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Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record.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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Friedrich Schlegel Autograph Letter Signed694 - Friedrich Schlegel Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in German, signed “Schlegel,” one page, 5 x 8.25, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter r
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William Shenstone Autograph Letter Signed695 - William Shenstone Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. Shenstone,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, December 25, 1759. Handwritten letter, in part:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Algernon Swinburne Autograph Letter Signed696 - Algernon Swinburne Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “A. C. Swinburne,” one page, 4.5 x 7, July 10. Handwritten letter, in part: "Please s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alexandra Tolstoy Signed Book697 - Alexandra Tolstoy Signed Book
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Signed book: The Tragedy of Tolstoy. First edition, limited issue of 1000. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1933. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 294 page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Kurt Vonnegut Signed Lithograph698 - Kurt Vonnegut Signed Lithograph
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Scarce color limited edition 22 x 30 lithograph featuring Vonnegut's artwork entitled 'Tralfamadore #2,' numbered 4/30, signed in the lo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph699 - Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of the popular Slaughterhouse-Five author, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "Peace and plenty to Gary Lorenz
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Israel Zangwill (3) Letters Signed700 - Israel Zangwill (3) Letters Signed
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Three letters signed by Zangwill: an LS from 1895 on his essay 'The Abolition of Money'; a TLS from 1901 concerning the publication of a spe...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Georges Bizet Autograph Letter Signed701 - Georges Bizet Autograph Letter Signed
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Boldly penned ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, no date. Letter inquiring about music lessons, in part (translated): "...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Edward Elgar Autograph Letter Signed702 - Edward Elgar Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, 38 Via Gregoriana letterhead, November 23, 1917. Handwritten letter, in part: "I rec'...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Maria Malibran Autograph Letter Signed703 - Maria Malibran Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “Malibran,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.5, October 29, 18
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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