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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Bill Clinton167 - Bill Clinton
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, May 4, 1989. Clinton sets an execution date for convicted murderer David Lee Starr. In part: “David Lee Starr was duly present
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Bill Clinton168 - Bill Clinton
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Two hardcover editions of Between Hope and History, each signed and inscribed as president on the half-title page and dated 1996. In overall fine cond
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Barack Obama169 - Barack Obama
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Presidential campaign booklet, 7 x 8.5, 22 pages, signed in black felt tip on the last page next to his image. In fine condition. Consignor notes that
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Barack Obama170 - Barack Obama
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Rolling Stone magazine featuring a large portrait of Obama cracking a wide smile, dated July 10–24, 2008, 10 x 11.75, 120 pages, signed on the front c
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Barack Obama171 - Barack Obama
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Campaign button printed with an Obama logo and silhouette of New Hampshire with the text “Obama for NH,” measuring 2.25? in diameter, signed in black
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Barack Obama172 - Barack Obama
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Paperstock 11 x 14.75 campaign poster for a ‘Change Rocks’ fundraising event, May 18, 2008, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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First Ladies173 - First Ladies
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Collection of seven items with an uncommon variety of formats, each signed by a first lady, including: Grace Coolidge (ALS), Eleanor Roosevelt (White
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Samuel Adams175 - Samuel Adams
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Manuscript DS, three sides of two adjoined pages, 7.25 x 12.25, November 13, 1795. A statement of property seized from William Winthrop, an American c
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John Armstrong, Jr176 - John Armstrong, Jr
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American soldier and statesman (1758–1843) who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US Senator from New York, and Secretary of War. Partly-prin
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John Armstrong, Jr177 - John Armstrong, Jr
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American soldier and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US senator from New York, and secretary of war (1758–1843). War-dated A
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Benedict Arnold178 - Benedict Arnold
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Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...
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P. T. Barnum179 - P. T. Barnum
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ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Marina, Bridgeport, CT, letterhead, September 12, 1889. Letter to Rockwood. In part: “I telegraphed you today to p
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Simon Bolivar180 - Simon Bolivar
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Partly-printed DS in Spanish, one page, 7.5 x 12, August 22, 1819. As president of Venezuela, Bolivar promotes Leon Galindo to captain in the infantry
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Daniel Boone181 - Daniel Boone
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Daniel Boone (Lt,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, December 21, 1782. An appraisal document placing a value upon
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Lyman Bloomingdale182 - Lyman Bloomingdale
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Businessman (1841–1905) who, along with his brother Joseph, founded Bloomingdale’s Department Store. TLS, signed “Lyman G. Bloomingdale,” one page, 7.
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J. D. Borthwick183 - J. D. Borthwick
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Scottish artist and journalist (1824–1892). Original signed pencil sketch of a scene in a Californian gold rush town on an off-white 8.5 x 5.75 sheet,
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British Prime Ministers184 - British Prime Ministers
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Collection of ten signatures of British prime ministers on individual slips and cards, including: Sidmouth, Spencer Perceval, Grey, Wellington, Melbou
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Andy Card185 - Andy Card
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Former White House Cabinet member and Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card speaking to President Bush,
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Guy Carleton186 - Guy Carleton
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Anglo-Irish soldier (1724–1808) who served as governor general of British North America and commanded troops during the American Revolution. Revolutio
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George Washington Carver187 - George Washington Carver
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TLS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, July 28, 1931. Retained carbon copy of Carver’s letter to a county agricultural agent, sent to Mr. G
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