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 A. Garfield42 - James A. Garfield
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Two items: a stunning, crystal-clear 3.5 x 5 cabinet portrait of Garfield in a bust-length pose, neatly signed in black ink, "J. A. Garfield,&q...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield43 - James A. Garfield
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LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” three pages on two sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Representatives letterhead, May 2, 1874. Letter to the Hon. John Peter Robi
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Chester A. Arthur44 - Chester A. Arthur
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Attractive engraving of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3.5, boldly signed below the vignette in black ink, "Chester A. Arthur." I...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chester A. Arthur45 - Chester A. Arthur
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Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “C. A. Arthur, Brig. Genl. & AA QMG, S.N.Y.,” one page, 8.5 x 14, January 13, 1862. Receipt issued to ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Benjamin Harrison46 - Benjamin Harrison
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TLS signed “Benj. Harrison,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, personal letterhead, November 11, 1896. Letter to R. U. Johnson, editor of
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Benjamin Harrison47 - Benjamin Harrison
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ALS signed “Benj. Harrison,” two pages, 4.75 x 7.75, March 22, 1884. Letter to Jonathan P. Carr of Brookston, Indiana, in full: "I do not wonde...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William McKinley48 - William McKinley
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ALS as an Ohio congressman, signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” four pages, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Representatives letterhead, February 5, 1882. Lengthy letter t
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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William McKinley49 - William McKinley
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ALS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, House of Representatives letterhead, February 4, 1882. Letter to "Register Printing Co.,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Theodore Roosevelt50 - Theodore Roosevelt
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Excellent TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 28, 1898. Letter to historian William Laird Clowes, in full: “I understand your third volume is very nearl
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Theodore Roosevelt51 - Theodore Roosevelt
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TLS, two pages, 7.5 x 9.5, The Outlook letterhead, February 18, 1913. Letter to Maud Nathan, in full: "The other night we had too much speaking...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Theodore Roosevelt52 - Theodore Roosevelt
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Desirable signed book: Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. First edition, limited issue, numbered 555/1000. NY: G.P. Putnam'...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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William H. Taft53 - William H. Taft
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World War I-dated TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, October 17, 1917. Letter to Mr. Fessende
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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William H. Taft54 - William H. Taft
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ANS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, January 30, 1919. Taft's brief note, penned at the bottom of an extract written in a secretarial ha...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Woodrow Wilson55 - Woodrow Wilson
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TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 9, 1918. Letter to Kansas Congressman Jouett Shouse, in full: “It is extremely h
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Woodrow Wilson56 - Woodrow Wilson
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13.25 portrait of Wilson by Harris & Ewing of Washington, D.C., signed in ink, "Sincerely yours, Woodrow Wilson...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Warren G. Harding57 - Warren G. Harding
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Typewritten manuscript DS, one page, 6.25 x 8, no date but circa 1921. In full: "If we are to put America on the right track, and bring about t...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Warren G. Harding58 - Warren G. Harding
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TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 9, 1921. Written from St. Augustine, Florida, a letter to George W. Hills, in full: "I ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Calvin Coolidge59 - Calvin Coolidge
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TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 4, 1924. Letter to W. J. Cameron, editor of Ford's Dearborn Independent,...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Herbert Hoover60 - Herbert Hoover
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Scarce ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 1954. In full: "This is just to remind you of a holiday season 36 years ago—wh...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Franklin D. Roosevelt61 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Signed book set: The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 13 volumes. NY: Macmillan, 1938–1950. Signed on the first free end page o
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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