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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British Royal Navy: 177621 - British Royal Navy: 1776
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Unique archive of 13 items relating to the Revolutionary War, including: a set of four manuscript letters signed “M . Shuldham,” six total pag
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Charles Cornwallis22 - Charles Cornwallis
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Leading English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. Rare bookplate
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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King George III23 - King George III
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King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, whose reign was most notably marked by the American Revolution. Ink signature, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Revolutionary War–Era British Lion-Hilted Short Saber24 - Revolutionary War–Era British Lion-Hilted Short Saber
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An unusual variation of a typical foot officer's saber that measures 26 3/8? overall, and has a shortened 20 1/2? single-edged blade that has bo...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Revolutionary War–Era Barrel-Type Canteen25 - Revolutionary War–Era Barrel-Type Canteen
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A fairly typical 18th/early 19th century canteen of the type used by farmers and laborers, as well as Revolutionary War militia units. The canteen mea
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Revolutionary War–Era Barrel-Type Canteen26 - Revolutionary War–Era Barrel-Type Canteen
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A fairly typical 18th/early 19th century canteen of the type used by farmers and laborers, as well as Revolutionary War militia units. The canteen mea
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Continental Army Recruits: 177727 - Continental Army Recruits: 1777
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 6, May 28, 1777. Enlistment document issued at what is now Tiverton, Rhode Island, in part: &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Archibald Lochry28 - Archibald Lochry
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American military officer (1733–1781) whose command ended in disaster when he and nearly every member of his force were killed or captured by Mohawk f
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Gunning Bedford, Jr29 - Gunning Bedford, Jr
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Continental Congressman from Delaware and a delegate to the 1787 US Constitutional Convention (1747–1812). Revolutionary War-dated vellum manuscript D
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Pennsylvania Ledger: December 20, 177730 - Pennsylvania Ledger: December 20, 1777
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Front page of an issue of the Tory newspaper The Pennsylvania Ledger or the Philadelphia Market-Day Advertiser from December 20, 1777, one page both s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Revolutionary War31 - Revolutionary War
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Collection of 25 early American documents, consisting primarily of Connecticut pay orders, signed by a variety of politicians and notables, including:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Jay32 - John Jay
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Revolutionary War–dated ALS, three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, August 1, 1778. Letter to his wife Sally, who was staying with her father Govern
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,500.00
 
 
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John Jay33 - John Jay
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Revolutionary War–era DS, one page, 7.25 x 12.25, April 3, 1776 [signed circa 1778–1779]. A printed broadside headed, "In Congress, Wednesday, ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Timothy Matlack34 - Timothy Matlack
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Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War-dated manuscr
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Alexander McDougall35 - Alexander McDougall
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American merchant and soldier (1732–1786), who served as a major general in the Continental Army and as a delegate to the Continental Congress; after
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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New Jersey Gazette: June 23, 177936 - New Jersey Gazette: June 23, 1779
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Complete issue of The New-Jersey Gazette from June 23, 1779, four pages, 9.25 x 14, printed in Trenton by Isaac Collins. The front page features &qu...
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George Washington Prisoner Exchange37 - George Washington Prisoner Exchange
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Contemporary copy of a letter to General George Washington, likely in the hand of British Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton's aide William Co...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Robert H. Harrison38 - Robert H. Harrison
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Lawyer and soldier (1745–1790) who served as George Washington's aide-de-camp and military secretary from 1775 to 1781; Washington nominated Har...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Andre39 - John Andre
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British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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John Andre40 - John Andre
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British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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