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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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308George CurzonRR Auction
British Conservative statesman (1859–1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. ALS signed “Curzon of Kedleston,” four pages on two adjoini
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
309Dalai LamaRR Auction
Color glossy 5 x 7 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slight irregular ink adhesion to the signature
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
310DNA: Watson, Crick, and WilkinsRR Auction
Three photos: a matte-finish 3.25 x 4.5 portrait of Wilkins, signed in black ink, “MHF Wilkins”; a glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Watson, signed in the lowe
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
311Frederick DouglassRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” four pages, 8.5 x 12.5, October 12, 1881. A deed of trust between William C. Murdock and Henry A. Willard and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
312Hamilton Fish and William H. SewardRR Auction
Two items: an ink signature, “H. Fish,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 slip clipped from an envelope; and an ink signature, “William H. Seward,” on an off-w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
313Indira GandhiRR Auction
Signed book: Indira Gandhi: The First Biography. First edition. London: Peter Owen Limited, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.75, 198 pages. S
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
314Rajiv GandhiRR Auction
Former prime minister of India, son of Indira Gandhi and grandson of Nehru (born 1944) who was assassinated in 1991 during an election campaign. Gloss
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
315Charles GuiteauRR Auction
Ink signature, “Charles Guiteau,” on a white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
316Ernst HaeckelRR Auction
Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834–1919). Two items: a 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of Heackel featuring a
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
317Benjamin Harrison’s CabinetRR Auction
Ink signatures of the members of Harrison’s Cabinet on both sides of three off-white 8 x 9.25 album pages, including: John W. Foster, Charles Foster,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
318Jimmy HoffaRR Auction
Ballpoint signature, “James R. Hoffa,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 card. Matted and framed with a photo of Hoffa bearing a facsimile signature to an ove
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
319J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of Hoover, affixed to its original 9 x 11.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Beve
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
320J. Edgar HooverRR Auction
Matte-finish 9 x 11 photo of a painted portrait of the FBI chief, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Colonel Walter Bragg Smith, with most cord
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
321Saddam HusseinRR Auction
DS in Arabic, one page, 8.5 x 13, no date. Untranslated document signed at the conclusion in red ink. Toning and creasing to edges, otherwise fine con
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
322Israeli LeadersRR Auction
Collection of approximately fifty items, primarily comprised of photos along with a few signatures and letters, each signed by an Israeli leader, incl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
323Alvin KarpisRR Auction
Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper, and bootlegger (1907–1979) nicknamed ‘The Rat’ by J. Edgar Hoover. Signed book: Public Enemy Number One. First edition,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
324Ethel KennedyRR Auction
ALS signed “Ethel,” three pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal Hickory Hill letterhead, notated 1975. Letter to Robert S. McNamara, who served as secretary of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
325Robert F. KennedyRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Office of the Attorney General letterhead, March 24, 1964. Letter to Hazel R. Ritchie, in full: “As you retire from the United
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
326Ted KennedyRR Auction
ALS signed “Ted,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, United States Senate letterhead, September 23, 1963. Letter to boxer Gene Tunney.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
327Kennedy Assassination: Henry GonzalezRR Auction
TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Congress of the United States letterhead, November 28, 1995. Letter to Richard Liblong, in part: “As you mentioned in your l
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
328Kennedy Assassination: Clint HillRR Auction
Former United States Secret Service agent (born 1932) who was in the presidential motorcade during the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Three photos
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
329King Alfonso XIIRR Auction
King of Spain from 1886 until 1931, who was proclaimed king at birth and assumed leadership at just 16 years of age (1886–1941). ALS in Spanish, signe
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
330King Fahd of Saudi ArabiaRR Auction
King of Saudi Arabia (born 1921) who served from 1982 until his death in 2005; he is credited for having introduced the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia in 1
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
331King Frederick I of PrussiaRR Auction
Royal member of the Hohenzollern dynasty who was the king of Prussia from 1701 until his death (1657–1713). LS in German, one page both sides, 8.25 x
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
332King George IIRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed twice, “George R,” one page both sides, 11.75 x 18.5, no date but circa 1754. A financial appropriation document for regiments o
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
333King George IVRR Auction
Set of three ink signatures, “George R,” on individual off-white slips clipped from larger documents, each approximately 9.5 x 3.75. Each is dated in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
334King Hussein of JordanRR Auction
Ink signature, “Hussein,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 card with an embossed crown. In very good condition, with overall creasing and light foxing (sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
335King KhalidRR Auction
King of Saudi Arabia (1913-1982) who ruled from 1975 until his death. Official 5.75 x 8 portrait of King Khalid, signed in the lower border in blue in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
336King Umberto IIRR Auction
Last King of Italy (1904–1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Matte-finish 6.5 x 8.75 profile portrait of King Umberto, signed and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
337King William IVRR Auction
King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Royal Navy. Par
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
338Alexei Kosygin and Andrei GromykoRR Auction
Fountain pen signatures of Alexei Kosygin and Andrei Gromyko on an off-white 8 x 4 slip clipped from a larger document, dated September 4, 1957. In fi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
339Lee Teng-hui and Tseng Wen-huiRR Auction
Politician (born 1923) sometimes called the ‘father of Taiwan's democracy’ who served as president of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
340John LewisRR Auction
American politician (born 1940) who is the only living ‘Big Six’ leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Set of four satin-finish 10 x 8
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
341Li PengRR Auction
Political leader (born 1928) who served as premier of the People's Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial la...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
342Otto LoewiRR Auction
German pharmacologist and psychobiologist (1873–1961) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936. ALS in German, signed “Prof.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
343John Stuart MillRR Auction
British philosopher and civil servant (1806–1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
344Mother TeresaRR Auction
Prayer card, 4.25 x 3.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped printed beside a prayer titled “Love to Pray,” signed in black ink, “Go
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
345Mother TeresaRR Auction
TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa M.C.,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, March 30, 1987. Letter to Reiner Drittenthaler, in full: “Thank you very much for y
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
346Carrie A. NationRR Auction
Pencil signature, “Carrie A. Nation,” on an off-white 4.5 x .75 slip affixed to a larger sheet. In fine condition, with uniform toning.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
347Jawaharlal NehruRR Auction
Signed book: Glimpses of World History. Later printing. London: Lindsay Drummond Limited, 1939. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, 993 pages. Signed on the first
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
348NotablesRR Auction
Collection of approximately two hundred items contained within four binders, generally 1800s and beyond with a few Revolutionary War–era documents, co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
349Madalyn Murray O’HairRR Auction
Activist (1919–1995) who founded the American Atheists organization, serving as its president from 1963 through 1986. In 1995, she was kidnapped and m
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
350Old WestRR Auction
Issue of Deadwood’s Black Hills Daily Pioneer newspaper, 20 x 26, four pages, June 24, 1879. The newspaper contains many articles and interesting West
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
351Rosa ParksRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
352Rosa ParksRR Auction
Exceptional color limited edition 24 x 19.75 print entitled The Mentor, depicting Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and others during the Civil Rights m
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
353Linus PaulingRR Auction
Uncommon AMS, signed at the top, “Linus Pauling,” one page, 8 x 11, no date. An intriguing page of a scientific manuscript, in full: “This effect of i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
354Robert E. Peary and Vilhjalmur StefanssonRR Auction
Two TLSs: one signed “R. E. Peary, U. S. N.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 5 1909, in part: “The time is not far distant when this whole country will
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
355Augusto PinochetRR Auction
Two items: an ink signature, “A. Pinochet,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a typed collector’s notation; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Pin
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
356William Pitt the YoungerRR Auction
Manuscript document presented to Pitt, eight pages on five sheets, 8 x 13, 1791. Document with small cover sheet labeled, “State of the Navigation, Co
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
357Pope Benedict XVIRR Auction
Desirable 4.25 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the pope emeritus as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In fine co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00