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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Cincinnati, Peru and Chicago Railway Company Bond442 - Cincinnati, Peru and Chicago Railway Company Bond
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Large $1000 bond of the Cincinnati, Peru and Chicago Railway Company issued March 1, 1855, 15.5 x 28, with 51 coupons intact below. The impressive bon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Columbia Motors Company Stock Certificate443 - Columbia Motors Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Columbia Motors Co., one page, 11.25 x 8, circa 1920s. Signed by the company's president and secretary, ...
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Confederate States of America 1863 Loan Bond444 - Confederate States of America 1863 Loan Bond
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Desirable Civil War-dated $1000 Confederate States of America loan bond issued March 2, 1863, 13.5 x 13.5, with seven interest coupons intact below. T
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Cuba Railroad Company Stock Certificate445 - Cuba Railroad Company Stock Certificate
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Partly-printed DS, signed “W. C. Van Horne,” one page, 11 x 7.5, May 29, 1909. Stock certificate
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Cuba Railroad Company Stock Certificate446 - Cuba Railroad Company Stock Certificate
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Partly-printed DS, signed “W. C. Van Horne,” one page, 11.5 x 8, July 13, 1909. Stock certificat
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Des Moines River Improvement Construction Bond447 - Des Moines River Improvement Construction Bond
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Verplanck Van Antwerp,” one page, 17.25 x 10.25, December 17, 1851. B
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East Boston Dry Dock Company Stock Certificate448 - East Boston Dry Dock Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for ten shares in the Boston Dry Dock Company, one page, 9 x 6.25, October 17, 1853. Issued to Francis Lowe and signed by the ship b
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Glen Mills Pennsylvania 1880 Bond449 - Glen Mills Pennsylvania 1880 Bond
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Very rare $1000 bond of The Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, issued April 3, 1880, 13.75 x 17.5, with 17 coupons intact below. Carrying a rate of 6%, the bon
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Gloversville and Northville Railway Company Bond450 - Gloversville and Northville Railway Company Bond
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Appealing $1000 bond of the Gloversville and Northville Railway Company issued November 1, 1875, 15 x 26, with 60 coupons below. First mortgage bond c
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Grand Trunk Railroad Company Bond451 - Grand Trunk Railroad Company Bond
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Impressive $1000 bond of the Mobile and Alabama Grand Trunk Railroad Company issued April 1, 1874, 16.25 x 26.5, with 59 coupons intact below. Signed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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