RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Boasting almost 1,300 lots, RR Auction’s massive August Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features highlighted World War II and Animation sections, in addition to a vast array of material spanning history, entertainment, and the arts. The historic World War II section features uniforms, autographs, and weapons from the conflict, including a surrendered Japanese sword. Animation includes original Disney production cels, beautiful hand-painted concept artwork, and autographs from the greatest names in the industry. Other top lots in the sale include an autograph letter from revered economist Adam Smith, an amazing original sketch by Paul Cezanne, an oversized portrait of Oscar Wilde, and multiple pieces signed by Marilyn Monroe. 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 August 2018.
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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Robert Morris152 - Robert Morris
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob't Morris,” one page, 12.5 x 9.75, April 17, 1795. Document certifying that "James Bruce Nicholls of Alexandr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Judah P. Benjamin153 - Judah P. Benjamin
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British-born American politician and lawyer (1811-1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Henry Clay154 - Henry Clay
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ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 9.75, February 7, 1836. Letter to Elijah Haywood in Zanesville, Ohio. In part: "I am obliged by your letter...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Colonial Massachusetts155 - Colonial Massachusetts
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Rare 1757 booklet of "Acts and Laws Passed by the Great and General Court or Assembly of His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts–Bay,&q...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Timothy Pickering156 - Timothy Pickering
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Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS signed “T. Pickering,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 5,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Charles Sumner157 - Charles Sumner
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Collection of 17 items signed and/or written by Charles Sumner, including: an assemblage of 14 ALSs, amounting to 25 total pages, ranging in size from
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Whaling158 - Whaling
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ALS signed “Edward,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, November 9, 1858. Letter to "My dear Emily" from a young whaler name...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Susan B. Anthony159 - Susan B. Anthony
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ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, National American Woman Suffrage Association letterhead, April 11, 1900. Letter to a "dear young friend,&qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Frederick Douglass160 - Frederick Douglass
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ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 13, 1891. Letter to "Mr. Halford," written from Port-au-Prince, in full: "I ha...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Mohandas Gandhi161 - Mohandas Gandhi
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Rare handwritten notes in English, unsigned, one page, 5.25 x 6.75. Gandhi's notes penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by a Western fo...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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