RR Auction's March Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Important German chemist (1743–1817). Third-person ALS in French, signed “Le Prof: Klaproth,” one page, 3.75 x 2.75, November 13, 1800. Letter to famo

Highly desirable vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 5.75 x 7.75 sheet. Matted and framed to an overa

Supreme Commander of the National Armed force of Poland (1746-1817) he led the 1794 Kosciuszko Uprising against Imperial Russia and the Kingdom of Pru

British archaeologist whose work was important in establishing human evolutionary development in Africa (1903–1972). Two letters: one TLS signed “L. S

British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,”

British physicist and exponent of psychic research (1851–1940). In addition to many scientific works, he wrote several books promoting his belief in t

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.25, April 1, 1783. Document addressed to the Administrator of the Royal

Queen consort of France as wife of Louis XIV, she was born at the Escorial as the daughter of Philip IV of Spain and Elisabeth of France (1638–1683).

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

Wife of King George V (1867–1953). Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 7.75 photo of Mary in pearls and an elegant gown by Hay Wrightson, affixed to its origi

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of William Mayo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Very truly yours, W. J. Mayo”; and a vintage matte-fini

Newspaper editor and publisher (1823–1899) who was co-owner and managing editor of the Chicago Tribune. ALS signed “J. Medill,” one page both sides, 5

Private typed memo, signed in type, “Robert S. McNamara,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Secretary of Defense letterhead, August 3, 1964, and headed at the top,

Sterling silver Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom Medal presented to McNamara by the Four Freedoms Foundation, 2-inch diameter, suspended by a blue grosgr

Physicist (1852–1931) who was the first American scientist to win a Nobel Prize in 1907. ALS signed “A. A. Michelson,” one page, 8.25 x 5.5, Universit

Physician and scientist (1798–1858). ALS signed “J. K. Mitchell MD,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 4, 1833. Letter to Congressman Joel Sutherland. I

One of the most famous British Jews of the 19th century (1784–1885), Montefiore was a financier, banker, philanthropist, and Sheriff of London. Mailin

Bold ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, Locust Grove, August 30, 1837. Letter to Mrs. Charles E. Willis. In part: “In complying wi

Two untranslated official documents in Italian, 9.75 x 14.25, 1924 and 1927, each signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele.” In ver

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a prayer slip, 5.25 x 8.5, January 30, 1992. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Toge