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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Yen Chia-kan Signed Photograph432 - Yen Chia-kan Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of Yen Chia-kan, signed in ink in Chinese. Reverse bears a Hu Chung Hsien credit stamp. In fine condition. Acco
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Austin Car Company Stock Certificate433 - American Austin Car Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for ten shares in the American Austin Car Company, Inc., one page, 10.75 x 6.75, March 5, 1930. The certificate features a vignette
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American Hawaiian Steam Ship Company Stock Certificate434 - American Hawaiian Steam Ship Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for five shares in the American Hawaiian Steam Ship Company, one page, 10.25 x 7, October 6, 1916. Issued to Taylor, Smith & H...
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Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company Stock Certificate435 - Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for fifty shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company, one page, 10 x 5.75, February 20, 1856. Issued to P. H. Coakley and si
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (5) Bonds: James Roosevelt Roosevelt and Vincent Astor436 - Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (5) Bonds: James Roosevelt Roosevelt and Vincent Astor
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Extremely unique set of five Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company bonds in sequential order (C968-C972), each assigning the sum of "Ten Thousand...
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Blue Ridge Railroad Company Bond437 - Blue Ridge Railroad Company Bond
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Rare and important $1000 bond of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company issued July 1, 1869, 15 x 22.25, complete with 40 coupons below. Mortgage loan bond c
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Boston Investment Company Stock Certificate438 - Boston Investment Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for one share in the Boston Investment Company, one page, 9.75 x 14.25, July 17, 1889. This extremely rare format features a custom
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Buffalo and State Line Railroad Company Stock Certificate439 - Buffalo and State Line Railroad Company Stock Certificate
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Partly-printed document, one page, 11 x 5, November 12, 1861. Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Buffalo & State Line Railroad Company issu...
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California: Sacramento County Hospital Bond440 - California: Sacramento County Hospital Bond
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Handsome $500 County Hospital Bond of Sacramento, California, 14 x 14.75, with eleven coupons intact below. Payable in "United State Gold Coin&...
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Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago Railway Company Bond441 - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago Railway Company Bond
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Desirable $5000 bond for the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago Railway Company issued May 19, 1905, 15 x 10, with original receipt affi
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