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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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Montgomery of Alamein7496 - Montgomery of Alamein
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World War II–dated vintage glossy 6.25 x 4 photo of Montgomery during a meeting in the desert, signed in fountain pen, "B. L. Montgomery,...
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Chester Nimitz (2) Signed Photographs7497 - Chester Nimitz (2) Signed Photographs
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Two vintage matte-finish photos, 4.5 x 3.5 and 4 x 5, one of Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 194
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George S. Patton Signed Photograph7498 - George S. Patton Signed Photograph
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Very desirable vintage glossy 4 x 5 full-length photo of General Patton in his military uniform holding a riding crop, signed in fountain pen, "...
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Joseph Stilwell Signed Photograph7499 - Joseph Stilwell Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the four-star Army General in near-profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Howard Kline—wit...
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Napoleon Document Signed7500 - Napoleon Document Signed
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Manuscript DS in French, signed “Accepte, Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, no date. Recommendation for Francois Tripeau, a native
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Napoleon Letter Signed7501 - Napoleon Letter Signed
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LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page both sides, 9 x 10.5, General en Chef de L'Armee d'Italie letterhead, March 6, 1797. ...
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Alfred Dreyfus Signed Photograph7502 - Alfred Dreyfus Signed Photograph
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Choice vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Dreyfus in uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink, "A. Dreyfus." In very...
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Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph7503 - Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Rear Admiral Byrd in his Naval uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Bettie Smith, with best wis...
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Ward Hunt Autograph Letter Signed7504 - Ward Hunt Autograph Letter Signed
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Bold ALS, one page, 5 x 8, May 11, 1869. Letter to a judge, in part: "Murray writes me that he has broken his leg badly, will not be able to at...
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Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph7505 - Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph
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Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 wire photo of Charles Lindbergh standing below the wing of his Spirit of St. Louis monoplane, signed in fountain pen
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