RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring WWII

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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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Jacqueline Kennedy51 - Jacqueline Kennedy
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Two items: an unsigned handwritten note written at the top of a TLS addressed to "Mrs. Aristotle Onassis" by Commander Albert L. Casassa, ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy52 - John F. Kennedy
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TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, August 14, 1963. Letter to Ohio Congressman Charles Vanik, writt
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy53 - John F. Kennedy
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Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed on the fir...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy54 - John F. Kennedy
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TLS signed “John,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 13, 1956. Letter to noted Bay State politician Andrew R. Quigley, in ful
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John F. Kennedy55 - John F. Kennedy
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Sought-after ink signature, "John Kennedy,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 sheet trimmed from the close of a letter. Impressively cloth-matted and fr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy56 - John F. Kennedy
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Rare dipping pen personally owned by President John F. Kennedy. The official 'bill signer' Esterbrook pen measures 6.25? long and features a...
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John F. Kennedy: Dave Powers57 - John F. Kennedy: Dave Powers
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Special assistant and close friend to John F. Kennedy (1912–1998), who was responsible for recording the 'Powers film' that captured the las...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Lyndon B. Johnson58 - Lyndon B. Johnson
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Noteworthy felt tip pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the ‘Act to amend and extend Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965’ (H.R. 10
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Richard Nixon59 - Richard Nixon
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Typed souvenir presidential resignation, one page, 5 x 8, on mock White House letterhead, dated August 9, 1974 (but signed later). A letter to Secreta
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Ronald Reagan60 - Ronald Reagan
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Brief ALS signed “Ron,” one page, 7 x 10, April 10, 1967, written at the bottom of a TLS from Michigan Governor George Romney. Reagan's response...
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Ronald Reagan61 - Ronald Reagan
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ALS signed “R.R.,” one page, 4.5 x 8, May 1, 1967. Handwritten draft of a letter to "Mrs. Johnson," in full: "Many thanks for your le...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George Bush62 - George Bush
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ALS as president, one page, 3.25 x 5, presidential stationery card, no date. Quick letter to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: "Mer...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George Bush63 - George Bush
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TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 9, 1996. Letter to former Florida Congressman William Lehman, in full: "Jeb told me ab...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Bush64 - George Bush
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ALS as president, one page, 6.5 x 4.25, The President stationery card, August 22, 1991. Written from Kennebunkport, a letter to Carmella Rizzo, the re
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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George W. Bush65 - George W. Bush
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Large American flag flown over the United States Capitol during the presidency of George W. Bush, approximately measuring 112? x 57.5?, with two brass
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Barack Obama66 - Barack Obama
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Very desirable American flag flown over the United States Capitol during the first presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. The
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Presidents and First Ladies67 - Presidents and First Ladies
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Uncommon color satin-finish 14.25 x 9.25 Associated Press photo of five sets of American Presidents and First Ladies seated in the National Cathedral
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Barbara Bush68 - Barbara Bush
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Three TLSs from Barbara Bush, with one as First Lady of the United States. The letters, each one page, approximately 6.5 x 8.5, date to 1988, 1990, an
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George Bush69 - George Bush
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ALS as vice president signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, Vice Presidential stationery card, September 22, 1987. Letter to "Sam,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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George Bush70 - George Bush
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TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, U.S. Representative to the United Nations letterhead, March 4, 1971. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "This is a challeng...
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George Bush71 - George Bush
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TLS, one page, 6.75 x 9, U.S. Representative to the United Nations letterhead, December 3, 1971. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: "Thank you so m...
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George Bush72 - George Bush
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Two items: a ballpoint signature, "George Bush," on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with typed notation indicating that the autograph was obtaine...
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George Bush73 - George Bush
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Two items: a TLS signed "George," one page, 7.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 1, 1980, addressed to Ken Browne, in full: "Tha...
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George and Barbara Bush74 - George and Barbara Bush
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Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of George and Barbara Bush after their time in the White House, inscribed in the lower border in a calligraphic hand,...
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George W. Bush75 - George W. Bush
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Series 1996 fifty-dollar bill, signed on the reverse in black felt tip by George W. Bush. In fine condition, with expected light handling wear.
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George W. Bush76 - George W. Bush
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Official bookplates for Decision Points and Portraits of Courage, each signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush. Also includes two different bookpla
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George W. Bush77 - George W. Bush
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Color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of the 43rd President of the United States of America, signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush. In fine conditio
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Jimmy Carter78 - Jimmy Carter
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Group lot of five items signed either “Jimmy” or “Jimmy Carter,” including: a pair of color satin-finish photos, 5 x 7 and 7 x 5, showing Jimmy Carter
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jimmy Carter79 - Jimmy Carter
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Four first edition books, each signed on an opening page in ink or felt tip, "J. Carter" or "Jimmy Carter." Titles include: a li...
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Grover Cleveland80 - Grover Cleveland
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Executive Mansion card, 4.5 x 2.75, signed neatly in ink, "Grover Cleveland." In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse.
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Hillary Clinton81 - Hillary Clinton
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Signed book: Invitation to the White House. Limited first edition, 'Flatsigned 1st Edition' of 100 copies. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2000. L...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower82 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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World War II–era broadside in French, featuring a facsimile signature of Lt. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, one page, 15 x 20, circa 1942. An order direct
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower83 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 19, June 27, 1960. President Eisenhower appoints Dr. Philip Hauge Abelson as "a Member of the...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower84 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Signed book: The White House Years: Mandate for Change, 1953–1956. Limited edition of 1,500 copies (1,434 signed; this copy No. 1110). Garden City: Do
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Dwight D. Eisenhower85 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal White House letterhead, December 3, 1959. Letter to his deputy assistant, Gerald D. M
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Dwight D. Eisenhower86 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal White House letterhead, December 15, 1960. Letter to his deputy assistant, Gerald D.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower87 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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TLS as president signed “D.E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, June 9, 1960. Letter to Barry T. Leithead, in part: "I am most gra...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower88 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Allied Force Headquarters letterhead, May 31, 1943. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Campbell, in full: "I think you will be ...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower 'First Strike' and Proof Dollars and Signature89 - Dwight D. Eisenhower 'First Strike' and Proof Dollars and Signature
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Two coins from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: a 'first strike' Eisenhower proof silver dollar from 197...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (11) Signatures90 - Dwight D. Eisenhower (11) Signatures
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Unusual grouping of 11 ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips clipped from the close of letters, each approximately 3.5
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (4) Signatures with Autograph Notes91 - Dwight D. Eisenhower (4) Signatures with Autograph Notes
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Group lot of four ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips removed from the close of letters, ranging in size from 3.75 x
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (5) Signatures92 - Dwight D. Eisenhower (5) Signatures
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Group lot of five ink signatures and inscriptions from Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual slips clipped from the bottoms of matte-finish photos, each
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (7) Signatures93 - Dwight D. Eisenhower (7) Signatures
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Group lot of seven ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips removed from the close of letters, ranging in size from 1.75 x
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Autograph Letter Signed94 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Autograph Letter Signed
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Brief ALS signed “D,” one page, 8 x 5, no date. Letter to "Bob," in part: "Will you please have prepared a note of thanks to the loca...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Autograph Memo Signed95 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Autograph Memo Signed
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ANS signed “DE,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Brief note to his aide Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, in full: "Memo f...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative D-Day Medals and Signature96 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative D-Day Medals and Signature
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Items from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: a bold ink signature, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," on an off-wh...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Inauguration Police Badge, Program, and Signature97 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Inauguration Police Badge, Program, and Signature
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Inaugural items from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: an uncommon gold-tone DC Metropolitan Police badge issued ...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Matchbooks and Signature98 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Matchbooks and Signature
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Collection of twenty unstruck matchbooks associated with Dwight D. Eisenhower, including: eighteen white matchbooks featuring the Supreme Headquarters
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Dwight D. Eisenhower RNC Pass and Signature99 - Dwight D. Eisenhower RNC Pass and Signature
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Unique ticket for the first session of the Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1952, with the gate, section, and row printed in red,
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Book100 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Book
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Signed book: At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 400 pages. Signed on a bookpla
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