RR Auction's June Autograph Auction

American academic (1918–2011) who is best known as ‘the father of cryonics’ for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryo

FDC, 6.5 x 3.75, with a cachet honoring Arctic exploration, signed on the front in ink and ballpoint by five Arctic explorers: William Anderson, capta

Four books, three hardcover and one softcover: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, signed and inscribed by Betty Shabazz; I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Ink endorsement, signed “Maria,” dated July 24, 182

Reigned variously over Naples, Sicily, and the Two Sicilies from 1759 until his death. LS in French, signed “Ferdinand T.B.,” one page, 7.5 x 9, Janua

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

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

American ethologist (1932–1985) who earned worldwide renown for her intimate studies of gorillas in the mountain forests of Rwanda. She was murdered u

ALS signed “Robt Fulton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, April 15, 1800. Letter to his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith. In full: “On the 3d of July 99 I wrote

War correspondent (1887–1939) who lived a life of danger; he was one of radio’s first news commentators, known for his fast talking delivery. Serving

Moving color glossy 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of the pair in custom made Yankee fire helmets, signed in black felt tip by Rudy Giuliani and Joe Torre.

Very rare partly-printed invitation to the execution of Garfield’s assassin Charles Guiteau, 5 x 3, signed by Crocker as Warden of the United States J

United Nations Secretary General from 1953 to 1961. Philatelic souvenir, 4.25 x 3.25, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the United Nations, signed

ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date, but postmarked February 17, 1999. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of George DeCi

Impressively-signed manuscript DS, one page, 9.75 x 14, April 20, 1784. Governor Hancock appoints John Pickering Esq.of Salem as “a Justice of the Pea

American physician who developed the most effective means of helping a choking victim. Five items: one-of-a-kind color satin-finish photo of Heimlich

Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer (1914–2002) best known for the Kon-Tiki expedition, during which he tested the theory of early contact between S

Dutch physical and organic chemist (1852–1911) and the first winner of the 1901 Nobel Prize in chemistry. ALS in Dutch, signed “J. H. V. Hoff,” one pa

Swiss chemist (1906–2008) best known for the discovery of LSD. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hofmann working in his laboratory, signed in black felt tip, “A.

Three TLSs, all one page, various sizes, ranging in date from 1935–1960, including two to an agent. One letter takes an agent to task for a sloppy rep

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, August 26, 1960. Brief letter of thanks for a sent clipping. In full: “Your note of August 17, 1960, and the

Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 9.25 x 14.75, March 23, 1801. Foundational document incorporating the charter of the Cayuga Academy. In part: “Whe

Souvenir typescript of Lee Harvey Oswald’s arrest report, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the second page by officers Gerald L. Hill, Ray Hawkins, Paul

Secret Service Agent #9 assigned to the president’s motorcade detail on November 22, 1963. After hearing the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Kennedy’s l

Historic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle reacting moments after Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Profiles in Courage for Our Time. First edition, first printing. NY: Hyperion, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 8.5, 353 pages. Si

TLS signed “Joe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 9, 1961. Letter to actress Marion Davies. In full: “Please don’t give it a mome

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

Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in

Dynamic, often belligerent, highly influential leader of the Soviet Union (1894–1971) from 1953, when he came to power upon the death of Stalin, to 19

Nobel Prize laureate in physics in 2000 for his invention of the integrated circuit in 1958. Four items: glossy 5 x 7 photo signed in black felt tip;

King of Jordan (born 1935) from 1952 until his death in 1999. Matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Hussein in full military uniform, signed in the lower bor

King of the Belgians who reigned from 1865–1909. ALS in French, signed “Leopold,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 8, 1879. Lett

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of King at a 1992 press conference, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “Can we all get along, Rodney King.” In fine conditio

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in the Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer Wa

Explorers who undertook a two-year expedition in 1804 to discover a navigable route to the Pacific Ocean, in the process exploring and later describin

TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, October 9, 1959. Lette

Two original color 1994 ballots from South Africa’s first ever general election, 8 x 12, one signed in black ink by the election’s winner and first bl

Ballpoint signature, “N Mandela 2-12-91,” on a light pink 3 x 2 album page. Reverse bears a ballpoint signature of Telly Savalas. In fine condition, w

Ink signature, “G. Marconi,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip. Several folds and creases and some light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Very rare ink signature, “Marie R,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip clipped from a larger document dated September 1564. In very good condition, with t

Inventor of the Maxim silencer for firearms, and inventor of smokeless gunpowder, respectively. Maxim Silencer Company business card, 3.75 x 2, affixe

Geneticist (1921–2008) widely regarded as the father of clinical medical genetics. Three identical color 8 x 10.5 magazine photo from the February 200

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, American Museum of Natural History letterhead, January 24, 1957. Letter to Joseph Mayer at Miami University. In part: “I nev

Controversial cultural anthropologist (1901-1978). Uncommon glossy 4 x 5 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. Some scattered light surface

American psychiatrist (1893–1990) who pioneered a scientific approach to psychiatry and advocated the prevention of crime through psychiatric treatmen

Printed prayer slip, 4.25 x 5.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed at the bottom in black ink, “God bless you, M

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Third-

Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 9.5 x 14.5, July 29, 1933. An untranslated single article document, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “V

Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page, 9.75 x 14.5. An untranslated document, headed ‘Vittorio Emanuele III Per Grazia Di Dio E Per Volonta Della Nazion

LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 9, 1806. Letter to Nicolas François, Count Mollien, in full (translated): “I am reading you...

Temperance agitator, she was known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. Exceptional Signed book: The Use and Need of the Life of Carrie A. Nation. Lat

Founder of the American Atheists organization, serving as its president from 1963–1986. In 1995, she was kidnapped and murdered along with her son an

Famous color glossy 10 x 8 photo of congressional Democrats walking into the Capitol to vote on the ‘Obamacare’ bill, signed in blue felt tip by Nancy

Signed book: My Story. First edition, later printing. NY: Dial Books, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint

American chemist (1901–1994) who holds the unique distinction of winning Nobel Prizes in both the Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962) categories. Glossy

British civil servant (1633–1703) who was promoted to Secretary to the Admiralty in 1673. Pepys is best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi

Pinkerton (1848–1907) and his older brother William began their careers as detectives when their father Allan, was the head of General George McClella

Six hardcover books, each signed inside on the title page, half-title page, or a bookplate affixed to an opening page, by the respective author. Signe

Three hardcover books: Man of the House, signed and inscribed by Tip O’Neill; Goldwater, signed by Barry Goldwater; and Years of Renewal, signed by He

American firearms manufacturer (1819–1892). Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to M. Stuben for $20.00

Member of the Romanov imperial dynasty (1891–1941), known for being involved in the murder of Grigori Rasputin. Though most of his family was killed,

John (1866–1936), youngest of the famed Ringling brothers, was involved in a number of successful business enterprises. In 1929 he purchased the Circu

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: No Apology. First edition, first printing. NY: St. Martin's Press, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 323 pages. Signed o...

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Romney as a little leaguer holding an apparently heavy bat, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Newsweek magazine, dated October 8, 2007, featuring Romney on the cover, signed on the cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Oldest child of Theodore Roosevelt and his first wife Alice Hathaway Lee. Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 9.5 Harris and Ewing photo of Longworth feeding

Two embarkation cards, each 6 x 4, filled out and signed by James and Lionel de Rothschild respectively. Lionel’s is filled out in fountain pen, givin

Collection of 61 embarkation cards, all 6 x 4, all for the port of Calais, for various royalty from Greece, Serbia, Russia, and other countries, almos

Felt tip signature, “Jonas Salk,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a typed collector’s notation along top edge. Scattered toning, otherwise fine condit

Handwritten chemical formula for the Plutonium-239 isotope, on a 10.5 x 6.5 off-white card, signed underneath, “Glenn S. Seaborg, Sept. 14, 1995.” Car

ALS signed “William H. Seward,” one page, lightly-lined, 6.5 x 8, September 23, 1853. Letter to a gentleman in Virginia. In part: “I thank you sincere

American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part

One of the most influential social scientists of the 20th century. Three items: glossy 4 x 5 close-up photo, signed in black felt tip; ballpoint signa

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Atheneum Club letterhead, no date. Letter to Lyman Lynton. In full:

Representative from Pennsylvania who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. Toward the end of his life, Stevens held more political power

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

Two hardcover books: The Supreme Court: How It Was, How It Is, signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Margaret Ademan, with best wishes, Bil

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

Untranslated, eloquently-penned handwritten lyrics, in Bengali to ‘Amar Shonar Bhanga’ (My Golden Bengal) on an off-white 7.5 x 9.5 sheet, signed at t

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher posing alongside Ronald Reagan at an official event, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann.

The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Titanic

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, affixed to its origi

Nobel Prize-winning physicists for their work with lasers. Four items: glossy 7 x 5 photo of Townes, signed in black felt tip; felt tip signature, “Ch

Two color stain-finish photos, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in black ballpoint, “God bless you, Desmond Tutu 9/11/2011.” In fine condition,

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11?, made his living as a touring novelty att...

Owner of the New York Yankees from 1945-1964, Del Webb was also a renowned real estate developer (1899–1974) who founded the retirement community of S

Indiana-born lawyer (1892–1944) who ran as the Republican candidate against FDR in the 1940 presidential election. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal let

Triple ‘ace’ in World War II. Limited edition 16.5 x 10.5 print of a North American P-51D Mustang, numbered #22/1000, signed in black felt tip, “CE ‘B

Olive drab metal army helmet, signed on the side in gold ink by ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere, adding “Co. E. 506, 101st, Band of Brothers, D-Day, Market Garde

Shot down the bomber carrying Admiral Yamamoto, the man who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor. Yamamoto’s death deprived Japan of its greatest milita

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard 1883,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card with a collector’s notation to lower left. In very good condition, with a vertical

Union officer (1827–1901) who served as the Colonel of the 5th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry. ALS signed “G. W. Bowie,” one page both sides,

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Boyington, “Gregory Boyington,” payable to Robert W. Spalding, M.D. for $76.75, October 19, 1987. I

TLS signed “Omar N. Bradley,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 16, 1965. Short letter to a collector. In part; “Yes, our class had a f