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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Salmon P. Chase Signed Photograph7305 - Salmon P. Chase Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Chase in a full-length pose by E. Anthony from a Brady negative, signed on the mount in ink, "S: P: C...
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Nathan Clifford Autograph Letter Signed7306 - Nathan Clifford Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, November 30, 1832. Letter to Ebenezer Mosely, in part: "I would observe that upon enquiry and examination I find the...
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Benjamin Robbins Curtis Autograph Letter Signed7307 - Benjamin Robbins Curtis Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “B. R. Curtis,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 5, 1861. Letter to S. L. Thorndike, in part: "The court has decided Mr. Parson
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Peter Vivian Daniel Autograph Letter Signed7308 - Peter Vivian Daniel Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “P. V. Daniel,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, December 3, 1852. Letter to an early autograph collector, in full: "My
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David Davis Autograph Letter Signed7309 - David Davis Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, September 5, 1870. Response to a gentleman seeking the autograph of President Abraham Lincoln, in part: "I ...
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David Davis Signed Photograph7310 - David Davis Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davis by Pach of New York, signed on the mount in ink, "David Davis." In fine condition.
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Gabriel Duvall Autograph Letter Signed7311 - Gabriel Duvall Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “G. Duvall,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 10, 1814. Letter to Mr. Jones, introducing "Dr. Thompson of St. Mary's Coun...
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Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed7312 - Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated ADS signed "O. Ellsworth," one page, 8.25 x 4.25, January 27, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawre...
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Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed7313 - Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 4.25, July 2, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Laurence,
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Stephen J. Field Letter Signed7314 - Stephen J. Field Letter Signed
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LS signed “Stephen J. Field,” one page, 7.5 x 10, December 19, 1858. Letter to Gregory Yale, in full: "When may I expect a copy of y
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Stephen Johnson Field Signed Photograph7315 - Stephen Johnson Field Signed Photograph
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Superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Field by Prince of New York/Washington, signed on the mount in ink, "Stephen J. Field of U.S. Supreme Court....
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Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph7316 - Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Associate Justice Frankfurter in his judicial robe by Hessler of Washington, boldly signed and inscribed in the
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Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed7317 - Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, October 30, 1941. Letter to the Hon. Maury Maverick, in part: "All I wa...
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Melville Fuller Signed Photograph7318 - Melville Fuller Signed Photograph
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Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Fuller by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed on the mount in ink, "Yrs. truly, M. W. Fuller." In f...
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John M. Harlan Signed Photograph7319 - John M. Harlan Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Harlan in his judicial robe by Sarony of New York, boldly signed at the bottom in ink, "John M. Harlan.&qu...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed7320 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 27, 1922. Letter to law professor and writer Thomas Reed Powell, in ful
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Hughes Court Signatures7321 - Hughes Court Signatures
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Vintage ink signatures of Charles Evans Hughes, Willis Van Devanter, James Clark McReynolds, Louis D. Brandeis, Pierce Butler, George Sutherland, Harl
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Hughes Court Signed Photograph7322 - Hughes Court Signed Photograph
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Scarce vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 6.75 photo of the justices of the Hughes Court in their judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower ...
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John Jay Autograph Letter Signed7323 - John Jay Autograph Letter Signed
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Draft ALS, one page, 7.5 x 4.75, February 6, 1795. Draft of a letter to Secretary of State Edmund Randolph, written from London shortly after successf
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Charles Evans Hughes Typed Letter Signed7324 - Charles Evans Hughes Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Charles E. Hughes,” one page, 7 x 9.75, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, December 6, 1907. Letter to D. S
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Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Photograph7325 - Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Photograph
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Ornate gilt-edged 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lamar by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in ink, "Yours sincerely, L. Q. C. Lamar." In fine...
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Henry Brockholst Livingston Document Signed7326 - Henry Brockholst Livingston Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Brockholst Livingston,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, June 23, 1802. Document appointing a clerk, in full: "I do hereb
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John Marshall Autograph Document Signed7327 - John Marshall Autograph Document Signed
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ADS signed "J. Marshall," one page, 7.75 x 2.5, May 2, 1826. Handwritten pay order, in full: "To the cashier of the office of discoun...
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John McLean Autograph Document Signed7328 - John McLean Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 7.5 x 2, April 11, 1833. Handwritten pay draft, in full: "Pay to the bearer twenty six dollars and fifty nine center, John McLea...
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John McLean Autograph Letter Signed7329 - John McLean Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, August 23, 1827. Letter to Mr. Smith, in full: "I received your letter the other day respecting the House of Mr. Davis...
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Samuel Freeman Miller Autograph Letter Signed7330 - Samuel Freeman Miller Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “S. F. Miller,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 27, 1866. Letter to President Andrew Johnson, in full: "To the President:
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Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter Signed7331 - Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “S. Nelson,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 9, 1869. Letter to Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, in part: "Permit me
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Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed Photograph7332 - Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 16 x 14 photo of the justices of the Stone Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken in 1943 by the Bachrach Studios, signed i
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Joseph Story Autograph Letter Signed7333 - Joseph Story Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, June 1, 1836. Letter to Sarah W. Cunningham, in part: "I am truly obliged to you for your kind invitation...
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Joseph Story Signed Check7334 - Joseph Story Signed Check
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Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Story, "Joseph Story," payable to Mass: Hospital Ins. Cy. for $1001, Octo...
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William Strong Autograph Letter Signed7335 - William Strong Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. Strong,” one page, 4.75 x 8, April 7, 1883. Letter to Dr. Hatfield, in part: "I have a letter from Rev. Dr. Robert Kn
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Noah Haynes Swayne Autograph Letter Signed7336 - Noah Haynes Swayne Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “N. H. Swayne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 3, 1880. Letter to Mr. Butler, in part: "Your kind note
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William H. Taft Signed Photograph7337 - William H. Taft Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo of Chief Justice Taft in his judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, curiously corner-mounted to its original 7 x 11 ...
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William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph7338 - William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Rare and sought-after vintage matte-finish 14 x 10.5 photo of the justices of the Taft Supreme Court in their judicial robes by the Harris & Ewi...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed7339 - William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, January 24, 1928. Letter to F. T. Cromm
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Roger B. Taney Autograph Endorsement Signed7340 - Roger B. Taney Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 5, February 26, 1807. Legal document submitted to Taney by James Pearce, in part: "Please not to issue against ...
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Smith Thompson Autograph Document Signed7341 - Smith Thompson Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 8 x 5, January 10, 1833. Pay order, in full: "Pay to Order of R. Smith Cashier of the office of discount & deposit of the Ba...
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Smith Thompson Autograph Letter Signed7342 - Smith Thompson Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, September 25, 1820. Letter to President James Monroe, in part: "Mr. Homans writes me that you wish to kno...
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Thomas Todd Signed Check7343 - Thomas Todd Signed Check
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Bank of Kentucky check, 6 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Todd, "Thomas Todd," payable to Ja's Breckinridge for $98.93...
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Fred M. Vinson Signed Check7344 - Fred M. Vinson Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, "Fred M. Vinson," payable to Cash for $150, November 10, 1921. In fine condition.
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Fred M. Vinson Supreme Court Signed Photograph7345 - Fred M. Vinson Supreme Court Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.25 photo of the justices of the Vinson Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken by the Bachrach studio in 1950, sig
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Morrison Waite Autograph Letter Signed7346 - Morrison Waite Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “M. R. Waite,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 13, 1876. Letter to James J. Christie, in part: "Permit
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Bushrod Washington Autograph Document Signed7347 - Bushrod Washington Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 7.75 x 4, May 10, 1804. Pay order issued to the cashier of the Bank of the United States, in full: "Pay to Colo. Charles Simms o...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 850.00
 
 
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James Moore Wayne Autograph Letter Signed7348 - James Moore Wayne Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “James M. Wayne,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 27, 1839. Letter to Secretary of the Navy James K. Paulding, recommending Jame
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Harry Blackmun Signed Photograph7349 - Harry Blackmun Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Blackmun in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in white ink, "Harry A. Bl...
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William J. Brennan, Jr. Signed Photograph7350 - William J. Brennan, Jr. Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Brennan in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in white ink, "For...
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Warren E. Burger Signed Photograph7351 - Warren E. Burger Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Chief Justice Burger in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed in fountain pen, "Warren E. Bur...
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Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph7352 - Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Associate Justice Burton in a thoughtful pose by Miller of Washington, signed in the lower border in fountain pen
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph7353 - Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Burton, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To George S. Ingh...
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Pierce Butler Signed Photograph7354 - Pierce Butler Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10.5 photo of Associate Justice Butler in his judicial robe by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border...
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