Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature

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RR Auction's October Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts a wealth of important literary letters and Revolutionary rarities, highlighted by an autograph letter signed by Edgar Allan Poe, a handwritten poem by Emily Dickinson, an original manuscript by Beatrix Potter, a Charles Dickens draft for 'David Copperfield,' and remarkable letters by John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Herman Melville, and Louisa May Alcott. Other top items include a letter by Benjamin Franklin regarding the mutinous crew of John Paul Jones's flagship, outstanding letters by John Hancock, and autographs of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. The sale is rounded out by a fine selection of important antiquarian books, numerous signed photographs, and other historic memorabilia. 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 2022.
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 E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed223 - Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed
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Spectacular ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.75 x 5.75, June 28, 1865. Addressed from Richmond, Lee pens a handwritten letter of
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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James Longstreet Signed Check224 - James Longstreet Signed Check
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Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. The State Banking Company check, 6.25
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Felix Zollicoffer Signed Photograph225 - Felix Zollicoffer Signed Photograph
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Confederate brigadier general (1812-1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first Confederate general to die in t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George A. Custer Autograph Letter Signed226 - George A. Custer Autograph Letter Signed
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Civil War-dated ALS signed “Armstrong,” one page, 5 x 8, January 18, 1864. Addressed from “Headquarters 3rd Division, Caval
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph227 - Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of the American five-star general, signed nicely in fountain pen by Douglas MacArthur. In
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George S. Patton Signature - PSA NM 7228 - George S. Patton Signature - PSA NM 7
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Ink signature, "G. S. Patton, Jr., South Hamilton,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip. In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA au...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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George S. Patton Signed Envelope - PSA NM 7229 - George S. Patton Signed Envelope - PSA NM 7
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World War II–dated airmail envelope, 6.75 x 3.75, addressed to "Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., South Hamilton, Mass.," and signed as a cens...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Aviation and Military (10) Art Prints Signed by Stan Stokes and James Dietz230 - Aviation and Military (10) Art Prints Signed by Stan Stokes and James Dietz
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Impressive collection of 10 military and aviation color prints by noted artists Stan Stokes and James Dietz, depicting various events and aircraft spa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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P.G.T. Beauregard Signed Check231 - P.G.T. Beauregard Signed Check
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Mutual National Bank check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Beauregard, "G. T. Beauregard," payable to Hope Mut. Ins. Co. for $40, A...
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Pappy Boyington Signed Book232 - Pappy Boyington Signed Book
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American combat pilot (1912–1988) who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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