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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King Gustaf V of Sweden362 - King Gustaf V of Sweden
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Untranslated DS in Swedish, signed “Gustaf,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 14.25, December 31, 1947. Signed boldly at the conclusion by
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King Gustaf V of Sweden363 - King Gustaf V of Sweden
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Untranslated DS in Swedish, signed “Gustaf,” six total pages, 8.25 x 11.75, May 28, 1948. Signed boldly at the conclusion by the king. Beige wafer sea
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King Oscar II of Sweden364 - King Oscar II of Sweden
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King of Sweden (born 1829) from 1872 until his death, and the last Bernadotte King of Norway from 1872 until his dethronement in 1905. Untranslated ma
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King Umberto II365 - King Umberto II
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Last King of Italy (1904-1983) who spent the last 37 years of his life in exile. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7 portrait of King Umberto in a head-and-s
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King William IV366 - King William IV
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Partly-printed DS, signed “William R.,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, February 22, 1836. Order directed to the Paymaster General of Guards, Garrisons, and La
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John Langdon367 - John Langdon
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New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. Partly-pr
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Abraham Lincoln: John Calhoun368 - Abraham Lincoln: John Calhoun
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Surveyor and politician (1808–1859) who in 1833 hired Abraham Lincoln as his deputy surveyor in Sangamon County, Illinois. Scarce manuscript DS, signe
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Ras Makonnen369 - Ras Makonnen
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Makonnen Wolde Mikael, known simply as Ras Makonnen (1852–1906), was a general and the governor of Harar province in Ethiopia from 1887–1906; he was t
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Masons: Grand Encampment of Knights Templar370 - Masons: Grand Encampment of Knights Templar
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Handsome enameled commemorative medal from the 26th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States, held in Boston
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Giuseppe Mazzini371 - Giuseppe Mazzini
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Italian patriot (1805-1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de
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Mother Teresa372 - Mother Teresa
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Glossy 4 x 6 photo of Mother Teresa, signed in felt tip, "God bless you, M. Teresa." In fine condition, with some light discoloration.
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Napoleon III373 - Napoleon III
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President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808-1873). Manuscript DS, signed “Napoleon,” one
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Napoleonic France374 - Napoleonic France
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Scarce broadside in French, one page, 12.75 x 15.5, June 10, 1808. An impressive broadside notifying local official that deserters and clergy obedient
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Pope John Paul II375 - Pope John Paul II
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TLS signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. In full (loosely translated): "Venerabl...
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Pope John Paul II376 - Pope John Paul II
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TLS in Polish, signed “Karol,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, November 26, 1958. In full (loosely translated): "Dear Adam! God paid for the memory and...
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Pope John Paul II377 - Pope John Paul II
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Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1975 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 9 x 13, signed in the center in bold ink, "Karol card. Wojtyla,&q...
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Pope John Paul II378 - Pope John Paul II
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Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1970 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 11 x 14.5, signed at the bottom in black ink, "Karol card. Wojtyl...
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Pope John Paul II379 - Pope John Paul II
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TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1976. In full (loosely translated): &qu...
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Ferry Porsche380 - Ferry Porsche
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Austrian technical automobile designer and entrepreneur (1909–1998) and the son of the renowned Volkswagen and Porsche founder. Scarce glossy 4.75 x 6
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Prince Charles381 - Prince Charles
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Color semi-glossy 9.5 x 7.75 group portrait of Charles and his staff, affixed to its original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, "...
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