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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John Dickinson Signed Document7204 - John Dickinson Signed Document
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Partly-printed DS, signed “John Dickinson P.,” one page, 8 x 6.25, April 13, 1784. Pay order issued by Dickinson as president of Pen
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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William Few Document Signed7205 - William Few Document Signed
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Rare manuscript DS, signed “W. Few,” one page, 8 x 10.75, May 30, 1817. The City Bank of New York informs the "Register of the City
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed7206 - Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Thos. Fitzsimmons,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 8, 1806. Brief letter to law partners Philip Nicklin and Robert Eaglesfi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nathaniel Gorham Autograph Letter Signed7207 - Nathaniel Gorham Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Nath. Gorham,” one page, 7.75 x 6.5, December 10, 1771. Letter to Captain Lamson, in full: "I send by you a Bag q't...
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Nathaniel Gorham Document Signed7208 - Nathaniel Gorham Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Nath. Gorham, Supervisor,” one page, 8 x 10.75, June 30, 1794. Official notice from Nathaniel Gorham to Willi
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Jared Ingersoll Autograph Letter Signed7209 - Jared Ingersoll Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “J. Ingersoll,” one page, 7.25 x 4.25, April 25, 1807. Letter to Francis S. Coxe, in part: "In the course of next week I
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William Samuel Johnson Autograph Document Signed7210 - William Samuel Johnson Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, signed “W:m Sam'l Johnson,” one page, 6.25 x 4.5, November 3, 1788. Pay order issued to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the comptroller of
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Rufus King Autograph Letter Signed7211 - Rufus King Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 16, 1816. Letter to Augustus Fleming, in full: "I have reviewed your letter of this Date, which encloses Mr....
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Rufus King Signed Check7212 - Rufus King Signed Check
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Twice-signed Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Rufus King, "R. King," payable to himself for $2, March 27, ...
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John Langdon Autograph Letter Signed7213 - John Langdon Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, January 25, 1806. Written from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a letter to North Carolina Governor Nathaniel Alexander, in full:
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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William Livingston Autograph Letter Signed7214 - William Livingston Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Wil. Livingston,” one page, 6.25 x 8, August 29, 1763. Letter to Constitution signer Jared Ingersoll, "Attorney at Law i
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James McHenry Letter Signed7215 - James McHenry Letter Signed
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LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, October 26, 1797. Letter to William Simmons, in full: "I received to–day your letter of the 25th inst. With res...
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James McHenry Signed Check7216 - James McHenry Signed Check
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Manuscript check issued to the "Cashier of the Bank of the United States," 7.25 x 2, filled out in another hand and signed by James McHenr...
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Thomas Mifflin Document Signed7217 - Thomas Mifflin Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 8 x 3, December 23, 1786. Payment receipt, which reads: "Rec'd December the 23r...
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Thomas Mifflin Document Signed7218 - Thomas Mifflin Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, December 20, 1790. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pay order issued to Tre
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Gouverneur Morris Autograph Letter Signed7219 - Gouverneur Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Gouv. Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 16, 1800. Letter to Thomas Dalten Griffith, in full: "I received yours of
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Gouverneur Morris Document Signed7220 - Gouverneur Morris Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Gouv. Morris,” one page, 8.25 x 3.75, July 8, 1800. A bill of exchange, in full: "Sixty Days after Sight
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Gouverneur Morris Free Frank7221 - Gouverneur Morris Free Frank
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Full hand-addressed free frank, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Morris's hand to "Nicholas Low Esq'r, New York," and franked in the upper r...
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William Paterson Autograph Letter Signed7222 - William Paterson Autograph Letter Signed
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Very rare ALS signed “Wm. Paterson,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 7.25, January 8, 1793. Written from New Brunswick, a letter to New
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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William Paterson Signature7223 - William Paterson Signature
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Rare ink signature, "Wm. Paterson,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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