RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared t

Mother (1750–1836) of Napoleon Bonaparte who shared her son’s exile in Elba during 1814. LS in French, signed “Vostra aftisma Madre,” one page both si

Important French explorer and botanist (1773–1858) who emigrated to South America in 1816. ALS in Spanish, signed “Amado Bonpland,” three pages on two

Matte-finish 10 x 13.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friends—What are friends and who? Those who understand—and we believe

Intriguing collection of handwritten passages in French covering a variety of subjects, 19 pages, approximately 6 x 4, no date. Bougainville pens a nu

Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. Scarce and early DS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 11.5, August 20, 1944. A military

Collection of eight ink signatures of British prime ministers on individual slips and cards of various sizes, including: Arthur James Balfour, David L

Program for a ‘Garden Concert’ held in honor of Carnegie’s 25th anniversary as president of the Oratorio Society, 3.5 x 5.5, signed vertically in the

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 17, 1902. Letter to Alexander Crombie Humphreys. In part: “It is a great

Physicist (1910–1995) who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted theory

Bold ink signature, “Yours sincerely, Winston Churchill,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill t

Two rare early memos written while serving as Secretary of State for Air, both signed in red ink with his initials, “WC.” First is a typed memo, one p

Partial DS, one page, 5 x 3.25, no date but circa September 1903. The concluding portion of a form for an event at “Sheffield, on Thursday, Oct. 1st,

Distinguished statesman (1777–1852) who became known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for his support of the Union prior to the Civil War. Free franked enve

Archduke of Austria and Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing s

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ANS signed “Charles Carroll of Car

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. Rare manuscr

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia (1739–1813). ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page both

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm. Ellery,” one page, 6 x 7.75, June 5, 1819. Serving as a custo

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the