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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Roy Chapman Andrews435 - Roy Chapman Andrews
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American explorer and naturalist (1884–1960) whose far-flung adventures on archaeological expeditions in the Far East were said to have served as the
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sven Hedin436 - Sven Hedin
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Swedish explorer (1865–1952) who mapped the Himalayas and other regions in Central Asia. Beautiful AMS in Swedish, one page, 8.75 x 14.5, August 29, 1
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Alexander von Humboldt437 - Alexander von Humboldt
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German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Robert Falcon Scott438 - Robert Falcon Scott
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British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Ernest Shackleton439 - Ernest Shackleton
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ALS signed “Ernest H. Shackleton,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, no date but likely circa 1901. Letter to Cyril Longhurst, secretary to the British N
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Sam Houston440 - Sam Houston
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Twice-signed manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 4, 1844. Document approving the purchase of candles. In part: "Genl Sam Houston, For E...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Frank James441 - Frank James
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ALS in pencil, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.5, July 25, 1911. Written from Kearey, Missouri, a letter to "Johns," in full (spelling and ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Red Jacket442 - Red Jacket
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Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan (c.1758–1830) whose Indian name was Sagoyewatha. Very rare manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 10, J
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Bill Tilghman443 - Bill Tilghman
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Famed lawman and gunfighter (1854–1924) who began his career as a deputy under Bat Masterson. ALS in pencil, signed “Wm. Tilghman, Dept.,” three pages
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Alcatraz: Clarence Anglin444 - Alcatraz: Clarence Anglin
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Rare ALS signed “Clarence,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 19, 1956. Letter written to his mother while he was incarcerated in the Atlanta Penitentiary,
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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