RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
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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King Ludwig II355 - King Ludwig II
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King of Bavaria (1845–1886) whose extravagant tastes led him to commission lavish artworks and architecture, including Neuschwanstein Castle, the basi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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King Wilhelm I356 - King Wilhelm I
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King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wi
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King Wilhelm II357 - King Wilhelm II
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Kaiser of Germany (1859–1941) from 1888 to 1918. Untranslated manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 13, May 7, 1891. In fine c
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V. K. Wellington Koo358 - V. K. Wellington Koo
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Chinese diplomat (1888–1985) who was one of China's representatives at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and served as ambassador to France, Gr...
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Simon Lake359 - Simon Lake
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American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.75 x 8.25, A
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Leopold I360 - Leopold I
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Holy Roman Emperor (1640–1705) whose reign lasted from 1658 to 1705 and was characterized by three wars against France. Untranslated manuscript DS in
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Robert Todd Lincoln361 - Robert Todd Lincoln
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Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company bank check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lincoln, “Robert T. Lincoln,” payable to Margaret Mart
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David Lloyd George362 - David Lloyd George
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British statesman (1863–1945) who served as prime minister from 1916 to 1922, and who was a major player at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, overse
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Guglielmo Marconi363 - Guglielmo Marconi
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Choice fountain pen signature, “Guglielmo Marconi, Rome 29th October 1934,” on an appealing 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic ti
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John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich364 - John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich
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British politician (1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. ALS signed “Sandwich,
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Mother Teresa365 - Mother Teresa
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TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, no date. Thoughtful letter, in part: “If you want to share
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Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III366 - Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III
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Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, February 2, 1928. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink,
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Walther Nernst367 - Walther Nernst
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German physicist (1864–1941) known for his theories behind the calculation of chemical affinity as embodied in the third law of thermodynamics, for wh
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Eliot Ness368 - Eliot Ness
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The Riggs National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Ness, payable to Broadstreets for $60, November 14, 1945. Encapsulated in a plastic
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Rosa Parks369 - Rosa Parks
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks being fingerprinted by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy q
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Juan Peron370 - Juan Peron
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DS in Spanish, one page, 8.75 x 12.5, June 21, 1944. Untranslated Ministry of War document. In very good to fine condition, with binding holes to left
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Philippine Presidents371 - Philippine Presidents
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Group lot of five items signed by various Philippine presidents, including: Manuel L. Quezon (AQS), Serio Osmena (TLS), Ramon Magsaysay (TLS), Carlos
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Timothy Pickering372 - Timothy Pickering
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Bold Revolutionary War–dated third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Tim. Pickering,” one page, 8 x 3.5, April 28, 1783. In part: “Received of Tim.
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Princess Anne373 - Princess Anne
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Pair of Christmas cards from both of Princess Anne’s marriages, featuring her initials embossed on the front: one featuring a photo of Anne, her husba
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Queen Isabella II374 - Queen Isabella II
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Queen of Spain (1830–1904) who came to the throne as an infant in 1833 and reigned until 1868 when she was deposed in the Glorious Revolution. LS in S
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Queen Victoria375 - Queen Victoria
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Ink signature, “Sir Rob’t Peel, Bar’t, The Queen,” on an off-white slip clipped from an address panel made out to the prime minister, affixed to a 6 x
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Bertrand Russell376 - Bertrand Russell
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TLS, one page, 8 x 5, Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merioneth letterhead, May 27, 1963. Letter to Victor Capron, in full: “Thank you for your recent
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Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin377 - Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin
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FDC with a cachet honoring the 20th anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, signed in black felt tip, “Jonas Salk” and “Albert
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Antonin Scalia378 - Antonin Scalia
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Signed book: Scalia Dissents. First edition. Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 338 pages. Signed and
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Glenn Seaborg379 - Glenn Seaborg
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AMS signed “Glenn T. Seaborg, Nov. 1983,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, headed: “Large Einsteinium Accelerator Program (LEAP): A Leap Toward Ultra Heavy Eleme
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Haile Selassie380 - Haile Selassie
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Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892–1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974; Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari m
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William H. Seward381 - William H. Seward
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Department of State letterhead, March 26, 1868. Letter to Miss Frances Beardsly. In part: “Your fathe
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Charles Sumner382 - Charles Sumner
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AQS, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, January 9, 1858. A fantastic quote from the outspoken abolitionist, in full: “Our cause is nobler than that of our Fathers
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Supreme Court383 - Supreme Court
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Collection of twenty-six items signed by various justices of the Supreme Court, consisting mostly of signed photos and cards, including: Warren E. Bur
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Supreme Court: Roberts and Kagan384 - Supreme Court: Roberts and Kagan
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Supreme Court justices in their robes, signed in silver ink by John Roberts and Elena Kagan. In fine condition,
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Margaret Thatcher385 - Margaret Thatcher
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Glossy 4.75 x 6.5 half-length portrait of Thatcher, signed below in black ink. In very good to fine condition, with overall crazing and light toning.
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Margaret Thatcher386 - Margaret Thatcher
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Two small photos of Thatcher, 3.5 x 5 and 5.75 x 4, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition.
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Josip Tito387 - Josip Tito
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Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. A 3.75 x 5.5 postcard photo of Tito bearing an affixed postage stamp, sig
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Donald Trump388 - Donald Trump
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Signed book: How to Get Rich. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2004. Leather-bound hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 244 pages. Signed on the co
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Donald Trump389 - Donald Trump
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Series 1988 A one dollar bill, signed on the right side in black felt tip by Trump. Also signed by his former wife, Marla Maples. In fine condition.
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Donald Trump390 - Donald Trump
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Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Trump in a pinstriped business suit, signed in the upper left in thick black felt tip, “Best Wishes—Donald Trump.” In fi
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Alfred Wallace391 - Alfred Wallace
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British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823-1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin to publis
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Alfred Wallace392 - Alfred Wallace
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British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist (1823–1913) who independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural sel
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Booker T. Washington393 - Booker T. Washington
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Bold ink signature, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Aug. 11, 1903,” on an off-white card with a handsome 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished wi
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Daniel Webster394 - Daniel Webster
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ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 4.25 x 7, March 18, 1851. Letter to William S. Riddle, in full: “Can you telegraph some friend at Harrisburg, th
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Steve Wozniak395 - Steve Wozniak
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Two items: a color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the Apple I computer, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Wang, Steve Wozniak”; and a softcov
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Yale University: Charles Seymour396 - Yale University: Charles Seymour
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Historian and academic (1885–1963) who served as president of Yale University from 1937 to 1951. Two items: a TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Yale Univers
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John Burgoyne397 - John Burgoyne
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Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J: Burgoyne,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 27, 1778. Letter to Major General William Heath, in full: “I should be g
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Ethan Allen398 - Ethan Allen
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Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician (1737–1789). Rare ink signature, “
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Continental Army399 - Continental Army
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Pewter French-pattern Continental Army large coat-sized button, measuring 27mm in diameter, with an intertwined “USA” raised in relief on the face. Ma
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Marquis de Lafayette400 - Marquis de Lafayette
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ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, May 14, 1833. Letter to Nathan Smith, in full: “I hope I will not this time miss the pleasure to take yo
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Marquis de Lafayette401 - Marquis de Lafayette
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ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 10, December 26, 1811. Letter to Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, one of the ‘Committee of Five’
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Alexander Scammell402 - Alexander Scammell
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Officer in the Continental Army and member of George Washington's inner circle who was the highest ranking American officer killed during the Si...
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain403 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
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Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Manuscr
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Confederate Generals404 - Confederate Generals
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Superbly displayed assemblage of three of the most sought-after confederate generals, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and J. E. B. Stuart, including
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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