RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction's May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction presents a specially curated selection of major figures in science and technology—a remarkable variety of handwritten manuscripts, autograph letters, and signed photos are featured in the sale. Highlights include Albert Einstein's manuscript on "The Essence of the Theory of Relativity," a scientific letter by Stephen Hawking, several significant Charles Darwin autographs, rare French correspondence by Nikola Tesla, a pristine 1976 Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs, and a number of Elon Musk items. Other top lots in the auction are Marilyn Monroe's 1958 driver's license, a fully signed Led Zeppelin album, important Houdini memorabilia, and rare presidential autographs. 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 May 2023.
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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Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia Signed Card269 - Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia Signed Card
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Exiled head of the Imperial Family of Russia, a position which he claimed from 1938 to his death in 1992. New Year's card featuring a snowy scen...
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Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe Typed Letter Signed270 - Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe Typed Letter Signed
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British newspaper and publishing magnate (1865"“1922) who, as owner of the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, was an early developer of pop...
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Anderson Hatfield Autograph Letter Signed271 - Anderson Hatfield Autograph Letter Signed
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Minister and local politician (1835"“1920) who was directly involved in two significant events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, namely: he pre...
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Edmund Hillary Signed Photograph272 - Edmund Hillary Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the legendary Everest-summiting mountaineer, signed in black felt tip, "E. P. Hillary." In fine condition.
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Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover273 - Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover
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Commemorative cover with a cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, 8 x 4.5, signed in ballpoin
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J. Edgar Hoover Signed Photograph274 - J. Edgar Hoover Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of a painted portrait of the FBI chief by artist Paul Frehm, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to a special agent,
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Max Horkheimer Typed Letter Signed275 - Max Horkheimer Typed Letter Signed
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German philosopher and sociologist (1895"“1973) famed for his work in critical theory as a member of the Frankfurt School. TLS in German,...
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Kennedy Assassination (5) Signed Photographs276 - Kennedy Assassination (5) Signed Photographs
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Five photos of events affiliated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, ranging in size from 6 x 4 to 10 x 7, each signed in ink by a wi
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Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle Typed Letter Signed277 - Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed "James R. Leavelle," one page, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1994. Letter regarding the Kennedy assassination and various conspiracy th...
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Kennedy Assassination: McClelland and Perry Signed Warren Commission Deposition278 - Kennedy Assassination: McClelland and Perry Signed Warren Commission Deposition
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Two items: photocopy of pages 1"“22 of Dr. Robert McClelland's deposition before the Warren Commission, originally labeled as "T...
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King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed279 - King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed "A.E.," penned on both sides of a 4.5 x 3.5 Sunningdale Park stationery card, no date but postmarked November 3, 1885. Handwrit...
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King Edward VII Document Signed280 - King Edward VII Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed "Edward R & I," one page, 15.75 x 12, January 4, 1902. King Edward VII appoints Wilfrid Herman Myers "t...
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King Edward VIII Signed Christmas Card281 - King Edward VIII Signed Christmas Card
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Royal Christmas card from 1925 featuring a handsome engraving inside, measuring 8 x 5 open, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Siste...
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King Frederick IX of Denmark Signed Photograph282 - King Frederick IX of Denmark Signed Photograph
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King of Denmark from 1947 until his death in 1972. Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.75 photo of King Frederick IX of Denmark in uniform, signed in fountain
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King George III Document Signed283 - King George III Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS, signed "George R," one page, 13.5 x 9.75, July 11, 1792. King George III appoints John Saunders Sebright as &quo...
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King George IV Signature284 - King George IV Signature
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Ink signature as Prince Regent, "George P. R.," on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from the head of a document. Affixed to a same-siz...
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King George IV Signature285 - King George IV Signature
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Large and bold ink signature, "George R," on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 slip clipped from a document. Attractively double-matted with a portr...
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King Hussein Signed Photograph286 - King Hussein Signed Photograph
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Vintage textured matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait of King Hussein of Jordan, signed in fountain pen, "Hussein." In very fine condition.
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King William IV Autograph Letter Signed287 - King William IV Autograph Letter Signed
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King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765"“1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service ...
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King William IV Document Signed288 - King William IV Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed "William R," one page, 13.5 x 9.5, April 19, 1831. King William appoints James Boalth as "Lieutenant in Our...
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