Auction Details
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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339World War II US Navy M26 Life PreserverRR Auction
World War II–era official US Navy M26 life preserver made from olive drab oiled canvas, with two pockets to house the brass and steel CO2 canister wit
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
342World War II: Caterpillar ClubRR Auction
Collection of six items related to the Caterpillar Club, an association formed by parachute pioneer Leslie Irvin for airmen who successfully bailed ou
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
343Hap ArnoldRR Auction
Early TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, September 8, 1925. Letter to R. R. Blythe of New York, in part: &quo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
344Battle of BritainRR Auction
Sought-after limited edition set of four color 10 x 14 prints by artist Eric Kennington, numbered 165/950, consisting of portraits of Battle of Britai
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
345Omar BradleyRR Auction
World War II-dated TLS signed “O. N. Bradley,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department, Washington letterhead, July 12, 1945. Written from Germany, a brief
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
346Lloyd BucherRR Auction
US Navy officer (1927–2004) and commander of the spy ship USS Pueblo, which was captured on January 23, 1968, by North Korea. Group of four satin-fini
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
347Captured German Flag TrophyRR Auction
Circular white area cut from a Nazi flag as a war trophy, featuring a printed black swastika in the center, measuring 28? in diameter, signed in the w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00