RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With 1,000 lots up for bidding, RR's December Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an extraordinary wealth of scientific autographs—Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, Alfred Nobel, Nikola Tesla, James Watt, Henri Poincare, and Charles Darwin are among the key names. Other highlights include a rare Beatles-signed document from Hamburg, 1961; a handwritten letter by patriot philosopher Thomas Paine; a super scarce signature of Thomas Lynch, the rare Declaration signer; important Abraham Lincoln appointments; and a stunning oversized autographed portrait of Babe Ruth. 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 December 2021.
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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Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite Photograph443 - Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite Photograph
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Uncommon 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo of Lee in formal attire, boldly signed in ink, "R. E. Lee." Displayed in a hand-cut mat and fram...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman Twice-Signed Photograph444 - William T. Sherman Twice-Signed Photograph
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Exceptional 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman in uniform with his arms folded in impatience, signed in black ink, "W. T. ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Felix Zollicoffer Signed Photograph445 - Felix Zollicoffer Signed Photograph
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Confederate brigadier general (1812-1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first Confederate general to die in t
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Georges Guynemer Signed Photograph446 - Georges Guynemer Signed Photograph
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The second highest-scoring French fighter ace (1894–1917 MIA) who tallied 54 victories during World War I, and was a Frenc
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Signed Photograph447 - Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Rosenthal posing next to the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, signed and inscribed in the
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph448 - Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up military portrait, signed in fountain pen, "Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo-1947." In very good to fine cond...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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World War II: Bernard J. Jensen's B-17 'Skippy' A-2 Bomber Jacket449 - World War II: Bernard J. Jensen's B-17 'Skippy' A-2 Bomber Jacket
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A WWII USAAF 8th Air Force B-17 (42-3329) A-2 bomber jacket belonging to Corporal Bernard J. Jensen, tailgunner on ‘Skippy
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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World War II: Lawrence Hall's USAAF 8th Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket450 - World War II: Lawrence Hall's USAAF 8th Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket
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A WWII USAAF 8th Air Force A-2 flight jacket belonging to Sergeant Lawrence Hall. This attractive dark brown leather, issue jacket with russet-brown e
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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André Masséna Document Signed451 - André Masséna Document Signed
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Military commander (1758–1817) during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, who was named as one of Napoleon's original 1
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Napoleon Autograph Endorsement Signed452 - Napoleon Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Untranslated autograph endorsement signed "Bonaparte," penned at the top of a partial 'Republique Francaise' document, 8 x 5.25, V...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Raimondo Montecuccoli Letter Signed453 - Raimondo Montecuccoli Letter Signed
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Italian-born professional soldier (1609–1680) who served the Habsburg Monarchy and was associated with the development of
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Bud Anderson Signed Photograph and Card454 - Bud Anderson Signed Photograph and Card
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Two items: a lossy 10 x 8 photo of Anderson with his fighter plane, signed in black felt tip, "C. E. 'Bud' Anderson, WWII Triple Ace&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Bainbridge Document Signed455 - William Bainbridge Document Signed
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Commodore in the United States Navy (1774–1833) best known for his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. Partly-pr
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Alexandre de Beauharnais Autograph Letter Signed456 - Alexandre de Beauharnais Autograph Letter Signed
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French political figure and general (1760–1794) during the French Revolution, who was the first husband of JosÃ[x=
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Richard Bong Signature457 - Richard Bong Signature
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Fighter pilot (1920-1945) known as the highest-scoring air ace of the United States, having shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during World War I
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lazare Carnot Letter Signed458 - Lazare Carnot Letter Signed
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One of the most important creators of the French Revolutionary Army (1753-1823); he voted for the death of Louis XVI and was appointed by Napoleon to
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Isaac Chauncey Autograph Letter Signed459 - Isaac Chauncey Autograph Letter Signed
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Commodore (1772–1840) in the United States Navy who served in the Quasi-War, The Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. ALS, fo
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Claire L. Chennault Typed Letter Signed460 - Claire L. Chennault Typed Letter Signed
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Air Force general (1893–1958) who commanded the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. TLS signed â€
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Civil War: Private Dalzell Autograph Manuscript Signed461 - Civil War: Private Dalzell Autograph Manuscript Signed
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Autograph manuscript signed "James M. Dalzell, 'Private Dalzell,'" two pages, 7.75 x 12.5, headed: "The Blue and the Gray.&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke Document Signed462 - Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke Document Signed
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French army officer of Irish descent (1765-1818) whose role in thwarting the British invasion of Walcheren in 1809 led to the emperor creating him Duc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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