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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Abraham Lincoln Document Signed21 - Abraham Lincoln Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 17.75, April 1, 1862. President Lincoln appoints William B. Remey, Jr. as "Second Lieu...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed22 - Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS as president, signed "A. Lincoln," one page, 4.5 x 3.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 11, 1863. Brief letter to Senator Charles...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Document Signed23 - Abraham Lincoln Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 19.75, July 5, 1864. President Lincoln appoints William Wise as "First Lieutenant in t...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson Signed Photograph24 - Andrew Johnson Signed Photograph
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Sought-after 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Johnson in near profile, signed on the reverse in black ink as president, “Andrew Johnson, F
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson Document Signed25 - Andrew Johnson Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 12, 1868. President Johnson appoints Cyrus W. Breed as "Master in the Navy...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson Signed Endorsement26 - Andrew Johnson Signed Endorsement
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Manuscript endorsement signed as president, "Andrew Johnson," dated July 28, 1865, penned on the reverse of a five-page LS sent to him by ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant Signed Engraving27 - U. S. Grant Signed Engraving
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Outstanding official engraved portrait of Grant by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 6 x 8.25, boldly signed in ink as president, "U. S. ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant Signature28 - U. S. Grant Signature
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Bold ink signature, "U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a few tiny stains.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield Autograph Letter Signed29 - James A. Garfield Autograph Letter Signed
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Civil War-dated ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 1, 1862. Letter to his brother and sister, in full: "Your
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Chester A. Arthur Document Signed30 - Chester A. Arthur Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 17.5, May 19, 1883. President Arthur appoints Theodore G. Dewey as an "Ensign in the N...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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