Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents

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RR Auction's February Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction boasts over 850 rare and remarkable items, and celebrates Presidents' Day with a special section featuring incredible presidential autographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. Among these are a letter signed by Gen. George Washington four days prior to the Treaty of Paris, a handwritten letter by Mary Todd Lincoln implicating Andrew Johnson in her husband's assassination, and important letters and documents signed by John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. Other highlights in the sale include a scarce Franz Kafka autograph letter, an ultra-rare 1765 Stamp Act blue-gray stamp, and several early and important Disney production drawings by by acclaimed character animator Preston Blair. 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 February 2023.
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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Toni Morrison (2) Signed Books524 - Toni Morrison (2) Signed Books
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Two books by Toni Morrison: a first trade edition of Jazz, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1992, signed on the title page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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New England Authors: Emerson, Holmes, and Bryant (3) Carte-de-Visite Photographs525 - New England Authors: Emerson, Holmes, and Bryant (3) Carte-de-Visite Photographs
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Three 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photographs of 19th-century New England authors, including: a bust portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Warren of Cambridg
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John Boyle O'Reilly Autograph Letter Signed526 - John Boyle O'Reilly Autograph Letter Signed
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Irish poet, journalist, author, and activist (1844-1890) who was transported to Western Australia for his association with the Irish Republican Brothe
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Dorothy Parker Autograph Letter Signed527 - Dorothy Parker Autograph Letter Signed
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Writer and critic (1893–1967) best known for her often cruelly witty and cynical tone. ALS from Dorothy Parker, penned neatly on h...
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J. B. Priestley Signed Sketch528 - J. B. Priestley Signed Sketch
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English writer, social commentator, and broadcaster (1894-1984) who is remembered for the novel The Good Companions, and whose left-wing beliefs influ
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Opie Read Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter Signed529 - Opie Read Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter Signed
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American journalist and humorist (1852–1939) credited with bringing the phrase 'There's a sucker born every minute' in...
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Thomas Mayne Reid Autograph Letter Signed530 - Thomas Mayne Reid Autograph Letter Signed
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Prolific Irish-American novelist (1818–1883) remembered for his adventure novels; Vladimir Nabokov recalled Reid's 'The He...
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James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Letter Signed531 - James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Letter Signed
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American author and poet (1849-1916) best known for writing in 'Hoosier' dialect and for his children's poems. ALS signed ‚Ä&...
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John Ruskin Autograph Letter Signed532 - John Ruskin Autograph Letter Signed
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Influential English art critic and writer (1819-1900) remembered as a champion of the work of J.M.W. Turner. ALS signed “J. Ruskin,
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Dr. Seuss Signed Book533 - Dr. Seuss Signed Book
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Signed book: The King's Stilts. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1939. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12. Signed and inscribed opposite the ...
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George Bernard Shaw Autograph Letter Signed534 - George Bernard Shaw Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” penned on one of his personal 'Mr. Bernard Shaw's Secretary' envelopes...
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Bram Stoker and Henry Irving Letter Signed535 - Bram Stoker and Henry Irving Letter Signed
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LS signed “H. Irving,” written in the hand of his secretary, Dracula author Bram Stoker, one page, 5 x 8, blinds...
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Oscar Wilde: James Russell Lowell Autograph Letter Signed536 - Oscar Wilde: James Russell Lowell Autograph Letter Signed
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American writer and diplomat (1819-1891) who, after a long and successful career as a poet, satirist, and essayist, served as ambassador to the Kingdo
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Tennessee Williams Signature537 - Tennessee Williams Signature
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Blue ink signature, "Tennessee Williams,” on an unfolded 4.5 x 1.5 matchbook (sans matches). In fine condition.
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Edvard Grieg Autograph Letter Signed538 - Edvard Grieg Autograph Letter Signed
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Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the &#...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph539 - Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph
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Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 Gibson Studio of Chicago photo of Armstrong seated and polishing his trumpet with a handkerchief, signed and inscribed in
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Ray Charles Signed Photograph540 - Ray Charles Signed Photograph
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Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Charles in his trademark sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, "Ray Charles." In ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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John Coltrane Signed Album541 - John Coltrane Signed Album
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Someday My Prince Will Come album signed neatly on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Coltrane. In very good to fine condition, with some light
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin Signature542 - George Gershwin Signature
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Fountain pen signature, "George Gershwin,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip, which is mounted and framed with a color portrait...
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George and Ira Gershwin (2) Signed FDCs543 - George and Ira Gershwin (2) Signed FDCs
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Two FDCs with color American flag cachets, both postmarked on February 28, 1973, and bearing 8-cent George Gershwin stamps, individually signed and in
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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