RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Printed signed sketch of a double helix on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Francis Crick,” and “James B. Watson.” In

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Genomes, each signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Jim Watson.” In fine condition.

Original ballpoint sketch of a double helix DNA strand on a 3.5 x 2 business card, signed and inscribed “For Sarah Pachl, James D. Watson, DNA.” In fi

Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, January 7, 2011, mentioning his son Rufus and his work, in part, “I am n

Signed book: DNA: The Secret of Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Softcover, 7.25 x 9, 446 pages. Signed on the title page in black ball

TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, July 13, 1988. In full: “I apologize for not replying sooner,

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Mentor, 1969. Paperback, 4.25 x 7, 143 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint. Mild ton

Twelve items consisting of signatures, brief ALSs and TLSs, on various size slips, cards, and government postcards, each signed by a different scienti

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates dur

Crisp ink signature, “Truly yours, Fredk. Douglass 1884,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 card. In fine condition.

Incredible-content TLS, one page, 7 x 10, July 25, 1889. Douglass praises the Young Churchman Company for an unknown story, in part: “[The story] is a

Incredible ALS, three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 3, 1878. Letter to “My dear Charles,” on the death of Charles’s si

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14 folded to 3.5 x 8.5, October 17, 1881. Indenture agreement

Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to J. R. Mill

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” three pages on two sheets, 8 x 11, March 8, 1922. Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Edison Storage B

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 1, 1895. An extract from the annual report of the Edison Electric Light Company of Europe,

DS, signed “Thomas A. Edison, President, Ogden Iron Co.,” one page, 8 x 13, June 1, 1891. Document regarding shares of stock for the Ogden Iron Co. Si

TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, November 17, 1953. Letter to Peter G. Stanlis, University of Detroit,

Original head-and-shoulders portrait etching of a smiling Einstein, 6.5 x 9.5, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Albert Einstein,” and by t

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, September 5, 1947. Letter to Mrs. Landau of the Jewish Te

Vintage matte-finish 5.25 x 8.5 photo of Emmanuel as King of Italy affixed to its original 8.5 x 10.5 Nunes-Vais photographer’s mount, signed on the m

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. Ink signa

Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 9 x 13, August 2, 1900. A letter of state to the president of Bolivia announcing the

British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signe

Business leader (1893–1956) who inherited the Marshall Field department store fortune and founded the Chicago Sun newspaper. TLS signed “Marshall Fiel

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Ballpoint s

French statesman (1759–1820) who served as Minister of Police under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Fouche,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, Minister

Prominent British statesman (1749–1806) who was known as one of the most radical members of Parliament. ALS signed “C. J. Fox,” one page both sides, 7

Manuscript vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.5 x 13.25, May 30, 1787. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylva

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.75 W. H. Grove and Son photo of Clare Sheridan’s bust sculpture of Gandhi, signed in fountain pen, “MK Gandhi,” and also si

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. In 1901 he was appointed customs colle

Politician from Arkansas (1832–1899) who served as his state’s Confederate States senator, governor, and United States senator before becoming the att

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Gates posing in front of a bank of monitors, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

British statesman (1863-1945) and the only Welsh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he is also the only one to have spoken English as a second lang

British statesman (1809–1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894. Ink signature, “W. Gladstone,” on an off-

Theoretical physicist who won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics. Original signed ballpoint sketch of Ouroboros on a yellow 8.5 x 11 lined sheet, titled

Anarchist known for her political activism, writing and speeches (1869-1940). ANS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel Antlers letterhead, May 8, 1912. Brief

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

British physician (1865-1940) known for his medical missionary work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Signed book: Adrift on an Ice-Pan. Later printing. B

American academic trauma surgeon (1805–1884). He is the subject of Thomas Eakins’ painting, The Gross Clinic, one of the most significant American pai

American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Bold and crisp

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 8, 1766. A bill of lading for a bri

Full free frank, measuring 9 x 7.75 unfolded, with panel measuring 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “William Seton Esquire, Cashier of the Bank

Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 10 x 12, July 1, 1781. Military appointment reads, in full: “To Nathaniel Sargeant Gent. Greeting

Revolutionary War-dated ALS (a retained copy), signed “J. H.,” one page both sides, 7 x 12.25, July 8, 1782. Letter to Captain George Little regarding

Signed book: The Playboy Book—Forty Years. First edition, later printing. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.25

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 13 x 17.5, December 1, 1784. Henry, as governor of Virginia grants Theophilus Phillips “One Thousand A

Three identical colorful New Zealand commemorative covers, 8 x 4, each with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of Hillary’s conquest of Everest, s

TLS signed “E. P. Hillary,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Sir Edmund Hillary Lecture Tour letterhead with an embossed mountain range, April 4, 1962. Response t

Satin-finish 11 x 14 close-up portrait of Hillary, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the climbers beginning their ascent, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a slightly grainy quali

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the storied Mount Everest, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Hillary at his base camp, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Manuscript DS, signed “O. W. Holmes, Jr.,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 15.5, August 8, 1861. Guard report page from the routine duty roster at Camp M

TLS signed in pencil, “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, June 18, 1926. Letter to prolific Lincoln collector Oliver Barrett. In full

Pulp and science-fiction author (1911–1986) who became a lightning rod for controversy as the founder of the Church of Scientology. TLS, one page, 7 x

One among scores of gold-seeking ‘forty-niners,’ Huntington eventually became a member of the ‘Big Four’ who organized the Central Pacific Railroad in

English statesman (1641–1711) who supported the Glorious Revolution in 1686. Manuscript DS, signed “Rochester,” one page, 9 x 13.5, May 15, 1686. Docu

Welsh jurist, politician, and diplomat (1625–1685) who was praised by King Charles II and Samuel Pepys. ALS signed “L. Jenkins,” one page, 6.75 x 9, M

Vintage pencil signature, “Cordially yours, Helen Keller,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.75 album page affixed to a same-size sheet. Moderate overall tonin

ALS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 25, 1922. Letter to Elsa Barker. In full: “Your book arrived safely. I a

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Agent Hill riding along the side of the car following President Kennedy moments before his assassination, signed in black

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald moments before Jack Ruby shot him, signed in the lower left in black felt tip. In fi

TLS signed “Bob Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, June 14, 1963. Letter to actress Marion Davies’ widower, Captain Horace Brown.

TLS signed twice “Bob,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, November 30, 1966. Letter to Harry Thayer, President of WGHQ. In full: “

King of England from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. ALS si...

Nephew of Frederick the Great and King of Prussia from 1786-1797. LS in German, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, January 27, 1786. Untranslated letter signed at

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1683–1760) from 1727 to his death. He was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. Partial manusc

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spen

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spen

King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865–1936) who reigned from 1910 until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page both side

King of the United Kingdom from 1936 until his 1952 death. Partial ALS signed “George,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered stationery letterhead, no da

Printed speech, signed on the cover “Hussein” as King and “Noor Al Hussein” as Queen, 8.5 x 11, nine pages, titled “Address to The Joint Session of Co

Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Manuscript DS, in

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) who served from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Roya

French general under Napoleon (1753–1800) who commanded French forces during their Egyptian campaign in the late 1790s. Manuscript DS, in French, sign

FDC with a cachet honoring Ida B. Wells, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Revolutionary War general, first Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). Full hand-addressed free fra

Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious “enforcement” syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as succes

American statesman (1764–1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson’s Secretary of State. LS signed “Edw. Livingston

TLS, 8.5 x 11, campaign letterhead, October 11, 1966. Letter to a supporter. In part: “My position on the matters discussed are quite clear. I have ta

American politician, abolitionist, and education reformer (1796–1859). AQS on a light blue 7 x 8.75 sheet. Mann writes, in full: “I would rather imita

Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard portrait of Marconi, signed in black ink, “G. Marconi.” A diagonal crease through facial area, a couple surface impressions,

Empress of Austria (1717–1780) and mother of Marie Antoinette. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 9, March 27, 1761. Letter to her cousin. In full (transla

Cuban revolutionary leader and poet (1853–1895) who was killed while fighting for Cuban independence from Spain. Uncommon ink signature, “Jose Marti,”

Politician and Founding Father (1748–1826) who refused to sign the Constitution on the grounds that it violated states’ rights. Ink signature, “Luther

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Rare original 2.5 x 4 f

Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

ALS signed “D. L. Moody,” one page, 8 x 10, February 24, 1890. Letter to Reverend Francis E. Clark. In full: “It would give me great pleasure to be in

The ‘father’ of modern seismology (1850–1913) credited with developing the continuous recording seismograph. Scarce ALS, four pages on two adjoining s

ALS signed “D. L. Moody,” one page, 5 x 8, August 11, 1884. Letter regarding his school. In part: “Will you let me know where your son is I want to se

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a prayer slip depicting Mother Teresa, 4.25 x 3.5, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, A

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue ink, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition.

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s Poor Fund business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Baldwin Ice Cream Company fo

Leader of Pakistan as prime minister and president (born 1943) from October 1999 to August 2008. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in bl

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, May 17, 1928. Untranslated document, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele.

DS, in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 13, September 11, 1934. Document issued to the first captain of infantry regarding the

DS, in Italian, signed “B. Mussolini,” one page, 10 x 14, September 26, 1933. Document, marked “Confidential” at the top to the Argentinian ambassador

Handwritten endorsement “Approuve Np,” on a three-page report from the Duke de Feltre, the Minister of War. The Duke’s manuscript report, in French, t