RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring John F. Kennedy

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With a featured section honoring the birthday of President John F. Kennedy, RR Auction's May Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts nearly 750 diverse lots. Top JFK items include an original portrait study by Aaron Shikler, Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-worn maternity dress, windows from the Texas School Book Depository, and a rosary used by a priest at Parkland Hospital, as well as assorted autographs and other personal effects. Additional highlights in the sale are rare signatures of Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for "The Times They Are-a-Changin'," a near-mint trio of the first Playboy issues, and a cigar box signed by Fidel Castro. 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 May 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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J. K. Rowling503 - J. K. Rowling
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Signed book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. First edition, later printing. London: Bloomsbury, 2001. Paperback, 5 x 7.75, 223 pages. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry504 - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Sought-after unsigned true first edition book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, translated from the French by Katherine Woods. Fi...
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Carl Sandburg505 - Carl Sandburg
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TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 22, 1940. Letter to Mr. Shapiro, in full: "You are thoughtful to send me your fine tribute...
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Maurice Sendak506 - Maurice Sendak
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Signed book: In the Night Kitchen. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket (retaining the correct "$4.95" pr...
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Dr. Seuss507 - Dr. Seuss
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Very desirable glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the adored children's author in a pleasant up-close pose, signed in black felt tip, "With very be...
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Shel Silverstein508 - Shel Silverstein
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Desirable unsigned true first edition book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. First edition (stated on copyright page). NY: Harper & ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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John Steinbeck509 - John Steinbeck
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Choice vintage fountain pen signature, "John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a transmittal ...
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Algernon Swinburne510 - Algernon Swinburne
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Important Victorian British poet (1837–1909) whose ‘decadent’ subject matter (including sadomasochism and lesbianism) made him one of the most controv
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ferruccio Busoni511 - Ferruccio Busoni
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Uncommon AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 9 sheet, signed and inscribed in Italian in bold fountain pen (translated), "To Ms. Emma Mettler, in remem...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Maria Callas512 - Maria Callas
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Glossy 5.75 x 4.25 photo of soprano Maria Callas, operatic tenor Mario Del Monaco, and mezzo-soprano Giulietta Simionato prior to rehearsals for the t
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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