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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Harvey Cushing Typed Letter Signed102 - Harvey Cushing Typed Letter Signed
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Surgeon (1869–1939) who pioneered many modern neurosurgical techniques and investigated the functions of the pituitary gland. TLS, one page,
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Thomas Edison Signed Photograph103 - Thomas Edison Signed Photograph
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Fantastic vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Edison seated in his study in 1904, signed in the lower border in fountain pen with his i
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Thomas Edison Signed Check104 - Thomas Edison Signed Check
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Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Thomas Edison, "Thos. A. Edison," p...
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Thomas Edison Document Signed105 - Thomas Edison Document Signed
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DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” with his umbrella signature, three pages, 8.5 x 11, November 10, 1926. Document headed “Minut
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Alexander von Humboldt Autograph Letter Signed106 - Alexander von Humboldt Autograph Letter Signed
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German naturalist and explorer (1769-1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Guglielmo Marconi Signature107 - Guglielmo Marconi Signature
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Desirable fountain pen signature, "Regia Nave Carlo Alberto, Spezia 11 Settembre 1902, Guglielmo Marconi,” on an off-white 4.5 x 7.25 alb...
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Ernest Rutherford and James Chadwick Document Signed108 - Ernest Rutherford and James Chadwick Document Signed
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Scarce DS, signed “E. Rutherford" and "J. Chadwick, Gonville Caius College, Cambridge,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, March 17, 1925...
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Alfred Wallace Autograph Letter Signed109 - Alfred Wallace Autograph Letter Signed
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British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823–1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin
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Alfred Wallace Autograph Letter Signed110 - Alfred Wallace Autograph Letter Signed
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British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823–1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin
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Harvard University: Josiah Quincy III Signed 'Laws and Regulations' Admission Document111 - Harvard University: Josiah Quincy III Signed 'Laws and Regulations' Admission Document
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American educator and political figure (1772–1864) who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1805–1813), mayor of Bosto
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Carl Jung Typed Letter Signed112 - Carl Jung Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 1, 1931. Letter to his colleague, Dr. Wolfgang M. Kranefeldt, in
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Carl Jung Signed Photograph113 - Carl Jung Signed Photograph
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Influential psychologist (1875-1961) recognized as the founder of analytical psychology. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Carl Jung in profile
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed114 - Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed
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French politician and philosopher (1809-1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P. J. Proudhon,
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Adam Smith: The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1797)115 - Adam Smith: The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1797)
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Two-volume set of The Theory of Moral Sentiments; Or, an Essay Towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men naturally judge concerning the Condu
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Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
 
 
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Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations, Facsimile Bicentenary Edition (1976)116 - Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations, Facsimile Bicentenary Edition (1976)
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Attractive two-volume facsimile edition of An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, LL.D. and F. R. S. Limited ed
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Francis de Sales Autograph Note Signed117 - Francis de Sales Autograph Note Signed
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Bishop of Geneva (1567–1622) who is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, remembered as one of the greatest evangelists and most powerfu
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander Document Signed118 - Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander Document Signed
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Rare manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Bolivar” and "Fr. P. Santander," one page on Colombian Republic letterhead, 7.75 x 9.5,...
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Winston Churchill: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (1956-1958)119 - Winston Churchill: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (1956-1958)
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Unsigned book set: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, Vols. I–IV. First editions. London: Cassell and Company, 1
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The Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill, Centenary Limited Edition, 34-Volume Set (1973)120 - The Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill, Centenary Limited Edition, 34-Volume Set (1973)
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Impressive complete 34-volume set of The Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill. Centenary Limited Edition, numbered 365/3000. London: Library of Im
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George Curzon Autograph Letter Signed121 - George Curzon Autograph Letter Signed
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British Conservative statesman (1859-1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon,” one page both sides,
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Thomas Babington Macaulay: The History of England from the Accession of James II (1849–1861)122 - Thomas Babington Macaulay: The History of England from the Accession of James II (1849–1861)
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Coveted early printing of The History of England from the Accession of James II., by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Vols. I–V. London: Longman, B
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Ho Chi Minh Signed Photograph123 - Ho Chi Minh Signed Photograph
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Extremely rare vintage matte-finish 5 x 7.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of Ho Chi Minh, signed in the lower border in black felt tip in Vietnamese wi
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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William Wilberforce Letter Signed125 - William Wilberforce Letter Signed
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LS signed “W. Wilberforce,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, December 3, 1791. Letter addressed from Yoxall Lodge, in
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King Edward IV Document Signed126 - King Edward IV Document Signed
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King of England (born 1442) from March 4, 1461, to October 3, 1470, and then again from April 11, 1471, until his death in 1483. He was a central figu
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King Henry III of Castile Document Signed127 - King Henry III of Castile Document Signed
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King of Castile and Leon who ruled from 1390 until his death at just 27 years old (1379–1406). Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo
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King Louis XIV Autograph Letter Signed128 - King Louis XIV Autograph Letter Signed
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King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the 'Sun King' for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles...
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King Louis XIV: Madame de Maintenon Autograph Letter Signed129 - King Louis XIV: Madame de Maintenon Autograph Letter Signed
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Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719), who served as one of the King's closest advisers and as governess of the royal children...
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Marie Louise of Parma Autograph Letter Signed130 - Marie Louise of Parma Autograph Letter Signed
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Austrian archduchess (1791-1847) who was Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814; she then reigne...
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Mary, Queen of Scots Letter Signed131 - Mary, Queen of Scots Letter Signed
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Exemplary LS in Scots, signed "Marie R," one page, 8.25 x 12, "Holyrood" ("At our abbey of Halirudehous"), March 23, 1...
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Peter III of Russia Letter Signed132 - Peter III of Russia Letter Signed
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Emperor of Russia (1728–1762) who was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great. He was deposed by troops loyal to his wife, who succeeded
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King Charles III Typed Letter Signed133 - King Charles III Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Yours most sincerely, Charles,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, April 18, 1984. Letter to Mr. Maxwe
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles Signed Photograph134 - Princess Diana and Prince Charles Signed Photograph
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Appealing color satin-finish 3.25 x 4.75 portrait photo of the Royal couple, affixed to its original mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, &qu...
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Queen Victoria: Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands (1868) and More Leaves (1884)135 - Queen Victoria: Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands (1868) and More Leaves (1884)
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Two unsigned first edition books: Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861, and More Leaves from the Journal of A Life
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Queen Victoria (2) Oversized Illustrated Books136 - Queen Victoria (2) Oversized Illustrated Books
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Two unsigned books: The Life of Queen Victoria, Reproduced from ‘The Times’ with Photogravure Illustrations. Limited edition, numb
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Arthur Rostron Signature137 - Arthur Rostron Signature
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Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912. Vintage ink signature, "...
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William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody Signature138 - William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody Signature
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Bold ink signature, "W. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill',” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 sheet affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condit...
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Lizzie Borden Autograph Letter Signed139 - Lizzie Borden Autograph Letter Signed
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On August 4, 1892, the axe-mutilated body of prosperous businessman Andrew J. Borden was discovered in the parlor of his home at 92 Second Street in F
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
 
 
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Meyer Lansky Autograph Letter Signed140 - Meyer Lansky Autograph Letter Signed
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Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious ‘enforcement’ syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged i
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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American Trapunto Banner Circa 1900141 - American Trapunto Banner Circa 1900
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Impressive trapunto embroidered banner from the late 19th-century / early 20th-century, 28.5 x 24, featuring a black silk background with raised layer
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Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph142 - Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the classic Apple II computer, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Woz," and by Ron Wayne, "Ronal...
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Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph143 - Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an Apple-1 Computer setup, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Woz," and by Ron Wayne, "Ron...
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Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph144 - Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an Apple-1 Computer setup, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Create! Woz," and by Ron Wayne, &...
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Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph145 - Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the young Woz using a computer, bordered by the colorful Apple logo, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, &q...
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Apple: Steve Wozniak Signed Photograph146 - Apple: Steve Wozniak Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of an Apple-1 computer, signed in blue felt tip by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who adds "Co-founder." In ve...
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Charles August, Crown Prince of Sweden Document Signed147 - Charles August, Crown Prince of Sweden Document Signed
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Danish general and Crown Prince of Sweden (1768–1810) who was adopted by Charles XIII in 1809. He died suddenly the next year falling off his
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William Booth Signed Photograph148 - William Booth Signed Photograph
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British minister and social reformer (1829-1912) best known as the founder and first 'General' of the Salvation Army.  Vintage matte-fi...
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James F. Byrnes Typed Letter Signed149 - James F. Byrnes Typed Letter Signed
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American judge and politician from South Carolina (1882–1972) who served the state as a congressman, senator, and as its 104th governor; addi
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Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed150 - Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Camilla,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, Birkhall letterhead, December 30, 2010. Handwritten letter to Sheila Yates, in full: "T
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Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed151 - Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “With best wishes, Camilla,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, personal mourning letterhead, August 23, 2021. Letter to Reverend Ben
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Vint Cerf Signed Sketch152 - Vint Cerf Signed Sketch
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American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...
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