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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Otto Schmidt Signed Photograph552 - Otto Schmidt Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Otto Schmidt in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen. Schmidt has added a handwritten note
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Philip H. Sheridan Signature553 - Philip H. Sheridan Signature
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Ink signature, "P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. General, U.S.A.,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with old mountin
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William T. Sherman Signature554 - William T. Sherman Signature
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Nice ink signature, "W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Charles D. Sigsbee Typed Letter Signed555 - Charles D. Sigsbee Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, U. S. Navy Yard letterhead, November 11, 1903. Letter to James S. McCartney of the International League of Press Clubs, in pa
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William Sims Typed Letter Signed556 - William Sims Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Wm. S. Sims,” two pages, 8 x 10, United States Embassy letterhead, July 17, 1899. Le
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Alexander Stephens Signature557 - Alexander Stephens Signature
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Ink signature, "Alexander H. Stephen, M. C. of Ga., National Hotel, Washington D.C., 3 Feb. 1882,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75
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Benjamin Stoddert Autograph Letter Signed558 - Benjamin Stoddert Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 29, 1803. Handwritten letter to John Mason
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Union Generals (13) Autographs559 - Union Generals (13) Autographs
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Collection of thirteen autographs of noted Union Army officers, mostly comprised of clipped signatures. Includes: Winfield Scott, George G. Meade, Ben
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William Westmoreland (3) Signed Items560 - William Westmoreland (3) Signed Items
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Three items signed by Westmoreland, including: two different 8 x 10 photos of him in uniform, each signed in black felt tip, "W. C. Westmorelan...
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World War II (3) Signed Items561 - World War II (3) Signed Items
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Three items signed by heroes of World War II, including: a TLS signed by James H. Doolittle; a satin-finish 14 x 11 photo signed in black felt tip by
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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