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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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322 - Katherine Lee BatesRR Auction
Educator and poet (1859-1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song "America the Beautiful." TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, We...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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323 - Antoine C. BecquerelRR Auction
Scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878) who was the father of the physicist Edmond Becquerel and grandf
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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324 - Jeremiah BlackRR Auction
American statesman and lawyer (1810–1883) who served as Attorney General and Secretary of State under President James Buchanan. ALS in pencil signed “
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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325 - Montgomery BlairRR Auction
Politician and lawyer from Maryland (1813–1883) who served in Lincoln's cabinet as postmaster general during the Civil War. ALS signed “M. Blair...
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326 - James BowdoinRR Auction
Politician from Massachusetts (1726–1790) who was president of the state's constitutional convention; after independence he served as governor o...
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327 - British Prime MinistersRR Auction
FDC with a color cachet honoring the 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, 7.5 x 4.5, signed in ink or felt tip by John Major, Edward Heath, Margaret T
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328 - British RoyaltyRR Auction
Collection of five ink signatures of British monarchs, penned on slips or sheets ranging in size from 4 x 2.25 to 4.75 x 7.25, including: King George
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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329 - Robert BunsenRR Auction
German chemist (1811-1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ger
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330 - Luther BurbankRR Auction
American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, t
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331 - Richard E. ByrdRR Auction
TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead, November 28, 1926. Letter to James B. Pond of the Pond Lecture Bureau,
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