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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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355William W. LoringRR Auction
Soldier from North Carolina who served in the armies of the United States, the Confederacy, and Egypt (1818–1886). Civil War–dated manuscript DS, sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
356Douglas MacArthurRR Auction
Wonderful war-dated FDC with a cachet honoring General Douglas MacArthur and a small affixed portrait of the general saluting, signed in fountain pen.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
357Chester NimitzRR Auction
Matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
358Ohio Infantry DischargeRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.25 x 9, September 1862. A discharge certificate featuring engraved images of General Lew Wallace and Governor David To
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
359John C. PembertonRR Auction
Confederate general (1814–1881) remembered for his defeat and surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. Bold ink signature, “J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Genl, C.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
360George S. PattonRR Auction
TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 11, 1919. Letter of praise on the service of Sergeant Kenneth Harter, in part: “Sergeant H
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
361George PickettRR Auction
Uncommon ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Cra
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
362Winfield ScottRR Auction
Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Scott seated outdoors in full dress uniform, his sword in his hand, signed in the lower border in black ink.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
363William T. ShermanRR Auction
Spectacular 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman in uniform as the four-star commanding general of the Army, by Brady National Portrait Galleries, sign
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
364William T. Sherman and StaffRR Auction
Exquisite turn-of-the-20th-century 8.5 x 6.5 photo of General Sherman and his staff taken in May 1865, affixed to a 14 x 11 mount with a caption affix
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
365William T. ShermanRR Auction
Bold ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General, Washington DC, Feb 22, 1883,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with central vertical
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
366G. Moxley SorrelRR Auction
Confederate officer and historian of the Confederacy (1838–1901). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “G. M. Sorrel,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, Dec
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
367Union SoldiersRR Auction
Collection of four 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portraits of Union officers in uniform, including: George B. McClellan by J. W. Black; Philip Sheridan by
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
368Union SoldiersRR Auction
Collection of 12 carte-de-visite photos of Union soldiers in uniform, 2.25 x 4, including: George B. McClellan and wife; Ambrose Burnside; Philip Sher
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
369Union SoldiersRR Auction
Two 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photos: one featuring an illustrated image of President Abraham Lincoln and George B. McClellan meeting under a tent, published
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
370Abel P. UpshurRR Auction
Virginian lawyer, judge, and politician (1790–1844) who served as Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of State in President Tyler’s administration. Sc
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
371World War IIRR Auction
Original color 27.75 x 37.25 World War II propaganda poster from 1942, No. 11, with art done by Ben Shahn, showing a hooded prisoner, cornered and han
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
372World War IIRR Auction
Original color 27.5 x 39.5 World War II poster from 1942, featuring dramatic artwork done by Fred Sibel that depicts a drowning man pointing an accusa
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
373World War IIRR Auction
Collection of three identical original color 8.5 x 12.5 World War II cardboard tabletop stands distributed by the US Treasury in 1945, featuring the c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
374World War IIRR Auction
Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1946, ranging in size from 14.5 x 20 to 28.5 x 38. The first shows the Liberty Bell,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00