RR Auction's June Autograph Auction

Signed book: One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2001. Leatherbound hardcover, 9.25 x 11

Eminent and versatile Swiss-born American zoologist and geologist (1807–1873) who carried out much of his research as a longtime faculty member at Har

More than 35 years ago, Frank Abagnale was one of the world’s most famous con men, cashing $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in every state and 26 for

Murderous, oppressive President of Uganda (1924–2003) who was deposed in 1979 and lived the remainder of his years in exile. Matte-finish 3.5 x 4 phot

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabl

Legendary businessman (1915–2007) considered the father of the airport car-rental industry, he founded Avis Rent a Car in 1946 and is a member of the

English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist and author (1561–1626). He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He remain

Ink signature, “P. T. Barnum, May 18, 1886,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 card. In fine condition, with small area of surface loss to lower left corner and

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Beard in his Scoutmasters uniform, done in an admirer’s hand, on an off-white 5.25 x 7.25 sheet, signed at th

Chemist (1900–2004) who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity. He also funded the fi

Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763–1814). Married Napoleon in 1796 and divorced in 1810, unable to produce ...

Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. ALS, two pages, 4.75 x 7.25, July 3. Burroughs writes Harold B

Storied American frontiersman, soldier, and politician (1734–1820) whose varied exploits made him one of the young nation’s first folk heroes. Very ra

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with image a bit fuzzy.

Two one-page TLSs, both signed “REB,” dated 1944 and 1954 respectively, both to Hazel McKercher, who served as Byrd’s private secretary. Mount McKerch

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 23, 1933. Form letter, sent to his old classmate at the University of Virg

ALS, three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 9, 1902. Letter to a professor. In part: “This morning I read your letter to the P

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1937 to 1940. TLS signed “N. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Ministry of Health letterhead, June 21, 1926. L

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Chrysler Corporation letterhea

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “W. S. Churchill,” and “N. Chamberlain,” on an off-white 4 x 5 album page, also signed by Stanley Baldwin, Austen Cha

TLS signed “Yours cordially, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, May 29, 1955. Letter to Sir Norman Bro

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” two pages, 7.5 x 9.5, Prime Minister letterhead, July 21, 1953. Letter to Sir Norman Brook. In ful

Original menu from a luncheon held at the Guildhall on February 23, 1940, held to honor of the “Officers and Men of H.M.S Ajax and H.M.S. Exeter,” 4.5

ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 11, 1841. Letter to George Tibbits. Tibbits (1763–1849) was Federalist Congressman from Ne

Engraving of a patriotic device including an eagle with a banner reading “E Pluribus Unum,” American flags, a shield, and a cannon reading “Secretary

Signed endorsement, “Jeffer Davis, Sec. of War, 3rd Nov. 1855,” on the reverse of the second integral page of a letter to Davis from Colonel H. K. Cra

Ink signatures, “Jefferson Davis,” and “Varina Davis, Beauvais, Missi.,” on individual off-white 3.75 x 1.75 cards. A uniform shade of toning to both

Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as ‘the father of radio’ for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. ALS, one page, 7 x 1

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Scarce ALS signed “Your loving father, Josiah Bartlett,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719–1806). ADS, one page, 8.25 x 13.25, April 1783. Legal document concerning a case bet

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was also the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Article

Color satin-finish 9.5 x 7 photo of Diana and Charles posing with a large group aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, affixed to its original 12 x 10 moun

Birthday card from 1997, measuring approximately 4.5 x 7, featuring a color image of a frog playing a guitar, originally done by Gary Larson. Inside b

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 11 x 17, January 6, 1909.

Four items: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory business card of James Watson, signed in black felt tip by Watson, adding a small sketch of a DNA strand; in

Philanthropist and reformer (1802–1887), she secured reforms in treatment of the insane. Uncommon ALS signed “D. L. Dix,” one page, 4 x 6.5, February

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each First American Editions and signed on the title page in black ballpoint by Watson. In fine cond

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9.25, December 15, 1

French chemist (1800–1884) best known for his work in determining atomic and molecular weights. ALS in French, signed “J. Dumas,” one page, 5.25 x 8,

Known as Mr. Corvette, he is the member of many Halls of Fame. Nine items: three identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Duntov posing with his engine

TLS signed with his impressive ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, Augu

DS, signed “Thos A. Edison,” three pages on two sheets, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1926. Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Edison Storage B

Distinguished matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Edison in a three-piece suit and bow tie, by J. W. White and Company, affixed to its original 5.75 x 7.5 m

ANS, in pencil, signed “Edison,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Short note to [Jaffrey P.] Buchanan, manager of Edison’s Record Disc Divisio

Vintage oversized print, 13.5 x 16.5, affixed to a 14.5 x 18.25 mount, of an artist’s rendition of Edison, signed and inscribed on the mount in black

Two letters: ALS, signed “E,” in pencil, one lined page, 5 x 8, no date. Edison writes to C. W. Luhr. In full: “I have some Reproducers that the limit

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 8, 1952. Letter to Charles Otis concerning a letter forwarded to him after the death of his br

Both Nobel Prize winners, now deceased. Four items: TLS, signed “Gertrude B. Elion,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 29, 1995; a glossy 5 x 7 photo of Elio

Signed book: Albert Einstein: Philosopher–Scientist. First edition. Evanston, Illinois: Library of Living Philosophers, Inc., 1949. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9

Biochemist (1918–1999) who was awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Three hardcover books: The Scientific 100, signed inside at the