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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Henry Billings Brown Signed Photograph7295 - Henry Billings Brown Signed Photograph
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Sharp 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Brown in his judicial robe, signed on the mount in ink, "Henry B. Brown, Nov. 1891." In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Burger Court Signatures7296 - Burger Court Signatures
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Ink signatures of Warren E. Burger, Thurgood Marshall, Antonin Scalia, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Sandra Day O'Connor, William Rehnquist, Byron White...
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Burger Court Signed Booklet7297 - Burger Court Signed Booklet
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Booklet entitled "The Supreme Court of the United States," eight pages, 6 x 9, signed on the front in blue ink by eight members of the 197...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Burger Court Signed Photograph7298 - Burger Court Signed Photograph
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Vintage color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of the justices of the Burger Court in their judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border i...
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Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph7299 - Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Oversized color matte-finish 16.75 x 12 photo of the justices of the Burger Supreme Court in 1971, signed in the lower border in ink or ballpoint by a
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Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph7300 - Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Color semi-glossy 21 x 15.5 photographic print of the justices of the Burger Supreme Court in 1977, signed in the lower border in ink or felt tip by a
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James F. Byrnes Signed Check7301 - James F. Byrnes Signed Check
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Treasurer of the United States/United States Senate check drawn for "Contingent Appropriation: Stationery," 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in anot...
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John Campbell Autograph Letter Signed7302 - John Campbell Autograph Letter Signed
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Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. A. Campbell,” one page, 7 x 5.25, Confederate States of America War Department letterhead, A
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John Catron Autograph Letter Signed7303 - John Catron Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “J. Catron,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, October 25, 1859. Letter to Clerk of the Supreme Court Willi
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Salmon P. Chase Autograph Letter Signed7304 - Salmon P. Chase Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “S. P. Chase,” one page, 6 x 7.5, October 26, 1855. Letter to a gentleman, in part: "Your very kind note came when I was
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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