RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction’s August Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale offers more than 900 lots, headlined by a special World War II section that tells the story of a war that defined a generation. In addition to this historic offering, headlining items include an important letter by King Henry VIII related to a treaty negotiation, a 1919 letter from Einstein to his ex-wife and children, a remarkable pair of letters by John Lennon about his breakup with Cynthia, and a flag fragment from Horatio Nelson's HMS Victory. 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 August 2017.
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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Oscar Wilde579 - Oscar Wilde
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ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but postmarked January 4, 1893. Letter to Gerald Maxwell, in full: "Thank you so much...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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James Fenimore Cooper580 - James Fenimore Cooper
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Otsego County Bank check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Cooper, "J. Fenimore Cooper," payable to Self for $10, April 9, 1842. Encapsulat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dr. Seuss581 - Dr. Seuss
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Signed book: Horton Hatches the Egg. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.25. Signed and inscribed opposite the title page in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dr. Seuss582 - Dr. Seuss
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Red crayon signature, "Dr. Seuss,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James Hilton583 - James Hilton
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Oscar-winning English novelist (1900–1954) whose works include Lost Horizon and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 studio portrait of Hilton
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr584 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
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ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 5 x 8, March 24, 1884. Letter to a gentleman, in pat: "I find myself obliged to keep entirely to the work ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr585 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
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Uncommon 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust-length portrait of Holmes, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Oliver Wendell Holmes.” Published by Ma
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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L. Ron Hubbard586 - L. Ron Hubbard
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Pulp and science-fiction author (1911-1986) who became a lightning rod for controversy as the founder of the Church of Scientology. TLS, two pages, 8
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jack London587 - Jack London
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Bank of Hawaii check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to L. Gum Poor for $21.10, stamp-dated June 5, 1916. Encapsulated in a pla
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Sean O'Casey588 - Sean O'Casey
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ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, August 27, 1960. Letter to Frank M. Flack, in part: "Plays are written for enjoyment-not for stud...
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Bertrand Russell589 - Bertrand Russell
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TLS, one page, 8 x 5, Plas Penrhyn letterhead, November 16, 1959. Letter to Dr. Strutz, in part: "I recently wrote an article, I think not yet ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Steinbeck590 - John Steinbeck
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Ink signature, "John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 sheet affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with a uniform block toni...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hunter S. Thompson591 - Hunter S. Thompson
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Limited edition 13.5 x 26 print entitled 'Open Letter: San Francisco October 25, 1960,' numbered 41/92, signed in the upper left in gold ink...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tristan Tzara592 - Tristan Tzara
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Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist (1896–1963). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Tzara,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25,
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Eudora Welty593 - Eudora Welty
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Signed book: The Golden Apples. First edition, first printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1949. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 244 page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Greenleaf Whittier594 - John Greenleaf Whittier
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ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 20, 1889. Letter to Miss Elizabeth Higginson, in part; "I...
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P. G. Wodehouse595 - P. G. Wodehouse
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Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Wodehouse holding a dachshund, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gill R. Nelson, Best wishes, P. G. Wodeh
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bela Bartok596 - Bela Bartok
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Hungarian-born musician (1881-1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Beatles597 - Beatles
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Vintage circa 1963 blue ballpoint signatures, "John Lennon, Beatle," "George Harrison," "Paul McCartney," and "Ri...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison598 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Signed book: I, Me, Mine. Limited edition, numbered 376/2000. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1980. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25, 398
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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