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RR Auction's August Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is highlighted by a special World War II section, which features classic hand-painted A-2 leather flight jackets, a remarkable naval dispatch about Pearl Harbor, and extraordinary letters by its leading figures (Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur). Other top lots span a dozen genres, and include an autograph letter by President Abraham Lincoln, a fully signed Led Zeppelin III album, autographs of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, and a comprehensive Frank Lloyd Wright architectural archive. 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 August 2019.
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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201Queen VictoriaRR Auction
ALS signed “V.R.I.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Windsor Castle letterhead, December 12, 1887. Letter to Dr. Cameron Lees, who bapti
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
202William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ CodyRR Auction
TLS signed "W. F. Cody," one page, 8 x 10.5, Buffalo Bill's Wild West letterhead, November 17, 1910. Employment recommendation documen...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
203Josephine EarpRR Auction
Stunning matte-finish 5 x 12 silver gelatin photo of Wyatt Earp’s wife Josie, showing her dressed in a sheer robe. Blindstamped at the bottom with pho
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
204GeronimoRR Auction
Rare pencil signature, "Geronimo," on the reverse of a 3.25 x 1.5 calling card of Richmond Pearson Hobson, a Naval Constructor of the Unit...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
205Sam HoustonRR Auction
Rare ink signature, "Sam Houston,” on an off-white 6 x 4 sheet, which is affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good condition, with trimm...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
206Frank JamesRR Auction
ALS in pencil, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.5, July 25, 1911. Written from Kearey, Missouri, a letter to "Johns," in full (spelling and ...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
207Native American Death CertificateRR Auction
LS signed “John Heckewelder,” two pages, 6.5 x 7.75, December 9, 1797. Letter addressed to "Mr. William Holmes, (an Indian), Philadelphia."...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
208Sitting BullRR Auction
Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831-1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands and leading
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
209Boston CorbettRR Auction
Union soldier (1832-1894) who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Ink signature, "Boston Corbett, Serg...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
210Lee Harvey OswaldRR Auction
Hand-addressed air mail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25, addressed by Oswald to his mother, "U.S.A., Vernon, Texas, Box 982, Mrs. M. Oswald," adding...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
211Bernard BaruchRR Auction
TLS signed “B. M. B.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, August 21, 1962. Letter to Lt. Gen. Leslie R. Groves, who had overseen the Manhatta
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
212David Ben-GurionRR Auction
Israeli FDC with a cachet honoring Albert Einstein, signed in blue ballpoint in English and Hebrew, "D. Ben-Gurion." In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
213William BoothRR Auction
AQS on a 4.75 x 6 of Salvation Army letterhead, September 22, 1902. In part: "Yours for the service of God…William Booth, General of The Salvat...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
214Louis D. BrandeisRR Auction
ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, Supreme Court letterhead, December 19, 1931. Letter to Frank R. McNinch of the Federal Power Commission, in part: "Our...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
215Phillips BrooksRR Auction
American clergyman (1835-1893) best known as the lyricist of the popular Christmas carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem.' ALS, one page, 5 x 7....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
216Martin BuberRR Auction
ALS in German, signed “Buber,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 2, 1935. Untranslated letter written from Jerusalem. In very good condition, with creasing, h
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
217Warren BuffettRR Auction
Series 2003 A uncirculated two-dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in blue felt tip, "Warren Buffet." Housed in a black United States...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
218Aaron BurrRR Auction
American politician and lawyer (1756–1836) who served as vice president under Thomas Jefferson, but is most famously remembered for killing his politi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
219Al CaponeRR Auction
Group lot of material related to Chicago crime boss Al Capone, consisting of six photos and a copy of The Baltimore News from June 17, 1931, 16.5 x 21
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
220James ChadwickRR Auction
ALS, one page both sides, Wynne's Parc letterhead (struck through by Chadwick), December 23, 1968. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, i...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00