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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Thomas Edison Portland Cement Company Stock Certificate262 - Thomas Edison Portland Cement Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for the Edison Portland Cement Company, one page, 12 x 8.25, November 5, 1910. Stock certificate for 1250 shares issued to Robert H.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card263 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card
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Desirable Royal Christmas card from 1988 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15 x 8.75 open, with the inside bearing an affixed full-length
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card264 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card
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Desirable Royal Christmas card from 1986 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15 x 8.5 open, with the inside bearing an affixed half-length
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Ellery Autograph Letter Signed265 - William Ellery Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “William Ellery, junr.,” one page both sides, 7 x 12, November 26, 1761. Handwritten
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed266 - Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 6.25, May 13, 1777
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed267 - Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 6.25, June 2, 177
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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English Pen-and-Ink Drawing of Judge Jeffreys268 - English Pen-and-Ink Drawing of Judge Jeffreys
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English pen-and-ink drawing after a satirical print by Mr. Wright, 8.5 x 12.5, entitled "The Lord Chancellor taken disguis'd in Wapping.&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Explorers (4) Signed First Day Covers269 - Explorers (4) Signed First Day Covers
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Four FDCs signed in ink by explorers, including: Edmund Hillary, Vivian Fuchs, and Reinhold Messner (2). In overall fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cyrus W. Field Autograph Letter Signed270 - Cyrus W. Field Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 5 x 8, November 4, 1891. Handwritten letter to J. C. Green in Pennsylvania, in full: "Your letter of the 2d inst. received."...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Father E. J. Flanagan Signed Photograph271 - Father E. J. Flanagan Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Flanagan at his desk with the Oscar statuette won by Tracy, signed and inscribed in white ink, "To my v...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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