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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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Fred M. Vinson Supreme Court Signed Photograph7345 - Fred M. Vinson Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.25 photo of the justices of the Vinson Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken by the Bachrach studio in 1950, sig
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Morrison Waite Autograph Letter Signed7346 - Morrison Waite Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 13, 1876. Letter to James J. Christie, in part: "Permit
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Bushrod Washington Autograph Document Signed7347 - Bushrod Washington Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 7.75 x 4, May 10, 1804. Pay order issued to the cashier of the Bank of the United States, in full: "Pay to Colo. Charles Simms o...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 850.00
 
 
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James Moore Wayne Autograph Letter Signed7348 - James Moore Wayne Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “James M. Wayne,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 27, 1839. Letter to Secretary of the Navy James K. Paulding, recommending Jame
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Harry Blackmun Signed Photograph7349 - Harry Blackmun Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Blackmun in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in white ink, "Harry A. Bl...
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William J. Brennan, Jr. Signed Photograph7350 - William J. Brennan, Jr. Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Brennan in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in white ink, "For...
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Warren E. Burger Signed Photograph7351 - Warren E. Burger Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Chief Justice Burger in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in fountain pen, "Warren E. Bur...
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Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph7352 - Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Burton in a thoughtful pose by Miller of Washington, signed in the lower border in fountain pen
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Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph7353 - Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Burton, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To George S. Ingh...
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Pierce Butler Signed Photograph7354 - Pierce Butler Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10.5 photo of Associate Justice Butler in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border...
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Tom C. Clark Signed Photograph7355 - Tom C. Clark Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10.5 photo of Clark wearing a bow tie, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To Carl Sackett...
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John H. Clarke Signed Photograph7356 - John H. Clarke Signed Photograph
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Matte-finish 5.75 x 8.75 photo of Associate Justice Clarke in his judicial robe, affixed to a 6 x 10.5 mount, signed on the mount in ink, "Sinc...
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William R. Day Signed Photograph7357 - William R. Day Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9.25 photo of Associate Justice Day in his judicial robe, displayed in its 7.75 x 11 Clinedinst Studio mat, signed and inscri
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William O. Douglas Signed Photograph7358 - William O. Douglas Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Douglas in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in black ballpoin...
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Abe Fortas Signed Photograph7359 - Abe Fortas Signed Photograph
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Crystal-clear vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 portrait of Fortas by Chase of Washington, interestingly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Ab...
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Arthur Goldberg Signed Photograph7360 - Arthur Goldberg Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg, neatly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few small creases, a
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John M. Harlan Signed Photograph7361 - John M. Harlan Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.75 photo of Associate Justice Harlan in his judicial robe by Abdon Daoud Ackad, signed in the lower border in black bal
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Charles Evans Hughes Signed Photograph7362 - Charles Evans Hughes Signed Photograph
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Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 10.5 photo of Chief Justice Hughes in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pe...
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Robert H. Jackson Signed Photograph7363 - Robert H. Jackson Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Jackson in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, &q...
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Thurgood Marshall Signed Photograph7364 - Thurgood Marshall Signed Photograph
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Exemplary vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Marshall in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in white ink, "T...
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