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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Billy Mitchell Signed Check7486 - Billy Mitchell Signed Check
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The Merchants Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Billy Mitchell, "Wm. Mitchell," payable to Motor Co. of Washington for $26...
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John J. Pershing Signed Check7487 - John J. Pershing Signed Check
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German National Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by John J. Pershing, payable to John F. Pershing for $30, August 16, 1895. In fine conditi
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John J. Pershing Signed Photograph7488 - John J. Pershing Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Pershing in his four-star military uniform, inscribed in a secretarial hand, "For Peekskill Post, Amer...
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John J. Pershing Typed Letter Signed7489 - John J. Pershing Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 6 x 7, American Expeditionary Forces, Office of the Commander in Chief letterhead, November 7, 1919. Marked "Personal," a l...
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Philippe Pétain Signed Photograph7490 - Philippe Pétain Signed Photograph
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Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard photo featuring France's heroic World War I marshals, signed in fountain pen, "Ph. Petain, 25 Septembre 1919.&quo...
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Sgt. Alvin C. York Signed Check7491 - Sgt. Alvin C. York Signed Check
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Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sgt. Alvin C. York, payable to William Johnson for $2.10, July 1, 1930. In fine conditi
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Bockscar Signed Photograph7492 - Bockscar Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of the crew of Bockscar, the U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 bomber that dropped a Fat Man nuclear weapon over the Japanese city of N
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William F. Halsey Signed Photograph7493 - William F. Halsey Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, "W. F. Halsey.&...
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Claire L. Chennault Signed Photograph7494 - Claire L. Chennault Signed Photograph
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Vintage semi-glossy 9 x 7.5 photo of Major General Chennault at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Lily Pons, in sincere appre...
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Anthony McAuliffe and Maxwell Taylor Signed Photograph7495 - Anthony McAuliffe and Maxwell Taylor Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Major General Taylor shaking hands with Brigadier General McAuliffe at Division Headquarters in Bastogne on January
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