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German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's ...

Philosopher and psychologist (1842–1910) who taught philosophy at Harvard and became known as one of the founders of pragmatism; he is also remembered

British neurologist and psychoanalyst (1879–1958) and Sigmund Freud's biographer. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, November 29, 19...

French physicist (1902–1984) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1966 for the 'discovery and development of optical methods for studying Hertzian...

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. TLS signed “J. H. Kellogg,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Miami

Physicist (1923-2005) who won the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his 1958 invention of the integrated circuit. Glossy 4 x 5 portrait photo of Jack Kilby, sig

French naturalist (1756–1825) who contributed to the Comte de Buffon's Histoire Naturelle. Manuscript DS in French, signed “B. G. E. le cte. de ...

Prominent French physicist (1872–1946) who developed Langevin dynamics and the Langevin equation; he was placed under house arrest by the Vichy regime

German physicist (1879-1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. ALS in German,

French naturalist, mathematician, and author (1707–1788). Untranslated LS in French, signed “Le Clerc de Buffon,” one page both sides, 6 x 8, October

British physicist and writer (1851–1940) who held patents for key radio technologies and identified electromagnetic radiation independent of Hertz&#...

Geologist (1797–1875) referred to as the 'father of modern geology,' who was a close and influential friend of Charles Darwin. Sought-after ...

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

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

Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1868-1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS signed “R. A. Millikan,” one page, 6 x

Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1868-1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS signed “R. A. Millikan,” one page, 6 x

Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1868-1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS signed “R. A. Millikan,” one page, 8.5

French physician, naval engineer, and botanist (1700–1782). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Duhamel du Monceau,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, no date. In

French physicist (1904–2000) awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1970 for his pioneering studies of the magnetic properties of solids. Booklet cont

Finnish and Swedish geologist, geographer, and polar explorer (1869-1928). Uncommon ALS in Swedish, signed “Otto,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postal card

Inventor and automotive magnate (1864-1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. Partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Olds,” one page,

Danish physicist and chemist (1777–1851) who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields, which was the first connection found between el

French physicist (1870–1942) whose studies of the Brownian motion of particles suspended in liquids confirmed the atomic nature of matter; for this, h

Serbian American physicist and physical chemist (1858–1935) who is best known for his numerous patents, including a means of greatly extending the ran

Scottish chemist (1852-1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, March 1

Scottish chemist (1852-1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS signed “W. Ramsay,” one page, 5 x 8, Univer

French chemist, naturalist, and physician (1794–1878) who was one of the founders of the cell theory in biology. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “R

Mathematician and astronomer (1851–1907) who served as the head of the Department of Astronomy at Columbia University, where he oversaw the constructi

French physiologist (1850–1935) who won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in anaphylaxis, which led to advances in the treatment of allerg

New Zealand-born physicist and chemist (1871–1937) who discovered the concept of radioactive half-life; he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in

Signed book: Cosmos. First edition. NY: Random House, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.25 x 10.25, 365 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-titl

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research letterhead, April 3, 1995. Letter to Alice V. King of the Chris

Signed book: World Population and Human Values. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket (price-clipped), 8.5 x 11.25, ...

Exceptional glossy 8.25 x 10 full-length photo of Salk in a casual outside pose, signed in black ink, "Jonas E. Salk." Reverse bears a Chi...

American pediatrician (1877-1967) who devised the Schick test to determine susceptibility to diphtheria and also coined the term 'allergy.' ...

Nobel Prize-winning chemist (1912-1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Stapled typescript from the United States Atomic En

Nobel Prize-winning chemist (1912-1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. TLS signed “Glenn T. Seaborg,” one page, 8.5 x 11,

Nobel Prize-winning chemist (1912-1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. TLS signed “Glenn T. Seaborg,” one page, 8 x 10.5,

Italian-American physicist (1905–1989) who discovered the antiproton, worked as a group leader for the Manhattan Project, and won the 1959 Nobel Prize

American psychologist and social philosopher (1904-1990) who was the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1958 until his re

Physicist (born 1921) who co-discovered the muon neutrino and was awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics. Unsigned handwritten scientific notes, thre

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908-2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908-2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Swiss physician (1728–1797) known for his studies of migraines, masturbation, and nervous diseases. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Tissot,” one pa

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1979. Letter to Mr. Schuett, in full: "I receive so many hundreds of letters, a great many requesting autograph...

Prominent physicist (1820–1893) known for his study of diamagnetism and his realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air. ALS, one

Irish physicist (1820-1893) known for his study of diamagnetism and his realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air. Four ALSs fro

Signed book: The Double Helix. Sixth printing. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in blac

German physician, physiologist, and philosopher (1832–1920) known as one of the founding figures of modern psychology. Uncommon untranslated ALS in Ge

Original issue of Macworld #1 from February 1984, 144 pages, 9 x 10.75, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, "to Matt, steven ...

Original Apple Computer business card for Steve Jobs as chairman of the board, 3.5 x 2, featuring the company's colorful rainbow logo. The card&...

Sought-after nearly complete ‘Educator Set’ of promotional posters issued for Apple’s iconic ‘Think Different’ campaign from 2000, containing nine of

Signed book: iWoz [Chinese Edition]. Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press, 2007. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.5, 244 pages. Signed on the title page

240 Simulator analog computer made by Simulators, Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois. The main 240 Simulator unit measures 20 x 26 x 22, and features colorf

EAI MiniAC analog computer with EAI Variplotter 1110 plotter unit: the MiniAC measures 32.5 x 22 x 13, and the Variplotter measures 19 x 21 x 8.5. The

Carl Zeiss SMK 120 stereophotogrammetry camera with large wooden tripod, each housed inside its own wooden case; the case for the camera has a NASA Je

Antique brass theodolite surveying device manufactured by William Wilton, St. Day, Cornwall, featuring a 4.75? diameter silvered compass dial with bra

Antique anemometer of lacquered brass construction, manufactured by Short & Mason of London, measuring 4.5? in diameter and 2? deep. In fine con...

Interesting pairing of two biofeedback monitors made by Edmund Scientific of Barrington, New Jersey, housed in wooden 10? x 4.25? x 6? cases, includin

Antique Graflex Series C revolving back camera, measuring 9? x 6? x 7? when folded, fitted with a Taylor-Hobson Cooke 6.5-in f/2.5 anastigmatic lens.

Antique Graflex Speed Graphic folding press camera with carrying case, measuring 8? x 4? x 7.25? when folded. The case measures 13.75? x 9? x 5? and i

Vintage Bell Systems KS-16007 aerial traffic sequence camera with a 35mm Opto-Dynetics lens and mounted Bodine Electric motor, housed inside a black m

Optronics microscope camera head with power supply, marked as "Model: 60800 Power Supply, Magnafire." The camera head, designed to capture...

Vintage AMF Educational Computer Model 665/D, housed in a suitcase-style 13.75? x 8? x 6.5? case. The cover features a large analog volt meter, and th

Vintage circa 1960s analog computer made by Beckman Instruments known as the Electrocomp Electric Heating Computer, used for estimating electric heati

Flight simulator stimuli control panel, measuring 19? x 7? x 10.5?, with the gray faceplate reading, "Stimuli Control Panel," and sections...

Original Geniac Electric Brain manufactured by the Oliver Garfield Company, Inc., in 1955, which includes two main perforated masonite boards, 12 circ

Large antique brass Petzval lens by A. T. Thompson & Co., measuring 8? long and 4.5? in diameter, engraved on the side, "A. T. Thompson &am...

Vintage Nida-Trainer Model 115P radio transceiver training device, housed in a black plastic suitcase, measuring 18.5? x 13.5? x 5?. Etched on the fac

Black NRC Model RSX-2 optical rotary table, measuring 3.5? x 3.5? x 1?, featuring a rotating circular base marked with 360° increments. In very...

Vintage MAC Panel computer programming patch board in a metal frame, measuring 12.75? x 11? x 3?, labeled with "Secondary" and "Prima...

Precision barometer manufactured by Wallace & Tiernan of Belleville, New Jersey, housed in a 6.25? x 6.25? x 4? case with correction factor char...

Ednalite projection pointer with Zeiss lens, designed to project concentrated light as well as provide local illumination, housed in a gray 15.75? x 7

Antique Bell & Howell "Filmo" 16mm film projector from the late 1920s, "Projector 57, Model G," measuring 8.5? x 14? x 6.5?,...

Vintage Bell & Howell stop motion 16mm film projector, "Design 173, Model BD2, Serial No. L-14496," measuring 11.5? x 14.5? x 6.5?, ho...

Antique Pathex 9.5mm film projector with color wheel for black-and-white movies, measuring approximately 10? x 12.5? x 7.5?, marketed internationally

Microdyne 1161-S(A) Spectrum Display Unit for a telemetry receiver, measuring 7? x 2? x 16.5?, marked on the side as "Ser. No. 518." The f...

Antique early 20th century stationary steam engine model with moving parts, mounted on a wooden base, measuring an overall 9? x 14.5? x 14?, painted b

Antique early 20th century stationary steam engine model with moving parts, measuring 16? tall on a 5.5? x 5.5? base, made in Germany by Doll et Cie.

Siemens teletype signal analyzer test set used by the US Navy, marked as "Siemens Model DTS-531P, Part No. 100609-501, Serial No. 242," fe...

Antique theodolite surveying device manufactured by Schwalb Hermanos of Valparaiso, serial no. 210012, measuring approximately 11? x 8.5? x 9.5, with

Humidity sensor manufactured by the Thunder Scientific Corp. of Albuquerque, marked as "Model 2300H1T21, Serial 2633." The main black box ...

Window discriminator panel useful for nuclear and photon counting, manufactured by W-P Instruments of New Haven, Connecticut, measuring 19? x 3.5? x 7

Desirable pairing of commemorative menus signed by John Alcock and Arthur Brown, who made the first nonstop transatlantic flight together in June 1919

Wonderful collection of original vintage photographs associated with French inventor and aviator Louis Bleriot (1872–1936), who in 1909 became world-f

Impressive collection of material related to aviation pioneer Octave Chanute (1832–1910), a civil engineer who assisted many budding aviation enthusia

Amazing collection of items associated with Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte, who made a historic crossing of the Atlantic in 1930 when they flew

Impressive archive of photos, letters, and pamphlets associated with several record-breaking pilots of Deperdussin aircraft. The 1910 Deperdussin mono

LS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.25, January 21, 1904. Letter to the president of the Commission Scientifiq

Sensational archive relating to the first attempted and successful crossings of the English Channel by Louis Bleriot and Hubert Latham, including: A

Superb collection associated with Anglo-French aviator and aircraft designer Henri Farman (1874–1958), who in 1908 completed the first 1-kilometer cir

Important archive from the papers of Ferdinand Ferber (1862–1909), a French Army officer who proved to be a major influence in the development of avia

TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” two pages, 8 x 10, Long Barn letterhead, June 13, 1936. Letter to John Zwick of the Rockefeller Institute for Medic

Pilot Wiley Post (1898–1935), accompanied by navigator Harold Gatty (1903–1957), set the speed record for around-the-world flight during a trip aboard

An impressive collection of material related to John Stringfellow (1799–1883), known for his work on the Aerial Steam Carriage with William Samuel Hen

Fantastic group of six items from the 1909 'Grand Quinzaine d'Aviation de Paris,' at which French aviator Charles de Lambert took virtua...

Notable group lot of 15 items relating to the world’s first official air mail, including: A color postcard of a street in Bombay, 5.5 x 3.5, stamped

Collection of 14 original vintage photographs of early American aviation pioneers, ranging in size from 5.25 x 3.25 to 9 x 7, including: two circa 190

Desirable pairing of items from New Zealand-born aviatrix Jean Batten (1909–1982), who made a number of record-breaking solo flights across the world

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli