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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Horatio Nelson408 - Horatio Nelson
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ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.5 x 9, March 16, 1802. Written from Merton, a letter to John Polion, in full: "I have been favor&...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Robert Baden-Powell409 - Robert Baden-Powell
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Bold ink signature, "With very many thanks for your kindness, Believe me, Yours truly, R. Baden-Powell,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3.25 slip. In f...
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Civil War410 - Civil War
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Two items related to the Civil War: [Abraham Lincoln] - Manuscript Unsigned handwritten manuscript concerning Lincoln's death, one page, 7.5 x ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jefferson Davis411 - Jefferson Davis
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Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an artist's depiction of Jefferson Davis on the run after the Civil War while wearing a woman's d...
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David G. Farragut412 - David G. Farragut
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LS signed “D. G. Farragut, Admiral,” one page, 5.25 x 8, May 12, 1869. Letter to Colonel Horatio Collins King, a Union Army soldier and recipient of t
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Edward S. Godfrey413 - Edward S. Godfrey
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Commander of Co. K at the Little Bighorn (1843-1932) who fought in the Reno-Benteen entrenchment, and later received the Congressional Medal of Honor
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James Longstreet414 - James Longstreet
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Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga, and is remembered as one of the Civil War...
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Erich Ludendorff415 - Erich Ludendorff
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German military officer (1865-1937) who commanded German forces during World War I. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 5.75 photo of Ludendorff seated in his of
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August von Mackensen416 - August von Mackensen
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German field marshal (1849–1945) who became one of the German Empire's most prominent military commanders during World War I. Matte-finish 4.25 ...
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John J. Pershing417 - John J. Pershing
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ANS signed “J. J. P.,” written in pencil at the top of a letter addressed to Pershing by New York Herald publisher James Gordon Bennett, Jr., one page
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Carl Schurz418 - Carl Schurz
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German-born Union general (1829-1906) who served as secretary of the interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Scarce ALS signed “C. Schurz,” one
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Winfield Scott419 - Winfield Scott
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Mexican War and Union commander (1786-1866) nicknamed 'Old Fuss and Feathers' for his love of military pageantry. ALS, three pages on two ad...
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Philip H. Sheridan420 - Philip H. Sheridan
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Large ink signature, "P. H. Sheridan, Lt. General, U.S.A.,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 sheet. Double-matted and framed with a handsome engravin...
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William T. Sherman421 - William T. Sherman
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Ink signature, "W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip. Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size ...
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William T. Sherman422 - William T. Sherman
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General William T. Sherman's personal calling card imprinted with his name, rank, and address in St. Louis, 3.25 x 2, signed on the reverse in i...
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Viet Cong and North Vietnam Flags423 - Viet Cong and North Vietnam Flags
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Three flags from the Vietnam War: a faded blue, red, and yellow 40 x 26 Viet Cong flag with a sewn star in the center, featuring unique fringing on th
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Aviation Fabric424 - Aviation Fabric
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Group of six flown fabric presentations created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum with fabric removed during restoration of
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Cochran425 - Jacqueline Cochran
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Female pilot (1906–1980) who was the first of her gender to break the sound barrier and is said to have more aviation records and awards than any pilo
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Charles Lindbergh426 - Charles Lindbergh
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Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the young aviator in a suit and tie, boldly signed in fountain pen, "Charles A. Lindbergh.&q...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charles Lindbergh427 - Charles Lindbergh
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Signed book: Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography. First edition. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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