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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7365James Clark McReynolds Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10.75 photo of Associate Justice McReynolds in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lowe...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7366Sherman Minton Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Minton in a three-piece suit, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To Major Walt Esp...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7367Frank Murphy Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Murphy in a suit and tie, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Reverse bears a collector's annota...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7368Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Signed PhotographRR Auction
Sharp vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Associate Justice Powell in his judicial robe by Chase of Washington, signed and inscribed in the lower bord
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7369Owen Roberts Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.75 photo of Roberts in a polka-dotted bow tie by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, &quo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7370Wiley Rutledge Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.5 photo of Rutledge in his judicial robe by Fabian Bachrach, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "With good wi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7371Edward T. Sanford Signed PhotographRR Auction
Appealing vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10.5 photo of Associate Justice Sanford in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7372Potter Stewart Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Stewart in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in white pencil, ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7373Harlan F. Stone Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 10.5 photo of Associate Justice Stone in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
7374George Sutherland Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10.75 photo of Associate Justice Sutherland in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00