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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Edmund W. Pettus Typed Letter Signed382 - Edmund W. Pettus Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “E. W. Pettus,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 6, 1899. Letter from Selma, responding to
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Poindexter Document Signed383 - George Poindexter Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed "Geo. Poindexter," one page, 15.75 x 9.75, August 3, 1820. As governor of Mississippi, Poindexter appoints Isham...
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Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany Autograph Letter Signed384 - Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Frederick,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, January 3, 1798. Handwritten letter from "Horse Gu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles Wedding Reception Photograph385 - Princess Diana and Prince Charles Wedding Reception Photograph
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Appealing original color semi-glossy 8 x 10 behind-the-scenes photo of the wedding reception of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, held at Buckingham
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Princess Grace and Prince Rainier (2) Signed Photographs386 - Princess Grace and Prince Rainier (2) Signed Photographs
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Two photos: a nice glossy 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of the royal family of Monaco, signed in fountain pen, "Grace de Monaco" and "Raine...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed387 - Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “P. L. Proudhon,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 5.5, April 1860. Handwritten
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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George Pullman Document Signed388 - George Pullman Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. M. Pullman,” one page, 9 x 5.75, 1870. Stock certificate for sha
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Thomas Brackett Reed Signed Photograph389 - Thomas Brackett Reed Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reed by C. M. Bell, signed in ink, "Thomas B. Reed." Annotated below by a collector, "13/8/93.&q...
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William Rockefeller Document Signed390 - William Rockefeller Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Rockefeller V. Prest.,” one page, 8.5 x 7, October 14, 1880. Docu
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F. W. Roebling Document Signed391 - F. W. Roebling Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 7, June 31, 1889. Document by which Roebling, on behalf of John A. Roebling's Sons & Co., appoints Percy R....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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