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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Henry Hull Signed Photograph756Henry Hull Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Hull later into his career, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Emil, in memory of a very happy ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John Huston Document Signed757John Huston Document Signed
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Very early DS, 13 pages, 9 x 14, March 27, 1931. A six-month partnership contract between Samuel Goldwyn Inc., and John Huston who agrees to "w...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Andy Kaufman Signed Photograph with Autograph Note Signed758Andy Kaufman Signed Photograph with Autograph Note Signed
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the innovative comedic actor, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, "To Trinia—with loveR...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Stanley Kubrick Document Signed759Stanley Kubrick Document Signed
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DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 14, September 1, 1958. Contract between the Earlsboro Exploration Company and L. E. Lansden, Jr. and Guy M. Steele, Jr., the la
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Akira Kurosawa Signature760Akira Kurosawa Signature
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Ballpoint signature, "Akira Kurosawa,” on an off-white 4.25 x 4 sheet clipped from a Christmas card. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Carl Laemmle Document Signed761Carl Laemmle Document Signed
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Film-making pioneer (1867-1939) and founder of Universal Studios. Laemmle and his son were responsible for the fantastic string of classic Universal h
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Hedy Lamarr Signed Photograph762Hedy Lamarr Signed Photograph
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Scarce vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Hedy Lamarr as an emerging actress, signed in fountain pen with her given name, "Heddy Kiesler.&...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Elsa Lanchester Signed Photograph763Elsa Lanchester Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 10 x 8 photo of Lanchester in her enduring role as the title character in Bride of Frankenstein, signed in black felt tip, "Elsa Lanch...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Michael Landon Signed Photograph764Michael Landon Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo collage of Michael Landon as Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Ke...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Lillie Langtry and Eleanora Duse (2) Cabinet Photographs765Lillie Langtry and Eleanora Duse (2) Cabinet Photographs
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Two 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photos of the popular turn-of-the-century actresses: one of Lillie Langtry in a bust-length pose by Van der Weyde of London; an
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00