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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Ralph Waldo Emerson570 - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Partly-printed DS, signed “R. Waldo Emerson,” one page, 5.5 x 8, December 19, 1876. Document issued to writer William Leighton, Jr., in full: "...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William Faulkner571 - William Faulkner
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Rare ALS signed “Wm. Faulkner,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 16, 1937. Letter to William Stevens at Swarthmore College, in full: "Thank you for yo...
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William Faulkner572 - William Faulkner
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Signed book: Notes on a Horsethief. First edition, limited issue, numbered 764/975. Greenville, MI: The Levee Press, 1950. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 71 page
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gustave Flaubert573 - Gustave Flaubert
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Celebrated French novelist (1821-1880) best known for his classics Madame Bovary, Salammbo, and A Sentimental Education. Lengthy handwritten manuscrip
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Ernest Hemingway574 - Ernest Hemingway
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Unique archive of seventeen items, highlighted by one page of unsigned handwritten notes by Ernest Hemingway. Also includes six typed carbon copy lett
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Ian Fleming575 - Ian Fleming
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TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian F.,” one page, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, July 21, 1955. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry, in full: &quo...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Max Jacob576 - Max Jacob
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Important French poet, painter, writer, and critic (1876–1944) who converted from Judaism to Catholicism at age 39. Handwritten manuscript in French b
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Henrik Ibsen577 - Henrik Ibsen
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Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures of...
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Ken Kesey578 - Ken Kesey
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Signed book: Sometimes a Great Notion. First edition, first printing. NY: The Viking Press, 1964. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 6 x 8.75,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Francis Scott Key579 - Francis Scott Key
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Handwritten endorsement, signed "F. S. Key," on a partial manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 13, May 18, 1831. Document addressed to John Marbur...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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