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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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302Republican SenateRR Auction
Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo of seven Republican Party senators, affixed to its original presentation mat, signed on the mat in various ink types b
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
303John D. RockefellerRR Auction
Large pencil signature, “John D. Rockefeller,” on an off-white 6.75 x .75 slip. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
304Albert SabinRR Auction
Two items: a booklet entitled ‘The Arabs Need and Want Peace, But—,” thirty-one pages, 6 x 9, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt ti
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
305Albert SchweitzerRR Auction
German-born theologian and philosopher (1875–1965) who received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of ‘Reverence for Life.’ ALS in German,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
306Albert SchweitzerRR Auction
Signed book: The Africa of Albert Schweitzer. First edition. Boston: The Beacon Press, 1948. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5. Signed and inscribed in French in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
307ScientistsRR Auction
Three items signed by French scientists, including: an ALS in French by Albert Calmette, one page both sides, Institut Pasteur letterhead, July 3, 190
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
308Alfred E. SmithRR Auction
American politician (1873–1944) who served as governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Collection
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
309Norodom SihanoukRR Auction
Cambodian leader who served under several different titles between 1941 and 2005, including two terms as king (1922–2012). New Year’s card featuring a
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
310State of ConnecticutRR Auction
Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 7.75, August–October 1777. Accounting manuscript for duties
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
311Supreme CourtRR Auction
Ten items: a District Court of the United States booklet from 1869, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “Hon: Edwards Pierrepont, wi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
312Margaret ThatcherRR Auction
Signed book: The Path to Power. First US edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the title page
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
313Margaret ThatcherRR Auction
Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the title p
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
314Norman ThomasRR Auction
American Presbyterian minister (1884–1968) who was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, per
Estimate : 500.00 and UP
315Clyde W. TombaughRR Auction
American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1997. Letter to Mr. Schuett, in part: “The s
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
316Donald TrumpRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Mary, Best Wishes, Donald Trump.” I
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
317Donald TrumpRR Auction
Signed book: Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again. Limited first edition, numbered 6649/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover wi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
318Robert WalpoleRR Auction
British statesman (1676–1745) considered the first prime minister of Great Britain who served during the reigns of George I and II. Manuscript DS, sig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
319Daniel WebsterRR Auction
ALS as secretary of state, signed “Danl Webster,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, April 21, 1842. Letter to James Dunlop, in part: “I have received your letter
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
320Andrea DoriaRR Auction
Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). Partial ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
321Benedict ArnoldRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7 x 8, October 5, 1790. A legal document in which “Benedict Arnold the plaintiff in this cause maketh oat
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
322Benedict ArnoldRR Auction
Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
323Dorchester HeightsRR Auction
Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, 1780. Payroll roster from Captain Lemuel Clap’s company, headed, “We the Subscribers have
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
324Horatio NelsonRR Auction
ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7 x 3.5, December 3, 1802. Letter to William Marsh, the senior partner in the firm of Navy agents Marsh,...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
325Jefferson DavisRR Auction
Civil War-dated LS signed “Jeff’n. Davis,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, Executive Department letterhead, Febru
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
326Henry Jackson and Peter CastaingRR Auction
Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “H. Jackson Colo. Comd’t” and “P. Castaing Lieut.,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 11, 1779. Document head
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
327Abner DoubledayRR Auction
ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
328Hugh Judson KilpatrickRR Auction
Civil War–dated LS signed “Respectfully submitted, J. Kilpatrick, Lt. Col. Commanding,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 10, April 20, 1862. Report s
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
329George E. 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 - 3,500.00
330George A. CusterRR Auction
Sought-after ink signature, “Genl. G. A. Custer,” on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Custer to an overall siz
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
331Iwo JimaRR Auction
Program for an event called ‘Tulsa Salutes Iwo Jima Veterans,’ two pages, 9 x 12, signed on the full-page cover image in fountain pen, “John H. Bradle
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
332Iwo Jima: Rene GagnonRR Auction
United States Marine (1925–1979) who was immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous World War II photograph as one of the six flag-raisers atop Moun...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
333Douglas MacArthurRR Auction
Patriotic partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 16.75, no date. Honor guard certificate issued to John E. Steece certifiying that he “was a member of th
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
334Montgomery of AlameinRR Auction
Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Montgomery of Alamein, F.M., 1971.” The “Instrument of Surrender o
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
335Chester NimitzRR Auction
Outstanding matte-finish 11.25 x 9.25 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
336George S. PattonRR Auction
Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “G. S. Patton, Jr., Colonel 304th Bgd. Tank C.,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1920. Honorable discharge
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
338Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-MusketRR Auction
Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket identified to Pvt. William P. McLaughlin of the 126th Illinois Infantry, approximately .59 caliber, 39? sm
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
339US McDowell Pattern Cavalry KepiRR Auction
Dark blue worsted US McDowell pattern cavalry kepi that has a 5.25? high crown at its highest, 3.75? high at the front, and a 5.25? diameter top disk.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
340Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry SaberRR Auction
Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Emerson & Silver, measuring 41? overall, with a 34.75? curved, single-edged blade having wide and narro...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
342Sectioned Civil War 12-Pounder Case ShellRR Auction
Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 4 pounds, 13 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
343Civil War US 3.67-Inch Parrott ShellRR Auction
Conical 20-pounder projectile that measures just under 9? in length and has a weight of 13 pounds, 11 ounces. According to the old, hand-painted label
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
344Civil War US 2.9-Inch Hotchkiss Common ShellRR Auction
Conical, round base projectile for the 2.9? Ordnance Rifle that measures 6.75” in length and has a weight of 6 pounds, 14 ounces. According to the han
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
345John BowmanRR Auction
Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
346Benjamin ButlerRR Auction
ALS signed “Benj. F. Butler,” one page, 5 x 8, January 28, 1875. Letter to Hon. John A. Creswell, in full: “Permit me to present to you my valued frie
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
347Civil War: 16th Maine VolunteersRR Auction
Civil War–dated ALS by Hiram Brackett, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, October 6, 1863. Letter written from the “Camp of the 16th Me. Vo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
348Thomas FoleyRR Auction
Royal Navy officer (1757–1833) known for his leadership during the French Revolutionary Wars, especially for his victory at the Battle of the Nile. Ma
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
349French MarshalsRR Auction
Collection of four items signed by French marshals, including three signed by Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke (two LSs signed “Clarke” and a DS signed
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
350French MilitaryRR Auction
Collection of four items signed by important military leaders of Napoleonic France, including: Louis Nicolas Davout (LS signed “Prince d’Eckmuhl”); Fr
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
351French MilitaryRR Auction
Two letters: an LS by Charles de La Croix de Castries, signed “le Mal. De Castries,” one page, 8 x 12.5, September 7, 1785, in part (translated): “I h
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00