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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Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Typed Letter Signed329 - Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Typed Letter Signed
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Senior British Conservative politician of the 1930s (1881"“1959) who held several senior ministerial posts during this time, most notably...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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P. G. T. Beauregard Autograph Endorsements Signed on Ft. Sumter Guns (1863)330 - P. G. T. Beauregard Autograph Endorsements Signed on Ft. Sumter Guns (1863)
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Pair of Civil War-dated AESs, both signed "G. T. Beauregard, Genl Comdg." and penned on the reverse of an ALS from South Carolina Governor...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Check331 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Check
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Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. First N
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Nathan Bedford Forrest Twice-Signed Document332 - Nathan Bedford Forrest Twice-Signed Document
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Confederate general (1821-1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. DS, signed "N. B. Forrest," one ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph333 - Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gen. Douglas MacArthur snapping a salute during a formal ceremony, neatly signed in fountain pen. In very fine co
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Napoleon Bonaparte Handwritten Manuscript for Memoirs334 - Napoleon Bonaparte Handwritten Manuscript for Memoirs
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Rare handwritten manuscript in pencil by Napoleon Bonaparte, one page, 8 x 12.5, no date. A significant document prepared by Napoleon while living in
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Alfred Dreyfus Autograph Letter Signed to Zola's Widow335 - Alfred Dreyfus Autograph Letter Signed to Zola's Widow
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French military officer (1859"“1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in t...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Edmund Allenby Autograph Letter Signed336 - Edmund Allenby Autograph Letter Signed
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British soldier and administrator (1861-1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the con
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Robert Baden-Powell Autograph Letter Signed337 - Robert Baden-Powell Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed "R. Baden-Powell," one page, 5 x 8, The Castle letterhead, May 26, 1909. Handwritten letter to "Mr. Wilson," in full:...
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P. G. T. Beauregard Signature338 - P. G. T. Beauregard Signature
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Crisp ink signature, "New Orleans, April 30, 1867, Yours very truly, G. T. Beauregard," on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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