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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Mother Teresa Typed Note Signed362 - Mother Teresa Typed Note Signed
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TNS signed “God bless you, M Teresa mc,” one page, 4.25 x 3.75, no date but postmarked 1989. Typ
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Robert G. Mugabe Signed Photograph363 - Robert G. Mugabe Signed Photograph
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Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Mugabe, signed in blue ballpoint, "Robert G. Mugabe." In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a transmittal lett...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gamal Abdel Nasser Signed Photograph364 - Gamal Abdel Nasser Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Nasser in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Ada, with the best wishes of Gamal Abdel Na...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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National Line Passenger Steamships Broadside365 - National Line Passenger Steamships Broadside
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Broadside advertisement for "National Line Passenger Steamships," 6 x 9, listing a schedule of the firm's "magnificent, Full powe...
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Naval Library and Institute Certificate366 - Naval Library and Institute Certificate
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Partly-printed document, one page, 11 x 14, November 30, 1866. Desirable elected member certificate from the Naval Library and Institute, issued at th
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Walther Nernst Autograph Letter Signed367 - Walther Nernst Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in German, signed “W. Nernst,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, October 21, 1917. Untranslated handwritt
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New Jersey: Perth Amboy Ship's License368 - New Jersey: Perth Amboy Ship's License
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Partly-printed shipping document, one page, 11 x 17, June 20, 1859. Document headed "License of a Vessel above twenty tons to carry on the Coas...
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New York Politicians Signed Naval Petitions369 - New York Politicians Signed Naval Petitions
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Desirable pairing of two manuscript naval petitions signed by New York notables, recommending the appointment of Charles P. Delany as midshipman: one,
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Otto Nordenskjold Signed Photograph370 - Otto Nordenskjold Signed Photograph
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Scarce vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Otto Nordenskjold, signed and inscribed in German in black ink, with Nordenskjold adding the date, "...
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Caroline Norton Autograph Letter Signed371 - Caroline Norton Autograph Letter Signed
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Third-person ALS signed four times within the text, “Mrs. Norton,” four pages on two adjoining s
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