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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Jeremiah Olney41 - Jeremiah Olney
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Revolutionary War officer (1749–1812) who commanded the First Rhode Island Regiment during the last years of the war. Ink signature, "Jere'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Triumph of Liberty, and Peace with America: A Poem Inscribed to General Conway42 - The Triumph of Liberty, and Peace with America: A Poem Inscribed to General Conway
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Revolutionary War–dated printed booklet entitled "The Triumph of Liberty, and Peace with America: A Poem Inscribed to General Conway," 8 x...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.43 - Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.
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American soldier and politician (1740–1809) who served as paymaster general in the Continental Army and as George Washington's aide-de-camp; he ...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Nicholas Quackenbush's Ledger44 - Nicholas Quackenbush's Ledger
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Section of a ledger kept by Nicholas Quackenbush, 26 pages, 9 x 13.5, circa 1783. The ledger concerns settlements with various suppliers and vendors t
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,200.00
 
 
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James Bowdoin45 - James Bowdoin
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Politician from Massachusetts (1726–1790) who was president of the state's constitutional convention; after independence he served as governor o...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ira Allen46 - Ira Allen
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One of the founders of Vermont (1751–1814) and brother of Ethan Allen. ADS, signed at the conclusion, “Ira Allen,” and also signed several times in th
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Edmund Randolph47 - Edmund Randolph
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American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington's cabinet. DS, signed “Edm: Rand...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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George Washington48 - George Washington
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Manuscript receipt in an unknown hand, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 3, October 11, 1794. In full: "Received: 11 October 1794 from Henry Shruff on...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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James Clinton49 - James Clinton
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Revolutionary War officer (1736–1812) who, with John Sullivan, led the Sullivan Expedition against the British-allied Iroquois. He was the brother of
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jacob Broom50 - Jacob Broom
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American businessman and politician (1752–1810) and signer of the US Constitution as a Delaware delegate. Sought-after ALS signed “Jaco: Broom,” one p
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,500.00
 
 
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