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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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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Tool Chest2023 - Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Tool Chest
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personally-owned and -used tool chest, given to him at Christmas by his valet John Moaney and his wife Delores, who w
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed2024 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “D. E.,” one page, 10.25 x 7.25, personal letterhead, December 2, 1964. Letter to William Scranton, governor of Virginia. In full: “This is
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Handkerchief2025 - Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Handkerchief
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President Eisenhower’s personally-owned off-white linen handkerchief, folded to an overall size of 5.25 x 5.25, finely embroidered in dark blue thread
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Apron Swatch2026 - Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Apron Swatch
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A swatch of the fabric used to make President Eisenhower’s apron, measuring 10.5 x 11.5 unfolded, printed with small depictions of various presidents.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John and Robert Kennedy Signed Photograph2027 - John and Robert Kennedy Signed Photograph
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Supremely rare glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert in the Oval Office, both men relaxed and smiling, signed and inscribed
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph2028 - John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph
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Superlative sepia matte-finish 7 x 11 Choate senior portrait, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lemmer, The gayest soul I know—In memor
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy US Peace Corp Bill-signing Pen2029 - John F. Kennedy US Peace Corp Bill-signing Pen
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Extraordinary dipping pen used by President Kennedy to sign the Peace Corps Act of 1961. The Esterbrook pen measures 6.25? long and features a black p
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John and Robert Kennedy Photograph by Jacques Lowe2030 - John and Robert Kennedy Photograph by Jacques Lowe
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Iconic original matte-finish 12 x 18 photograph of John and Robert Kennedy entitled ‘Brothers,’ taken by Jacques Lowe at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angel
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Photograph2031 - John F. Kennedy Photograph
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Uncharacteristic original matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Kennedy smoking a small cigar, with notes on the reverse from Paris Match magazine: “Kennedy /
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy: Jamie Wyeth Signed Photograph2032 - John F. Kennedy: Jamie Wyeth Signed Photograph
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Desirable 5.5 x 4.25 magazine photo of Wyeth’s iconic portrait of Kennedy, matted to an overall size of 10 x 8, signed and inscribed on the mount in b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Photograph2033 - John F. Kennedy Photograph
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Remarkable original matte-finish 13 x 10.5 photo taken by photojournalist James Atherton, showing a young boy who has broken through the barricades to
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Photograph2034 - John F. Kennedy Photograph
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Classic original matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo taken by award-winning photojournalist James Atherton on June 26, 1963, showing President Kennedy re
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Photograph2035 - John F. Kennedy Photograph
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Impressive original matte-finish 19 x 15.5 photo taken by award-winning photojournalist James Atherton on June 26, 1963, showing President Kennedy sta
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Photograph2038 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Photograph
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Striking oversized original matte-finish 15 x 19 photo of John and Jacqueline Kennedy exiting a building hand-in-hand, trailed by a pair of uniformed
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Book2039 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Book
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Signed book: The White House. Special presentation edition. Washington, DC: The White House Historical Association, 1962. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.5, 129
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Cape Cod Photographs2040 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Cape Cod Photographs
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Incredible, never-before-released original photographic proof booklet, 10 x 3, containing 27 unique crystal-clear images produced directly from the or
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s Gold Purse2042 - Jacqueline Kennedy’s Gold Purse
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s attractive personally-owned and -used golden clutch, measuring 7 x 4.5 x 1, featuring a stylish metallic gold exterior typifying
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s Delman Linen Shoes2043 - Jacqueline Kennedy’s Delman Linen Shoes
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s personally-owned and -worn pair of cream-colored low-heeled designer shoes with finely textured linen uppers and leather soles, p
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s Horse Blanket2044 - Jacqueline Kennedy’s Horse Blanket
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Jackie Kennedy’s personally-owned and -used large horse blanket made of soft fabric, measuring approximately 66 x 52, given to Bill Elder by Mrs. Kenn
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Doll2045 - Jacqueline Kennedy Doll
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An appealing Hispanic female dancer doll, measuring 9? tall, displayed on a wooden base which was initialed on the bottom in blue pencil by Jacqueline
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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