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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Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Document Signed7224 - Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Document Signed
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ADS signed "Charles Cotesworth Pinckney," one page, 7.75 x 3.75, July 13, 1804. Handwritten pay order issued to the "Cashier of the B...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Letter Signed7226 - Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Charles Pinckney,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, March 17, 1790. Letter to Joseph Clay, in part: "I would at once have sent yo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Peyton Randolph and John Blair Document Signed7227 - Peyton Randolph and John Blair Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “P'on Randolph" and "John Blair,” one page, 6 x 3, April 1, 1773. Promissory note from the James...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Rutledge Autograph Note Signed7228 - John Rutledge Autograph Note Signed
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Rare ANS signed “J. Rutledge,” one page, 4 x 2.25, June 6, 1774. Partial legal document, in part: "I confess Judgment for one Hundre
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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John Rutledge Signature7229 - John Rutledge Signature
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Large and bold ink signature, "J. Rutledge,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a stain along the right edge.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Richard Dobbs Spaight Document Signed7230 - Richard Dobbs Spaight Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Rich'd Dobbs Spaight,” one page, 15.75 x 13.25, May 30, 1795. As governor of North Carolina, Spaight gran
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Abraham Baldwin Autograph Letter Signed7231 - Abraham Baldwin Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Abr. Baldwin,” one page, 7.75 x 6, no date. Letter to his half-brother, Henry Baldwin, an Associate Justice of the Supre
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph7232 - Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 13 x 10 photo of Congressman Sam Rayburn seated between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Alben Barkley en route
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Judah P. Benjamin Free Frank7233 - Judah P. Benjamin Free Frank
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Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 7.25 x 3.5, addressed by Benjamin to "E. Z. Carpenter, Schenectady, New York," and franked in the upper r...
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Judah P. Benjamin Document Signed7234 - Judah P. Benjamin Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “J. P. Benjamin,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, no date. Document issued to the "Judge of the Parish Court in and fo
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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