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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Stevens Duryea, Inc. Automotive Stock Certificate492 - Stevens Duryea, Inc. Automotive Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for four shares in Stevens-Dureya Inc., one page, 10.75 x 8.5, August 6, 1920. Issued to H. Y. Smith, the certificate is signed by t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Toledo and Wabash Railway Company Bond493 - Toledo and Wabash Railway Company Bond
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Attractive $1000 bond of the Toledo and Wabash Railway Corporation issued November 1, 1862, 15 x 16, with 17 coupons intact below. Carrying a rate of
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Triunfo Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate494 - Triunfo Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for 22 shares in the Triunfo Gold and Silver Mining Company, one page, 9.25 x 5, December 1, 1865. Issued to Edward P. Flint, the ce
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Western North Carolina Railroad Company Bond495 - Western North Carolina Railroad Company Bond
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Rare and important $100 bond of the Western North Carolina Railroad Company issued March 1, 1870, 14.25 x 20.75, with 40 coupons intact below. First m
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Yuba Railroad Company 1866 Bond496 - Yuba Railroad Company 1866 Bond
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Desirable $1000 bond of the County of Yuba, California, for the Yuba Rail Road Company issued February 13, 1866, 15.75 x 15.5, with 18 coupons intact
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Robert Freeman Document Signed497 - Robert Freeman Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Lawrence,” one page, 8 x 3.75, June 1, 1782. State of Connecticut
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Document Signed498 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 10 x 15, January 19, 1870. As gover
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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George Washington Custis Lee Document Signed499 - George Washington Custis Lee Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “G. W. C. Lee,” one page, 18 x 16.25, June 27, 1877. Desirable bachelo
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Adelbert Ames Signature500 - Adelbert Ames Signature
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Clean ink signature, "Adelbert Ames, Bvt. Maj. Genl. U.S. Army,” on an off-white 3 x 1 card. In very fine condition.
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Robert Anderson Signature501 - Robert Anderson Signature
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Neat ink signature, "Robert Anderson, July 13/65,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with creases to two co
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