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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William Whipple Autograph Letter Signed7184 - William Whipple Autograph Letter Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “W. Whipple,” one page, 7.5 x 9, March 7, 1777. Letter to Joshua Brackett of Portsmouth, New Hamp
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William Whipple Free Frank7185 - William Whipple Free Frank
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Revolutionary War–era full free frank, measuring 11 x 7.25 unfolded with a center panel of 6.5 x 3, addressed by Whipple to his fellow New Ha
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William Williams Autograph Document Signed7186 - William Williams Autograph Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “Test., Wm. Williams, Clerk,” one page, 8 x 8.5, July 13, 1780. Promissory note issued by "the G
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James Wilson Autograph Letter Signed7187 - James Wilson Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, February 22, 1783. Letter to Mr. Humphreys, in part: "Will you be good enough to advance to the Hands that are to b...
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John Witherspoon Autograph Document Signed7188 - John Witherspoon Autograph Document Signed
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Very rare ADS, signed “Jno. Witherspoon,” one page, 7.5 x 4.5, February 14, 1769. Written from Princeton, a pay order issued to "Jon
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James Wilson Document Signed7189 - James Wilson Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “James Wilson,” one page, 7.5 x 6.75, March 9, 1796. Legal document, in part: "Joseph Sharpless & Jesse S...
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John Witherspoon Signature7190 - John Witherspoon Signature
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Extremely scarce ink signature, "J. Witherspoon, 1781,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 slip. In fine condition. In his 1995 reference History C...
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Oliver Wolcott Autograph Document Signed7191 - Oliver Wolcott Autograph Document Signed
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ADS signed "Teste. Oliver Wolcott Sheriff," one page, 6.25 x 2.75, July 4, 1761. Litchfield County legal document relating to a judgment b...
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Oliver Wolcott Autograph Endorsement Signed7192 - Oliver Wolcott Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Early manuscript DS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 5.5, March 24, 1756. Writ issued to Wolcott as sheriff of Litchfield County, Connecticut, demanding th
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George Wythe Autograph Endorsement Signed7193 - George Wythe Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Rare autograph endorsement signed “G. Wythe,” penned at the conclusion of a letter addressed to "the Honourable George Wythe esqr.,
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Gunning Bedford, Jr. Signed Check7194 - Gunning Bedford, Jr. Signed Check
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Cashier of the Bank of Delaware check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Bedford, Jr., "Gunn'g Bedford," payable to John Hays for $300...
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William Blount Document Signed7195 - William Blount Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Blount,” one page, 8 x 6.75, April 14, 1796. In part: "Know all men by these presents, that we Willia
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William Blount Free Frank7196 - William Blount Free Frank
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Hand-addressed and free-franked cover, 6.75 x 3, addressed by Blount to "Mr. Samuel Purviance, Merchant, Baltimore," and prominently frank...
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David Brearley Autograph Endorsement Signed7197 - David Brearley Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Handwritten endorsement signed “Dav'd Brearley,” penned on the reverse of a partly-printed document, one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.
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David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson Signed Currency7198 - David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson Signed Currency
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Revolutionary War-dated New Jersey engraved bank note for "One Shilling," 3.75 x 2.5, issued as No. 203, and reading: “This Bill sha...
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Pierce Butler and Rufus King Free Franks7199 - Pierce Butler and Rufus King Free Franks
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Two free franks by signers of the US Constitution: Full free frank, unfolded to 13.5 x 8 with a center panel of 5.75 x 3.75, addressed in another han
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Pierce Butler Autograph Document Signed7200 - Pierce Butler Autograph Document Signed
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Third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Mr. B" and "Mr. Butler,” one page, 7 x 10, August 16, 1806. In full: "Mr. Butl...
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Daniel Carroll Signed Currency7201 - Daniel Carroll Signed Currency
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Revolutionary War–dated 'Continental Currency' note for "Six Dollars," signed "D. Carroll," 3.75 x 2.75, issued as...
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Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Autograph Letter Signed7202 - Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Daniel S. Thos Jenifer,” one page, 7.5 x 9, December 7, 1786. Letter to James McHenry, in part: "The Treasurer refused t
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Jonathan Dayton Autograph Letter Signed7203 - Jonathan Dayton Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Jona: Dayton,” one page, 8 x 9.75, September 19, 1797. Neatly penned letter to George Simpson, the cashier of the United
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