RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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RR Auction’s May Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale features more than 850 rare and remarkable lots, with highlights to include an extremely rare signature of Declaration signer Thomas Lynch, Jr., a post-Beatles check signed by Lennon and McCartney, a Winston Churchill publishing archive, autographs of rare Cuban revolutionaries, and a scarce document from King Henry VIII. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in May 2017.
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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Princess Diana and Prince Charles205 - Princess Diana and Prince Charles
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Christmas card measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Diana and Charles posing with their young sons, Prince Harry and Prince Will
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Queen Elizabeth II206 - Queen Elizabeth II
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ALS as queen, signed “Elizabeth R.,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Sandringham, Norfolk letterhead, December 26, 1952. Letter to Lady Ruth Fermoy,
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip207 - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
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Two photos: an exquisite vintage matte-finish 10 x 12 three-quarter-length portrait of Queen Elizabeth by Dorothy Wilding, affixed to the original, sl
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip208 - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
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Royal Christmas and New Year card with an embossed golden crown on the front, measures 13.25 x 8.25 open, bearing a wonderful family portrait of Queen
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip209 - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
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Royal Christmas card from 1980, measures 16.75 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the Royal family, signed on the adjacent page below a pre
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Queen Mary I210 - Queen Mary I
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Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until her death whose brutal persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname 'Bloody Mary' (1516–1...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Rostron211 - Arthur Rostron
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Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912. Rare ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” fo
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Titanic212 - Titanic
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Original first-generation matte-finish 8.25 x 6.5 photo of a large iceberg. The photograph, taken by Carpathia passenger Louis M. Ogden on the morning
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Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Titanic: Edward J. Smith213 - Titanic: Edward J. Smith
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Master of numerous White Star Line vessels (1850–1912) who was the captain of the RMS Titanic at the time of its disaster. Scarce ink signature, &qu...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Mathew Carey214 - Mathew Carey
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Rare book: Carey's General Atlas, Improved and Enlarged. Philadelphia: M. Carey, 1816. Hardcover bound in contemporary leather-backed boards, 11...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Howard Carter215 - Howard Carter
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British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Alexander Henry216 - Alexander Henry
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Leading pioneer of the British-Canadian fur trade following the British Conquest of New France (1739–1824) who was a partner in the North West Company
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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David Livingstone217 - David Livingstone
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Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873) who 'disappeared' on an expedition to find the source of the Nile only to be famously rediscove...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Henry M. Stanley218 - Henry M. Stanley
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Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,'...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Frank James220 - Frank James
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Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843–1915) who at times went by the alias ‘Ben J. Woodson.’ Scarce ALS signed “Ben,” four pages, lightly-line
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Annie Oakley221 - Annie Oakley
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Red Cross benefit event card for the Society Horse Show and Exhibition Shoot, 4.25 x 2.5, held at the Hotel Wentworth Golf Grounds in New Castle, New
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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William Barret Travis222 - William Barret Travis
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Manuscript DS, signed “W. Barret Travis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, October 15, 1833. An inventory of the estate of William Robinson, all in
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Charles Guiteau223 - Charles Guiteau
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AMS, one-and-a-half pages on adjoining sheets (second page trimmed), 6.25 x 8, no date but circa 1882. Guiteau's draft of the "Conclusion&q...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Roald Amundsen225 - Roald Amundsen
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Fantastic semi-glossy 3.25 x 4.25 three-quarter-length photo of a smiling Amundsen walking towards the camera on the deck of a ship, signed in black i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Francois Arago226 - Francois Arago
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French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). Handwritten manuscript in French, unsigned, four pages on two adjoini
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nancy Astor227 - Nancy Astor
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American-born English socialite (1879–1964) who married Waldorf Astor and became the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the House of Comm
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Samuel W. Baker228 - Samuel W. Baker
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British explorer, naturalist, and military officer (1821–1893) best known for expeditions to the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his expl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fulgencio Batista229 - Fulgencio Batista
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DS in Spanish, signed as president of Cuba, one page, 8.5 x 13.75, November 19, 1956. Ministry of Justice document, in which President Batista sanctio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Otto von Bismarck230 - Otto von Bismarck
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LS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” one page, 8 x 5.25, April 7, 1875. In full (translated): "Heartfelt thanks for the good wishes Your Excelle...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joseph Bonanno231 - Joseph Bonanno
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Arizona Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to Jerrold M. Ladar for $3000, April 5, 1978. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ferdinand Buisson232 - Ferdinand Buisson
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French academic and liberal politician (1841–1932) who helped build the modern French education system and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace Prize with Ludw
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Andy Card233 - Andy Card
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in gold ink, "On 9...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fidel Castro234 - Fidel Castro
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Bold ink signature, “Fidel Castro,” on a white 4.5 x 3.5 autograph card dated "Cuba, 1977." In fine condition, with collector’s ink notati...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Neville Chamberlain235 - Neville Chamberlain
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British politician (1869–1940) who served as prime minister from 1937 to 1940; he became infamous for the 'appeasement' of Hitler by allowin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cesar Chavez236 - Cesar Chavez
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Unused academic membership card for the National Farm Workers Association, 1966, 3.5 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, "Cesar E. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eldridge Cleaver237 - Eldridge Cleaver
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Felt tip signature, "Eldridge Cleaver,” on a pink 5.75 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with light show-through from an unknown signature ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Benedetto Croce238 - Benedetto Croce
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Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and writer (1866–1952) especially known for his writings on aesthetics and contributions to liberal political
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Baron Georges Cuvier239 - Baron Georges Cuvier
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French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832) who was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and paleontology. Partly-printed DS
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Moshe Dayan240 - Moshe Dayan
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Imposing matte-finish 20 x 16 photo of Dayan seated in a military vehicle with a large mounted machine gun, signed in blue felt tip, "M. Dayan....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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George Downing241 - George Downing
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Anglo-Irish preacher, soldier, statesman, diplomat, and spy, after whom Downing Street in London is named (1623–1684). Manuscript DS, signed "G...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor242 - Duke and Duchess of Windsor
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Warm vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of the Duke and Duchess, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother243 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother
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Christmas card from 1984 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 15 x 8.75 open, with a photo of the Queen Mother and her four adult
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oliver Ellsworth244 - Oliver Ellsworth
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Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emperor Ferdinand II245 - Emperor Ferdinand II
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Member of the House of Habsburg (1578–1637) who served as Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637; his acts started the Thirty Years' War. Untransl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emperor Wilhelm I246 - Emperor Wilhelm I
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Untranslated LS in German, signed “Wilhelm,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 14, 1885. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile si
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emperor Wilhelm II247 - Emperor Wilhelm II
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Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, March 14, 1907. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Fargo248 - William Fargo
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 9.5, June 30, 1869. Handsomely engraved certificate for fifty shares of capital stock in the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Maria Fitzherbert249 - Maria Fitzherbert
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Companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom (1756–1837) with whom she secretly contracted a marriage that was invalid under English c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frederick V of the Palatinate250 - Frederick V of the Palatinate
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Elector of the Rhine Palatinate in the Holy Roman Empire from 1610 to 1623, and king of Bohemia from 1619 to 1620, who was nicknamed the 'Winter...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frederick William IV251 - Frederick William IV
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Eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia who reigned as king from 1840 to 1861. LS in French, one page both sides, 8.5 x 10.75, Oc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Albert Gallatin252 - Albert Gallatin
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Politician and financial genius (1761-1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS, one page, 7.25 x
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Albert Gallatin253 - Albert Gallatin
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Politician and financial genius (1761–1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. Partly-printed partial
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Gotti254 - John Gotti
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Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4, addressed by Gotti to "Kristen Singley, 603 Raub St., Easton, PA 18042," and postmarked February...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edmund Hillary255 - Edmund Hillary
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Excellent satin-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo of Hillary, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edmund Hillary256 - Edmund Hillary
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Signed book: View from the Summit. First edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed on the colophon in b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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