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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Arthur H. Compton (3) Signed Items242 - Arthur H. Compton (3) Signed Items
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Exceptional group lot of three items signed by physicist Arthur Compton highlighted by an ALS from January 27, 1951, which reads: â€
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Connecticut Pay Order243 - Connecticut Pay Order
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Ralph Pomeroy,” one page, 7.25 x 5, May 20, 1790. State of Connecticu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jay Cooke Autograph Note Signed244 - Jay Cooke Autograph Note Signed
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ANS signed "Jay Cooke," on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In full: "I am glad that our good frd Windom has been made Secretary of Tre...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jay Cooke Autograph Letter Signed245 - Jay Cooke Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 5.75 x 9, personal letterhead, February 3, 1881. Handwritten letter to A. J. Barney, in part: "Col. Groom of Kentucky, but now o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter Cooper Document Signed246 - Peter Cooper Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.75 x 6.75, March 1846. New York Public School certificate, in part: "This Premium was presented to Maria Nunns a...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Peter Cooper Autograph Letter Signed247 - Peter Cooper Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 5 x 8, May 5, 1870. Handwritten letter to Nathan Capen, in full: "I received your favor and shall expect the pleasure of your co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury Document Signed248 - Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury Document Signed
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Partial manuscript DS, signed “Ashley,” one page, 8.5 x 2, no date. Partial financial document c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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George M. Dallas Autograph Letter Signed with Free Frank249 - George M. Dallas Autograph Letter Signed with Free Frank
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ALS signed “G. M. Dallas,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 2, 1832. Handwritten letter to James
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Dalton Autograph Letter Signed250 - John Dalton Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “J. Dalton,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, April 26, 1810. Handwritten letter to physician an
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lee de Forest Autograph Letter Signed251 - Lee de Forest Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 8.25 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 20, 1956. Handwritten response to a collector, in part: "I am happy to autograph thes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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