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Headquartered in Amherst, NH, RR Auction is globally recognized as the trusted source for authentic autographed memorabilia and rare signed documents. Since its inception in 1976, the firm has published close to 360 consecutive monthly autograph catalogs, which are distributed internationally. The firm recently auctioned the autographed photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue wagging for a record $74,340 and the check astronaut Neil Armstrong signed the day he left for the moon for $27,350.
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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259Thomas EdisonRR Auction
TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, July 18, 1916. Letter to J. B. Taltavall care
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
261Thomas EdisonRR Auction
TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Thomas A. Edison Laboratory letterhead, October 17, 1924. Letter to the secretary of the National Mu
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
262Albert EinsteinRR Auction
TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, March 24, 1949. Letter to Mr. And Mrs. Paul Falkenberg. In
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
263Albert EinsteinRR Auction
TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, December 3, 1935. Letter to Paul Dupont, founder of Dupont
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
264Albert EinsteinRR Auction
TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, August 15, 1950. Letter to Miss Florence Baldwin, National Citizen’s
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
265Elizabeth, Queen MotherRR Auction
Christmas card from 1964, measuring 10 x 8 closed and bearing a gold-embossed crown on the front. Inside bears a 7.25 x 6 image of Elizabeth proudly p
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
266Philo T. FarnsworthRR Auction
Inventor (1906-1971) best known for inventing the first fully electronic television system. Signed technical report, The Complete DC Theory of an Oppo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
267Francis, Samuel, and William Pitt FessendenRR Auction
Three ALSs, ranging in date from 1822 to 1904. One from Samuel Fessenden, one-page, in part, “The pleasure of your company is a strange inducement. ‘T
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
268Cyrus W. FieldRR Auction
American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable ALS signed “Cyrus,” one page, 8 x 9.75
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
269Cyrus W. FieldRR Auction
Sepia-toned 2.25 x 3.5 profile portrait, boldly signed in black ink, “Cyrus W. Field.” Mounted to a same-size card and in very good condition, with li
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
270Hamilton FishRR Auction
Politician (1808–1893) who served as governor of New York, US senator, and secretary of state. Two items: personal check, dated July 30, 1892, filled
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
271Alexander FlemingRR Auction
Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Vintage 4.2
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
272John C. FremontRR Auction
Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890) who mapped the Oregon Trail, played a prominent part in conquering Californi
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
273John C. FremontRR Auction
Fabulous 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite profile portrait by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, (and so stamped on the reverse, which also indicates that t...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
275Giuseppe GaribaldiRR Auction
Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Stern 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait, si
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
276David Lloyd GeorgeRR Auction
British statesman (1863-1945) and the only Welsh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he is also the only one to have spoken English as a second lang
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
277Mohandas GandhiRR Auction
Rare ALS in English signed “M. K. Gandhi,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date, but postmarked November 10, 1932. Letter to a school teacher, written whi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
278Pat GarrettRR Auction
New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Garrett himself was fatally ambushed n
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
279William Lloyd GarrisonRR Auction
Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
280J. Paul GettyRR Auction
Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Getty, payable to Brackett’s Night Patrol for $8.00, May 10, 1943. Expected cancellation h
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
281J. Paul GettyRR Auction
Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of Getty in a chair, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
282Ché GuevaraRR Auction
Argentine-born Marxist political activist (1928–1967) who played a central role as Fidel Castro’s most trusted associate during the Cuban Revolution.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
284John HancockRR Auction
Attractive LS, one page, 7.5 x 9, March 31, 1784. Letter to Brigadier General Samuel McCobb. In full: “Enclosed I send you a Resolve of the Genl Court
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
285John HancockRR Auction
Manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 12, May 20, 1788. Document signed as governor of Massachusetts, appointing Moses Warren, a “Quartermaster of the first
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
286Thomas HarriotRR Auction
English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer, and translator (1560-1621). He is now credited as the first astronomer to draw an astronomical object
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
287Patrick HenryRR Auction
American patriot (1736–1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Ink signature, “P. Henry,” on
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
288Chaim HerzogRR Auction
Irish-born Israeli politician who served as president (1983–1993). A staunch defender of Israeli security, he established his political reputation as
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
289Edmund Hillary and Tenzing NorgayRR Auction
Ink signature, “Tenzing Norgay 11/8/71,” and a ballpoint signature, “Ed Hillary,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 card embossed with the seal of Wellington at
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
290Edmund HillaryRR Auction
Gritty high-quality 9.25 x 12 Karsh coffee table book photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
291Edmund HillaryRR Auction
Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Hillary enjoying a beverage during his expedition, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
292Edmund HillaryRR Auction
Limited edition color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Hillary during his ascent to the top of Mount Everest, #4/10, signed in the lower border in blue f
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
294Jimmy HoffaRR Auction
Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
295Miklós Horthy, Jr.RR Auction
Younger son of Hungarian regent Admiral Miklós Horthy and, until the end of World War II, a politician. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo by Bru...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
296Harry HoudiniRR Auction
AQS on a pink 7.75 x 6.25 album page, Houdini writes: “Glasgow Sept 23/04. ‘Stone walls do not a prison make, or iron bars a cage.’ Yours with best wi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
297Sam HoustonRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “Sam Houston,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 14, April 25, 1856. Quit claim deed between Houston and John Crippen. In p
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
298Howard HughesRR Auction
Fabled billionaire Industrialist, filmmaker, and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the twentieth century.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
299Saddam HusseinRR Auction
Deposed leader of Iraq. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with a few scattered light bends and creases.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
300Thomas HutchinsonRR Auction
British royal governor of colonial Massachusetts from 1771 to 1774 and a prominent Loyalist in the years before the American Revolution. Partly-printe
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
301William IrvineRR Auction
He served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and represented Pennsylvania in both the Continental Congress and the United States House of
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
302Helen KellerRR Auction
Poignant AQS, in pencil, on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. Keller writes: “Musical vibrations make my whole body sing like a wind-harp. Sincerely your
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
303Helen KellerRR Auction
TLS, signed in pencil, one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, Arcane Ridge letterhead, May 11, 1941. Letter to veterinarian Dr. DeVita. In full: “A most gr
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
304Helen KellerRR Auction
Signed book: Midstream: My Later Life. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1929. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 362 pages. Sign
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
305Robert F. KennedyRR Auction
Ballpoint signature on an off-white 2.25 x 3.25 slip. Old tape stains along the left and right edges (heavier at the right edge and barely touching th
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
306Robert F. KennedyRR Auction
Program page, 8.5 x 11, from Kennedy’s appearance at the seventh annual dinner dance honoring Congressman James C. Corman, signed in blue ballpoint. I
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
307Rose KennedyRR Auction
ALS signed “Rose F. Kennedy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 4.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter of thanks to Arthur. In part: “Ho
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
308Kim Il-sungRR Auction
Korean communist, and later Juche, politician who led North Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death. Extremely rare color 6.5 x 9 printed phot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
309King Alfonso XIIIRR Auction
King of Spain, posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, was proclaimed King at his birth. He reigned from 1886–1931. Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
310King Frederick the GreatRR Auction
King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the huma
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
311King Charles VIRR Auction
Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 1711 to 1741; father of the beloved empress Maria Theresa of Austria. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey” (I the King)
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
312King George IIRR Auction
King of Great Britain and Ireland (1683–1760) from 1727 to his death. He was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. LS in French,
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00