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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Conrad Aiken Autograph Letter Signed704 - Conrad Aiken Autograph Letter Signed
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Pulitzer Prize–winning American poet, novelist, and writer of short stories (1889–1973). ALS,
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American Writers (4) Signed Stamp Sheets705 - American Writers (4) Signed Stamp Sheets
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Four 8 x 10.5 philatelic souvenir stamp sheets, each signed in ink by a noted American writer. Signers are: Stephen King, James A. Michener, Norman Vi
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Isaac Asimov Signed First Day Cover706 - Isaac Asimov Signed First Day Cover
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Highly attractive FDC honoring Marc Chagall's glass memorial to Dag Hammarskjold, signed in blue ballpoint by Isaac Asimov. In fine condition.
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James M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed707 - James M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 4 x 5.75, Leinster Corner letterhead, February 29, 1908. Ha
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William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter Signed708 - William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, blindstamped monogram
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John Burroughs Autograph Letter Signed709 - John Burroughs Autograph Letter Signed
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Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sh
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Hall Caine Autograph Letter Signed710 - Hall Caine Autograph Letter Signed
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Celebrated writer (1853–1931) of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, who was the most highly paid novelist of his day.
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Wilkie Collins Autograph Letter Signed711 - Wilkie Collins Autograph Letter Signed
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British author (1824–1889) regarded as the first British detective story writer. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhe
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Gabriele D'Annunzio Autograph Letter Signed712 - Gabriele D'Annunzio Autograph Letter Signed
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Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863-1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. ALS in Italian on both sides of a 5.5 x 3.75 L
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Daphne du Maurier Signed Photograph713 - Daphne du Maurier Signed Photograph
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English author and playwright (1907-1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitc
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Alexandre Dumas, fils Autograph Letter Signed714 - Alexandre Dumas, fils Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas f.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25. An untrans
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Camille Flammarion Autograph Letter Signed715 - Camille Flammarion Autograph Letter Signed
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French astronomer and author (1842-1925) who authored several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism. ALS in French,
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Autograph Letter Signed716 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6, July 22, 1887. Handwritte
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Sir Robert Howard Document Signed717 - Sir Robert Howard Document Signed
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English playwright and politician (1626–1698) who fought for the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. Scarce partly-pr
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Washington Irving Signature718 - Washington Irving Signature
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Ink signature, "W. Irving,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of an autograph letter, boasting sever
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Colette de Jouvenel Autograph Letter Signed719 - Colette de Jouvenel Autograph Letter Signed
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The daughter (1913–1981) of French writer Colette and her second husband, Henri de Jouvenel. Untranslated ALS in French,
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Stephen King Signed Photograph720 - Stephen King Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Stephen King scaring New England drummer Hirsh Gardner backstage at a Cheap Trick and AC/DC concert, signed in black felt tip b
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Timothy Leary Signature721 - Timothy Leary Signature
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Ballpoint signature, "Timothy Leary,” on a pink 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by an ad for Leary's book...
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Maurice Maeterlinck Autograph Letter Signed722 - Maurice Maeterlinck Autograph Letter Signed
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Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist (1862–1949) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. ALS in French, signed
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John Masefield Autograph Letter Signed723 - John Masefield Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 8 x 10, April 26, 1907. Handwritten letter to Allan Wade of the Court Theatre, in full: "Many thanks for your kind letter. I am ...
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