Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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Highlighted by extraordinary letters—highlighted by Martin Luther, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, James Dean, and Abraham Lincoln—RR Auction's October Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction is filled with rare and remarkable pieces. Other top lots include a rare Adam Smith document, a stunning George Washington appointment, a Beatles album inscribed to George's sister, and an early document signed by Sun Yat-sen. 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 October 2020.
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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Thomas McKean Signed Circular Letter161 - Thomas McKean Signed Circular Letter
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Printed circular letter signed by Thomas McKean, John Barclay, James Hutchinson, Alexander J. Dallas, Hilary Baker, and Jared Ingersoll, one page, 8.2
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Lynch, Jr Signature162 - Thomas Lynch, Jr Signature
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Extraordinarily rare ink signature, "Lynch thus," on an off-white 2 x .5 clipped slip, which is beautifully mounted and housed in a custom...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Thomas McKean Document Signed163 - Thomas McKean Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 13.25 x 4.25, March 30, 1799. Writ to "the Justices of the County Court of Common
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Lewis Morris Document Signed164 - Lewis Morris Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 4.25, May 12, 1784. A pay order for Morris's services in the New York State Senate, signed on the fro...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Robert Morris Document Signed165 - Robert Morris Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob't Morris,” one page, 6.5 x 4, September 14, 1795. Promissory note in which John Nicholson promises to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Morton Document Signed166 - John Morton Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed "John Morton Speaker," one page, 13 x 8.5, April 6, 1776. Morton appoints Morton Garrett...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Nelson, Jr Document Signed167 - Thomas Nelson, Jr Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Thos. Nelson Jr.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, June 28, 1786. Legal document, in part: "Know all Men, by these Pres
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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William Paca Autograph Letter Signed168 - William Paca Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Wm. Paca,” one page, 8 x 10.25, January 28, 1785. As governor of Maryland, Paca drafts a letter to Governor Patrick Henr
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Robert Treat Paine Document Signed169 - Robert Treat Paine Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Rob't Paine his att'y,” three pages two sheets, 9 x 12.5, February 24, 1794. Document commandi...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Penn Document Signed170 - John Penn Document Signed
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ADS, signed on the reverse, “J. Penn Att'y,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 4.5, August 7, 1786. Handwritten order by Penn addressed to
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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