RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction featuring Founding Fathers

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Headlined by a robust Revolutionary War section in celebration of Independence Day, RR Auction’s July 2017 Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale boasts over 800 lots of collectibles from an array of genres. Opening with a pair of remarkable Revolutionary War amputation kits used by Dr. John Warren, the first section traces the history of the founding of America from William Penn to George Washington. Key items from other categories include a set of Donald Trump’s personally-owned and -used golf clubs, a rare portrait of Thomas Edison with an inscription about the “electric vehicle,” a chair from Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca, and an incredible autograph letter by Ernest Hemingway. 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 July 2017.
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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David G. Farragut309 - David G. Farragut
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Original swatches of red, white, and blue fabric removed from a flag that flew aboard the USS Hartford, the flagship of Rear Admiral David G. Farragut
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Abner Doubleday310 - Abner Doubleday
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Union general (1819-1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. ALS, one page,
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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George Washington Custis Lee311 - George Washington Custis Lee
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Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis (1832-1913). Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite por
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee312 - Robert E. Lee
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Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee, Capt. Engrs.,” one page, 7.75 x 2, no date but circa 1838. Lee certifies the necessity an
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee313 - Robert E. Lee
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ALS as superintendent of West Point, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, May 8, 1854. Letter to Cadet W. Eugene Webster, in full: “The
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee314 - Robert E. Lee
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Crisp ink signature, "R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 sheet. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Lee to an overall size of 1...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Alexander Stephens315 - Alexander Stephens
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Vice president of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis (1812-1883). ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.2
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart316 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Exceedingly rare 4.25 x 6.5 half-length cabinet portrait of Stuart dressed in his Confederate uniform. Published by George S. Cook of Richmond, Virgin
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart317 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Manuscript DS, signed "J.E.B. Stuart, Major Genl Comdg," one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1863. This General Order No. 15 was ...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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George A. Custer318 - George A. Custer
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Civil War-dated ALS signed “G. A. Custer,” one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, Head-Quarters Cavalry Brigade letterhead, August 21, 1863. Letter to General
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Rene Fonck319 - Rene Fonck
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French aviator who ended WWI as the top Allied fighter ace (1894–1953). Uncommon ink signature and inscription, "Au Capt. Clarence E. Bissell, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ernst Udet320 - Ernst Udet
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German flying ace (1896–1941) whose 62 victories during WWI made him the country's second-highest scoring ace, outdone only by Manfred von Richt...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John J. Pershing322 - John J. Pershing
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Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 Harris & Ewing portrait of Pershing in his military uniform, affixed to the original 9.5 x 13.5 studio mount, s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur323 - Douglas MacArthur
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Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 close-up portrait of the revered Army general, signed in fountain pen, "Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo—1950." D...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George S. Patton324 - George S. Patton
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TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 11, 1919. Letter of recommendation for Sergeant First Class Kenneth O. Harter, detailing h
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Battle of Britain325 - Battle of Britain
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Collection of 31 signatures on individual cards, each signed by a fighter pilot who participated in the Battle of Britain, including: Andy Anderson, R
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Battle of Britain326 - Battle of Britain
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Collection of 10 items individually signed by a trio of notable fighter pilots, including: Noel H. Corry (a lengthy ALS, 3 signatures, and a SP), John
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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P. G. T. Beauregard327 - P. G. T. Beauregard
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Clean ink signature, "G. T. Beauregard, 1874,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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British Aces328 - British Aces
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Collection of seven items individually signed by a notable Royal fighter pilot or officer, including: John Curtiss (SP), Prince Bernhard of Lip...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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British Navy329 - British Navy
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Collection of 13 items individually signed by a notable British Naval officer, including: Peter Austin (3 signatures and an ALS), Desmond Dreyer (an A
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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