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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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J. Paul Getty Signed Book282 - J. Paul Getty Signed Book
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Signed book: Collector's Choice: The Chronicle of an Artistic Odyssey Through Europe. First edition. London: W. H. Allen, 1955. Hardcover, 6 x 8...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed Photograph283 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed Photograph
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Semi-glossy 6 x 9 paperstock photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her judicial robe, signed in the lower border in thin black felt tip. In fine condition,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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William Gladstone Autograph Letter Signed284 - William Gladstone Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. Gladstone,” three pages, 4 x 6, April 27, 1891. Handwritten letter to Scottish au
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Barry Goldwater Signed Photograph285 - Barry Goldwater Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10 Bachrach portrait of the Republican leader, signed and inscribed on the original mat in black felt tip, "To Barr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jay Gould Document Signed286 - Jay Gould Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 13.5, March 10, 1872. Agreement between Jonathan B. Scorrill and the Erie Railroad company for the purchase of a tr
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Asa Gray Autograph Letter Signed287 - Asa Gray Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8.5, Herbarium of Harvard University letterhead, November 9, 1887. Handwritten letter to English botanis
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Horace Greeley Signed Check288 - Horace Greeley Signed Check
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First National Bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and made payable to Hon. Horace Greeley for $100, June 10, 1868. Endorsed boldly on
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Horace Greeley Autograph Note Signed289 - Horace Greeley Autograph Note Signed
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ANS, one page, 7 x 4, October 20, 1850. Handwritten note from New York, addressed to "Draper," in full: "Let Charles Riddle have one ...
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Henri Gregoire Autograph Letter Signed290 - Henri Gregoire Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “Gregoire,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, April 14, 1815. Untranslated handwritten
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Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm Document Signed291 - Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS, in French, signed “Grimm,” one page, 7.5 x 5.75, January 13, 1778. A "
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