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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Camp David Accords268 - Camp David Accords
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FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th Anniversary of Lions International Search for Peace, signed in various ink types by Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Andrew Carnegie269 - Andrew Carnegie
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Two items: an ink signature, "Truly yours, Andrew Carnegie," on an off-white 4.25 x 2 card trimmed from a cabinet photo; and an ink signat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jean-Martin Charcot270 - Jean-Martin Charcot
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French neurologist (1825–1893) whose work on hysteria and uses of hypnosis greatly impressed Freud and contributed to his studies of the unconscious.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jacques Cousteau271 - Jacques Cousteau
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Color semi-glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Cousteau with his arms resting on a boat railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Paula, J. Y. C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Samuel Cunard272 - Samuel Cunard
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Canadian-born British shipping magnate (1787–1865) who founded the pioneering steamship line that still bears his name. Scarce ink signature, “Kind re
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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DNA: Crick Watson273 - DNA: Crick Watson
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Ballpoint signatures, “James D. Watson,” “Francis Crick,” and “MHF Wilkins,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card. In fine condition. An exceptionally desira
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother274 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother
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Set of four holiday cards, each signed in ink or fountain pen, "from Elizabeth R," ranging in size from 13.5 x 8.25 to 19 x 8 (measured op...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother275 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother
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Christmas card from 1972 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 14.5 x 9 open, with an exceptional seated portrait of the Queen Mot
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oliver Ellsworth276 - Oliver Ellsworth
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Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 7.75 x 5.25, December 25, 1775. In part: “Pay to Gordon Saltonstall Esq. the S
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Evangelical Primer277 - Evangelical Primer
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First edition of Joseph Emerson's booklet entitled 'The Evangelical Primer,' published in 1809, printed in Charlestown, Massachusetts by...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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