RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
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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John Hancock193 - John Hancock
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Exquisite ALS signed “Jno. Hancock,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, December 27, 1760. Letter to his brother, Ebenezer Hancock. In par
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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Theodor Herzl194 - Theodor Herzl
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Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism (1860–1904). LS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.75 x 11.25, Erez Israel letterhead, June 5, 1899. Le
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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William J. Hooker195 - William J. Hooker
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English botanist and botanical illustrator (1785–1865). ALS signed “W. J. Hooker,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, May 22. In part: “I d
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Alexander von Humboldt196 - Alexander von Humboldt
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German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowle
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Jay197 - John Jay
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Bold ink signature, “Yours affectionately, John Jay,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carl Jung198 - Carl Jung
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TLS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8 x 5.5, personal letterhead, March 2, 1937. Letter to Miss A. C. Hall. In full: “You might consult Dr. Edward A. B
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Robert F. Kennedy199 - Robert F. Kennedy
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ALS signed “Bob,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, May 30, 1967. Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. In full: “Many thanks for the discu
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Nikita Khrushchev200 - Nikita Khrushchev
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TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” three pages, 8 x 11.25, no date. In part (translated): “There are some achievements…with fodder silage, but 1
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King Charles II201 - King Charles II
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British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 8 x 12.25,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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King Charles V202 - King Charles V
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Holy Roman Emperor who, as Charles I, also served as king of Spain (1500–1558). Lengthy manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 11.75
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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