RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With more than 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an impressive assortment of historic collectibles. This month includes a special Literature section, with rare and significant items such as an illustrated, autographed manuscript of Hermann Hesse’s "Piktor's Verwandlungen"; Anton Chekhov's “Stories and Tales,” inscribed; a handwritten quotation from Guo Moruo; and many more top authors like Joyce, Tolkien, Orwell, Sartre, Sendak and Whitman. The Music section features incredible original artwork by Frederic Chopin; a 350-page “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll,” signed by hundreds of the genre’s greatest musicians; and a fully signed Beatles autograph with additional, rare signature from Ray Charles. This catalog also includes items from US History, Space, Art, Entertainment and more. 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 May 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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Martin Van Buren353 - Martin Van Buren
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Partly-printed DS as president, signed "M. Van Buren," one page, 20.25 x 16, November 21, 1838. Four-language ship's papers issued to ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Woodrow Wilson354 - Woodrow Wilson
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.5, May 12, 1916. President Wilson appoints Jose Penteado Bill as "First Lieutenant i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Declaration of Independence355 - Declaration of Independence
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Facsimile copy of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, 15.5 x 19.5, produced by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company in 1970 from an...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John Hancock356 - John Hancock
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Partly-printed DS filled out in Hancock’s hand but unsigned, one page, 9 x 4.5, February 7, 1762. A bill of landing filled out by Hancock, incorporati
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Judah P. Benjamin357 - Judah P. Benjamin
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British-born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served vari
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Clarence Darrow358 - Clarence Darrow
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Rare vintage 10.5 x 12.5 book photo of Darrow taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Clarence Darrow, To—F...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Stephen Girard359 - Stephen Girard
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Fascinating archive of 14 letters documenting Stephen Girard’s purchase of land in Bastrop, Louisiana, which includes information on his cotton planta
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Peter Stuyvesant360 - Peter Stuyvesant
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Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland (1612–1672) who was a major figure in the early history of New York City. Incredibly rare
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Frederick Douglass361 - Frederick Douglass
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ANS, one page, 3.25 x 5.5, March 17, 1879. In full: "It is a pleasure to send my Autograph to Miss Fanny Wilder for I do not forget the Wilder ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nelson Mandela362 - Nelson Mandela
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Beautiful limited edition set of six small-format lithographs entitled ‘The Struggle Series,’ numbered 212/950, each measuring 5.75 x 8.25, signed on
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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