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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The Mike Tracy Collection272 - The Mike Tracy Collection
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Substantial collection comprised of 11 binders containing approximately 1500–2500 autographed items, including mostly signed photos, assorted signed c
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Leon Trotsky273 - Leon Trotsky
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Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. War–dated DS in
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Emil Adolf von Behring274 - Emil Adolf von Behring
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German physiologist (1854–1917) who received the the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901. ALS in German, signed “Behring,” one pa
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Bill Wilson275 - Bill Wilson
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Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Dear Chuck, With all affection, Ever, Bill 6/2/64.” A trivia
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fulgencio Batista276 - Fulgencio Batista
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Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. Uncommon matte-
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antoine C. Becquerel277 - Antoine C. Becquerel
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Scientist and pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788–1878). ALS in French, signed “Becquerel,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8
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Seth Bullock278 - Seth Bullock
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Western legend (1849–1919) who beat out Wyatt Earp for the position of first sheriff of the notorious Deadwood camp. Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x
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Richard E. Byrd279 - Richard E. Byrd
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TLS signed “Dick B,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Polar Expeditions letterhead, December, 1954. Letter to Jerome D. Barnum. In part: “The Byrds have const
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Chiang Ching-Kuo280 - Chiang Ching-Kuo
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Chinese leader (1910–1988) and son of Chiang Kai-shek, who succeeded his father as premier and president of China, serving until his death. Color sati
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Chun Doo-Hwan281 - Chun Doo-Hwan
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Two items: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Doo-Hwan, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and a felt tip signature on a 5.5 x 3.5 white
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Civil Rights282 - Civil Rights
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FDC with an affixed metallic cachet honoring the Bill of Rights and James Madison, signed in ink and felt tip by eight Civil Rights leaders, including
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Christian Dior283 - Christian Dior
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French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th century fashion. Cover for the March 4, 1957, issue of Time
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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DNA: Watson and Crick284 - DNA: Watson and Crick
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FDC with a cachet honoring ‘The American Doctor,’ signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and “Francis Crick.” In fine condition. A highly desira
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DNA: James Watson285 - DNA: James Watson
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Original signed ballpoint sketch of a double helix DNA strand on a green 5 x 3 card, signed “James D. Watson.” In very fine condition.
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George Eastman286 - George Eastman
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American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and help
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Albert Gallatin287 - Albert Gallatin
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Politician and financial genius (1761–1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. LS, one page both side
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Mikhail Gorbachev288 - Mikhail Gorbachev
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Limited edition souvenir treaty signed “M. Gorbachev,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, numbered 225/299. Reproduction of the final page of the Nuclear Arms Red
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Jay Gould289 - Jay Gould
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Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, leading to the ‘Black F
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Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna290 - Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna
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Youngest child (1882–1960) of Emperor Alexander III of Russia; her older brother was Tsar Nicholas II. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Olga,” one
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J. Edgar Hoover291 - J. Edgar Hoover
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Collection of 15 TLSs, all to FBI employees John and Stella Davis, various sizes, ranging in date from 1940 to 1948, all on FBI letterhead and all sig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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