RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Republican Senate302 - Republican Senate
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Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo of seven Republican Party senators, affixed to its original presentation mat, signed on the mat in various ink types b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John D. Rockefeller303 - John D. Rockefeller
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Large pencil signature, “John D. Rockefeller,” on an off-white 6.75 x .75 slip. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine
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Albert Sabin304 - Albert Sabin
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Two items: a booklet entitled ‘The Arabs Need and Want Peace, But—,” thirty-one pages, 6 x 9, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt ti
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Albert Schweitzer305 - Albert Schweitzer
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German-born theologian and philosopher (1875–1965) who received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of ‘Reverence for Life.’ ALS in German,
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Albert Schweitzer306 - Albert Schweitzer
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Signed book: The Africa of Albert Schweitzer. First edition. Boston: The Beacon Press, 1948. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5. Signed and inscribed in French in
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Scientists307 - Scientists
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Three items signed by French scientists, including: an ALS in French by Albert Calmette, one page both sides, Institut Pasteur letterhead, July 3, 190
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Alfred E. Smith308 - Alfred E. Smith
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American politician (1873–1944) who served as governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Collection
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Norodom Sihanouk309 - Norodom Sihanouk
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Cambodian leader who served under several different titles between 1941 and 2005, including two terms as king (1922–2012). New Year’s card featuring a
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State of Connecticut310 - State of Connecticut
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 7.75, August–October 1777. Accounting manuscript for duties
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Supreme Court311 - Supreme Court
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Ten items: a District Court of the United States booklet from 1869, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “Hon: Edwards Pierrepont, wi
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Margaret Thatcher312 - Margaret Thatcher
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Signed book: The Path to Power. First US edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the title page
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Margaret Thatcher313 - Margaret Thatcher
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Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the title p
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Norman Thomas314 - Norman Thomas
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American Presbyterian minister (1884–1968) who was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, per
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Clyde W. Tombaugh315 - Clyde W. Tombaugh
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American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1997. Letter to Mr. Schuett, in part: “The s
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Donald Trump316 - Donald Trump
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Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Mary, Best Wishes, Donald Trump.” I
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Donald Trump317 - Donald Trump
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Signed book: Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again. Limited first edition, numbered 6649/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover wi
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Robert Walpole318 - Robert Walpole
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British statesman (1676–1745) considered the first prime minister of Great Britain who served during the reigns of George I and II. Manuscript DS, sig
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Daniel Webster319 - Daniel Webster
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ALS as secretary of state, signed “Danl Webster,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, April 21, 1842. Letter to James Dunlop, in part: “I have received your letter
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Andrea Doria320 - Andrea Doria
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Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). Partial ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter
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Benedict Arnold321 - Benedict Arnold
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Manuscript DS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7 x 8, October 5, 1790. A legal document in which “Benedict Arnold the plaintiff in this cause maketh oat
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Benedict Arnold322 - Benedict Arnold
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Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Dorchester Heights323 - Dorchester Heights
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, 1780. Payroll roster from Captain Lemuel Clap’s company, headed, “We the Subscribers have
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Horatio Nelson324 - Horatio Nelson
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ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7 x 3.5, December 3, 1802. Letter to William Marsh, the senior partner in the firm of Navy agents Marsh,...
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Jefferson Davis325 - Jefferson Davis
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Civil War-dated LS signed “Jeff’n. Davis,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, Executive Department letterhead, Febru
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Henry Jackson and Peter Castaing326 - Henry Jackson and Peter Castaing
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “H. Jackson Colo. Comd’t” and “P. Castaing Lieut.,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 11, 1779. Document head
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Abner Doubleday327 - Abner Doubleday
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ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o
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Hugh Judson Kilpatrick328 - Hugh Judson Kilpatrick
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Civil War–dated LS signed “Respectfully submitted, J. Kilpatrick, Lt. Col. Commanding,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 10, April 20, 1862. Report s
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George E. Pickett329 - George E. Pickett
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Uncommon ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Cra
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George A. Custer330 - George A. Custer
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Sought-after ink signature, “Genl. G. A. Custer,” on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Custer to an overall siz
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Iwo Jima331 - Iwo Jima
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Program for an event called ‘Tulsa Salutes Iwo Jima Veterans,’ two pages, 9 x 12, signed on the full-page cover image in fountain pen, “John H. Bradle
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Iwo Jima: Rene Gagnon332 - Iwo Jima: Rene Gagnon
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United States Marine (1925–1979) who was immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous World War II photograph as one of the six flag-raisers atop Moun...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur333 - Douglas MacArthur
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Patriotic partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 16.75, no date. Honor guard certificate issued to John E. Steece certifiying that he “was a member of th
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Montgomery of Alamein334 - Montgomery of Alamein
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Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Montgomery of Alamein, F.M., 1971.” The “Instrument of Surrender o
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Chester Nimitz335 - Chester Nimitz
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Outstanding matte-finish 11.25 x 9.25 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George S. Patton336 - George S. Patton
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Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “G. S. Patton, Jr., Colonel 304th Bgd. Tank C.,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1920. Honorable discharge
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Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Type IV Percussion Rifle337 - Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Type IV Percussion Rifle
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Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Type IV Percussion Rifle, approximately .67 caliber, 33? smoothbore barrel with a fine, lightly freckled bore. This
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket338 - Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket
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Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket identified to Pvt. William P. McLaughlin of the 126th Illinois Infantry, approximately .59 caliber, 39? sm
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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US McDowell Pattern Cavalry Kepi339 - US McDowell Pattern Cavalry Kepi
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Dark blue worsted US McDowell pattern cavalry kepi that has a 5.25? high crown at its highest, 3.75? high at the front, and a 5.25? diameter top disk.
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Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber340 - Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber
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Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Emerson & Silver, measuring 41? overall, with a 34.75? curved, single-edged blade having wide and narro...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Sectioned Civil War 12-Pounder Case Shell with Bormann Fuze341 - Sectioned Civil War 12-Pounder Case Shell with Bormann Fuze
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Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 5 pounds, 21 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sectioned Civil War 12-Pounder Case Shell342 - Sectioned Civil War 12-Pounder Case Shell
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Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 4 pounds, 13 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f
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Civil War US 3.67-Inch Parrott Shell343 - Civil War US 3.67-Inch Parrott Shell
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Conical 20-pounder projectile that measures just under 9? in length and has a weight of 13 pounds, 11 ounces. According to the old, hand-painted label
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Civil War US 2.9-Inch Hotchkiss Common Shell344 - Civil War US 2.9-Inch Hotchkiss Common Shell
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Conical, round base projectile for the 2.9? Ordnance Rifle that measures 6.75” in length and has a weight of 6 pounds, 14 ounces. According to the han
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John Bowman345 - John Bowman
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Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Benjamin Butler346 - Benjamin Butler
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ALS signed “Benj. F. Butler,” one page, 5 x 8, January 28, 1875. Letter to Hon. John A. Creswell, in full: “Permit me to present to you my valued frie
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Civil War: 16th Maine Volunteers347 - Civil War: 16th Maine Volunteers
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Civil War–dated ALS by Hiram Brackett, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, October 6, 1863. Letter written from the “Camp of the 16th Me. Vo
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Thomas Foley348 - Thomas Foley
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Royal Navy officer (1757–1833) known for his leadership during the French Revolutionary Wars, especially for his victory at the Battle of the Nile. Ma
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French Marshals349 - French Marshals
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Collection of four items signed by French marshals, including three signed by Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke (two LSs signed “Clarke” and a DS signed
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French Military350 - French Military
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Collection of four items signed by important military leaders of Napoleonic France, including: Louis Nicolas Davout (LS signed “Prince d’Eckmuhl”); Fr
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French Military351 - French Military
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Two letters: an LS by Charles de La Croix de Castries, signed “le Mal. De Castries,” one page, 8 x 12.5, September 7, 1785, in part (translated): “I h
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