Auction Details
RR Auction’s November Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale brings over 800 incredible lots to auction, featuring a compelling selection of John F. Kennedy items in honor of the 55th anniversary of his death. Highlights include JFK’s iconic presidential bomber jacket, his rocking chair from the Carlyle, and a wealth of important handwritten notes, signed photographs, and letter, including one from Jackie reflecting on her tragic flight home from Dallas on Air Force One. An amazing map annotated by Fidel Castro to show the Bay of Pigs invasion represents one of the greatest foreign policy challenges of Kennedy’s presidency. In addition to these are a diverse selection of outstanding items from throughout history: a letter by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an autograph document by George Washington using slaves as collateral, a Beatles signed photograph, a compelling archive of Greta Garbo’s letters, and a comprehensive assortment of Napoleonic Marshals round out these fine offerings.
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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315John C. CalhounRR Auction
ALS signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, February 19, 1850. Letter to Joseph White, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and another officer of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
316Simon CameronRR Auction
Lincoln's controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889), who served only one year before resigning amidst allegations of corruption. ALS, one...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
317Vint CerfRR Auction
American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
318Winston ChurchillRR Auction
A small 1 x 1 fragment of Winston Churchill's personally-owned Cuban cigar, displayed with a quote and image in an 11 x 14 mat. The cigar was or...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
319Henry ClayRR Auction
ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, March 14, 1836. Clay writes John S. Peer. In full: “In reply to your letter of the 12th inst. I have to sta
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
320Dalai LamaRR Auction
Color glossy 10 x 8 head-and-shoulders photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In very
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
321Dalai LamaRR Auction
Early vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of the young Dalai Lama, neatly signed in the lower border in ink. In fine condition, with light postal sur
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
322John Staige DavisRR Auction
First surgeon to devote his entire practice to plastic surgery (1824–1885), whose method of skin grafting is known today as the 'Davis graft....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
323Lee de ForestRR Auction
Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as 'the father of radio' for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. Vintage gl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
324William EustisRR Auction
Physician, politician, and statesman (1753–1825) who served as a military surgeon at Bunker Hill and as secretary of war under James Madison at the be
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00