RR Auction: Titanic Auction

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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 William Gill54 - John William Gill
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Second class passenger (1887-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Short ANS signed “Will xx,” on a 3.25 x 5.5 picture postcard with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Archibald Gracie55 - Archibald Gracie
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Titanic survivor and author (1859-1912), who was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing 29 other
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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William Logan Gwynn56 - William Logan Gwynn
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Postal clerk serving aboard the Titanic (1875–1912) who was lost in the sinking. ALS signed “Your big lover & Hubby, Will XXXXX,” five pages on ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William H. Harrison57 - William H. Harrison
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Secretary to Bruce Ismay (1872-1912), Harrison perished in the sinking of the Titanic. TLS signed “W. H. Harrison,” one page, 4.5 x 7, embossed White
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Wallace Hartley58 - Wallace Hartley
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English violinist (1878–1912) best remembered as the courageous bandleader who, along with his seven other band members, played on as the Titanic sank
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Charles Melville Hays59 - Charles Melville Hays
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A 1905 Grand Trunk Railway System pass, 3.75 x 2.25, issued to Mr. G. B. Owen, the assistant to the general manager of Erie Rail Road, bearing the pri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Charles  Melville Hays60 - Charles Melville Hays
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President of the Grand Trunk Railway (1856-1912), who went down with the Titanic. Partly-printed DS, signed “Charles Hays, Vice President,” one page b
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Charles  Melville Hays61 - Charles Melville Hays
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American businessman and president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway who perished when the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. A pass for the Wabash Rail
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Samuel Herman62 - Samuel Herman
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Second class passenger (1862-1912) and Titanic victim, whose wife and children survived the sinking. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. Herman,” one page,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Leonard Hickman63 - Leonard Hickman
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Farmhand (1888-1912) and second class Titanic passenger who, with his brothers, died in the sinking ALS signed “L. M. Hickman,” two pages, 8.25 x 11,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Nellie Hocking64 - Nellie Hocking
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Second class passenger aboard the Titanic (1891-1963) who survived the sinking. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Nellie Hambly nee Hocking, Titanic Su
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Titanic Rescue Loving Cup Awarded to Carpathia's Captain Rostron by the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown65 - Titanic Rescue Loving Cup Awarded to Carpathia's Captain Rostron by the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown
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Original sterling silver Loving Cup presented to Captain Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia by Titanic survivor Margaret Brown—later famously known as Mo
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Estimate : 200,000.00 - 250,000.00
 
 
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Charles Lightoller66 - Charles Lightoller
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Second officer on board the Titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. He was the last survivor taken on board the rescue ship Carp
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Georgette Madill67 - Georgette Madill
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First class passenger aboard the Titanic (1896-1974) who survived the sinking with her aunt and uncle. ALS signed “Georgie,” three pages on two adjoin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Catherine Jones68 - Catherine Jones
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Wife of Titanic's Chief Officer Henry Tingle Wilde who perished in the disaster. She passed away in 1910 after delivering twins, both who died i...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Marconigram: Alfred Omont69 - Marconigram: Alfred Omont
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First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1882-1948). Original and uncommon double-sided Marconigram sent by Omont from the Carpathia, signed
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Marconigram: Charles Stengel70 - Marconigram: Charles Stengel
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Original and uncommon double-sided Marconigram sent by Stengel from the Carpathia, signed, “C. E. Henry Stengel,” in pencil, one page, both sides, 8.7
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Marconigrams71 - Marconigrams
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Two handwritten Marconigrams in pencil, both 8.5 x 5.5, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbe
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Marconigrams: Leila Meyer Saks72 - Marconigrams: Leila Meyer Saks
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Two original Marconigrams sent by two survivors of the Titanic, while aboard the Carpathia. Both are in pencil on Marconi International Marine Communi
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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William O’Loughlin73 - William O’Loughlin
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Uncommon White Star Line vaccination card, bearing a stamped “W. O’Loughlin,” signature, 3.5 x 2.25, for the S. S. Britannic, stamp-dated June 5, 1889
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Frank E. McGee74 - Frank E. McGee
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Ship’s surgeon on board the Carpathia, who tended to Titanic survivors. Vintage ink signature, “Frank E. McGee, CO., 2.6.12,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sh
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Richard Parsons75 - Richard Parsons
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Second class steward aboard the Titanic, with a monthly salary of £3 15s. Parsons died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never posit...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Austin Partner76 - Austin Partner
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A successful stockbroker in both England and Canada (1871-1912), Partner lost his life when the Titanic sank. Collection of four multi-page ALSs, all
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Jack Phillips77 - Jack Phillips
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Senior wireless operator on board the Titanic and one of the true heroes of the disaster. As the Titanic was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to se
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Peuchen78 - Arthur Peuchen
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Lieutenant of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and President of the Standard Chemical Company (1859-1929), he survived the Titanic’s sinking by ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Alfred G. Rowe79 - Alfred G. Rowe
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Peruvian-born rancher (1853) who split his time between Texas and England, and perished with the sinking of the Titanic. ALS, one page, both sides, 4.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Henry Rostron80 - Arthur Henry Rostron
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Rare ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” four adjoining pages, 4.5 x 7 folded, illustrated “On board the Cunard R. M. S. Mauretania,” letterhead, October 4, 1
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jack Phillips81 - Jack Phillips
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British wireless telegraphist aboard the Titanic (1887-1912), who lost his life in the sinking. ALS signed “Love, Jack,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture post
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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S. S. Californian82 - S. S. Californian
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Perhaps the closest ship to Titanic’s sinking and is surrounded in controversy resulting from claims it failed to assist the sinking ship. The Califor
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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S.S. Minia83 - S.S. Minia
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A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star L
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Edward J. Smith84 - Edward J. Smith
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Scarce and highly sought after DS, signed “Edwd J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, stamp-dated May 5, 1893. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G. Raddis
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Shutes85 - Elizabeth Shutes
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Survivor and governess to first class passenger Margaret Graham. Uncommon ALS signed “Elizabeth W. Shutes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Pillsbury Snyder86 - John Pillsbury Snyder
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A newlywed (1888-1959), returning from his honeymoon when he boarded the Titanic with wife Nelle; both survived the disaster. Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3 p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William T. Stead87 - William T. Stead
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Editor of the British news magazine, ‘Review of Reviews,’ Stead was one of the earliest proponents who were lobbying for the big ocean liner companies
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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William T. Stead88 - William T. Stead
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Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. TLS sign
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William T. Stead89 - William T. Stead
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Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS sign
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Martha Stone90 - Martha Stone
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First class Titanic survivor and wife of prominent US businessman and president of the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company, George Nelson Stone. Mrs. St
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Isidor and Ida Straus91 - Isidor and Ida Straus
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Wealthy first class passengers aboard the Titanic, the Strauses are remembered as the inseparable couple who perished together in the sinking of the T
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Isidor Straus92 - Isidor Straus
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The founder of Macy’s department store and Titanic casualty. Straus’ wife, Ida, refused to board a lifeboat, returning to her husband, saying ‘I will
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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William H. Taft93 - William H. Taft
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TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, April 15, 1912. Letter to an Ohio supporter. In full: “I want you to k
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Marian Longstreth Thayer94 - Marian Longstreth Thayer
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First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1872-1944). Ink signature, “Marian Thayer,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip. In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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John Borland Thayer95 - John Borland Thayer
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Businessman and first class passenger (1862-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Partly-printed DS , signed “J. B. Thayer,” one page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Thomas96 - George Thomas
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Only seven years old at the time he boarded the Titanic (1904-1991), he survived along with his mother and sister. A limited edition 1? long wooden sl
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Titanic97 - Titanic
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Vintage matte-finish Clinedinst press photo of 10 surviving Titanic crew members who will be witnesses at the congressional investigation, trimmed to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Titanic Account of Wages98 - Titanic Account of Wages
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Partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic ‘Account of Wages’ document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on the vessel
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Titanic Compensation100 - Titanic Compensation
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10, illustrated White Star Line Olympic letterhead, October 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & London ...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Titanic Relief Fund101 - Titanic Relief Fund
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Capital & Counties Bank, Limited bank check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” payable to Mr. F. C...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Titanic Resolution102 - Titanic Resolution
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TLS signed “Harold A. Sanderson,” one page, 8 x 10, White Star Line letterhead, April 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Titanic Surviving Crew Members103 - Titanic Surviving Crew Members
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Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 International News Service photo of Titanic crew survivors receiving dry clothes at the Sailor’s Home in New York. P
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Titanic Survivors104 - Titanic Survivors
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Original vintage 9.75 x 7.5 New York Times/American Press Association press photo of two Titanic survivors coming off the Carpathia and surrounded by
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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