RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction's first sale of the new year brings over 1,000 rare and remarkable lots to the auction block! Important historical items include a handwritten letter by Nikola Tesla, commenting on his place amidst Edison and Bell; the first honorary diploma awarded to Albert Einstein; a rare letter from Queen Mary I to her husband's cousin; an oversized autographed Babe Ruth portrait; and an astounding assortment of rare and important stocks, bonds, and financial documents. A special section devoted to Prince includes rare Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record. 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 January 2022.
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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John Bright Autograph Letter Signed222 - John Bright Autograph Letter Signed
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Significant ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, March 21, 1864. Handwritten letter to William Poole in New York, commenting on the American Civil War.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jacques Pierre Brissot Autograph Letter Signed223 - Jacques Pierre Brissot Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “Brissot de Warville,” one page, 6.5 x 7.25, no date. Untranslated handwri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak Autograph Letter Signed224 - James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “J. Brooke,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, February 15, 1852. Handwritten letter,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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James Brooks Autograph Letter Signed225 - James Brooks Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, May 10, 1850. Handwritten letter sending thanks for "Editorials on the slavery excitement,&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Brooks Document Signed226 - John Brooks Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Brooks,” one page, 15.75 x 9.75, July 23, 1821. As governor of Mas
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William F. Buckley, Jr. Signed Photograph227 - William F. Buckley, Jr. Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10.25 Bachrach portrait of the conservative intellectual, signed and inscribed on the original mat in red ballpoint, &qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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John Butterfield Document Signed228 - John Butterfield Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Butterfield,” one page, 4.25 x 8.75, March 5, 1860. American Expre
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jean Jacques Régis de Cambaceres Letter Signed229 - Jean Jacques Régis de Cambaceres Letter Signed
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LS in French, signed “Cambaceres,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, November 17, 1810. Untranslated letter
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle Autograph Letter Signed230 - Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “Alph. de Candolle,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Decemb
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Canning Autograph Letter Signed231 - George Canning Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Geo. Canning,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, April 11, 1824. Handwritten letter to "Prince P
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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