RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

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Loaded with over 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s April Fine Autograph and Artifact sale features an amazing assortment of historic collectibles. This catalog begins with a featured section of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, exploring these popular genres across Hollywood and literature—from Forrest J. Ackerman’s Frankenstein posters to screen-used Star Trek props to first editions by Asimov, Bradbury, Heinlein, and King. Other top highlights in this sale are: a letter sent by George Washington from West Point during the Revolution; an exceedingly rare Martha Washington autograph letter boasting a presidential free frank; a significant letter by Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jackie Robinson; a fully-signed Beatles Parlophone Records promo card; and letters by renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz. 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 April 2018.
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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Rosa Parks261 - Rosa Parks
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ALS, one page, 6.5 x 9.75, July 6, 1994. Remarkable letter about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech, in part: "I was in Washingto...
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Bertha von Suttner262 - Bertha von Suttner
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Czech-Austrian pacifist and novelist (1843–1914) who became the first woman awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905. Lengthy AMS in pencil, signed at th
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Jacob Astor263 - John Jacob Astor
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Businessman who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). Bank of the United
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Harley-Davidson: Walter Davidson264 - Harley-Davidson: Walter Davidson
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Engineer and business executive (1876–1942) who, along with his brothers William and Arthur and friend William Harley, founded the famed Harley-Davids
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Harley-Davidson: William H. Davidson265 - Harley-Davidson: William H. Davidson
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Son of Harley-Davidson cofounder William A. Davidson (1905–1993) who himself later assumed the presidency of the famed motorcycle manufacturer. TLS si
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Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley266 - Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley
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Racer and engineer (1880–1943) who co-founded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, H
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Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley267 - Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley
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Racer and engineer (1880–1943) who co-founded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. Scarce TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 1
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Charles Williams Nash268 - Charles Williams Nash
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American automobile entrepreneur (1864–1948) who served as an executive in the automotive industry and played a major role in building up General Moto
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Alexander Graham Bell269 - Alexander Graham Bell
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, October 31, 1916. Letter to noted geographer William Morris Davis, in part: "I am sorry that...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Rudolf Diesel270 - Rudolf Diesel
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Scarce handwritten note in German, unsigned, one page both sides of his 4 x 2.5 personal calling card, no date. Note addressed to an "Esteemed ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Thomas Edison271 - Thomas Edison
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Vintage 10.75 x 9 photo of Edison and Miller Reese Hutchison discussing wireless telegraphy in 1915, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, &qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Edison272 - Thomas Edison
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Pencil 'umbrella' signature, "Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 autograph card. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Edison273 - Thomas Edison
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Edison Botonic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, "Thos A. Edison," payable ...
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Thomas Edison274 - Thomas Edison
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Unique matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of Edison on his porch in West Orange, New Jersey, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen,
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Enrico Fermi275 - Enrico Fermi
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Scarce ALS in Italian, one page, 5 x 8, Reale Accademia d'Italia letterhead, November 19, 1938. Letter to an "illustrious senator," th...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Alexander Fleming276 - Alexander Fleming
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ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Ministry of Health letterhead, August 27, 1945. Letter in a fundraising effort for St. Mary's. In part: "M...
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Richard Gatling277 - Richard Gatling
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Bold ink signature, "Yours Truly, R. J. Gatling,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. In fine condition.
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Richard Gatling278 - Richard Gatling
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Scarce ALS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Trans-Continental Hotel letterhead, July 5, 1876. Letter to Edgar T. Welles, manager
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Henri Bergson279 - Henri Bergson
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French philosopher (1859–1941) most influential during the first half of the 20th century, who regarded life not as something static but a matter of t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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David Ricardo280 - David Ricardo
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Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. Scarce and desirable ink signature, ...
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