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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Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Photograph7325 - Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Photograph
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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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Henry Brockholst Livingston Document Signed7326 - Henry Brockholst Livingston Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Brockholst Livingston,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, June 23, 1802. Document appointing a clerk, in full: "I do hereb
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John Marshall Autograph Document Signed7327 - John Marshall Autograph Document Signed
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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...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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John McLean Autograph Document Signed7328 - John McLean Autograph Document Signed
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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...
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John McLean Autograph Letter Signed7329 - John McLean Autograph Letter Signed
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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...
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Samuel Freeman Miller Autograph Letter Signed7330 - Samuel Freeman Miller Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “S. F. Miller,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 27, 1866. Letter to President Andrew Johnson, in full: "To the President:
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter Signed7331 - Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter Signed
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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
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Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed Photograph7332 - Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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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
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Joseph Story Autograph Letter Signed7333 - Joseph Story Autograph Letter Signed
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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...
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Joseph Story Signed Check7334 - Joseph Story Signed Check
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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...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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