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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Foodies (6) Signed Photographs272 - Foodies (6) Signed Photographs
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Group of six photos of culinary captains of industry, ranging in size from 5 x 7 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the savory subject. Signers are: Jul
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Franz Joseph I of Austria Letter Signed273 - Franz Joseph I of Austria Letter Signed
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LS in Latin, signed "Franciscus Josephus," one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, September 17, 1898. Untranslated official letter, neatly sign...
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French Presidents (5) Letters Signed274 - French Presidents (5) Letters Signed
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Five letters signed by French presidents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including: Jules Grévy (ALS), Marie Fran
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Karl von Frisch Signed Photograph275 - Karl von Frisch Signed Photograph
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Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Karl von Frisch reading a letter, signed in the lower border in blue fountain pen. In very fine condition.
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Francis Galton Autograph Letter Signed276 - Francis Galton Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, December 20, 1875. Handwritten letter to "Mrs. Liebreich," in part: "Thank you for sending me the tickets to ...
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Indira and Rajiv Gandhi (2) Signed Items277 - Indira and Rajiv Gandhi (2) Signed Items
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Two items: a commemorative cover honoring Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit to the United States, signed in fountain pen, "Indira Gandhi...
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Elbert H. Gary Typed Letter Signed278 - Elbert H. Gary Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “E. H. Gary,” one page, 5.75 x 6.75, United States Steel Corporation letterhead, June
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J. Paul Getty Document Signed279 - J. Paul Getty Document Signed
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DS, three pages, 8.5 x 14, January 8, 1937. Casinghead Gas Contract between J. Paul Getty and J. E. Crosbie, Inc., in which the former "hereby ...
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J. Paul Getty Document Signed280 - J. Paul Getty Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 8.5, July 15, 1922. Stock certificate for 1000 shares of the Oklahoma Oil Corporation issued to G. W. Woolley, signe
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J. Paul Getty Signed Check281 - J. Paul Getty Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Getty, "J. Paul Getty," payable to John W. Dryer for $10.80, June 21, 1943. I...
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