RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Boasting almost 1,300 lots, RR Auction’s massive August Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features highlighted World War II and Animation sections, in addition to a vast array of material spanning history, entertainment, and the arts. The historic World War II section features uniforms, autographs, and weapons from the conflict, including a surrendered Japanese sword. Animation includes original Disney production cels, beautiful hand-painted concept artwork, and autographs from the greatest names in the industry. Other top lots in the sale include an autograph letter from revered economist Adam Smith, an amazing original sketch by Paul Cezanne, an oversized portrait of Oscar Wilde, and multiple pieces signed by Marilyn Monroe. 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 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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Carl Jung204 - Carl Jung
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TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 7.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 16, 1950. Letter to Herr R. Schoch, in full (translated): &...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Immanuel Kant205 - Immanuel Kant
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Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Extremely rare ALS in German, signed “I. Kant,” one page,
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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David Ricardo206 - David Ricardo
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Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. Scarce and desirable ink signature, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Moritz Schlick207 - Moritz Schlick
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German philosopher and physicist (1882–1936) who was the founding father of logical positivism and the Vienna Circle. ALS in German, signed “Moritz,”
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Schopenhauer208 - Arthur Schopenhauer
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Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Adam Smith209 - Adam Smith
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Scottish moral professor and a respected pioneer of political economy (1723–1790) whose magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, is considered the first mo
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Pope Benedict XV210 - Pope Benedict XV
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ALS in Italian, signed "Benedictus PP XV," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 9.25, December 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pope Clement VII211 - Pope Clement VII
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Born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici in 1478, he served as pope from November 1523 until his death in 1534; the Sack of Rome and English Reformation occu
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Pope Leo XIII212 - Pope Leo XIII
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Lavish handmade velvet papal slipper attributed to Pope Leo XIII, measuring 10.75? long, featuring braided yellow-gold trim and a matching ornate embr
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John Wesley213 - John Wesley
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Anglican cleric and theologian (1703–1791) who founded Methodism and was said to have preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime. ALS, no date. Rare ALS
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Brigham Young214 - Brigham Young
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LS, one page, 5.5 x 9.25, Deseret National Bank letterhead, June 27, 1873. In full: "In accordance with the request contained in your letter of...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mustafa Kemal Ataturk215 - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
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Turkish army officer, statesman, and writer (1881–1938) credited as the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Exceptional matte-finish 5.75 x 8.5 full-l
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Fidel Castro216 - Fidel Castro
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Desirable DS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, February 9, 1968. Official decree from "the Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Armed Force...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chiang Kai-shek217 - Chiang Kai-shek
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Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in fountain pen in Chinese. Reverse stamp-dated March 12, 1960, and bears
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Winston Churchill218 - Winston Churchill
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TLS signed "Winston S. Churchill," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to H. P. Moll, in full: "My ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Winston Churchill219 - Winston Churchill
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World War I-dated TLS signed "Winston S. Churchill," two pages, 8 x 10, blindstamped Ministry of Munitions, Whitehall Place letterhead, Ja...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Richard Cobden220 - Richard Cobden
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Influential British statesman (1804–1865) associated with John Bright in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League; an immensely important figure in c
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Emperor Meiji221 - Emperor Meiji
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DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, April 1, 1906. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Golden Kite upon
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Theodor Herzl222 - Theodor Herzl
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Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism (1860–1904). Unusual color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of Rome, dated and signed at the top by Herzl in Italian, &...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Napoleon: Josephine223 - Napoleon: Josephine
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First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). ALS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 6 x 7.75, January 16, 1807.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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