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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Rocky Marciano992 - Rocky Marciano
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ALS signed “Rocky,” penned in ballpoint on the reverse of a glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard showing Marciano in his boxing stance, postmar
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Rocky Marciano993 - Rocky Marciano
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Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Rocky Marciano being tended to during a training session, signed in blue ballpoint. The upper signature and date to bord
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Jackie Robinson994 - Jackie Robinson
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Signed book: Wait Till Next Year. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9.25, 339 pages. Signed on th
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Babe Ruth995 - Babe Ruth
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Sought-after signed book: The Babe Ruth Story. First edition. NY: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1948. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 250 pages. ...
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Soccer: 2002 FIFA World Cup Trophy996 - Soccer: 2002 FIFA World Cup Trophy
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Uncommon 2002 FIFA World Cup participation trophy, which accurately replicates the official FIFA World Cup trophy. This miniaturized version measures
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Soccer: 2006 FIFA World Cup Trophy997 - Soccer: 2006 FIFA World Cup Trophy
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Official commemorative World Cup trophy issued to a member of the Brazilian National Football Team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, standing 11˝[x=
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John L. Sullivan998 - John L. Sullivan
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Rare fountain pen signature, "John L. Sullivan, Fifty Ninth St. and Seventh Ave., New York City,” on an off-white lightly lined 4.75 x 3 ...
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Muhammad Ali999 - Muhammad Ali
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ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Muhammad Ali Farms letterhead, no date. Letter to Wayne, in full: "Thank you for the tape, When the Heart sings, I lov...
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Muhammad Ali1000 - Muhammad Ali
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Semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of a shirtless Ali shadowboxing in his hotel room, signed in black ballpoint, "Muhammad Ali, 79." Double-matte...
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Muhammad Ali1001 - Muhammad Ali
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Left-handed Everlast boxing glove with a beautiful hand-painted portrait of Muhammad Ali, who signs immediately below in black felt tip. The glove is
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Muhammad Ali1002 - Muhammad Ali
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Unsigned handwritten note by Muhammad Ali on an oversized 8 x 5 card, no date. Apparently a prompt card for a speech, in full: "And we who know...
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Muhammad Ali1003 - Muhammad Ali
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Desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of 'The Greatest' early into his boxing career, signed in black felt tip by Muhammad Ali. In fine condition.
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Arthur Ashe1004 - Arthur Ashe
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Color satin-finish 15.5 x 19.5 photo of Ashe during a tennis match, signed in black felt tip. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 26
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Athletes1005 - Athletes
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Five signatures of athletes, including: Carl Hubbell, Mark Spitz (trading card), Chris Evert, and O. J. Simpson (2). In overall fine condition. All en
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Ernie Banks1006 - Ernie Banks
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Color glossy 20 x 16 full-length photo of the Chicago Cubs legend after connecting on a hit into left field, signed in silver ink, "Ernie Banks...
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Baseball Hall of Famers1007 - Baseball Hall of Famers
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Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 18 Hall of Famers, including: Al Kali
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Sammy Baugh1008 - Sammy Baugh
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Glossy 16 x 20 full-length photo of the Washington Redskins quarterback poised to make a throw in front of the U.S. Capitol, signed in blue felt tip,
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Boston Red Sox: Yastrzemski and Rice1009 - Boston Red Sox: Yastrzemski and Rice
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Two payroll checks from the Boston Red Sox, both approximately 8.5 x 3.5, with one made payable to Carl Yastrzemski for $9,175, dated June 30, 1973, e
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Boxing1010 - Boxing
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Five glossy photos of boxers, measuring from 7.5 x 9.5 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject, including: Jack Dempsey, Floyd Patterson, Archie
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Boxing1011 - Boxing
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Three photos signed by legendary boxers: a glossy 11 x 14 photo of George Foreman during training, signed in blue felt tip, "George Foreman, HO...
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