Auction Details
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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7144Thomas Heyward, Jr Document SignedRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho's Heyward, Jun.,” one page, 13 x 8, March 1, 1785. Summons issued to the sheriffs of South Carolina,
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
7145William Hooper Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
Rare ADS, signed “William Hooper, A.C.,” one page, 7.25 x 12.5, March 6, 1769. Legal document from the Salisbury District of North C
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
7146Stephen Hopkins Document SignedRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “S. Hopkins, Gov'r,” one page, 6.25 x 2.25, May 5, 1764. Promissory note issued to Rhode Island Treasurer Jose
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
7147Francis Hopkinson Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed “Fra's Hopkinson,” one page, 6.25 x 5.25, March 15, 1771. Letter to Edward Shippen IV, prothonotary of the supreme court,
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
7148Francis Hopkinson Document SignedRR Auction
Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4, September 1778. Sight draft issued by
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
7149Francis Hopkinson Signed CurrencyRR Auction
Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for "Ten Shillings," signed “Fra’s Hopkinson,” 3 x 3.5, issued as No. 5887, and...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
7151Richard Henry Lee Free FrankRR Auction
Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.5 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed by Lee to "Honorable John Page esquire at Williamsbur...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
7152Richard Henry Lee Signed CheckRR Auction
Check issued to the "Cashier of the Bank of N. A. Phil'a," 6.25 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Richard Henry Lee, payable to George ...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
7153Francis Lewis Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
Revolutionary War–dated ADS signed "Francis Lewis & Son," one page, 4.5 x 7.25, May 13, 1776. Lewis records receipt of a payment...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
7154Francis Lewis Document SignedRR Auction
Rare manuscript DS, signed “Fran's Lewis,” one page, 9 x 14, October 16, 1746. A petition issued by Francis Lewis, Jasper Farmer, an
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
7155Philip Livingston Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
Autograph document signed “Phil. Livingston,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, September 2, 1751. A receipt of payment: "Rec'd from Mr. C...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
7156Thomas McKean Document SignedRR Auction
Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 9.25 x 4.25, July 9, 1790. State of Pennsylvania legal document: "Before me the Honor
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
7157Thomas McKean Document SignedRR Auction
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 11.5, August 13, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants to
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
7159Lewis Morris Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed “Lewis Morris Ju'r,” one page, 6.25 x 8.25, November 24, 1756. Letter to William Cosce, in part: "Yesterday I receiv...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
7160Robert Morris Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Rob't Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 27, 1779. Letter to Baltimore merchant Jonathan Hudson
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
7161Robert Morris Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed “Rob't Morris,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, April 8, 1789. Letter to Matthew Ridley, referring to John Jay and his family. In
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
7162Robert Morris Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Revolutionary War-dated ALS from Robert Morris signed “Willing Morris & Co.,” one page, 7.5 x 9, November 5, 1776. Letter to Michael
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
7163John Morton Autograph Document SignedRR Auction
Autograph document signed “John Morton, Sheriff,” one page, 6 x 2.75, September 9, 1768. Handwritten legal document, in part: "By Vi
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00