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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Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed7124 - Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed
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ADS, one page, 7 x 5, April 1, 1803. Boldly handwritten pay draft, in full: "$875, The President, Director and Company of the Bank of the Unite...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed7125 - Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed
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Partial ADS signed "S. Chase," one page, 3 x 2, July 20, 1764. Small section of a handwritten legal document by Chase, in part: "Jose...
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Abraham Clark Autograph Document Signed7126 - Abraham Clark Autograph Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Abra. Clark” and "Abraham Clark," one page, 7.5 x 6.25, docketed November 1777 on t...
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George Clymer Autograph Letter Signed7127 - George Clymer Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 4, 1803. Letter to banker and merchant Samuel Coates, in part: "I have waited
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George Clymer Free Frank7128 - George Clymer Free Frank
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Full free frank, measuring 7 x 5.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4.25 x 2.75, addressed by Clymer to "Christian Febiger Esquire, State Treas...
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George Clymer Signed Check7129 - George Clymer Signed Check
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Philadelphia Bank check, 6.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Clymer, "Geo. Clymer," payable to AB for $20, February 16, 1804. In very go...
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George Clymer Signed Currency7130 - George Clymer Signed Currency
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Rare Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for "Five Shillings," signed “G. Clymer,” 3.5 x 3, issued as No. 39718, and read...
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William Ellery Autograph Document Signed7131 - William Ellery Autograph Document Signed
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DS, one page, 6 x 7.25, April 10, 1784. Bill of exchange issued to Deputy Governor of Rhode Island Jabez Bowen: "At twenty days sight of this m...
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William Ellery Document Signed7132 - William Ellery Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, June 10, 1783. Pay order from the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantatio
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William Ellery Signed Currency7133 - William Ellery Signed Currency
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Revolutionary War-dated Rhode Island engraved bank note for "Two Shillings," signed “Wm. Ellery,” 2.5 x 3.5, issued as No. 193...
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William Floyd Autograph Document Signed7134 - William Floyd Autograph Document Signed
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Scarce ADS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 8 x 7.75, March 15, 1785. A secondary receipt of payment, in full: "I Do hereby certify th
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Elbridge Gerry Autograph Letter Signed7135 - Elbridge Gerry Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 6.5 x 9.75, November 9, 1813. Letter to Samuel Bradley, in part: "I have received from Doctor Marne
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Elbridge Gerry Document Signed7136 - Elbridge Gerry Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 15 x 9.25, August 14, 1810. As governor of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Jesse Clark
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Elbridge Gerry Document Signed7137 - Elbridge Gerry Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 6 x 2.25, April 19, 1814. Office of Pay and Deposit of the Bank of Columbia pay orde
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Lyman Hall Autograph Letter Signed7138 - Lyman Hall Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “LH,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, no date. In full: "I have been disappointed in seeng Mr. Rees this some days past,—I
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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John Hancock Autograph Document Signed7139 - John Hancock Autograph Document Signed
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Very desirable ADS from John Hancock, one page, 7.75 x 4.25, January 20, 1774. Written from Boston, a promissory note issued to bankers Hayley and Hop
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John Hancock Autograph Endorsement Signed7140 - John Hancock Autograph Endorsement Signed
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Desirable manuscript DS, one page, 9 x 6.25, October 12, 1765. Document in French ordering the payment of £268.16.6, with an endorsement on th
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Benjamin Harrison Document Signed7141 - Benjamin Harrison Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 6 x 4.25, April 26, 1783. Military land grant, in full: "I
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John Hart Signed Currency7142 - John Hart Signed Currency
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Revolutionary War-dated Colonial New Jersey engraved bank note for "Eighteen Pence," 4.25 x 2.25, issued as No. 53402, and reading: “...
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Joseph Hewes Autograph Document Signed7143 - Joseph Hewes Autograph Document Signed
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Extremely rare handwritten document by Joseph Hewes, consisting of two portions of a financial record removed from Hewes's accounting ledger and...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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