RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. FDC

Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Fantastic ink signature, “Yours truly, R. J

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

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall and a simian friend, signed in black felt tip “Follow your heart, Jane Goodall.” In fine condition.

Army officer and civil engineer (1858–1928) appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to oversee the construction of the Panama Canal. TLS signed “Geo. W. Goeth

Limited edition souvenir typescript of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty of 1987, #278/299, 8.5 x 11, bearing printed signatures of

Color glossy 5.25 x 8.25 photo of Gorbachev at Men’s World Day, signed in-person in blue fountain pen, “M. Gorbachev.” In fine condition.

Scottish chemist (1805–1869) who formulated Graham’s Law, discovered and named the process of dialysis and the concept of polybasic acids, introduced

French statesman (1787-1874) who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of France under King Louis Philippe I, forced to resign during the Revolution of 18

Scottish politician (1784–1860) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 until 1855. ALS signed “Aberdeen,” 4.5 x 7, May 13, 1837.