RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Presidents and Animation

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With well over 1,000 lots spanning a dozen genres, RR Auction's July Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is highlighted by special Animation Art section, plus an assortment of Founding Fathers to honor America's Independence Day. Among the top lots are a handwritten letter by Karl Marx, an amazing Lewis Carroll letter about "Alice," an early Winston Churchill portrait, a marvelous double-signed Beatles program, rare letters by artists like Claude Monet and Gilbert Stuart, and fully signed Apollo 11 insurance covers. The animation feature boasts original production artwork from classics like Snow White, Fantasia, Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, Bambi, and Dumbo, in addition to several Walt Disney autographs. Founders include important letters by Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, a Force print of the Declaration of Independence, a John Hancock document from 1776, and a collection of signers of the US Constitution. Join us as we make history selling history in July 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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John Hancock181 - John Hancock
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Revolutionary War-dated manuscript draft of a message to the Massachusetts General Assembly, written in the hand of Governor John Hancock and Secretar
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Hancock182 - John Hancock
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Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 2.75, November 18, 1766. Sight notice issued to Nicholas Churchill in St. John's, New...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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John Hancock183 - John Hancock
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Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock, President,” one page, 15.25 x 9.75, January 1, 1776. As president of the Continental
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Francis Hopkinson184 - Francis Hopkinson
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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Revolutio
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Aaron Burr185 - Aaron Burr
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Uncommon partly-printed DS, one page, 9.5 x 16, July 2, 1797. Land indenture between Aaron Burr and Mathew Goul, in which the former "hath gran...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Aaron Burr186 - Aaron Burr
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ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page both sides, 6 x 8.25, March 1791. Letter to New York Senator Samuel Jones, in part: "Several gentlemen have call...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Alexander Hamilton187 - Alexander Hamilton
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Treasury Department circular, signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, February 6, 1792. Treasury Department circular issued by Secretary of the Tr
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
 
 
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Alexander Hamilton188 - Alexander Hamilton
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LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, April 8, 1791. Written from the Treasury Department, in full: "I enclose you a form of a...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton189 - Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
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Wife (1757–1854) of founding father Alexander Hamilton, who became co-founder and deputy director of the first private orphanage in New York City. She
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Patrick Henry190 - Patrick Henry
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Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “P. Henry,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 15, 1778. Letter to his brother-in-law William Christian. In part:
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Gouverneur Morris191 - Gouverneur Morris
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American statesman (1752–1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-kno
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Randolph192 - John Randolph
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Planter and politician from Virginia (1773–1833) who served in the House of Representatives and Senate. ALS signed “J. R. of Roanoke,” one page, 5 x 7
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vice Presidential Candidates193 - Vice Presidential Candidates
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Collection of 34 items signed by politicians who made unsuccessful bids for the Vice Presidency of the United States, consisting exclusively of ALSs,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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US Constitution Signers194 - US Constitution Signers
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Extraordinary collection of 52 items, comprising pieces signed by the signers of the United States Constitution (31 items), as well as delegates who a
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Mohandas Gandhi195 - Mohandas Gandhi
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LS in Gujarati, signed in pencil “Bapu,” penned on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 India postal card, postmarked June 1, 1926. Letter to "Jamana Ben,...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Mohandas Gandhi196 - Mohandas Gandhi
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Fountain pen signature, "M. K. Gandhi," on an off-white 4.25 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied b...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Nelson Mandela197 - Nelson Mandela
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Limited edition 19.75 x 26 lithograph entitled 'Black & White Left Hand' from Mandela's 'Impressions of Nelson Mandela' suit...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Florence Nightingale198 - Florence Nightingale
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ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, October 21, 1856. Letter to nurse Mary Erskine, in part: "I had the pleasure of receiving your two letters ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ram Mohan Roy199 - Ram Mohan Roy
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Indian reformer (1772-1833) who challenged traditional Hindu culture and first introduced the word Hinduism into the English language in 1816. Rare LS
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John T. Scopes200 - John T. Scopes
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American educator (1900–1970) who defied state law in Tennessee by teaching the theory of evolution, precipitating the famous 'Monkey Trial'...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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