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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Pink Floyd: Roger Waters830 - Pink Floyd: Roger Waters
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White-bodied Stratocaster-style electric guitar signed prominently on the body in felt tip by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. In fine condition, with some
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The Pretenders831 - The Pretenders
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Self-titled debut album by The Pretenders, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Chrissie Hynde, and in black ballpoint by Martin Chambers, Pe
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Psychedelic Furs832 - Psychedelic Furs
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Talk Talk Talk album by the Psychedelic Furs, signed and on the front cover in various colored felt tip by Richard Butler (adding "Isn’t ...
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Queen833 - Queen
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Signed book: We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen and Ben Elton. International Music Publications Limited, 2003. Softcover, 9 x 12, 184 pages. Signe
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R.E.M.834 - R.E.M.
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Glossy 10 x 8 I.R.S. Records promo photo of R.E.M., signed in the lower border in black ballpoint by Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Bill Berry, and Peter
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Paul Revere and the Raiders835 - Paul Revere and the Raiders
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DS, six pages, 8 x 13, May 15, 1965. Agreement in which the band agrees "to render artistic services in connection with rehearsals and broadcas...
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Phil Spector836 - Phil Spector
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, April 30, 1967. Agreement between Phil Spector and The Righteous Brothers—Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield—in
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Bruce Springsteen837 - Bruce Springsteen
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Color glossy 6.25 x 9.5 full-length photo of Bruce Springsteen as he's pictured on the cover of his 1984 hit single 'Born in the U.S.A,'...
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Bruce Springsteen838 - Bruce Springsteen
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Signed book: Born to Run. Specially bound signed edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 510 pages. Signed o...
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Bruce Springsteen839 - Bruce Springsteen
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Glossy 10 x 8 Columbia Records promotional photo of Bruce Springsteen as he's pictured on the cover of his 1984 single 'Cover Me,' signe...
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Peter Tosh840 - Peter Tosh
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Rolling Stones Records 45 RPM record for the Peter Tosh single '(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back / Soon Come,' signed on the front cover...
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Pete Townshend and Ravi Shakar841 - Pete Townshend and Ravi Shakar
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Two books, both hardcovers with dust jackets: Who I Am by Pete Townshend, signed on the title page in black felt tip; and Raga Mala: An Autobiography,
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U2842 - U2
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Sleeve for U2's 1982 45 RPM single 'A Celebration,' signed in ballpoint, "Bono," "Edge," "Larry," and &quo...
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The Clash843 - The Clash
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CBS Records 45 RPM record for The Clash single '(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais / The Prisoner,' signed on the sleeve in black felt tip by...
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Generation X844 - Generation X
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Chrysalis Records 45 RPM record for the Generation X single 'Your Generation / Day by Day,' signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by ...
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Bee Gees845 - Bee Gees
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High Civilization CD by the Bee Gees, signed on the booklet in felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. In fine condition. The CD is included.
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Sonny and Cher846 - Sonny and Cher
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Felt tip signatures, "Sonny Bono" and "Cher," on individual off-white 3.75 x 2.5 cards. Double-matted and framed together with a...
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Ingrid Bergman847 - Ingrid Bergman
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Very attractive vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Ingrid Bergman as Ivy Pearson in the 1941 horror film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which depi
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Lenny Bruce848 - Lenny Bruce
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Desirable original 5.5 x 8.5 handbill for Lenny Bruce at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium on June 24–25, 1966, presented by Bill Graham...
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Lon Chaney, Jr849 - Lon Chaney, Jr
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 studio portrait of Lon Chaney, Jr. holding a cigarette in a relaxed seated pose photo, signed in fountain pen. Reverse
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