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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James K. Polk21 - James K. Polk
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ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 15, 1845. Letter to "Hon. R. J. Walker, Sec. of the Treasury," in full: "I have an important...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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James K. Polk22 - James K. Polk
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 12.5, July 18, 1846. President Polk appoints Daniel Vaughan as "Naval Officer for the District o...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor23 - Zachary Taylor
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LS signed “Z. Taylor Col., 1st Reg't, U.S. Inf'y, Comd'g,” one page, 7.75 x 10, January 21, 1835. Letter to General R. Jones, written fr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor24 - Zachary Taylor
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Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 30, 1829. Letter issued to Col. George Bomford, in full: "Herewith I h...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Millard Fillmore25 - Millard Fillmore
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LS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 8, 1852. Letter to Reverend Clement M. Butler, in full: "The undersigned having listened with ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Millard Fillmore26 - Millard Fillmore
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Signed book: Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time, Vol. VI. London: T. Osborne, 1747. Rebound hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 532 pages. Signed
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Franklin Pierce27 - Franklin Pierce
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Mexican–American War-dated ALS signed “Frank. Pierce,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, April 6, 1847. Written from Concord, New Hampshire, a letter to
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Franklin Pierce28 - Franklin Pierce
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Ink signature, "Very respectfully, yr. Obd't Serv't, Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 sheet. Double-matted with a portrait o...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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James Buchanan29 - James Buchanan
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ALS as a Pennsylvania congressman, one page, 8 x 10, March 15, 1828. Written from Washington, D.C., a letter to John G. Kammer, concerning collection
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln30 - Abraham Lincoln
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Section of wood recovered from Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois, 1 x 3.25, affixed to the first page of a pamphlet entitled "...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln31 - Abraham Lincoln
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Extraordinary partly-printed DS as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 20 x 15.75, January 22, 1862. Unusual document marked "Duplicate,&...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson33 - Andrew Johnson
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LS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, Executive Mansion letterhead, June 18, 1867. Letter to George W. Childs, publisher of t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant34 - U. S. Grant
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Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Genl.,” two pages, 7.75 x 9.75, October 28, 1863. Ulysses S. President. Autograph Letter Signed, U.S. Gr
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Andrew Johnson35 - Andrew Johnson
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ANS in pencil, one page, 3.75 x 2.5, February 1869. In full: "I would be pleased to have a few minutes conversation with Genl. Townsend if enti...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant36 - U. S. Grant
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Ink signature, "U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.,” on a white 3.25 x 2 card. Cloth-matted and framed with an engraving of Grant to an overall size ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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U. S. Grant37 - U. S. Grant
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Spectacular 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in uniform, boldly signed in ink, "U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A." In fine condition. ...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Rutherford B. Hayes38 - Rutherford B. Hayes
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ALS signed "R. B. Hayes," one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, State of Ohio Executive Department letterhead, March 11, 1870. Letter to "...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Rutherford B. Hayes39 - Rutherford B. Hayes
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Highly desirable 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Hayes in a near-profile pose by McKecknie & Oswald of Toledo, Ohio, crisply signed on the mount in ink, ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield40 - James A. Garfield
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Rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 6, 1881. Extremely rare document issued from the Executive Mansion, suspending John T. Gib
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield41 - James A. Garfield
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LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Fortieth Congress, U.S., House of Representatives letterhead, June 8, 1868. Letter to William C. White
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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