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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Wiliam Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed11 - Wiliam Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, December 2, 1826. Handwritten letter to "Colonel Combs," in part: "The ladies were very much fatigued on th...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed on Presidential Autographs12 - John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed on Presidential Autographs
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ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, August 1, 1859. Handwritten letter to "Mrs. Learned," an autograph seeker. In part: "I regret that I am un...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John Tyler Free Frank13 - John Tyler Free Frank
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Desirable hand-addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 8.75 x 3.5, addressed by Tyler to "Hon. Caleb Cushing, H. of R.," and franked ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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James K. Polk Document Signed as Governor14 - James K. Polk Document Signed as Governor
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Manuscript DS, one page, 12 x 15, January 7, 1840. As governor of Tennessee, Polk grants Zebulon P. Dearing and Andrew Brown "a certain tract o...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Zachary Tyler Letter Signed on Presidential Candidacy15 - Zachary Tyler Letter Signed on Presidential Candidacy
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LS signed "Z. Taylor," one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 18, 1848. Letter to David Paul Burns in Philadelphia, sent from Baton Rouge. In part...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President16 - Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.25 x 11, April 27, 1853. President Pierce appoints Eben W. Allen as "Collector of the Customs for ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed to California Military Governor17 - James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed to California Military Governor
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ALS, one page, 8 x 10, December 24, 1848. Handwritten letter to General Persifor Frazer Smith, one of the last military governors of California. In fu
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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James Buchanan Document Signed as President18 - James Buchanan Document Signed as President
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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, February 20, 1861. President Buchanan appoints William H. Barbour as "First Lieutenant of Co...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed as President19 - Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed as President
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Boldly penned Civil War"“dated autograph endorsement signed as president, "A. Lincoln," on a 3.5 x 7.75 docketing panel, Octobe...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President for Civil War Hospital Chaplain20 - Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President for Civil War Hospital Chaplain
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Civil War"“dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 20, 1863. President Lincoln appoints James Tuttle S...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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