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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Henry Knox388 - Henry Knox
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Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 16,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Marquis de Lafayette389 - Marquis de Lafayette
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ALS in English, signed “L.f.,” one page, 4.75 x 7, no date. In full: "Inclosed I send you two letters for Mrs. Crawford and Monroe calculated t...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Revolutionary War390 - Revolutionary War
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Sought-after ALS signed “William Trent,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 8.25, April 7, 1783. Letter to Joseph Simons of Lancaster, in full: "About...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain391 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
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ALS signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, September 24, 1904. Letter to Manly Hardy, in part: "Sarah sen...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Civil War392 - Civil War
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Civil War-dated DS, signed “Virgil M. Healy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 8, 1864. Battle report issued to W. J. Rusling,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Civil War: Private Dalzell393 - Civil War: Private Dalzell
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Handwritten poem entitled "The Blue and Gray of 1867,” penned on two adjoined 7.75 x 12.5 lined sheets, with the upper border reading “as revis...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Jefferson Davis394 - Jefferson Davis
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Civil War-dated ALS as president of the Confederate States, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page on a 7.25 x 4.25 sheet from The Southern Telegraph Compan
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Jessie Benton Fremont395 - Jessie Benton Fremont
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Wife of explorer and politician John C. Fremont (1824-1902), who was the daughter of the famed Senator Thomas Hart Benton, as well as an author of sev
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jefferson Davis396 - Jefferson Davis
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ALS signed “Jeffer: Davis,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 1, 1845. Letter to his "dear Wife," Varina Davis, written from Woodville. ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee397 - Robert E. Lee
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Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Lee to "Mrs…Franklin St., 7th & 8th, Richmond, Virg'a," and signed in th...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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