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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Margaret Mitchell559 - Margaret Mitchell
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TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 10, 1938. Letter to Mr. Sickel, in full: "I appreciated yo...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John Muir560 - John Muir
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ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, February 26, 1908. Letter to artist David Pell Secor, in full: “I thank you very much for your letters & bo...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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O. Henry561 - O. Henry
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Short story writer born William Sydney Porter (1862-1910) known for his use of the surprise ending. ALS signed “Sydnee Porter,” two pages, 5.25 x 8.25
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Ayn Rand562 - Ayn Rand
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Signed book: Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. First edition, first printing. NY: New American Library, 1966. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 309 pages. Signed on
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery563 - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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French poet and writer (1900-1944) and pioneering aviator known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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J. D. Salinger564 - J. D. Salinger
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Rare personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Salinger, "J. D. Salinger," payable to Hirsch's for $43, October 23, 1992. In ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Maurice Sendak565 - Maurice Sendak
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Signed book: The Art of Maurice Sendak. First edition. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. Hardcover with lettered acetate dust jacket, 11.75 x 10.75, 278 page
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Samuel Francis Smith566 - Samuel Francis Smith
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Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808-1895) best known as the lyricist of 'America' ('My Country, 'Tis of Thee'), writ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Shel Silverstein567 - Shel Silverstein
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Two items: a DS, 8.5 x 14, two pages, December 4, 1963, a popular songwriter's contract between Hollis Music, Inc., and Silverstein relating to ...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Steinbeck568 - John Steinbeck
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DS, three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, January 11, 1963. Agreement between Steinbeck and David Merrick granting rights to turn his Viva Zapata! screenpl
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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