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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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Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: 'Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution'7024 - Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: 'Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution'
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Official booklet entitled "First Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to the Board of Regents: Giving a Programme of Organiza...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Millard and Abigail Fillmore Document Signed7025 - Millard and Abigail Fillmore Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed four times, "Millard Fillmore," and once, "Abigail Fillmore," one page, 10 x 15.5, May 31, 1849. Land ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Jane Pierce Autograph Letter Signed7026 - Jane Pierce Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Jane,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 30, 1844. Letter to her sister Mary Appleton Aiken, co
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Franklin Pierce Signed Book: 'Life of Aaron Burr'7027 - Franklin Pierce Signed Book: 'Life of Aaron Burr'
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Signed book: The Life and Times of Aaron Burr by J. Parton. Thirteenth edition. NY: Mason Brothers, 1860. Hardcover bound in original pebbled blindsta
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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James Buchanan Signed Book: 'Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Massachu7028 - James Buchanan Signed Book: 'Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Massachu
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Signed book: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. VI. Newburyport, MA: Edwa
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James Buchanan Signed Book: 'Mr. Buchanan's Administration on the Eve of the Rebellion'7029 - James Buchanan Signed Book: 'Mr. Buchanan's Administration on the Eve of the Rebellion'
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Signed book: Mr. Buchanan's Administration on the Eve of the Rebellion. First edition. NY: D. Appleton & Co., 1866. Hardcover bound in brown...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Harriet Lane Autograph Letter Signed7030 - Harriet Lane Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “H. Lane,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, December 28, 1859. Letter written from the "Executive Mansion
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Emancipation Proclamation Broadside7031 - Emancipation Proclamation Broadside
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Rare original broadside printing of the "Proclamation of Emancipation, By the President of the United States of America," unsigned, one pa...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mary Todd Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed7032 - Mary Todd Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Mrs. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered "L" monogram letterhead, August 22, 1864. Letter to "Mr. Orv...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Julia D. Grant Signed Photograph7033 - Julia D. Grant Signed Photograph
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Desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Grant by W. Kurtz of Madison Square, nicely signed in ink, "Julia D. Dent." In fine condition, with ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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