RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

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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 over 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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William L. Cabell21 - William L. Cabell
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Brigadier General (1827–1911) in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War, who later served as Mayor of Dallas, Texas. ALS signed “W. L. Cabel
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George Washington Cable22 - George Washington Cable
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Novelist (1844–1925) who served in the Confederate Army. He wrote of violence and death, of racial intermarriage, and of contradictions and complexiti
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Civil War Sailor23 - Civil War Sailor
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Civil War surgeon Allen S. Heath (b. 1821). Surgeon on the staffs of General King in West Virginia and of General Michael Corcoran's Irish Legio...
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James Holt Clanton24 - James Holt Clanton
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Confederate general who was later murdered in a private feud in 1871. Ink signature, “Jas H. Clanton, Capt commanding, Montgomery Mounted Rifles,” on
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Confederate Loan25 - Confederate Loan
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Partly-printed engraved DS, signed “Ro: Tyler,” one page, 13.25 x 13, February 5, 1863. Confederate States of America Loan for $1000 plus interest at
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John A. Dahlgren26 - John A. Dahlgren
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Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Origin...
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The CSS Virginia27 - The CSS Virginia
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First steam-powered ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy, constructed using the raised and cut down original lower hull and steam engines o
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Margaret Davis Hayes28 - Margaret Davis Hayes
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Daughter of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bingham and Hilliard of Memphis, Tennessee, signed at the
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Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens29 - Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens
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Two letters: ALS signed “Jefferson Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, Baltimore, October 15, 1869, a letter acknowledging a gentleman; and one LS, signed “Alexa
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Jefferson Davis30 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of an older Davis, by Netterville Briggs of Leamington. In very good condition, with light scatt
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Jefferson Davis31 - Jefferson Davis
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Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy, by C. R. Rees & Bro. of Richmond, Virginia, boldly sig...
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Jefferson Davis32 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite cartoon of Davis in a dress with his wife, by William H. Mumler of Boston, captioned at the bottom: "...
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Jefferson Davis33 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite featuring an artist’s rendition of Davis in a dress, by a Philadelphia artist, captioned at the bottom: &...
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Jefferson Davis34 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.75 x 3.5 oval portrait of Davis, affixed to a 4 x 5.5 mount. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks, toning, and soiling,
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Jefferson Davis35 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in uniform, by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, dated 1861 in the lower borde...
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Jefferson Davis36 - Jefferson Davis
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Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in formal attire, by E. Anthony of New York. In fine condition, with trivial corner tip di
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Jefferson Davis37 - Jefferson Davis
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Exceptionally clear original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davis, by C. W. Motes of Atlanta. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface marks and to
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Abner Doubleday38 - Abner Doubleday
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Union general (1819–1893) famous for his association with the invention of the game of baseball. In April 1861, Doubleday served in the garrison at Fo
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Varina Anne Davis39 - Varina Anne Davis
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Daughter of Confederate president Jefferson Davis (1864–1898). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Davis of Richmond, Virginia, signed in the l
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Henry L. Eustis40 - Henry L. Eustis
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Union general from Massachusetts (1819–1885) who commanded a brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of E
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