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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Ronald Reagan151 - Ronald Reagan
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TQS on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, which features a line from Governor Reagan's speech at the annual dinner of the 77th Congress of American Industr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ronald Reagan152 - Ronald Reagan
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Ink signature, "Ronald Reagan,” on a white 4 x 2.5 card bearing an embossed Great Seal of the United States. In very fine condition.
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Ronald Reagan153 - Ronald Reagan
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Early ALS signed “Dutch Reagan,” 8 x 10.25, Central Broadcasting Company letterhead, April 8, no year but circa 1937. Letter to a fan, in full: &quo...
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Ronald Reagan154 - Ronald Reagan
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Original program for the Charlie Brown Annual All-Star Banquet held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, on September 16, 1970, measures 12 x 9
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Ronald and Nancy Reagan155 - Ronald and Nancy Reagan
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the young Hollywood couple and future President and First Lady, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Levi Dailey,...
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Republican National Convention: 1908156 - Republican National Convention: 1908
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Group of four unused color tickets from the 1908 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum between June 16 and 19, 1908. Each ticket
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Franklin D. Roosevelt157 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Desirable White House card, 4.25 x 2.75, signed in fountain pen by Franklin D. Roosevelt. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease to the top c
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Franklin D. Roosevelt158 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, December 27, 1935. Brief letter to Illinois Senator and Senate Majority Whip J. Hamilton Le
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Franklin D. Roosevelt159 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, January 21, 1929. Letter to Ernest Harvier, editorial writer for The New Yor
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Franklin D. Roosevelt160 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Fountain pen signature as president, "Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on a pale green 3.75 x 1 slip. Double-matted with a portrait to an overall size o...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt161 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Collection of four original felt pennants, ranging in size from 27 x 11 to 29 x 11.5, produced for Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration ceremoni...
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Theodore Roosevelt162 - Theodore Roosevelt
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Fountain pen signature, "T. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a fountain pen signature of Theodore...
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Theodore Roosevelt163 - Theodore Roosevelt
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TLS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, The Outlook letterhead, December 29, 1911. Brief letter to John P. Carter, in full: "I thank you for having sent me ...
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William H. Taft164 - William H. Taft
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TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 9, 1912. Letter to Marcus M. Aldrich, in full: "I have y...
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William H. Taft165 - William H. Taft
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Scarce unused admission ticket for the notification ceremony of William H. Taft, held at the residence of his half-brother Charles Phelps Taft in Cinc
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Harry S. Truman166 - Harry S. Truman
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Impressive collection of material associated with Harry S. Truman's inauguration in 1949, including: a softcover 40-page booklet entitled "...
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Harry S. Truman167 - Harry S. Truman
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Seven-volume set of hardcover books from the collection of Congressman Ralph Harding: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. T
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Harry S. Truman168 - Harry S. Truman
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Harry S. Truman and Eleanor Roosevelt side-by-side, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Harry S. Truman, Signed...
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Harry S. Truman169 - Harry S. Truman
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TLS signed “Harry,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, December 9, 1937. Letter to John W. Snyder, his close friend who would serve
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Harry S. Truman170 - Harry S. Truman
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Uncommon grouping of items from the second inauguration of Harry S. Truman as President of the United States on January 20, 1949, including: a pair of
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[George Washington]171 - [George Washington]
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Benj. K. Hough,” one page, 6 x 4.5, May 28, 1812. Subscription receipt from the "Washington Monument Association,&qu...
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White House Brick172 - White House Brick
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Brick removed from the White House during the expansive renovations undertaken by Harry S. Truman, measuring approximately 8.5 x 4.25 x 2.5, with vary
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Edith Wilson173 - Edith Wilson
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Two TLSs signed "Edith Bolling Wilson," both one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered personal letterhead, both dated March 1924 and addressed to P...
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Woodrow Wilson174 - Woodrow Wilson
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World War I-dated TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 6, 1917. Letter to United States Assistant Secretary of the T
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Declaration of Independence Force Print175 - Declaration of Independence Force Print
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Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 26 x 29.5, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archi
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton176 - Charles Carroll of Carrollton
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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ADS, signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrol
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Josiah Bartlett177 - Josiah Bartlett
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, September 24, 1788. Land agreement between John Calef and Thomas Elkins, both of Kingstown in Rockingham Co
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Benjamin Franklin178 - Benjamin Franklin
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Vellum manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.75 x 13.5, October 15, 1787. As president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, F
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Benjamin Franklin179 - Benjamin Franklin
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Beautifully penned ALS signed "B. Franklin," one page, 8 x 8.5, February 20, 1774. In a rare letter to his wife, addressed at the top, &qu...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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Elbridge Gerry180 - Elbridge Gerry
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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the
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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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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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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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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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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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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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