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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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J. M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed664 - J. M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7, August 18, 1913. Addressed from the Athenaeum Club in London, a handwritten letter to noted publisher Alfred A. Knopf, in part
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter Signed665 - William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 18, 1864. Handwritte
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John Burroughs (2) Autograph Letters Signed666 - John Burroughs (2) Autograph Letters Signed
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Two ALSs, each one page, dated November 27 [no year] and January 9, 1897. Both to editor Richard Watson Gilder, concerning potential publication of li
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Thomas Campbell Handwritten Poem667 - Thomas Campbell Handwritten Poem
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Unsigned handwritten poem by Thomas Campbell, three pages on two sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Campbell writes out a poem, headed: "Verses to Mi...
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Wilkie Collins Autograph Letter Signed668 - Wilkie Collins Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 23, 1888. Interesting handwritten letter regarding the translation of hi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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James Fenimore Cooper Signed Check669 - James Fenimore Cooper Signed Check
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Otsego County Bank check, 5.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, "J. Fenimore Cooper," payable to H. C. Gallup for $11.20, August 1...
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George Crabbe Autograph Letter Signed670 - George Crabbe Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Geo. Crabbe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, June 27, 1829. Handwrit
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Richard Cumberland Autograph Letter Signed671 - Richard Cumberland Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “R. Cumberland,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, no date. Handwritten letter, in full: "Have you
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Gabriele D'Annunzio Autograph Letter Signed672 - Gabriele D'Annunzio Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in Italian, signed “Gabriele,” one page, 8.75 x 10.75, March 24, 1923. Untranslated handwrit
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Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed673 - Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Love, Phil,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, September 15, 1981. Letter to science fiction auth
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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