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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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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