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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Carl Sandburg650 - Carl Sandburg
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TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 22, 1940. Letter to Mr. Shapiro, in full: "You are thoughtful to send me your fine tribute...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Santayana651 - George Santayana
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ALS signed “G. Santayana,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, November 18, 1930. Letter to Theodore Sedgwick, in part: "It is a pleasant surprise...
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Maurice Sendak652 - Maurice Sendak
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Early TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 7, 1965. Letter to Miss Jane Ellison Gilboa in Beverly Hills, in part: "I am so pleased with your using yo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Maurice Sendak653 - Maurice Sendak
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Signed book: The Art of Maurice Sendak. First edition. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. Hardcover with lettered acetate dust jacket, 11.75 x 10.75, 278 page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Shakespeare654 - William Shakespeare
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Five appealing small enameled items made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England: a limited edition cylindrical pill box commemorating the 400th anniversa
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Claude Simon655 - Claude Simon
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French novelist (1913–2005) who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1985. Glossy 7 x 9.5 portrait of Simon, signed in brown felt tip. In fine co
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Tasha Tudor656 - Tasha Tudor
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Signed book: Mr. Stubbs. First edition. NY: Ariel Books / Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 8, 48 pages. Signed ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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E. B. White657 - E. B. White
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Signed book: The Trumpet of the Swan. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 210 pages. Signed and insc...
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Alexander Borodin658 - Alexander Borodin
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Important Russian composer (1833–1877) dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music. ALS in French, signed “A. Borodin,” four pages
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Claude Debussy659 - Claude Debussy
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ALS in French, signed “Cl. Debussy,” one page, 4.75 x 8, no date. Letter to a gentleman, asking to return a book on Goya to the concierge (translated)
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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