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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Richard S. Ewell419 - Richard S. Ewell
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Confederate general (1817-1872) who achieved fame as a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee; his actions at the Battle of Gettys
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee and U. S. Grant420 - Robert E. Lee and U. S. Grant
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Impressive pairing of Civil War-dated items from legendary rival Generals U. S. Grant and Robert E. Lee: an ALS signed "U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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George E. Pickett421 - George E. Pickett
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Mexican-American War-dated manuscript document, one page, 8 x 10.25, City of Mexico, December 31, 1847. An invoice of "Clothing, Camp and Garri...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman422 - William T. Sherman
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ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, 912 Garrison Avenue letterhead, February 7, 1884. Letter to Mary Audenreid, the
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Horatio Nelson423 - Horatio Nelson
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Fabric swatch from the main topsail of Lord Nelson’s flagship, the HMS Victory, measuring 3 x 2, framed with a 1903 letter of provenance by Henry W. C
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
 
 
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Spanish-American War424 - Spanish-American War
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Original glossy 13.5 x 9.75 photo of the burial procession for the last crew members recovered from the USS Maine, showing the massive cortege making
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Airplane425 - Airplane
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Large bronze airplane sculpture set upon a wooden base, measuring 29 x 31 x 26 and weighing 43 pounds, with a plaque on the base reading: "Pres...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Airplane Pedal Car426 - Airplane Pedal Car
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Vintage toy airplane pedal car, measuring 64? long with a 74? wingspan, painted in gray, red, and yellow. Comes with a mannequin of a child dressed as
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roland Garros427 - Roland Garros
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Early French aviator and a fighter pilot (1888–1918) during World War I. A tennis center was named after him in the 1920s, the Stade de Roland Garros,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Eugene Gilbert428 - Eugene Gilbert
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French racing pilot and WWI flying ace credited with five aerial victories (1889–1918) who was killed in a test flight crash. Scarce matte-finish 5.5
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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