RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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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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George Washington1 - George Washington
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Bold ink signature as president, "G:o Washington," on an off-white 4.25 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger document. Handsomely mounted, do...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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John Adams2 - John Adams
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Third-person ADS, one page, 6 x 3.75, December 22, 1763. Receipt for a payment signed within the text by Adams. In full: “Rec’d of John Adams Four Pou
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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John Adams3 - John Adams
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 12 x 14, April 19, 1800. President Adams issues a military land grant. In part: “In consideration of
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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John Adams4 - John Adams
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Free franked address panel, 5 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to his grandson Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr., “Cadet Thomas B. Adams, West Point Academy,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Thomas Jefferson5 - Thomas Jefferson
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Superlative ink signature, "Th: Jefferson," on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 slip. Double-matted and framed with a color portrait and nameplate ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Jefferson and James Madison6 - Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
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Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 12.5 x 16, July 13, 1804. Scallop-t
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James Madison7 - James Madison
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ALS as president, one page, 8 x 9.75, May 17, 1816. Letter to Virginia Governor William C. Nicholas. In part: “It is true as you have understood, that
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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James Madison8 - James Madison
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 12 x 15.25, September 20, 1815. President Madison grants “Stephen Young, Captain for three years, to
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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James Madison9 - James Madison
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Free-franked mailing envelope panel, 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to "James Maury Esqr, Late Consul of the U. S. at Liverpool, City of N...
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James Madison and James Monroe10 - James Madison and James Monroe
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Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of war, one page, 15.5 x 10.5, February 20, 1815. Preside
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James Monroe11 - James Monroe
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ALS as president, one page both sides, 8 x 10, June 25, 1821. Letter to Secretary of War John C. Calhoun concerning several important legal matters. I
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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James Monroe12 - James Monroe
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War–dated DS as secretary of state, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 7.75 x 7.5, no date but circa 1812. Printed State Department circular issued “by c
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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James Monroe13 - James Monroe
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Desirable hand-addressed free frank, 4.75 x 3, addressed by Monroe to "William Dabney Esqr., Richmond, Virga," and franked in the upper ri...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Quincy Adams14 - John Quincy Adams
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Bold ink signature, "J. Q. Adams," on an off-white 2 x .75 slip. Double-matted with a color portrait bearing a facsimile signature and a n...
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John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay15 - John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay
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Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Q. Adams,” as president and “H. Clay,” as secretary of state, one page, 20.25 x 16.25, October 29, 1825. A four-language
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Andrew Jackson16 - Andrew Jackson
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 10.75 x 13.25, April 8, 1833. Jackson issues a patent to Peter L. Grosh and George Grosh for having “invente
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Andrew Jackson17 - Andrew Jackson
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.25 x 16.25, May 26, 1835. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “John Tucker master or commander of the Sh
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Martin Van Buren18 - Martin Van Buren
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ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.5 x 8, October 11, 1849. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I thank you warmly for your kind invitation but as I
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Anna Harrison19 - Anna Harrison
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Full free frank, measuring 10 x 7.75 unfolded with a 4.5 x 3.25 center panel, addressed in her own hand to “Richard E. Stillwell Esqr, New York,” and
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William Henry Harrison20 - William Henry Harrison
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Very early ADS signed "Wm. H. Harrison," one page, 7 x 2, August 12, 1795. A requisition order issued from Greeneville, in full: "For...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Tyler21 - John Tyler
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LS as president, one page, 5 x 7.75, October 14, 1841. Letter to Samuel Lewis. In full: “The second auditor, desirous of being absent for a few days,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Tyler22 - John Tyler
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ALS signed "J. Tyler," one page, 5.5 x 7, August 29, 1826. A letter to Doctor Curtis, in part: "I have agreed to pay…for my new carri...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John Tyler23 - John Tyler
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Free franked address panel, 5 x 3, addressed in Tyler’s hand to “M. D. Philips Esq., Avon Springs, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Tyle
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Julia Tyler24 - Julia Tyler
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Second wife of John Tyler (1820–1889) who he married during his term as president. ALS signed “Julia Gardner Tyler,” three pages on two adjoining shee
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James K. Polk25 - James K. Polk
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ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, May 26, 1837. Letter to Col. Samuel H. Laughlin, written while serving as Speaker of the House. In part: “Mr. Jam
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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James K. Polk26 - James K. Polk
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Elaborate ink signature, "I Have the Honor to be, Very Respectfully, yr obt & very Hmbl Servt, James K. Polk," clipped from the close ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor27 - Zachary Taylor
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Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 10.75 x 15, no date. Unissued scallop-topped ship’s pass, boldly signed
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor28 - Zachary Taylor
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LS signed “Z. Taylor, Bt. Br. Genl., U.S.A. Comdg.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 4, 1845. Letter to the Adjutant General of the US Army, written
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor29 - Zachary Taylor
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Ink signature as president, "Z. Taylor," on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 slip dated March 22, 1850. Double-matted and framed with a color port...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor and Betty Bliss30 - Zachary Taylor and Betty Bliss
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Free franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by his daughter Betty T. Bliss to the wife of her cousin, “Mrs. William Taylor,” and franked in the
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Millard Fillmore and Daniel Webster31 - Millard Fillmore and Daniel Webster
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Partly printed DS, signed “Millard Fillmore” as president and “Danl. Webster” as secretary of state, one page, 21.5 x 16.25, October 8, 1851. Four lan
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Pierce32 - Franklin Pierce
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ALS signed "Franklin Pierce," one page, 4 x 5, no date. Letter to "Hon. Mr. Appleton." In full: “If convenient will you allow me...
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Jane Pierce33 - Jane Pierce
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Wife of U.S. President Franklin Pierce (1806–1863) who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1853 to 1857. Rare ALS signed “J. M. Pierce,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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James Buchanan34 - James Buchanan
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ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, November 8, 1864. Letter to Jeremiah S. Black, who had served in Buchanan’s cabinet as both attorney general and s
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln35 - Abraham Lincoln
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ALS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5 x 8, January 25, 1864. In full: “It would not be proper to act on this case with out some knowledge of the man. I
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln36 - Abraham Lincoln
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Choice partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.25 x 19.5, February 5, 1865. President Lincoln appoints James H. Carleton as “Major in the
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln37 - Abraham Lincoln
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Desirable autograph endorsement, signed as president, “A. Lincoln,” dated November 7, 1864, penned on the reverse of a letter of recommendation submit
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln38 - Abraham Lincoln
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LS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5.25 x 7.75, December 19, 1860. A reply to an autograph request sent from his hometown of Springfield, Illinois, dat
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson39 - Andrew Johnson
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Choice 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Johnson in a near-profile pose, boldly signed on the reverse in black ink, “Andrew Johnson, Feb. 14th 1869
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson40 - Andrew Johnson
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Manuscript DS as president, signed "Andrew Johnson," one page, 7.5 x 7, July 31, 1867. In full: "F. Andrews Esq is hereby appointed A...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant41 - U. S. Grant
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Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, April 16,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant42 - U. S. Grant
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Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Grant in uniform, nicely signed across the bottom of the image in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant43 - U. S. Grant
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Ink signature, “U. S. Grant, General,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 War Department card, dated and inscribed in another hand. Nicely matted and framed
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant44 - U. S. Grant
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Partly-printed DS as president, signed "U. S. Grant," one page, February 28, 1871. President Grant directs the "Secretary of State to...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant45 - U. S. Grant
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ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, November 30, 1879. Letter to “Mrs. Hagen.” In part: “Mrs. Grant wants me to answer your letter an
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant46 - U. S. Grant
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Enormous unsigned 15.25 x 19 mounted three-quarter-length portrait of Grant in uniform during the Civil War as photographed by F. Gutekunst of Philade
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Julia D. Grant47 - Julia D. Grant
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ALS signed “J D Grant,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, black-bordered mourning stationery, December 7, 1889. Letter to Mr. Loveland, in full: “Thanking you for
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Rutherford B. Hayes48 - Rutherford B. Hayes
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ALS signed "R. B. Hayes," one page, 7.5 x 9, State of Ohio Executive Department letterhead, November 19, 1870. A letter to his son's s...
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Grover Cleveland49 - Grover Cleveland
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, February 4, 1889. President Cleveland directs the “Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the Unite
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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William McKinley50 - William McKinley
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Early ink signature, “Wm. McKinley, Jr., Canton, Ohio, July 19/81,” on an off-white 7.75 x 2.5 trimmed album page. In fine condition, with some brushi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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