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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Thomas Heyward, Jr Document Signed7144 - Thomas Heyward, Jr Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho's Heyward, Jun.,” one page, 13 x 8, March 1, 1785. Summons issued to the sheriffs of South Carolina,
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William Hooper Autograph Document Signed7145 - William Hooper Autograph Document Signed
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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
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Stephen Hopkins Document Signed7146 - Stephen Hopkins Document Signed
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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
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Francis Hopkinson Autograph Letter Signed7147 - Francis Hopkinson Autograph Letter Signed
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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,
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Francis Hopkinson Document Signed7148 - Francis Hopkinson Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4, September 1778. Sight draft issued by
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Francis Hopkinson Signed Currency7149 - Francis Hopkinson Signed Currency
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Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for "Ten Shillings," signed “Fra’s Hopkinson,” 3 x 3.5, issued as No. 5887, and...
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Samuel Huntington and William Samuel Johnson Document Signed7150 - Samuel Huntington and William Samuel Johnson Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Sam. Huntington” and "Wm. Sam'l Johnson," one page, 6 x 7.75, May 12,...
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Richard Henry Lee Free Frank7151 - Richard Henry Lee Free Frank
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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...
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Richard Henry Lee Signed Check7152 - Richard Henry Lee Signed Check
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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 ...
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Francis Lewis Autograph Document Signed7153 - Francis Lewis Autograph Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated ADS signed "Francis Lewis & Son," one page, 4.5 x 7.25, May 13, 1776. Lewis records receipt of a payment...
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Francis Lewis Document Signed7154 - Francis Lewis Document Signed
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Rare manuscript DS, signed “Fran's Lewis,” one page, 9 x 14, October 16, 1746. A petition issued by Francis Lewis, Jasper Farmer, an
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Philip Livingston Autograph Document Signed7155 - Philip Livingston Autograph Document Signed
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Autograph document signed “Phil. Livingston,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, September 2, 1751. A receipt of payment: "Rec'd from Mr. C...
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Thomas McKean Document Signed7156 - Thomas McKean Document Signed
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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
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Thomas McKean Document Signed7157 - Thomas McKean Document Signed
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Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 11.5, August 13, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants to
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Robert Morris and James Wilson Document Signed7158 - Robert Morris and James Wilson Document Signed
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Very desirable partly-printed DS, signed “Rob't Morris" and "James Wilson,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, September 6...
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Lewis Morris Autograph Letter Signed7159 - Lewis Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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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...
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Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed7160 - Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Rob't Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 27, 1779. Letter to Baltimore merchant Jonathan Hudson
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Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed7161 - Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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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
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Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed7162 - Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated ALS from Robert Morris signed “Willing Morris & Co.,” one page, 7.5 x 9, November 5, 1776. Letter to Michael
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John Morton Autograph Document Signed7163 - John Morton Autograph Document Signed
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Autograph document signed “John Morton, Sheriff,” one page, 6 x 2.75, September 9, 1768. Handwritten legal document, in part: "By Vi
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