Auction Details
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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778Maria CallasRR Auction
Attractive ballpoint signature, "Cordially, Maria Callas, 1959,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition.
779Classical MusiciansRR Auction
Collection of ten items signed by classical musicians and composers, including: Van Cliburn (program, signature, and two SPs), Artur Rubinstein (progr
780Van CliburnRR Auction
Four items signed in ballpoint of felt tip by acclaimed pianist Van Cliburn, with items ranging in size from a 4.5 x 2.75 slip to a 10 x 8 satin-finis
781Rudolf FrimlRR Auction
Group lot of five documents signed by composer Rudolf Friml, 15 total pages, dated between April and June 1960, with four concerning the assignment of
782Vladimir HorowitzRR Auction
Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the pianist, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "With my very good wishes to you, V. S. Horowitz, July ...
783Fritz KreislerRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kreisler seated in a suit and tie, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition.
785Jules MassenetRR Auction
Desirable vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the composer, signed along the top in thick ink, "1904, M. Massenet," with a ...
786Jules MassenetRR Auction
Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 13, 1898. In fine condition.
787MusiciansRR Auction
Group lot of 10 albums signed by a musician of note, signed on the covers or gatefold by the following performers, composers, and conductors: Van Clib
789Arthur RubinsteinRR Auction
FDC with a cachet honoring John Singleton Copley, signed in black felt tip by Arthur Rubinstein. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authenti