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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Dalai Lama267 - Dalai Lama
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Color 11 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Dalton268 - John Dalton
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English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766-1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person
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Clarence Darrow269 - 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 : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Friedrich Ebert270 - Friedrich Ebert
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German politician (1871–1925) who served as the first president of Germany from 1919 until his death. TLS in German, signed “Ebert,” one page, 8.25 x
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William Fargo271 - William Fargo
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Businessman (1818–1881) who co-founded the famous express firm Wells, Fargo & Co., served as president of American Express, and later directed t...
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Francesco Farnese, Duke of Parma272 - Francesco Farnese, Duke of Parma
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Seventh Farnese Duke of Parma and Piacenza (born 1678) from 1694 until his death in 1727. Untranslated ALS in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 11.25, October
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Cyrus W. Field and Edward Teller273 - Cyrus W. Field and Edward Teller
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Two items signed by innovators: Cyrus Field - LS American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic tele
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Felix Frankfurter274 - Felix Frankfurter
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TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Law School of Harvard University letterhead, November 7, 1935. Letter to Harold R. Shapiro, in full: "I wish to thank ...
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Jane Goodall and David Attenborough275 - Jane Goodall and David Attenborough
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Three photos: a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jane Goodall interacting with a friendly chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip; a color glossy 10 x 8 clos
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Mikhail Gorbachev276 - Mikhail Gorbachev
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Color satin-finish 12 x 15 half-length photo of Gorbachev with his arms crossed, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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