Auction Details
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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7325Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed PhotographRR Auction
Ornate gilt-edged 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lamar by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in ink, "Yours sincerely, L. Q. C. Lamar." In fine...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7326Henry Brockholst Livingston Document SignedRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “Brockholst Livingston,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, June 23, 1802. Document appointing a clerk, in full: "I do hereb
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
7327John Marshall Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
ADS signed "J. Marshall," one page, 7.75 x 2.5, May 2, 1826. Handwritten pay order, in full: "To the cashier of the office of discoun...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
7328John McLean Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
ADS, one page, 7.5 x 2, April 11, 1833. Handwritten pay draft, in full: "Pay to the bearer twenty six dollars and fifty nine center, John McLea...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
7329John McLean Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, August 23, 1827. Letter to Mr. Smith, in full: "I received your letter the other day respecting the House of Mr. Davis...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
7331Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed “S. Nelson,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 9, 1869. Letter to Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, in part: "Permit me
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7332Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 16 x 14 photo of the justices of the Stone Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken in 1943 by the Bachrach Studios, signed i
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
7333Joseph Story Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, June 1, 1836. Letter to Sarah W. Cunningham, in part: "I am truly obliged to you for your kind invitation...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
7334Joseph Story Signed CheckRR Auction
Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Story, "Joseph Story," payable to Mass: Hospital Ins. Cy. for $1001, Octo...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00