RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” three

Hungarian statesman (1802–1894) who played a leading role in bringing parliamentary government to that country. After abdicating his briefly held post

French Catholic priest, philosopher, and political theorist (1782–1854) who offered opinions in both religion and government. Collection of ten autogr

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

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. ALS

Austrian physicist and philosopher (1838–1916) who, as a result of his research into the effects of supersonic velocity, lent his name to the ratio of

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. Partly-printed DS in

Hand-addressed and signed air mail envelope, 9.25 x 4.5, addressed to “Mr. Alex Haley, Box 110 (P.O.), Rome, New York, U.S.A.,” and signed in the retu

Desirable felt tip signature, “Compliments and best wishes, N. Mandela, 13-1-94,” on a light blue 5 x 2 lined card. In fine condition. Accompanied by

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Mandela after exiting an airplane, signed in person in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 22.11.2000.” In very fine condition.

Italian physicist and inventor (1874–1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909. TLS

Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “M

Member of the House of Habsburg (1527–1576) who was Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 until his death; his policies of religious neutrality allowed peace b

Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), née Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as a...

French mathematician and philosopher (1698–1759). LS in French, signed “Maupertuis,” one page, 6 x 8, April 3, 1750. Letter to the naturalist and phil

Inventor and businessman (1809–1884) whose reaper revolutionized American agriculture. Bank check, 7.75 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed b

Two medieval British documents: a manuscript vellum document in Latin, one page, 3 x 12.5, dated 1265 on the reverse, featuring an elegant monogram at

Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859). LS in French, signed “Metternich,” one page, 8.25 x 13, Ranzley des Militier Martheresien Orde

Rare limestone cylinder seal, measuring 1? tall, with a 0.5? diameter and a hole through the center of the circular ends. This Mesopotamian seal, from

Ink signature, “Yours truly, J. Pierpont Morgan,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 card. Double-matted and framed with a stern portrait of the financier to an