Scott as a “Capt

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7 x 8.5, June 1, 1791. Document issued to Alexander Hodgdon. In full: “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of Coun

Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in

TLS signed “W. R. Hearst,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Los Angeles Examiner letterhead, March 1, 1939. Letter to David Warren Ryder. In full: “Many thanks for

Hopkinson (1737–1791) signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. Gilman (1755–1814) was a soldier in the Continental Army a

Influential psychologist (1875–1961) recognized as the founder of analytical psychology. TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.5, p