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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Thomas Mifflin Signed Currency7265 - Thomas Mifflin Signed Currency
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Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for "Ten Shillings," signed “Tho. Mifflin,” 3 x 3.75, issued as No. 1095, and reading...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gouverneur Morris Signature7266 - Gouverneur Morris Signature
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Bold ink signature, "Gouv'r Morris,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1 slip, affixed within a cutout in a 6 x 8 engraved portrait showing his ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frederick Muhlenberg Document Signed7267 - Frederick Muhlenberg Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Fred'k Muhlenberg,” one page, 7.75 x 2.75, November 27, 1793. Pay order issued to the "Cashier of the Ba...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Ralph Nader Signed Photograph7268 - Ralph Nader Signed Photograph
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Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of an exasperated Nader behind his messy desk, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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James Otis, Jr Autograph Document Signed7269 - James Otis, Jr Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, signed “James Otis,” one page, 7.75 x 4.25, August 10, 1779. Promissory note in which Otis promises "to Pay Mr. Winston Warren
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Estimate : 250.00
 
 
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William Penn Document Signed7270 - William Penn Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 6 x 7.5, April 24, 1700. Document acknowledging receipt of thirty three pounds from Thom
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Samuel J. Randall Signed Photograph7271 - Samuel J. Randall Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Randall by Brady of Washington, signed in ink, "Sam'l J. Randall, Phil'a." In very go...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Edmund Randolph Signed Currency7272 - Edmund Randolph Signed Currency
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Revolutionary War–dated Virginia engraved bank note for "Fifteen Pence," signed "Edm: Randolph," 3.5 x 3, issued as No. 64...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph7273 - Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10 photo of Rayburn in his office, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Sincerely, Sam Rayburn." In very ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Joseph Reed Autograph Letter Signed7274 - Joseph Reed Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Jos. Reed,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, October 25, 1784. Letter of introduction for a businessman, recognizing the squeeze o
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Whitelaw Reid Signed Photograph7275 - Whitelaw Reid Signed Photograph
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Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reid by Aime Dupont of New York, signed on the mount in ink, "Whitelaw Reid." In fine condition.
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Paul Revere Autograph Document Signed7276 - Paul Revere Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, signed “Paul Revere, Guardian to D. Mosely,” one page, 6.75 x 2.5, April 4, 1803. In full: "Received of Mr. Samuel Emmons Sixty
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Theodore Sedgwick Autograph Letter Signed7277 - Theodore Sedgwick Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 8.5 x 10, January 6, 1807. Letter to Samuel Henshaw, in part: "Strange as it may appear to you, and to you it cannot appear more...
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Alfred E. Smith Signed Photograph7278 - Alfred E. Smith Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the esteemed Democrat in a three-piece suit, bold signed in fountain pen, "Alfred E. Smith." In fine ...
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Thaddeus Stevens Signed Photograph7279 - Thaddeus Stevens Signed Photograph
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Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Thaddeus Stevens, signed in fountain pen. Published by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Gallerie...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver Signed Photographs7280 - Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver Signed Photographs
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Signed photos of the members of the 1956 Democratic presidential ticket: vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Stevenson giving a speech (with typed WW
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Norman Thomas Signed Photograph7281 - Norman Thomas Signed Photograph
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Glossy 7.5 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Thomas in a suit and tie, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light c
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Charles Thomson Signed Currency7282 - Charles Thomson Signed Currency
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Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for "Two Shillings," signed "Cha. Thomson," 2.75 x 3.25, reading: "This indented B...
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Truman Inauguration: Barkley, Vinson, and Reed Signed Photograph7283 - Truman Inauguration: Barkley, Vinson, and Reed Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 Harris & Ewing photo of Alben W. Barkley being sworn in as Vice President of the United States on January 20, 1...
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Jonathan Trumbull, Jr Autograph Letter Signed7284 - Jonathan Trumbull, Jr Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Jon'a Trumbull,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June 10, 1798. Letter concerning a fugitive, in full: "Your Excellency's L...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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