RR Auction: The Lawrence Miller Collection

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Dr. Lawrence E. Miller, an orthopedic surgeon and psychiatrist for more than 60 years, began collecting autographs in 1960 by writing to “the people that changed the world.” In his quest for confirmation of political perspectives and historical relevance, Dr. Miller sought out and personally met many US presidents, foreign heads of state, and other famous dignitaries who gladly signed his books. As his collection grew over the decades, he shared his long-time passion for reading and studying history with his family and friends. Dr. Miller routinely spoke to his four children and eleven grandchildren of the rich history and majesty of America as a way to ensure the passage of a legacy that highlighted his thirst for learning.

This specially curated sale features more than 500 lots from Dr. Miller’s collection, highlighted by books signed by presidents including George Washington; documents by signers of the Declaration of Independence; a wealth of Supreme Court justices; and leading figures of world history such as Oliver Cromwell, Mohandas Gandhi, and Deng Xiaoping. Extraordinary in depth and breadth, Dr. Miller’s stands as one of the finest private collections we have had the privilege to offer.
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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George Washington Signed Book: 'The Gleaner'7001 - George Washington Signed Book: 'The Gleaner'
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Extraordinary signed book from George Washington's personal library: The Gleaner, Vol. I, by Constantia [Judith Sargent Murray]. First edition. ...
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Estimate : 80,000.00 - 100,000.00
 
 
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George Washington Document Signed7002 - George Washington Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, June 5, 1783. Continental Army military discharge headed
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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John Adams Signature7004 - John Adams Signature
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Crisp and clean ink signature, "John Adams,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the right of...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed7007 - Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated twice-signed ALS as governor, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, May 14, 1780. Letter to Colonel
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Dolley Madison Autograph Letter Signed7008 - Dolley Madison Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “D. P. Madison,” one page, 4.75 x 8, December 6, 1842. Letter to Bagit Gordon, in part: "I am grieved that any circumstan
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James Madison Autograph Letter Signed7009 - James Madison Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 21, 1827. Written from Montpelier, a letter to Richard Rush, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, in full
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Dolley Madison Document Signed7010 - Dolley Madison Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “D. P. Madison,” one page, 7.75 x 5, October 17, 1836. Legal document concerning her husband's estate, signed
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Louisa Adams Autograph Letter Signed7011 - Louisa Adams Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “L. C. Adams,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, no date but circa 1824. Letter to a gentleman, possibly Isaac Chauncey. In part: "I
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Louisa Adams Free Frank7012 - Louisa Adams Free Frank
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Hand-addressed and free-franked mailing envelope, 4.25 x 2.5, addressed by Adams to "Miss Mary Rhett, George Town, D. C.," and franked in ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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John Quincy Adams Signed Book: 'Orations and Correspondence'7013 - John Quincy Adams Signed Book: 'Orations and Correspondence'
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Unique 'sammelband' book containing several separately printed pamphlets, titled on the spine: Orations By and Correspondence of President J...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John Quincy Adams Signed Book: 'Eulogy on James Madison'7014 - John Quincy Adams Signed Book: 'Eulogy on James Madison'
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Signed booklet: An Eulogy on the Life and Character of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, delivered at the request of the Mayor, Al
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Anna Harrison Autograph Letter Signed7015 - Anna Harrison Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “A. Harrison,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, July 17, 1831. Letter to Mrs. Phebe R. Reeve in Mattituc
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Anna Harrison Free Frank7016 - Anna Harrison Free Frank
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Full free frank, measuring 9.25 x 7.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed by Harrison to "Bela B. Satterlee Esqr., Plymouth Ho...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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John and Julia Tyler Autograph Letter Signed7017 - John and Julia Tyler Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “John Tyler" and "Julia Gardiner Tyler,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, November 15, 1852. Pair of letters to an autograph c...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James K. Polk Signed Book: 'Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Repr7018 - James K. Polk Signed Book: 'Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Repr
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Signed book: Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Representatives, Joint Rules of the Two Houses and Rules of the Senat
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Sarah Childress Polk Autograph Letter Signed7019 - Sarah Childress Polk Autograph Letter Signed
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Civil War–dated ALS signed “Mrs. James K. Polk,” one page, 5.75 x 7, March 19, 1864. Letter to "Maj'r Gen'l Thomas, C...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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James K. Polk Signed Book: 'Index to the Executive Documents'7020 - James K. Polk Signed Book: 'Index to the Executive Documents'
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Signed book: Index to the Executive Documents, 23d Congress, 2d Session, 1834–5. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1835. Hardcover boun
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Margaret Taylor Signature7021 - Margaret Taylor Signature
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Extremely rare ink signature, "Margaret Taylor,” on an off-white 1.75 x .25 slip affixed to a larger card, bearing a collector's nota...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Caroline Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed7022 - Caroline Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “C. C. Fillmore,” one page, 4 x 6.25, June 2, 1875. Letter to Phineas Bates, in part: "I am sorry to say that I have no l
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: 'The American Whig Review'7023 - Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: 'The American Whig Review'
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Issue of "The American Whig Review" from May 1852, 6.25 x 9.5, 473 pages, signed on the front cover in ink as president, "Millard Fil...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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