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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Joseph Pulitzer172 - Joseph Pulitzer
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Scarce DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, January 15, 1896. Pulitzer appoints a proxy for a stockholders meeting, in part: “I, Joseph Pulitzer…do hereby constitu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Astronomers and Mathematicians173 - Astronomers and Mathematicians
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Group of nine autographs of astronomers and mathematicians, primarily comprised of letters, dated from 1787–1873, including: M. Chasles, J. B. J. Dela
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Alexander Graham Bell175 - Alexander Graham Bell
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, August 4, 1920. Letter to Paul Brockett at the Smithsonian Library in Washington, D.C., in full: ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Robert Bunsen176 - Robert Bunsen
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German chemist (1811–1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium, and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in Ge
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Daniel Bernoulli177 - Daniel Bernoulli
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Swiss mathematician and physicist (1700–1782) known for his applications of mathematics to fluid mechanics. ALS in French, one page, 7.25 x 9.75, July
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Marie Curie178 - Marie Curie
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Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the No
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Charles Darwin179 - Charles Darwin
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Desirable ANS signed “C. Darwin,” one page on a 4.75 x 3 postcard, postmarked October 27, 1872. Written from his Down House in Beckenham, Kent, a brie
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Charles Darwin180 - Charles Darwin
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Extremely desirable ink signature, "Charles Darwin, from your well-wisher, April 15, 1882,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip. In fine condition, w...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Edison181 - Thomas Edison
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TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 1, 1923. Letter to W. H. Vernon, disc
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Thomas Edison182 - Thomas Edison
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Letter to Thomas Edison from his son Charles, endorsed at the top by Thomas Edison in pencil, “OK if no fire risk to us, E,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Sept
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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