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RR Auction’s January Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is sure to impress, boasting over 850 items in a wide variety of genres. We open with a special ‘Royalty’ section, which spans over five hundred years of majestic material—from Spain’s Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella of the 1490s to Britain’s tragic Princess Diana of the 1990s. Our presidential section is similarly robust, highlighted by a Revolutionary War-dated letter by George Washington, a Congressional resolution to honor Ben Franklin signed by Thomas Jefferson, and a page from Theodore Roosevelt’s manuscript for The Winning of the West. Other great autographs in this sale include the scientist Dmitri Mendeleev, the economist Adam Smith, the abolitionist John Brown, the surrealist Rene Magritte, and many more. 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 January 2018.
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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51Princess DianaRR Auction
Beautiful color satin-finish 10 x 12 photo of Princess Diana wearing her tiara, affixed to its original 14 x 17 mount, prominently signed on the mount
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
52Princess DianaRR Auction
ANS signed “Diana x,” one page, 6.25 x 4, Kensington Palace letterhead, June 20, 1997. A note to "Gerry," in full: "How typical of yo...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
53Princess DianaRR Auction
Gorgeous ink signature, "Diana," on a white card displayed inside a fine black leather 2.75 x 1.5 luggage tag. In fine condition.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
54Princess DianaRR Auction
Exquisite signed book: Dresses from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales. Limited edition, numbered 99/250. NY: Christie's, 1997. Purple l...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
55Princess Diana and Mother TeresaRR Auction
Collection of more than 30 modern prints of unpublished candid photos of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa at the Missionaries of Charity in Bronx, New
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
56Queen Hedvig EleonoraRR Auction
Queen of Sweden from 1654 until 1660 by marriage to Charles X Gustav of Sweden, (1636–1715) who was regarded as the de facto first lady of the royal c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
57King Gustav III of SwedenRR Auction
King of Sweden (born 1746) from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Queen Louise Ulrika,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
58King Frederick William III of PrussiaRR Auction
King of Prussia (born 1770) from 1797 until his death in 1840, who ruled during the difficult times of the Napoleonic Wars and the end of the Holy Rom
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
59King Charles XIV John of SwedenRR Auction
King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844; born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, he was appointed as a Marshal of France by Napoleon after a long military
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
60King Gustav IV Adolf of SwedenRR Auction
King of Sweden (1778–1837) from 1792 until his abdication in 1809, who was the son of Gustav III of Sweden and his queen consort Sophia Magdalena; he
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
61King George IIIRR Auction
ALS signed “George R.,” one page, 5 x 5, August 1, 1806. Written from Windsor Castle, a brief handwritten letter from King George relating to an accou
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
62King Frederick William IV of PrussiaRR Auction
King of Prussia (born 1795) who reigned from 1840 until his death in 1861. He was known as the 'romanticist on the throne,' and is best reme...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
63King Wilhelm IRR Auction
King of Prussia (born 1797) from 1861 and first emperor of Germany from 1871 until his death in 1888. Manuscript DS in German, signed “Wilhelm,” one p
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
64King Edward VIIRR Auction
Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of King Edward in an imposing three-quarter-length stance, signed in the lower border in black ink, "Albert E...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
65Queen AlexandraRR Auction
Exquisite 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Queen Alexandra in a full-length pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, "Alexandra." Publish...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
66Queen VictoriaRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R. I.,” one page, 15.75 x 12, May 21, 1880. The queen appoints Edmond Somerville Forestier Walker as "Offic...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
68King Edward VIIRR Auction
ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, H. M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead, August 2, no year. Letter to Lady Abingdon in whi...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
69Queen AlexandraRR Auction
Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844-1925) and mother of George V. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 W. & D. Downey portrait of King Edward...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
70King Wilhelm IIRR Auction
The last German Emperor and King of Prussia, (1859-1941) whose reign lasted from June 15, 1888, to November 9, 1918. DS in German, signed "Wilh...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
71King George VRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 11.5 x 14.5, July 16, 1935. King George appoints Thomas Frederick Parker Calvert as "Comman...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
72King George VIRR Auction
Handsome cased set of nine spoons commemorating the coronation of King George VI in 1937, each measuring 5.5? long, each depicting a member of the roy
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
73King Gustaf V of SwedenRR Auction
King of Sweden (born 1858) from 1907 until his death in 1950, who holds the record of being the oldest monarch of Sweden and the third-longest reignin
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
74Prince Henry and Princess AliceRR Auction
Three items signed by Prince Henry and/or Princess Alice, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester:
Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 4.75 full-length portrait of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
75King George VIRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 16.5 x 13, May 26, 1945. The king approves a commission issued by "Our Good Friend the Pres...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
76Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipRR Auction
Collection of items related to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, including: a royal Christmas and New Year's card, cut through the center an...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
77Princess Grace and Prince RainierRR Auction
Group of ephemera related to the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 19, 1956, including: a silk wedding souvenir; a wedding
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
78Princess Grace and FamilyRR Auction
Grouping of five signed photos: a color semi-glossy 4 x 6 postcard of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier posing with their children, signed in black felt
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
79The Queen Mother and Princess MargaretRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed by The Queen Mother, “Elizabeth R,” and by Princess Margaret, "Margaret," one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, April 1...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
80World RoyaltyRR Auction
Three signed photos of royals from around the world:
King Juan Carlos I
King of Spain (born 1938) who ascended the throne in 1975, two days after the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
81British RoyaltyRR Auction
Collection of over 70 glossy photos, 6 x 8 and 8 x 6, printed for press usage in the 1980s, depicting one or more members of the royal family, with su
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
82World RoyaltyRR Auction
Collection of over 60 glossy photos, 6 x 8 and 8 x 6, printed for press usage in the 1980s, each photo depicting one or more members of a foreign roya
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
83RoyaltyRR Auction
Collection of over 80 glossy and satin-finish photos, printed for press usage in the 1980s, ranging in size from 5.5 x 7.25 to 8 x 12, each photo depi
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
84Princess Diana and Prince CharlesRR Auction
Five original circa 1981 glossy silver gelatin press photos related to the royal wedding of Charles and Diana, 6 x 8 and 8 x 6, all bearing affixed Lo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
85Princess DianaRR Auction
Two original circa 1980s glossy silver gelatin press photos of Princess Diana, including: an 8 x 6 photo of Lady Diana Spencer being kissed on the han
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
86Princess DianaRR Auction
Signed book: Earl Spencer's Tribute to Diana Princess of Wales. England: Althorp, 1997. Silk-bound hardcover, 8 x 10.75, 25 pages. Signed and in...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
87Princess DianaRR Auction
Program for "A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961–1997," held at the Royal Military Chapel, Wellington...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
88Royal FamilyRR Auction
Four original circa early 1980s glossy silver gelatin press photos of the British royal family, 6 x 8 and 8 x 6, all bearing affixed London Pictures S
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
89Buckingham PalaceRR Auction
Original red 6 x 4.5 ticket for the "Presentation of Colours to the First Battalion Scots Guards by Her Majesty the Queen," held at the Ga...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
90Princess AnneRR Auction
An appealing royal Christmas card bearing a satin-finish photo of Princess Anne leaping with a horse affixed inside, signed and inscribed in black ink
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
91Princess AnneRR Auction
Lovely birthday card featuring the painting 'Summer Lunch' by Mathenia, measures 10 x 7 open, signed and inscribed in black ink to her grand...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
92Prince CharlesRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 7.25 photo of Charles and his staff during his 1994 Royal Tour, affixed to its original 12 x 10 cardstock mount, signed on the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
93Camilla, Duchess of CornwallRR Auction
Two TLSs, both addressed to Marion Kennedy: the first, signed "Yours Sincerely, Camilla Parker Bowles," one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Clarence Ho...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
94Royal Wedding SouvenirsRR Auction
Collection of four commemorative souvenirs for royal weddings: a souvenir silver tin from the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King Georg
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
95Royal MiscellanyRR Auction
Group of unsigned royal ephemera, including: an oversized color 9 x 11.5 silk print of Queen Victoria, matted to an overall size of 15 x 18; a hand-co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
96Queen Elizabeth IIRR Auction
Five small enameled items made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England: a limited edition trinket box honoring the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, m
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
97Queen Elizabeth II and The Queen MotherRR Auction
Two small limited edition enameled boxes made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England: a music box commemorating the Queen Mother's 85th birthday on...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
98George WashingtonRR Auction
Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, March 24, 1781. A letter of commendation, in full: "Adam Hubley Junr...
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
99Thomas JeffersonRR Auction
DS, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, March 2, 1791. Printed Congressional resolution approved by President George Washington on March 2,
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
100Martha WashingtonRR Auction
Piece of ornate black lace belonging to Martha Washington, 15.5 x 3.25, possibly mourning lace. Accompanied by a color copy of the decorative cover of
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00