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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Hadda Brooks Signed Photograph586 - Hadda Brooks Signed Photograph
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Pianist, vocalist, and composer (1916–2002) billed as 'Queen of the Boogie.' Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brooks at her ...
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Dave Brubeck Quartet Signed Photograph587 - Dave Brubeck Quartet Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, "Dave Brubeck," "For Clark, P. Desmond,&q...
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Cab Calloway Signed Photograph588 - Cab Calloway Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10.25 x 8 Cab Calloway Inc. publicity photo of the bandleader in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, &quo...
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Una Mae Carlisle Signed Photograph589 - Una Mae Carlisle Signed Photograph
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American jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter (1915–1956). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of Carlisle as a Bluebird and Victor ...
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Ornette Coleman Signed Photograph590 - Ornette Coleman Signed Photograph
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Semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 book photo of Ornette Coleman seated and playing the saxophone outdoors next to another jazz musician, signed in black felt tip.
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Comedian Harmonists Signed Photograph591 - Comedian Harmonists Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 photo of the Comedian Harmonists, an internationally famous, all-male German harmony ensemble, signed in fountain pen by
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Baby Dodds Signed Photograph592 - Baby Dodds Signed Photograph
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Jazz drummer (1898–1959) who was among the first drummers who improvised while performing to be recorded. Vintage matte-finish 10 ...
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Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn Document Signed593 - Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn Document Signed
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DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 11, May 17, 1949. A Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract between Tempo Music and Duke Ellingto
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Ella Fitzgerald Signed Program594 - Ella Fitzgerald Signed Program
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Vintage program for the third British Tour of Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, held in March 1960, 16 pages, 8 x 10.5, sign...
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Connie Francis Signed Photograph595 - Connie Francis Signed Photograph
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Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 MGM cardstock promo photo of Connie Francis, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Eddie, With so many good wishes, Co...
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Ira Gershwin Signed Book596 - Ira Gershwin Signed Book
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Signed book: The Gershwins by Robert Kimball and Alfred Simon. First edition. NY: Atheneum, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25, 292 pages.
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Ira Gershwin Signed Magazine597 - Ira Gershwin Signed Magazine
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Issue of ASCAP Today from January 1972, Vol. 5, No. 3, 34 pages, 8.25 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip to actress Maria
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W. C. Handy Signed Photograph598 - W. C. Handy Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Handy by G. Maillard Kesslere, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To LeRoy Knox, Best wishes, W. C. Handy...
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Johnny Hodges Signed Photograph599 - Johnny Hodges Signed Photograph
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American alto saxophonist (1907–1970) who is best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. French-language maga...
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Lena Horne Signed Photograph600 - Lena Horne Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Horne in costume, signed in black felt tip, "Hi! Lena Horne." In very fine condition.
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Etta Jones Signed Photograph601 - Etta Jones Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Etta Jones performing with Bennie Green and Tommy Potter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by all three. In fine co
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Vera Lynn Signed Photograph602 - Vera Lynn Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo of the English singer, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn." In fine c...
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Glenn Miller Signed Book603 - Glenn Miller Signed Book
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Signed book: Glenn Miller's Method for Orchestral Arranging. NY: Mutual Music Society, 1943. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 116 pages. Signed on the firs...
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Wes Montgomery Signature604 - Wes Montgomery Signature
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American jazz guitarist (1923-1968), and six-time winner of Down Beat's critic's poll as best guitarist, who died of a heart attack at the a...
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Rose Murphy Signed Photograph605 - Rose Murphy Signed Photograph
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American jazz singer (1913–1989) famous for the song 'Busy Line' and for her unique singing style, known as the 'chee ...
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