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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Nelson Mandela Signed Commemorative Cover313 - Nelson Mandela Signed Commemorative Cover
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Commemorative cover honoring the South African Constitution, signed in black ink by Nelson Mandela, President P. W. Botha, Chairman of the Ministers...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Nelson Mandela and F. W. De Klerk Signed Christmas Cards314 - Nelson Mandela and F. W. De Klerk Signed Christmas Cards
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Two Christmas cards signed by the South African leaders: a 5.25 x 7.75 color Christmas card showing children playing in the snow, signed inside in bla
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Horace Mann Autograph Quotation Signed315 - Horace Mann Autograph Quotation Signed
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American politician, abolitionist, and education reformer (1796–1859) remembered for his promotion of public education. AQ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marie Antoinette: Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde Autograph Letter Signed316 - Marie Antoinette: Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde Autograph Letter Signed
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Celebrated French lawyer (1756–1841) who came into the public spotlight during the French Revolution, zealously defending
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Nevil Maskelyne Autograph Letter Signed317 - Nevil Maskelyne Autograph Letter Signed
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British Astronomer Royal who held the office from 1765 to 1811, and was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth (1732
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gaston Maspero Autograph Letter Signed318 - Gaston Maspero Autograph Letter Signed
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Egyptologist (1846-1916) known for his studies of hieroglyphics and archaeological excavations. ALS in French, signed “G. M
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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William Masters and Virginia Johnson Signed Photograph319 - William Masters and Virginia Johnson Signed Photograph
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Research team renowned for their studies of human sexual response and sexual disorders. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the pioneering researchers, signe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John E. Maynard Football Patent Lithograph320 - John E. Maynard Football Patent Lithograph
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Original patent lithograph for John E. Maynard's "Football," one page, 7.75 x 11.25, October 27, 1925. The diagram features two views ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Charles H. Mayo Signed Photograph321 - Charles H. Mayo Signed Photograph
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American medical practitioner (1865–1939) who helped found the Mayo Clinic with his brother, William James Mayo, and sever
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William J. Mayo Signed Photograph322 - William J. Mayo Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of the esteemed doctor by Root of Chicago, affixed to its original 6 x 9.25 mount, signed and inscribed in ink,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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