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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John C. Fremont422 - John C. Fremont
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Ink signature, "To get off to Washington for a few weeks. Yours truly, J. C. Fremont,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2 sheet clipped from the close of ...
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George B. McClellan423 - George B. McClellan
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Ink signature, "Very truly yours, Geo. B. McClellan, Feby 7, 1876,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 lightly lined sheet. In fine condition.
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Samuel H. Parsons424 - Samuel H. Parsons
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Important Continental Army general (1737–1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutiona
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Fitz John Porter425 - Fitz John Porter
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Union major general (1822–1901) who fought at Antietam and Second Bull Run. ALS signed “F. J. Porter,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, December 25, 1884. Letter
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Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau426 - Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau
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French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Philip H. Sheridan427 - Philip H. Sheridan
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Ink signature, "P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. Genl.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 lightly lined sheet. In fine condition, with a small light stain at t...
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William T. Sherman428 - William T. Sherman
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Pencil signature, "W. T. Sherman, General,” on on the reverse of an off-white 4 x 5.25 menu card for the Seventh Annual Dinner of the New Engla...
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Alexander Stephens429 - Alexander Stephens
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Ink signature, "Alexander Stephens, Crawfordville, Ga.,” on an off-white 6.25 x 7.5 guest sheet bearing the signatures of three other Georgian ...
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Alexander Stephens430 - Alexander Stephens
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Vice president of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis (1812-1883). ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, A
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Graf Zeppelin Artifact431 - Graf Zeppelin Artifact
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Large scalloped metal serving platter, 15.5? in diameter, with bottom bearing etched "Zeppelin" blimp maker's mark and numbered "...
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Claude Grahame-White432 - Claude Grahame-White
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Pioneering British aviator (1879-1959) who was the first to make a night flight. TLS signed “Yours Very Sincerely, Claude Grahame-White,” two pages, 8
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Howard Hughes433 - Howard Hughes
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ALS signed “Howard,” four pages, 8.5 x 13.25, June 1, no year. Letter to his assistant, confidant, and former FBI agent, Robert "Bob" Mahe...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Howard Hughes434 - Howard Hughes
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Fabled billionaire Industrialist, filmmaker, and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the 20th century. Know
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Howard Hughes435 - Howard Hughes
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Exceptional pairing of items flown on Howard Hughes's triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight: a superb large 12 x 8 silk American flag carried ...
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William P. Lear436 - William P. Lear
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American inventor and businessman (1902–1978) best known for founding the Lear Jet Corporation. DS, signed “Wm. P. Lear,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, August
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Charles Lindbergh437 - Charles Lindbergh
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Double-sided program card from the USS Memphis for the "Farewell Concert in honor of Captain Lindbergh's return to America" on June 10...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charles and Anne Lindbergh438 - Charles and Anne Lindbergh
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National Geographic magazine from September 1934, Volume LXVI, No. 3, 7 x 10, which contains an article entitled “Flying Around the North Atlantic,” s
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Wiley Post and Harold Gatty439 - Wiley Post and Harold Gatty
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Pilot Wiley Post (1898–1935), accompanied by navigator Harold Gatty (1903–1957), set the speed record for around-the-world flight during a trip comple
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Lorin Wright440 - Lorin Wright
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Older brother (1862–1939) of Wilbur and Orville Wright who occasionally assisted in their aerial experiments. The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x
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Orville Wright441 - Orville Wright
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 18, 1944. Letter to Hap Arnold’s wife, who was Vice President of the Army Air Forces Aid Soc
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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