RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Animation

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RR Auction's first Fine Autograph and Artifact sale of 2019 features nearly 1,000 rare and remarkable lots, with a special focus on Art and Animation. Highlights from traditional artists include sketches by Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso, an oversized screen print by Andy Warhol, and a letter by Claude Monet, while the animation section features extraordinary original production artwork from Disney classics like Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Fantasia, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Other top items include a magnificent signed portrait of Albert Einstein, a Civil War draft order signed by President Abraham Lincoln, a presentation copy of Walt Whitman's works, and a variety of other important historical autographs from across the ages. 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 January 2019.
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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John F. W. Herschel201 - John F. W. Herschel
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British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering
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Edmund Hillary202 - Edmund Hillary
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Two items: a color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Edmund Hillary posing outdoors, signed in black ink, "Ed Hillary"; and a commemorative New ...
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Alger Hiss203 - Alger Hiss
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American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer (1904-1996), famously accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in con
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J. Edgar Hoover204 - J. Edgar Hoover
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Color glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Sheila & La...
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Internet Pioneers205 - Internet Pioneers
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Group of six business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed on the front or back in ink of felt tip by the respective Internet pioneer, including: Vint Cerf, on
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Dorothea Jordan206 - Dorothea Jordan
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Anglo-Irish actress and courtesan (1761–1816) who was the mistress and companion of the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, with whom she ha
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Robert F. Kennedy207 - Robert F. Kennedy
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Glossy 8 x 10 Halsman portrait of Kennedy, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip to an admirer, "With best wishes, Robert ...
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Kennedy Assassination: Dr. Robert McClelland208 - Kennedy Assassination: Dr. Robert McClelland
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Original signed felt tip sketch of "President Kennedy's Wounds" on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed "Robert McClelland, M...
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King Charles VI209 - King Charles VI
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Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, King of Hungary and Croatia, Serbia and Archduke of Austria, (born 1685) who served from 1711 until his death in
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King George III210 - King George III
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Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, June 2, 1808. Interesting document concerning international trade and
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King George V211 - King George V
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Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 11.5 x 14.5, July 16, 1935. King George appoints Thomas Frederick Parker Calvert as "Comman...
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King George VI212 - King George VI
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Appealing World War II-dated partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 12 x 14.5, January 1, 1943. The king appoints Frank Aubrey Newsam to
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King Hussein213 - King Hussein
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Three items: an attractive color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan, signed by both in black ink; an official royal gr
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King Philip III214 - King Philip III
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King of Spain and Portugal from 1598 until his death in 1621. Untranslated manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July
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King William IV215 - King William IV
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King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765-1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal...
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Leonard Kleinrock216 - Leonard Kleinrock
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Color glossy 10 x 8 half-length photo of Kleinrock posing with the host computer that, in 1969, become the first node connected to the ARPANET, the pr
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Ferdinand de Lesseps217 - Ferdinand de Lesseps
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French diplomat (1805-1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. Collection of four items signed by Lesseps, including: a carte-de-vis
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Nelson Mandela218 - Nelson Mandela
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Commemorative cover, 7.25 x 4, with a golden cachet honoring the independence of Transkei on October 26, 1976, signed in black felt tip, "N. Ma...
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John McCain and Senators219 - John McCain and Senators
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of John McCain standing alongside fellow senators Carl Levin and John Warner as they applaud US service members recent
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Robert A. Millikan220 - Robert A. Millikan
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Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1868-1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, California Instit
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Robert A. Millikan221 - Robert A. Millikan
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Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1868-1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS signed “R. A. Millikan,” one page, 8.5
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J. Pierpont Morgan222 - J. Pierpont Morgan
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Ink signature, "J. Pierpont Morgan,” on an off-white 4 x 5.5 card imprinted with "Collection Alfred Brust." In fine condition, with a...
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Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III223 - Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III
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Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, March 4, 1928. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, ...
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Florence Nightingale224 - Florence Nightingale
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Ink signature and inscription, "Sir Harry Verney, Bart., F. Nightingale, 8/12/91,” on a black-bordered off-white 5.25 x 4.25 card. In very good...
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Nike: Knight and Davidson225 - Nike: Knight and Davidson
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Set of eight business cards belonging to Nike cofounder Phil Knight, 3.5 x 1.75, each signed in ink by Knight, and a color glossy 6.75 x 5 promo photo
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Ocean Explorers226 - Ocean Explorers
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Four photos signed in ink or felt tip by a noted maritime pioneer, ranging in size from 4.75 x 3.5 to 4 x 6, each signed by the pictured explorer, inc
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Lee Harvey Oswald227 - Lee Harvey Oswald
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Highly displayable pairing of limited edition silver gelatin prints of Lee Harvey Oswald before and after the assassination of President John F. Kenne
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Frédéric Passy228 - Frédéric Passy
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French economist (1822–1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. Untranslated ALS in Frenc
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J. C. Penney229 - J. C. Penney
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Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Penney seated in a suit and bow tie, signed in white ink, "J. C. Penney"; and a TLS, one page, persona...
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Physicists230 - Physicists
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Group lot of 13 photos of world-renowned physicists, various finishes, ranging in size from 4.25 x 6.25 to 11 x 8.5, each signed in ink or felt tip by
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Politicians and Cartoonists231 - Politicians and Cartoonists
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Collection of six scrapbook pages featuring various signatures, sketches, and affixed letters by a wide variety of figures, most inscribed to impresar
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Princess Grace and Prince Rainier232 - Princess Grace and Prince Rainier
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Two items: a color glossy 4.5 x 6.25 photo of Grace Kelly posing with her husband, Rainier III, signed in black felt tip, "Grace de Monaco,&quo...
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Princess Stephanie of Monaco233 - Princess Stephanie of Monaco
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Four color glossy 10 x 8 photos of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, each signed in black ink, "Stephanie." In overall fine condition. Accompa...
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Queen Alexandra234 - Queen Alexandra
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Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Attractive 3.75 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Queen Alexandra in her winter furs b
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Queen Victoria235 - Queen Victoria
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 16 x 12, March 16, 1896. The queen appoints Edward Bramley as an "Officer in Our Volunteer F...
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William Ramsay236 - William Ramsay
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Scottish chemist (1852-1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS signed “W. Ramsay,” one page, 5 x 8, Februa
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Religious Nobel Peace Prize Winners237 - Religious Nobel Peace Prize Winners
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Three items signed by a religious recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, including: a TLS from Mother Teresa, signed "M Teresa mc," on the re...
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Al Ringling238 - Al Ringling
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One of the famed Ringling Brothers (1864–1926) who parlayed their circus into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Colorful Ringling Bros.
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Jack Ruby239 - Jack Ruby
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Sho-Biz Enterprises 'Club Vegas' business check, 7.75 x 3, partially filled out and signed by Ruby, "Jack Ruby," payable to Julius...
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Carl Sagan240 - Carl Sagan
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research letterhead, May 9, 1989. Letter to Gary John Gresl, president o
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Jonas Salk241 - Jonas Salk
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Vintage glossy 9 x 7 half-length photo of Salk administering a trial polio vaccine to a young girl at Colfax Elementary School in February 1954, signe
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Friedrich W. J. von Schelling242 - Friedrich W. J. von Schelling
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German idealist philosopher (1775–1854) of the Romantic period, who later turned to religious philosophy and mythology, influencing existentialism and
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Alfred P. Sloan, Jr243 - Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
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American business executive (1875-1966) who was the longtime president and CEO of General Motors. Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 profile portrait
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Joseph Fielding Smith244 - Joseph Fielding Smith
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Mormon religious leader and writer (1876–1972) who served as the tenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the nephew of
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Edward Teller245 - Edward Teller
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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
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Texas246 - Texas
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Attractive DS, one page, 8.25 x 12.75, October 16, 1830. A real estate document from the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, issued as certificate N
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Margaret Thatcher247 - Margaret Thatcher
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Signed book: Statecraft: Strategies for a Changing World. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 486 pages. Si
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Margaret Thatcher248 - Margaret Thatcher
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TLS signed “Kind regards, yours sincerely, Margaret Thatcher,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, April 1, 1966. Letter to Miss Brett a
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Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath249 - Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath
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Four items: a bookplate of the Palace of Westminster, 3.5 x 5.75, signed in blue ink by Margaret Thatcher; a semi-glossy 4 x 6.75 paperstock portrait
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John Tyndall250 - John Tyndall
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Irish physicist (1820-1893) known for his study of diamagnetism and his realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air. Four ALSs fro
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