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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British Royal Air Force Irvin Flight Jacket307 - British Royal Air Force Irvin Flight Jacket
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Iconic World War II-era Irvin Royal Air Force fleece-lined leather flight jacket, the standard issue flying jacket used by British air crews during wa
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Charles de Gaulle308 - Charles de Gaulle
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Handwritten draft of a letter in French by Charles de Gaulle, unsigned but incorporating his name within the text, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 10.75,
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Charles de Gaulle309 - Charles de Gaulle
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Handwritten manuscript in French by Charles de Gaulle, signed within the heading, "Gen. de Gaulle," one page, 8 x 10.75, July 14, 1941. A ...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Captured German Flag310 - Captured German Flag
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Large German Nazi flag captured by American forces during World War II, measuring 48 x 53, featuring a sewn-on black-on-white swastika against a brigh
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Eighth Air Force 600th Comb Squadron Headquarters Sign and Tunic311 - Eighth Air Force 600th Comb Squadron Headquarters Sign and Tunic
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Original hand-painted wooden sign removed from the headquarters of the 600th Bomb Squadron (398th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force) in Nuthampstead
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower312 - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Souvenir typescript of General Dwight Eisenhower’s 'Order of the Day' on June 6, 1944, delivered upon the D-Day invasion of France, 5.5 x 8....
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Enola Gay313 - Enola Gay
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the 11-man crew of the Hiroshima mission, shown posing below the Enola Gay bomber, signed in blue or black ink by seven crew me
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Enola Gay: George Caron314 - Enola Gay: George Caron
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ALS signed “George R. Caron, Tail Gunner–Enola Gay,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. In part: "We were on our bomb run to Hiroshima, Japan and I w...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Four Generals315 - Four Generals
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Amazing vintage glossy 10 x 8 group photo of four of America's greatest generals during World War II, signed in blue or black fountain pen, &quo...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Guy Gibson316 - Guy Gibson
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The first Commanding Officer of the Royal Air Force's No. 617 Squadron (1918–1944) whose 'Dam Busters' raid in 1943 resulted in the dest...
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,200.00
 
 
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Japanese Good Luck Flag317 - Japanese Good Luck Flag
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World War II–era personal 'Good Luck' flag of a Japanese soldier, 33 x 28, featuring a printed red 'sun' in the center of the white ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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William C. King's Eighth Air Force Painted A-2 Flight Jacket and Uniforms318 - William C. King's Eighth Air Force Painted A-2 Flight Jacket and Uniforms
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Remarkable grouping of World War II military apparel belonging to Staff Sergeant William C. King, a B-24 aerial gunner with the 576th Bomb Squadron in
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Japanese Sword and Pistol Surrendered by Col. Hitoshi Masaki319 - Japanese Sword and Pistol Surrendered by Col. Hitoshi Masaki
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A Browning Model 1910 pistol and 350-year-old wakizashi sword surrendered by Col. Hitoshi Masaki of the Imperial Japanese Army, the commander of the J
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Montgomery of Alamein320 - Montgomery of Alamein
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Souvenir typescript, one page, 8 x 11.5, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, "Montgomery of Alamein, F.M., 1971." The "Instrume...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur321 - Douglas MacArthur
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Remarkable archive related to American soldier Michael Leschuk, who was held as a prisoner of war by Japan and killed in an American bombing of a Japa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur322 - Douglas MacArthur
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World War II–dated fountain pen signature, "Happy birthday to you always, Douglas MacArthur,” at the head of a letter written to him on a 5 x 8...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Benito Mussolini324 - Benito Mussolini
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Handsome matte-finish 6.5 x 10 soft-focus portrait of Mussolini, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, and dated at Rome, J
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Robert Oppenheimer325 - Robert Oppenheimer
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TLS signed “J. R. Oppenheimer,” one page, 8.5 x 11, P.O. Box 1663, Santa Fe, New Mexico letterhead, October 1, 1945. Letter to William Clubb, in full:
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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George S. Patton326 - George S. Patton
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Superb pairing of two WWII-era items signed by Patton to General R. B. Lord: an imposing matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the general in uniform, sign
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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George S. Patton327 - George S. Patton
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ALS signed “GSP Jr.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, color postcard of King Arthur's Castle Hotel in Tintagel letterhead, July 9, no year but likely 1913....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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