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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Marilyn Monroe and Anna Magnani950Marilyn Monroe and Anna Magnani
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Original vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.25 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe after receiving the David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actress in 195
Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller951Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
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Original vintage glossy 7.75 x 7.25 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller leaving Lenox Hill Hospital after a surgical pro
Marilyn Monroe and Jack Warner952Marilyn Monroe and Jack Warner
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Original vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe with studio executive Jack Warner at a press conference in Burbank, Californ
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell953Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
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Original vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 silver gelatin photo of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes co-stars Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell lying down side-by-side as
Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier954Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier
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Original vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 silver gelatin photo of the co-stars of the 1957 film The Prince and the Showgirl, Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivi
Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis955Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis
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Original vintage glossy 7.75 x 8.5 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe at a cocktail party with Some Like It Hot co-star Tony Curtis and fellow act
Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand956Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand
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Original vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe with Let's Make Love co-star Yves Montad at a cocktail party on Januar...
Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold957Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold
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Fantastic original vintage semi-glossy 6.5 x 9.5 silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe in a white top at a casino craps table during the shooting of
Elizabeth Montgomery959Elizabeth Montgomery
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Glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Elizabeth Montgomery wearing a warm white coat, signed nicely in black felt tip. In fine condition.
The Munsters: Fred Gwynne960The Munsters: Fred Gwynne
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Terrific original red felt tip sketch of Herman Munster in profile by Fred Gwynne, accomplished on an off-white 3.25 x 3.5 sheet, signed by Gwynne who