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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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Titus Hosmer Autograph Note Signed7255 - Titus Hosmer Autograph Note Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated ANS, penned on the reverse of a pay order issued by Oliver Ellsworth, one page, 7.25 x 4.5, June 2, 1778. Hosmer's note,...
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William Houston Letter Signed7256 - William Houston Letter Signed
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LS signed “W. C. Houston,” one page, 8 x 12.75, June 12, 1787. Letter to founding father and Declaration of Independence signer Robe
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Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed7257 - Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed
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Uncommon ADS, signed three times “F. S. Key,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, circa 1802. Legal document pertaining to a case between
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Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed7258 - Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, signed “F. S. Key,” one page, 7.75 x 2.75, August 19, 1839. Handwritten pay order, in part: "Bank of Metropolis, Pay to Mr. Col
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Robert M. La Follette, Jr. Signed Photograph7259 - Robert M. La Follette, Jr. Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of the progressive Wisconsin senator, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Sincerely yours, Robe...
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James Lovell Letter Signed7260 - James Lovell Letter Signed
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LS signed “James Lovell, Nav'l Off., the Collector being 'disabled',” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, January 18, 1809. Written from...
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Henry Cabot Lodge Signed Photograph7261 - Henry Cabot Lodge Signed Photograph
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Vintage pearl-finish 6 x 8.75 Harris & Ewing portrait of the longtime Massachusetts senator, signed in bold fountain pen, "With the complim...
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Luther Martin Autograph Letter Signed7262 - Luther Martin Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, January 26, 1803. Letter to Robert Carter, in part: "A particular friend of mine who has a considerable...
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Joe McCarthy Signed Photograph and Letter7263 - Joe McCarthy Signed Photograph and Letter
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Two items: a TLS signed "Joe McCarthy," one page, 7.25 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, June 19, 1952, addressed to Ed Polodna, in pa...
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Thomas Mifflin Document Signed7264 - Thomas Mifflin Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 15.75 x 12.5, July 20, 1799. As governor of Pennsylvania, Mifflin appoints Edwar
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