Bonnie and Clyde memorabilia from RR Auction

This might come as a shock to most collectors, but it seems that Bonnie and Clyde memorabilia have never gone out of style. In fact, there is actually a very great demand for them as the notorious gangster couple seems to have left quite a significant mark not only in the American, but in world culture as well. As it turns out, RR Auction, the Boston – based auction house has an impressively vast experience in dealing with Bonnie and Clyde collectibles.

In a top 10 most expensive Bonnie and Clyde memorabilia ever sold, justcollecting.com mentions that eight of them have passed through RR Auction at some point. Some of the most impressive items in in this category are a cosmetic case that belonged to Bonnie Parker and a coin that belonged to Clyde Barrow. Both of these items were found in the couple’s death car during inspection. The cosmetic case was the only feminine touch object in the car and was kept by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer until RR Auction sold it for $26,400. The coin which was found in Clyde Barrow’s jacket pocket was retained by a posse member named Ted Hilton. After reaching another infamous outlaw, Paulie Castellano, the coin was sold for no less than $32,400.

However, the two most expensive and impressive items regarding the notorious duo that were sold by RR Auction are two weapons that used to belong to them: Clyde Barrow’s 1911 Army Colt .45 pistol and Bonnie Parker’s Colt Detective Special .38 Revolver. Both of these handguns were retained by posse leader Frank Hamer who was allowed to pick whatever souvenirs he wished from the gangster’s death car. It is believed that Clyde Barrow’s Colt was actually stolen from the federal arsenal in Beaumont, Texas. An interesting fact about Bonnie Parker’s Colt is that it was found taped on the inside of her thigh with white, medical tape as police officers would have never searched a woman that thoroughly back then. The handguns were sold by RR Auction for over $240,000 each.

Back in 2012, RR Auction had one of the most amazing Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auctions that included most of these items. Even recently, the auction house had a chilling Bonnie and Clyde letter available for auction. The letter was addressed to a former gang member, Raymond Hamilton and it is said that it was written by Bonnie and signed by Clyde. This piece of private correspondence truly shows the nature of the couple’s relation with their gang members and just how ruthless they could be.

In any case, Bonnie and Clyde remain to this day very important icons and that is the main reason why every item even remotely related to them is so desirable in any collection. What can be concluded is that RR Auction has a knack for finding and selling this type of memorabilia. For additional details on their future auctions, you can check out their Facebook page and Twitter posts.

Great opportunity to bid on a unique NASA designed robot

This September RR Auction is giving everyone the amazing opportunity to bid on an extraordinary robot designed by NASA. The item is part of a much larger sale of Remarkable Rarities which also include other space – related collectibles. The auction will take place in two stages, one online lasting ten days and the other one will be a live auction taking place on the 26^th in Boston.

The robot in question was specifically designed by NASA to test space suits, as using human subjects would have been dangerous. According to cnet.com, the human body is unable to withstand such low air pressures as the ones in outer space and that is precisely why it is necessary for astronauts to wear those space suits. However, back in the 1960s, with the space race in full bloom, NASA needed concrete information and accurate data regarding the space suits and this is basically how the Power Driven Articulated Dummy (PDAD) came to be created.

As reported by wired.co, the project lasted about two years, from May 1963 to July 1965, during which time two robots were built by scientists at the IIT Research Institute in Chicago. Out of the two dummies, one is currently owned and displayed by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the other one is going on the auction block in just a couple of weeks. Given that there were only two such androids ever created, it is understandable why the item is considered such a rarity and why it was estimated by RR Auction at an impressive $80,000.

The purpose of the robot was to test and see how the human body would act in a space suit. In order to gather relevant information, PDAD was designed to perform and replicate around 35 human body movements. As stated by space.com, the android weighs 230lbs and is adjustable in height. As it turns out, when building it, its designers had the average height of an American male in mind. This is why PDAD can go from 5 feet and 5 inches to 6 feet and 2 inches in height. The robot is covered in a 1/32 inch thick aluminum layer,, the head is made out of fiber glass and the facial part is removable in order to allow access to the connections on the inside.

In order to perform all the necessary movements to test the space suits, PDAD was equipped with a circulatory system of nylon tubes, as specified on engaget.com. Oil would flow through these tubes and allow the dummy to move.

Even though the idea of building such a robot and the way in which it was designed back in the 1960s are beyond innovative, the project did not manage to reach its final goal. The pressure was too much for that circulatory system so that the robot would move without leaking oil. The issue was attempted to be resolved by putting the dummy in a scuba wetsuit, but it seems that did not work, because in July 1965 the project was dropped and the funds were allocated to other research.

There is no doubt that RR Auction is giving collectors an amazing opportunity with this item. The robot up for auction is now missing a hand and forearm, has a few dents on the outer aluminum skin and part of its circuits are damaged. However, given that it is a one of a kind item, it is expected to be one of the stars in RR Auction’s lot.

Detailed information on PDAD can be found on RR Auction’s webpage. Interested collectors can also follow their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/rrauction posts for upcoming auctions and amazing deals!

Remarkable Rarities: Elite 100 Preview Now at RR Auction

RR Auction has launched their online preview of a new auction they will be holding this September. This auction, titled Remarkable Rarities: Elite 100, opens for bids on September 15^th and features a number of incredibly rare and unique documents and artifacts from famous world figures throughout the ages.

The online preview can be found on their website and includes lots such as authentic documents from the foundling days of the United States to robot dummies from NASA.

Some valuable lots that are worth checking out include the following:

·         A rare letter written and signed by the first president of the United States George Washington, dated October 12, 1796 and in fine condition. The contents of the letter show Washington responding to comments about his historic presidential farewell address in which he stated the United States to strive to remain neutral in the world. He states that he is confident that Americans will choose a suitable second president, this being written after he had just rejected serving a third term despite overwhelming popular demand. This remarkable example of Washington’s prose and confidence in the American people is estimated to auction for an astonishing $150,000.

·         An incredibly rare photograph of President Abraham Lincoln reading a book with his 10-year-old son Tad. The photograph is mounted and signed by Lincoln himself. Due to the rarity of such a high quality photograph of Lincoln, this document is estimated to be worth $100,000.

·         A 1951 Bowman Jets, Rockets, and Spacemen original card set that comes with 20 original artboards, two one–cent wax packs and an original Jets, Rockets, and Spacemen uncut sheet of nine cards. This set has the highest GPA from PSA, the points given to distinguish the quality of the sets from one another --- 8.981! This is a remarkable opportunity to obtain such a high number of original artboards, collected one-by-one over the years. The set is estimated to auction for $100,000.

·         An amazing hydraulically powered robot dummy created by IIT Research Institute for NASA to use while testing space suits. The dummy is equipped with torque sensors on its joints to gather data on forces imposed on the human body by a pressurized suit. Only two were ever produced, the other robot dummy currently owned by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. This large rare robot suit is estimated to auction for $80,000.

·         A custom-made grey and black two-piece suit created by noted Beatles tailor Douglas Millings, who designed the majority of the Beatles stage clothing from 1962 to 1966, this particular suit designed for John Lennon. This suit is estimated to auction for $65,000.

For continuous updates on rare and historic documents and artifacts in upcoming and current auctions, please also follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RR_Auction

Royalty and Rock N’ Roll at RR Auction

A new “Fine Autographs and Artifacts” auction opened this month at Boston-based RR Auction, a trusted source for authentic and rare autographs. This auction features a variety of documents and historic artifacts that would appeal to a myriad mix of collectors. The vast selection of available items includes documents written by America’s Founding Fathers to the weapons commissioned by foreign royalty nearly a century ago.

All lots can be viewed in their organized and full-color virtual catalog. Several notable items from this auction include:

·         An authentic and professionally cleaned 1808 letter written by and signed by Thomas Jefferson: “Th: Jefferson.” This one page letter is addressed to Secretary of War, Henry Dearborn, concerning an “estimate of the blocks at N. York,” a likely reference to the expensive preparation for the Erie Canal project that troubled Jefferson due to the costs. This document is estimated to be sold at auction for $18,000.

·         A rare three page document signed by the two Spanish monarchs who sponsored Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the New World, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The royal decree document is written in Spanish and signed “Yo el Rey” and “Yo la Reyna,” dated March 28, 1494. The decree, with an intact embossed seal, grants certain privileges to a Toledo citizen. This rare example of signatures from two influential historic monarchs is estimated to auction for $15,000.

·         A custom-made engraved Beretta Carcano M1891 Cavalry Carbine with a gold finish, one of the four guns commissioned in 1939 by Prince Amadeo di Savoia, Viceroy of Italian East Africa. The carbine, with a folding spike bayonet, is engraved with a beautiful gold rose and dragon. This weapon is estimated to auction for $5000.

·         A 1970s glossy photo autographed by music legend Bob Dylan: “To John, from Bob Dylan.” This photo will be recognized as the cover art from Dylan’s 1964 album The Times They Are a-Changin’. This rare vintage photo is estimated to auction for $3000.

Be sure to check out the item galleries on RR Auction’s website. This auction closes on August 10^th.  

For continued updates on rare and historic documents and artifacts in upcoming auctions, please also follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

Local Olympic History Found at RR Auction

RR Auction has made a name for themselves as a source of authentic artifacts and autographs all over the world, but they are also becoming known for the light they shine on local histories with their auctions. Again this auction house is showing that they are a fantastic source for pairing collectors with famous historical mementos from their hometowns with the attention they are receiving in local newspapers across the country.

This July, RR Auction’s Olympic Memorabilia features a number of items that have history in cities across the United States. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote specifically on a gold-plated brass and aluminum replica torch signed by the late and great boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The torch, with a Georgian pecan hardwood handle, was lit by Ali in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.

The item at auction is not the exact torch used by the legend to spread the Olympic flame, but a replica. Several thousand were produced to be distributed as gifts. However, Ali certainly didn’t sign that many --- only a few. And one of those few has made it to RR Auction.

An accompanying photograph with this lot shows Ali with the torch.
Other impressive and rare Olympic items available throughout the next few days include:

·         A silver-colored brass and steel alloy 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics torch, estimated to auction for $75,000+.

·         The 1988 Calgary Olympics torch, constructed from aluminum with a maple handle, the handle decorated with pictograms and the ball at the bottom bearing the engraving “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” the Olympic motto. This torch is estimated to auction for $50,000+.

·         A rare gold medal from the 1908 London Summer Olympics, featuring an engraving of the image of St. George, England’s patron saint, slaying a dragon. This medal is estimated to auction for $15,000+.

·         A silver medal from the 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics, engraved with the image of Ling, the founder of Swedish gymnastics, is estimated to auction for $20,000+ due to these medals’ scarcity.

·         A bronze medal from the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship is estimated to auction for $4,000+.

There are many more examples of Olympic memorabilia for auction and the local history of American cities being featured on RR Auction’s website.

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RR Auction Concludes Successful Summer Auction

RR Auction wrapped up another successful summer auction this July with the conclusion of “Fine Autographs and Memorabilia.” A wide array of artifacts, documents and autographs were available, spanning from early American history to the space age to modern events. Happy collectors and enthusiasts will be finishing off this week knowing that they’ve added another fine item to their collection.

Let’s take a look at some of the artifacts that received the highest and most astonishing bids:

·         A large sample containment bag carried and flown on Apollo 15, containing traces of lunar dust on the inside due to equipment, surpassed 50,000 with its final bid. The wear from use on this item actually made it more valuable in the end --- how many people can say they own something covered with moon dust? With a certified statement from astronaut Dave Scott, this artifact is a fascinating addition for a space age collection.

·         A letter penned and signed by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson declining the invitation to publish the private letters of his deceased friend Benjamin Rush sold at auction for more than $33,000. This valuable and authentic letter was written from Jefferson’s famous Monticello estate and was professionally restored.

·         A Revolutionary War era letter written and signed by Benjamin Franklin surpassed $30,000 this summer, the purchase coming with the letter mounted and framed with a portrait of the Founding Father.

·         A rare Apollo 15 topographical lunar map carried, used for navigation on the lunar rover while traveling on the moon’s surface and with various lunar sites labeled, sold at auction for more than $27,000. This item also comes with a certifying letter from Commander Dave Scott.

·         A first United Kingdom pressing of the The Beatle’s debut EP Twist and Shout, signed by all four members, sold at auction for more than $20,000.

·         A letter written and signed by Declaration of Independence signer John Hancock sold at auction for more than $16,500.

·         A letter from Paul McCartney to Prince, beginning “Dear Princely person,” sold at auction for more than 13,000. This is noteworthy, as this letter had an initial estimated value of $4,000+. Perhaps the final bid exceeded the initial estimate because of the recent untimely passing of the pop star Prince. Hundreds more auction results from this July auction can be previewed online at RR Auction’s website. For more updates on rare and historic documents and artifacts at upcoming auctions, please be sure to follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

RR Auction’s July Artifacts on Auction Report

RR Auction has made quite a name for themselves in the auction world after nearly four decades of successful work with collectors and achieving record-setting bids. The Boston-based auction house has continued to spin out constant online auctions, arranging two a month, presented with lovely full-colored catalogs providing history and insight into their lots.

The website Auction Report has a comprehensive presentation displaying in detail all 1171 lots currently featured in RR Auction’s “Fine Autographs and Artifacts” July auction. This online auction is open for bids until July 13^th.

There is an exceptionally wide range of variety in the lots offered this month, and Auction Report has a nice list of all the categories in which the items are classified. Some notable items that can be previewed on this page include:

·         A letter penned and signed by Thomas Jefferson, the contents expressing his refusal to publish the private letters of the late Benjamin Rush, dated August 17, 1816. This letter was written in his famous abode Monticello and directed to James Mease. As he affirms that he will not publish Rush’s letters, he writes in part, “When we are pouring our inmost thoughts into the bosom of a friend, we lose sight of the world… it is to a friend we have committed ourselves, who knows us, who will not betray us… To fasten a man down to all his unreflected expressions, and to publish him to the world in that as his serious & settled form, is a surprise on his judgment and character.” This beautifully penned letter by one of our most famous Founding Fathers is estimated to auction for $35,000+.

·         A hardcover first edition copy of Helen Keller’s Journal, signed by the author herself. The first free end page is inscribed, “To my sweet friend Miss Olson, from Helen Keller, Thanksgiving, 1938.” Estimated to auction for $800+.

·         A stock certificate for an innovation signed three times by the famous inventor Thomas Edison, dated August 19, 1899. This rare full certificate, featuring so many signatures by the late innovator, is estimated to auction for $1500+.

·         A rare UK pressing of the Beatle’s early “Twist and Shout” debut EP, signed by all four of the Beatles on the back cover of the sleeve. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Estimated to auction for $20,000+.

Many more lots can be previewed on RR Auction’s Auction Report page.

For additional information on how to register and place bids on the July auctions, please visit RR Auction’s website and follow their Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/ for continuous updates on valuable and authentic documents and artifacts in present and future auctions.

RR Auction Features Rare Olympics Memorabilia This July

RR Auction recently opened an online auction featuring a number of lots involving famous comic art and original Disney production cels and concept art. But what else is coming up this summer at the globally recognized Boston-based auction house?

Opening on July 14^th at RR Auction is an online “Olympics Memorabilia” auction that includes items covering over a century of Olympics history. From the Athens games in 1896 to the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, this auction contains a breathtaking number of artifacts and memorabilia for collectors that can be previewed in RR Auction’s beautifully arranged virtual catalog.  

The oldest item at this auction actually stretches further back in time than a century. Alongside the artifacts from the modern Olympics is an Ancient Greek silver coin, evaluated to be from circa 325-250 BC. Worn around the edges from centuries of existence, the coin is 22 millimeters in size and originates from the city of Selge, Pisidia. One side features two muscular wrestlers grappling, and the other depicts a slinger with arms poised in the air. The coin is estimated to auction for $200+.

The oldest item from the modern Olympics era is from the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. The bronze participation medal is 50 millimeters in size and weighs 58 grams, featuring on the front an image of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory, holding a laurel wreath above an emerging phoenix over an Acropolis backdrop. On the other side is a star placed inside a laurel wreath with five lines of Greek text. This medal is estimated to auction for $800+.

The most valuable artifact at RR Auction in this Olympics feature is expected to auction for an estimated $75,000+: the silver-colored brass and steel alloy official torch from the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. The torch was designed by Geir Grung and Adolf Thoresen and has the iconic Olympic rings logo engraved on the top. Carried by Ragnar Navelsaker on February 13^th, 1952, this torch is especially desirable as the torchbearer’s name and participation dates are often unknown from the early relays.

Other excitingly rare and valuable items at this auction include:

·         A gold winner’s medal from the 1908 London Summer Olympics ($15,000+).

·         A bronze winner’s medal from the 1980 Lack Placid Winter Olympics ($10,000+).

·         A gold winner’s medal from 2012 London Summer Olympics ($30,000+).

·         The Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch and Mother Flame Lamp ($50,000+).

All of the memorabilia for auction this July can be previewed in the virtual catalogs at RR Auction’s website. For additional previews of rare and historic documents and artifacts for auction, please follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

RR Auction Features More from “The Godfather” Film Creation

Attics are often a place of discovery for interesting artifacts, but it’s truly exciting when the items found are valuable relics of famous Hollywood films. Once again, Boston-based RR Auction is proving that it is the go-to place for such finds.

The brain behind “The Godfather” Mario Puzo had a 45-box archive from his estate successfully auctioned for $625,000 at RR Auction earlier this year. But that wasn’t the end of it. Currently, two original film reels of “The Godfather” are up for auction at RR Auction’s website. They were stumbled upon in the attic of a house once owned by Puzo by the current owner.

Page Six reports that the footage on the reels is from the first 40 minutes of the 1972 film adapted from Puzo’s book. After the filming was finished, the reels were given to the scribe.

“The Godfather,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola, stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in the most popular American crime film of the century. The movie the Oscars for Best Picture in 1972, as well as Best Actor to Brando and Best Adapted Screenplay to Puzo and Coppola.

A number of other impressive items from the classic film are available for bids until June 23^rd in the themed auction “Pop Culture” at RR Auction’s website. These items include:

·         Original behind-the-scenes “Godfather” footage on 8mm film. The content is about 90 minutes long and contains insights into the production of the set designs, candid moments between the crew, and on-set routines between the actors. This never-before-seen footage is estimated to auction for $15,000+.

·         A collection of 16 blueprints on drafting paper concerning the construction of the set pieces for the Corleone Mall from the film, created by production designer Dean Tavoularis. They are estimated to auction for $1000+.

·         A pair of black cardboard cue cards used during the filming. Written on them is a dialogue between Michael Corleone and Don Vito Corleone from the scene where the father offers his son the family business. They are estimated to auction for $3000+.

All the lots and their existing bids can be viewed at RR Auction’s website. The auction concludes on June 23^rd.

For previews on other rare and historic documents and artifacts for auction, be sure to follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

The Rarest and Most Remarkable at RR Auction

Over the decades, Boston-based RR Auction has successfully sold thousands of rare authentic artifacts and documents belonging to famous and historic figures at auction. The value of these items has ranged significantly, from autographs on albums worth several hundred dollars to startlingly exceptional finds with bids of over a million from enthusiasts and collectors. The RR in RR Auction stands for Rare and Remarkable. Of these thousands of artifacts presented at the auction house, which were the rarest and most remarkable? What is the history of the most valuable items?

A visual showcase of these amazing and rare artifacts is shown in this RR Auction YouTube video, which also gives a preview of the exciting moment of auctioning off an item of such worth and value to the eager bidders. Some of the most valuable items auctioned at RR Auction include:

• Legendary guitarist Johnny Ramone’s stage-used Mosrite guitar sold at auction for $71,875.00. Rolling Stone reports that this is one of only nine Mosrites owned by Ramone. The red guitar was owned by the punk rocker for seven years and sports his autograph.

• A letter written boldly and clearly by American author Edgar Allan Poe, writer of the short stories “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” sold at auction for $76,467.50. The letter bears his signature, which is incredibly rare, and was penned during a particularly prolific time in his life.

• A White House plinth, a lower slab of a column, sold at auction for $187,500.00. The New York Times reports that the plinth is a lasting decoration from the old White House, preserved after a renovation completed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. The plinth itself is from a redecoration by Presidents James Madison and James Monroe after the landmark was burned by British troops in 1814.

• John F. Kennedy’s amazing handwritten manuscript announcing his run for president in 1959 sold at auction for $200,000.00.

• Tony Soprano’s white 2003 Cadillac Escalade sold at auction for $119,776.83, autographed in three places by late actor James Gandolfini, who passed away in 2013. This vehicle appeared on screen multiple times.

• The highest bid in RR Auction history goes to a privately owned Bulova Chronograph worn on the moon by astronaut Dave Scott on the Apollo 15 mission. This rare artifact sold at auction for a whopping $1.625 million.

Other present and past auctions of authentic documents, artifacts and autographs can be discovered by following RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

RR Auction Collecting Five Star Reviews and Praise

This month on June 16 th , RR Auction kicks off its “Pop Culture” online auction of amazing and

authentic artifacts and documents once belonging to President John F. Kennedy and famous

music giants such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.


The guarantee of authenticity from a third party authenticator is available for these lots, the items

checked by respected autograph professionals and other experts in the field, further increasing

the veritable quality of the artifacts.


RR Auction Company LLC has been operating since 1976 and over the decades has solidified its

reputation as a globally recognized and trusted auction site for authentic historic material, with a

long list of successful auctions and happy customers bringing home rare documents and

autographs for record-setting prices.


On the popular website Yelp, a go to source for public reviews and general recommendations of

businesses, past customers have expressed their satisfaction on the RR Auction page with five

star ratings.


One user commends RR Auction on their workability, saying, “I've been dealing with RR

Auction for almost 10 years now” and describes the auction site as being “easy to work with -- -

Elizabeth is wonderful -- - Bob the owner is super easy to work with and Bobby travels to me to

pick up some of the more valuable items that I auction with RR.”


Another user states, “I have always been impressed with their professionalism and expertise in

all areas from NASA space artifacts to autographs of famous individuals. Every item I have

purchased has arrived exactly as promised and I have never had an issue with provenance.”

Other content users have flocked to express their happiness on RR Auction’s website with

testimonials.


“You, your staff and your company are by far the best I have ever dealt with in my memorabilia

collecting (35 years),” says one collector from Oklahoma City in his testimonial. “I have bought

from 2 other auction houses and they are not close to your quality and professionalism.”

A reviewer from Germany describes his experience: “I have won items on RR Auctions twice.

Both times they were extremely flexible and responsive to my suggestions regarding shipping

etc. In both cases I have had extremely fast shipping and for very reasonable prices. Most

importantly I get email responses within 30 minutes, and that is across the Atlantic.”


For a list of current and upcoming auctions at this long-standing and reputable auction site, check

out RR Auction’s website, and follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.

Authentic JFK Love Letter at RR Auction This June

Decades after his tragic assassination, President John F. Kennedy’s personal affairs still fascinate the American public. This comes to light again with the auction of a four-page love letter written by John F. Kennedy to his mistress, evaluated for authenticity and believed to be addressed to American painter Mary Meyer. 

The love letter, the official White House letterhead removed but with the presidential seal still visible on the stationary, is to be sold at RR Auction’s “Pop Culture” online auction beginning on June 16^th and closing on June 23^rd. The estimated price of the auction of the rare letter is $30,000. 

The president’s love and desire for his mistress Mary Meyer is evident in the letter. The contents include him imploring Meyer to meet with him, writing, “Why don’t you leave suburbia for once --- come and see me --- either here --- or at the Cape next week or in Boston the 19^th?” After declaring that after all their years together he wants a more loving answer, he asks, “Why don’t you just say yes?” The personal contents of this historic letter give detail into the life of one of the most famous American presidents.

The contents of the document to be sold at auction are even more poignant yet, considering the letter was written a month before Kennedy’s death and never sent. Mary Meyer also died in an unsolved homicide in 1968.

Boston-based RR Auction, established in 1976, has a long history of successful auctions of rare documents, manuscripts, and historic artifacts. A complete list of past and present auctions can be seen at https://issuu.com/rrauction, including themed auctions such as “Fine Autographs and Artifacts” and “Marvels of Modern Music”.

Other items to be sold at auction this June along with the Kennedy love letter include:

·         A wooden rocking chair used by JFK (Estimate: 80,000+)

·         Jacqueline Kennedy’s stylist stiletto heels (Estimate: 6000+)

·         JFK’S DAR marriage record (Estimate: 6000+)

·         Buddy Holly signed photograph (Estimate: 1000+)

·         A Bob Dylan signed album (Estimate: 1500+)

More items on auction can be previewed at https://issuu.com/rrauction. For continued updates on rare and historic documents and artifacts for auction, please follow RR Auction’s Twitter at https://twitter.com/rrauction and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rrauction/.