Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Civil War

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With over 1,000 lots up for bidding, our May Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is the biggest thus far in 2020. Highlights include a book boldly signed by Mao Tse-Toung, a rare handwritten letter by Sun Yat-sen, a letter by Karl Marx concerning the publication of Das Kapital in translation, a letter by Claude Monet about Queen Victoria's state funeral, and a battlefield message from the Revolutionary War's 'Swamp Fox,' Francis Marion. A special Civil War section boasts the thoroughbred racing saddle of George Custer, and autographs of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson, William T. Sherman, Robert E. Lee, and more. 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 May 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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Jack Nicklaus1034 - Jack Nicklaus
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Bright yellow embroidered flag for the 1999 Masters Golf Tournament, 17.5 x 12.75, signed in black felt tip by six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus.
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Nike: Knight and Davidson1035 - Nike: Knight and Davidson
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Group lot of six glossy photos, ranging in size from 8 x 8 to 10 x 8, with four signed in black felt tip by Nike cofounder Phil Knight, and two signed
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Barney Oldfield1036 - Barney Oldfield
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ALS, one page, 4.25 x 3.5, October 16. Letter to "Mr. Wright," in full: "Thanks for your letter and pardon delay in granting your req...
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Jesse Owens1037 - Jesse Owens
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FDC with a cachet honoring American Turners, signed in black felt tip by Jesse Owens. In fine condition, with evidence of pencil writing erasure below
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Arnold Palmer1038 - Arnold Palmer
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Signed book: Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life On and Off the Course. First collector's edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton...
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Pele1039 - Pele
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FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed in blue felt tip, "Edson Pele." In fine condition.
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Pele1040 - Pele
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Satin-finish 20 x 16 full-length photo of Pele performing a bicycle kick during a soccer match, signed nicely in blue felt tip. In fine condition, wit
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Michael Phelps1041 - Michael Phelps
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Color glossy 20 x 16 close-up photo of Michael Phelps during an Olympic butterfly event, signed prominently in black felt tip. In fine condition, with
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Maurice Richard1042 - Maurice Richard
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Official Koho Montreal Canadiens authentic on-ice hockey jersey signed on the number on the back in blue felt tip by Maurice Richard. In fine conditio
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Pete Rose1043 - Pete Rose
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Color satin-finish 20 x 16 full-length photo of Pete Rose smacking a line drive to break Ty Cobb’s all-time hit record, signed in blue felt t
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