Auction Details
With 800+ lots in varied categories, RR Auction's September Fine Autographs and Artifacts brings a superior selection of historic collectibles to the auction block. Highlights include an important Leon Trotsky archive; autographs from artists like Renoir, Magritte, Matisse, Monet, Dali, and Picasso; and significant historical documents from King Henry VIII, George Washington, Oliver Cromwell, and Marie Antoinette. Our Hollywood feature boasts outstanding items signed by Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, Natalie Wood, Marlon Brando, and more. 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 September 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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1George WashingtonRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 21 x 15, January 1, 1784. A Society of Cincinnati membership certificate issued to Peter
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
2John AdamsRR Auction
Revolutionary War-dated ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, [July 17, 1778 per Adams's papers]. Letter to Edme-Jacques Genet. In part: "Bot...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
3Thomas Jefferson and James MadisonRR Auction
Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Th: Jefferson" as president and "James Madison" as secretary of state, one page, 15.75 x 8.75...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
4Thomas JeffersonRR Auction
Extraordinary manuscript written in the hand of Thomas Jefferson, unsigned, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, no date but circa March 1814. The manuscript is com
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
5James MadisonRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15, April 6, 1811. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the "Schooner Augusta of New Yor...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
6James MonroeRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “Jas. Monroe,” three pages, 8 x 13.5, June 26, 1812. Important privateering document issued at the beginning of the War of 1
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
7John Quincy AdamsRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 16 x 9.75, January 3, 1828. President Adams grants Uriah McQueen a parcel of la
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
8John Quincy AdamsRR Auction
ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 27, 1841. Letter to George Roberts, editor of the Boston Times, about an essay on the First
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
9Andrew JacksonRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.25, November 11, 1830. President Jackson grants Scott Riggs a parcel of land "at Spring...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
10William Henry HarrisonRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “W. H. Harrison,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, January 14, 1828. A letter of recommendation addressed to Secretary of the Navy S
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
11Zachary TaylorRR Auction
LS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 8 x 10, March 27, 1849. Letter to Elias C. Page, in full: "Your friendly letter of the 22'd ...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
12James BuchananRR Auction
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10.25, May 15, 1858. President Buchanan appoints James E. McFarland as "Deputy Postmaster at Mea...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
13Abraham LincolnRR Auction
Autograph endorsement as president, signed "A. Lincoln," on a 3 x 2.5 slip cut from a document, January 28, 1865. Lincoln writes, in full:...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
14Abraham LincolnRR Auction
Civil War-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 18, March 6, 1862. President Lincoln appoints Arthur J. Pritchard as "Assistant ...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
15Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal HamlinRR Auction
Extremely desirable ferrotype button from the 1860 presidential campaign, 1? in diameter, featuring a portrait of the beardless Abraham Lincoln on one
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
16James A. GarfieldRR Auction
Uncommon partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, May 9, 1881. President Garfield authorizes Secretary of State James G. Blaine to affix the
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
17Chester A. ArthurRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 19, October 27, 1881. President Arthur appoints Lyman W. V. Kennon as "Second Lieutenant ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
18Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Metropolitan letterhead, September 24, 1916. Letter to George E. Vincent, the president of the University of Minnesota, i
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
19Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Amazing archive related to Rough Rider Tilden W. Dawson, one of the first Americans killed in the Spanish-American War, highlighted by a war-dated TLS
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
20Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Magnificent limited edition book, containing an original handwritten manuscript leaf from Roosevelt's draft: The Winning of the West, Volumes I–...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
21Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, personal letterhead, January 14, 1909. Letter to the Hon. Frederick Landis, who represe
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
22Herbert HooverRR Auction
Handsome matte-finish 7.25 x 11.25 portrait of Hoover by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Kind Regards of Herbe...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
23Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Signed book: Green Mansions by W. H. Hudson. Later printing with illustrations. London: Duckworth, 1931. Impressively rebound with green leather board
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
24Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Franklin D. Roosevelt's personally-owned copy of Westchester County during the American Revolution: 1775–1783 by Otto Hufeland. Limited first ed...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
25Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, November 2, 1933. Letter to James G. Blaine in New York City, in full: "I am glad...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
26Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Attractive color 9.5 x 9.5 print of the North Portico of the White House, signed boldly in fountain pen by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Handsomely matted an
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
27Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 5, 1953. Letter to Ray Denslow in Missouri, outlining h
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
28Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1946. A citation to accompany the award of "The Air Medal to Captain Zack T. Mosley, 2–1–4...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
29Harry S. TrumanRR Auction
DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. President Truman awards Major Evdokim Ivanovich Sidorov the Legion of Merit for personally coordinating
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
31Dwight D. Eisenhower Travel Token and FlagRR Auction
Two travel items from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz, including an 'appreciation medal' display from 19...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
34Jacqueline KennedyRR Auction
TLS signed “Always affectionately, Jackie,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, March 21, 1972. Letter to "Congressman Rooney...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
35John F. KennedyRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "For John…with esteem and every good wish—John Kennedy,” on an off-white 6.25 x .75 card, mounted below a matte...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
36John F. KennedyRR Auction
TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, June 6, 1957. Letter to Ken Browne in Iowa, in part: "I certainly appre...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
37John F. KennedyRR Auction
TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, House of Representatives letterhead, July 18, 1951. Letter to Harvard University economist Seymour E. H
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
38John F. KennedyRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy as US senator for Massachusetts, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Kenneth Browne, with e...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
39Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Lengthy handwritten manuscript in pencil by Ronald Reagan, unsigned, 13 pages, 7 x 10.75, Yearling Row letterhead, no date but circa 1953. The manuscr
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
40Barbara BushRR Auction
TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.5, White House letterhead, March 25, 1991. Letter to director Stanley Kramer, in part: "It is a special pleasure to joi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
41George BushRR Auction
ALS as president, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, presidential stationery card, September 19, 1989. Letter to Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Rich
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
42George BushRR Auction
ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.5, personal letterhead, September 23, 1979. Letter to Ron Wade, in full: "The first President I met was Dwig...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
43George BushRR Auction
ALS as vice president, one page, 6.25 x 3.5, Vice President stationery card, May 11, 1985. In full: "Bob—Here it is—sorry to miss you—George Bu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
44George BushRR Auction
TLS signed “George B.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Vice President letterhead, February 10, 1987. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "I can understand ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
45George BushRR Auction
TLS, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, vice presidential letterhead, January 17, 1986. Letter to Ken Browne in Mesa, Arizona, in part: "Tell your wife she...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
46George BushRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Bush in a suit and tie, signed in blue felt tip, "Best wishes, George Bush." In fine condition, ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
47Grover ClevelandRR Auction
Ink signature, "Grover Cleveland,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1 slip affixed to a 4.75 x 3.75 engraving featuring a front view of the White House. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
48Bill ClintonRR Auction
Two items: a color satin-finish 4 x 6 candid photo of Clinton before a press conference in 1991, signed in black felt tip, "Bill Clinton, 4-14-...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
49Calvin Coolidge and Charles G. DawesRR Auction
Very rare handmade gray cardboard GOP elephant badge from the 1924 presidential election, 2 1/2? x 2?, featuring jugate portraits of the incumbent Pre
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
50Calvin Coolidge and John W. WeeksRR Auction
Rare 7/8? celluloid jugate pin from 1918 featuring Massachusetts Republicans Calvin Coolidge with John W. Weeks, featuring their surnames along the bo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
51James Cox and Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Collection of ten pins from the 1920 presidential campaign of James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt, measuring between 1/2? and 1 1/4?, including fou
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
52Dwight D. EisenhowerRR Auction
TLS as president, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, White House letterhead, October 14, 1953. Letter to White House doorkeeper and chief receptionist William Simm
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
53Dwight D. EisenhowerRR Auction
Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 close-up photo of Ike wearing a Cherry Hills Country Club cap, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For: W. B. Ardey...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
54Dwight D. EisenhowerRR Auction
Collection of seven pins and buttons associated with Eisenhower and his presidential campaigns, measuring between 1 3/4? and 2 1/2?, including an &q...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
55Mamie EisenhowerRR Auction
Eight TLSs signed "Mamie Doud Eisenhower," each one page, personal letterhead, dated from 1962 to 1970. She comments on her winter in Palm...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
57Dwight D. Eisenhower (7) SignaturesRR Auction
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 3.25 x
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
63Dwight D. Eisenhower Spode Bust and SignatureRR Auction
Limited edition white bone china bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Spode, numbered 128/1000, measuring approximately 3.75 x 7 x 4, with associated certi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
67Millard FillmoreRR Auction
Signed book: Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time, Vol. I. London: T. Osborne, 1747. Rebound hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 516 pages. Signed o
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
68Gerald and Betty FordRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gerald and Betty Ford, signed in black felt tip, "Gerald Ford" and "Best wishes, Betty Ford."...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
69U. S. GrantRR Auction
Handsome circa 1870 ferrotype stickpin depicting Ulysses S. Grant centered within a gold-tone disc with red border, 7/8? in diameter, retaining its st
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
70Warren G. HardingRR Auction
The Marion Star business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Harding, "W. G. Harding," payable to William Ellis for $9, April 2, 190...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
71Warren G. HardingRR Auction
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 18 x 14, December 21, 1921. President Harding appoints Paul M. Davis as "Postmaster at Donalds, in th...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
72Benjamin HarrisonRR Auction
The Fletcher National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed boldly by Harrison, "Benj. Harrison," payable to The Uni...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
73Benjamin HarrisonRR Auction
Handsome engraving featuring a front view of the White House, 4.75 x 3.75, signed below the vignette in bold ink, "Benj. Harrison." In fin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
74Benjamin HarrisonRR Auction
Uncommon 1 1/2? x 3 1/2? silk ribbon from Harrison's 1888 presidential campaign produced by W. H. Grant of Paterson, New Jersey, featuring his p...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
75Herbert HooverRR Auction
Signed book: The Cosmic Jest, A Grove Play by Clarence Budington Kelland, Music by Frank R. Denke. Private printing. San Francisco: Bohemian Club, 194
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
76Herbert HooverRR Auction
Gold-tone inaugural medal honoring Herbert Hoover, featuring a 1 1/2? medal suspended from a "Souvenir" badge. The medal features a portra...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
77Herbert HooverRR Auction
Twelve pins from Herbert Hoover's 1928 and 1932 presidential campaigns, measuring between 3/4? and 1 3/4?, including two jugate pins (one with H...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
78Lyndon B. JohnsonRR Auction
Felt tip pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the ‘Act for the relief of Miss Matsue Sato’ (S. 3238). The official 'bill signer' ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
79Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert HumphreyRR Auction
Classic 20.25 x 28.5 jugate poster published by the Democratic National Committee for the 1964 campaign, featuring head shots of the candidates inside
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
80John F. KennedyRR Auction
Uncommon 2.25? celluloid pin from 1956 promoting JFK as a vice presidential candidate, featuring a youthful portrait with text referencing his Pulitze
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
81John F. KennedyRR Auction
Color 13.5 x 21 poster published by the Democratic National Committee for the 1960 presidential campaign, featuring a portrait of Kennedy against a re
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
82John F. KennedyRR Auction
Three pennants: a dark blue 18? pennant honoring "Our 35th President, John F. Kennedy," with an affixed circular 'Inauguration Day'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
83John F. KennedyRR Auction
Attractive 2.25? celluloid pin promoting JFK as a presidential candidate, featuring a youthful portrait with bold blue text, "Elect Kennedy Pre...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
84John F. KennedyRR Auction
Collection of 26 larger pins, buttons, and ribbons associated with John F. Kennedy, mostly from his 1960 presidential campaign, measuring between 1 1/
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
85John F. KennedyRR Auction
Popular 2 1/4? celluloid pinback button from John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, featuring a portrait at center with red text: "Y...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
86John F. Kennedy and King Olav VRR Auction
Rare 1 1/4? celluloid pinback jugate button featuring portraits of President John F. Kennedy and Norwegian King Olav V, encircled by text referencing
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
87John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. JohnsonRR Auction
Desirable 20.75 x 13.25 jugate poster published by the Democratic National Committee for the 1960 campaign, featuring a great portrait of John F. Kenn
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
88John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. JohnsonRR Auction
Appealing 13.5 x 20.5 jugate poster published by the Democratic National Committee for the 1960 campaign, featuring head shots of the candidates again
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
89Abraham Lincoln and PresidentsRR Auction
Collection of 36 vintage commemorative pins honoring Abraham Lincoln (including various portrait pins, pins honoring the centennial and sesquicentenni
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
90William McKinleyRR Auction
Collection of 14 pins and buttons associated with William McKinley and his campaigns, circa 1896–1900, measuring between 3/4? and 2?, including five d
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
91William McKinleyRR Auction
Black wooden campaign cane from 1896 topped with the figural head of William McKinley, measuring 33? long, engraved at the base of the bust handle, ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
92William McKinleyRR Auction
Two items associated with McKinley's presidential campaigns: a delegate badge for the 1900 RNC in Philadelphia, at which President William McKin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
93William McKinley and Garret HobartRR Auction
Attractive mechanical Republican Party elephant pin from the 1896 presidential campaign, measuring 1 1/8? x 7/8?, with a red spring-loaded "GOP...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
94William McKinley and Theodore RooseveltRR Auction
Colorful 1 1/4? celluloid pinback jugate button from the 1900 presidential campaign featuring oval portraits of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevel
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
95Richard Nixon and Spiro AgnewRR Auction
Official dinner menu from the White House Dinner and Dress Rehearsal of the Bob Hope Christmas Show for Overseas Troops held on December 14, 1969, 4.2
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
96Franklin PierceRR Auction
Neat ink signature, "Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip affixed to an irregularly trimmed album page. In very good condition, with l...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
97Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Ink signature, "Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 4 x 3 presidential note sheet with adhesive strip to reverse. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
98Ronald ReaganRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Reagan in a suit and tie, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, "Best Wishes—Ronald Reagan.&qu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
99Eleanor RooseveltRR Auction
Six items signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, including a White House card and five TLSs. The letters are each one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, dated fr
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
100Franklin D. RooseveltRR Auction
Rare 7/8? celluloid pinback button from FDR's failed 1914 campaign for the United States Senate, featuring a youthful portrait at center encircl...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00