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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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William Strong Autograph Letter Signed7335 - William Strong Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. Strong,” one page, 4.75 x 8, April 7, 1883. Letter to Dr. Hatfield, in part: "I have a letter from Rev. Dr. Robert Kn
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Noah Haynes Swayne Autograph Letter Signed7336 - Noah Haynes Swayne Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “N. H. Swayne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 3, 1880. Letter to Mr. Butler, in part: "Your kind note
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William H. Taft Signed Photograph7337 - William H. Taft Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo of Chief Justice Taft in his judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, curiously corner-mounted to its original 7 x 11 ...
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William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph7338 - William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Rare and sought-after vintage matte-finish 14 x 10.5 photo of the justices of the Taft Supreme Court in their judicial robes by the Harris & Ewi...
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William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed7339 - William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, January 24, 1928. Letter to F. T. Cromm
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Roger B. Taney Autograph Endorsement Signed7340 - Roger B. Taney Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 5, February 26, 1807. Legal document submitted to Taney by James Pearce, in part: "Please not to issue against ...
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Smith Thompson Autograph Document Signed7341 - Smith Thompson Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 8 x 5, January 10, 1833. Pay order, in full: "Pay to Order of R. Smith Cashier of the office of discount & deposit of the Ba...
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Smith Thompson Autograph Letter Signed7342 - Smith Thompson Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, September 25, 1820. Letter to President James Monroe, in part: "Mr. Homans writes me that you wish to kno...
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Thomas Todd Signed Check7343 - Thomas Todd Signed Check
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Bank of Kentucky check, 6 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Todd, "Thomas Todd," payable to Ja's Breckinridge for $98.93...
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Fred M. Vinson Signed Check7344 - Fred M. Vinson Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, "Fred M. Vinson," payable to Cash for $150, November 10, 1921. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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