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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 S. Rosecrans Signed Photograph7476 - William S. Rosecrans Signed Photograph
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Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of William S. Rosecrans in a noble profile pose, signed in ink, "W. S. Rosecrans, Bvt. Maj. General, No...
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Winfield Scott Signed Check7477 - Winfield Scott Signed Check
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Corcoran & Riggs check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Winfield Scott, payable to B. Willet for $38.12, January 8, 1851. In fine condition...
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Philip H. Sheridan Signed Check7478 - Philip H. Sheridan Signed Check
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Twice-signed Union National Bank check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sheridan, "P. H. Sheridan," payable to himself, "P. H. Sh...
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Philip H. Sheridan Signed Photograph7479 - Philip H. Sheridan Signed Photograph
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Handsome 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Sheridan in uniform by Nichols & Howard, signed on the mount in ink, "Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Gen...
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Alexander Stephens Signed Photograph7480 - Alexander Stephens Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Stephens seated by John Goldin of Washington, boldly signed on the mount in ink, "Alexander H. Stephens, T...
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Joseph Wheeler Signed Check7481 - Joseph Wheeler Signed Check
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The Sergeant at Arms, House of Representatives check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Joseph Wheeler, "Jos. Wheeler," payable to E. J. G...
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Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed7482 - Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, November 17, 1865. Letter written from Lexington, Virginia, just seven months af
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Nelson A. Miles Signed Menu7483 - Nelson A. Miles Signed Menu
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Dinner menu for an event honoring Nelson A. Miles, 5.5 x 8.75, signed on the front below his portrait in pencil, "Nelson A. Miles, Major Gen...
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Edmund Allenby Signed Photograph7484 - Edmund Allenby Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Allenby in his military uniform, affixed to its original 7.75 x 10.25 "Photographer to the King" mou...
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Ferdinand Foch Signed Photograph7485 - Ferdinand Foch Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7 photo of Foch in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to German-American writer and Nazi sympathizer George Sylv
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