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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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Mike Smith Signed Photograph7516 - Mike Smith Signed Photograph
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Official color 7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of Smith in his blue flight suit and holding a Space Shuttle model, signed in black felt tip, "Mike Sm...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Gus Grissom Triple-Signed Check7517 - Gus Grissom Triple-Signed Check
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Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grissom, "Virgil I. Grissom," payable to Virgil I. Grissom for $250, December 2, 196...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi Signed Print7518 - Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi Signed Print
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Outstanding 5.75 x 3 cardstock print of the Statue of Liberty, signed in the upper right corner in ink, "Bartholdi." In fine condition, wi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph7519 - Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph
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Fantastic vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Mount Rushmore during its construction, signed in fountain pen, "Gutzon Borglum, Oct. 18, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Marc Chagall Signed Photograph7520 - Marc Chagall Signed Photograph
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Fabulous 7.5 x 10.5 book photo of Chagall looking contemplative, signed in the lower border in black crayon, "Marc Chagall." In fine condi...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Thomas Nast Signed Photograph7521 - Thomas Nast Signed Photograph
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Superlative 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Nast by Mathew Brady of Washington, boldly signed in black ink, "Th: Nast, 1876." In fine con...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Poem7522 - Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Poem
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Sought-after autograph manuscript of his poem "America," one page, 9.75 x 6.75, signed at the conclusion, "S. F. Smith, Written Feb. ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Noah Webster Signed Check7523 - Noah Webster Signed Check
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New Haven Bank check, 6.25 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Webster, "N. Webster," payable to B. L. Kainlin for $88, December 14, 1841. In...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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P. T. Barnum Signed Photograph7524 - P. T. Barnum Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Barnum by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York from a Brady negative, signed on the mount in ink, "...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Sarah Bernhardt Signed Photograph7525 - Sarah Bernhardt Signed Photograph
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Attractive 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Bernhardt by Reutlinger of Paris, signed and inscribed in ink, "Pour Madam Clark…Sarah Bernhardt, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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