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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Portsmouth Automobile & Machine Stock Certificate482 - Portsmouth Automobile & Machine Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for two shares in the Portsmouth Automobile & Machine Co., one page, 10.5 x 8, May 31, 1912. Issued to and signed by Lincoln P...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Railroad Bonds: Group of (4)483 - Railroad Bonds: Group of (4)
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Four attractive railroad stock and bond certificates, including: the Chicago & South Western Railway Company for 50 shares (late 1800s); the Cho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Stock Certificate484 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Stock Certificate
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Extremely colorful and decorative stock certificate for 100 shares in Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Inc., 11.75 x 7.75, issued t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Security Aircraft Corporation Stock Certificate485 - Security Aircraft Corporation Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Security Aircraft Corporation, one page, 11.25 x 8, May 24, 1937. The certificate features a vignette of an al
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sierra Railway Company Bond486 - Sierra Railway Company Bond
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Appealing $1000 bond of the Sierra Railway Company of California issued September 15, 1904, 9.25 x 14.25, retaining 27 of the attached coupons. Forty
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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South Sea Bubble Dividend Document487 - South Sea Bubble Dividend Document
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Historic manuscript DS, signed “Ann Younger,” one page, 6.75 x 3, August 26, 1731. Document assi
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Spain Public Debt 1933 Bond488 - Spain Public Debt 1933 Bond
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Attractive Spanish bond in the amount of 1000 pesetas issued in Madrid on March 18, 1933, 21.25 x 22.75, complete with 60 coupons on both sides. In fi
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The St. Louis, Alton and Springfield Railroad Company Bond489 - The St. Louis, Alton and Springfield Railroad Company Bond
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Gorgeous $1000 bond for the St. Louis, Alton and Springfield Railroad Company issued September 1, 1887, 25 x 15, with 58 interest coupons intact on th
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St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Railway Company Bond490 - St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Railway Company Bond
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Large $1000 bond of the St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Railway Company issued August 1, 1879, 16 x 27, with 70 coupons below. First mortgage bond
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Standard Oil Stock Certificate491 - Standard Oil Stock Certificate
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Partly-printed DS, signed “W. H. Tilford" and "Jno. D. Archbold,” one page, 10.75 x 7.75, Octobe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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