RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction Featuring Civil War

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RR Auction’s October Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts a diverse 1,000+ items from all fields of collecting, with a special focus on Civil War and Literature. In addition to an incredible assortment of autograph letters from luminaries like Charles Darwin, Mohandas Gandhi, Charles Dickens, Claude Monet, and J. R. R. Tolkien, a few highlights are a sketch by Pablo Picasso, hand-drawn survey map by George Washington, signed photograph of Leo Tolstoy, and beautiful portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Top artifacts are an officer’s sword presented to Brig.-Gen. Calvin Pratt, a scarce multi-level amputation kit, bullets fired in ballistic tests used as evidence against Bonnie and Clyde, and an incredible hand-engraved Colt revolver honoring Hollywood’s ‘Monster Legacy,’ just in time for Halloween. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in October 2018.
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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U2: Bono1008 - U2: Bono
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October album by U2, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bono. In fine condition, with creasing to the upper left. The record is included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eddie Van Halen1009 - Eddie Van Halen
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Color glossy 11 x 14 full-length photo of Eddie Van Halen holding his guitar and a cigarette and sitting on stacks of stage equipment, signed in blue
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Denzel Washington1010 - Denzel Washington
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Color satin-finish 15 x 12 close-up photo of Denzel Washington in his Oscar-winning role as Detective Alonzo Harris from the 2001 film Training Day, s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Raquel Welch1011 - Raquel Welch
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Attractive color glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Raquel Welch going for a swim and wearing a yellow bikini, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Who: Daltrey and Townshend1012 - The Who: Daltrey and Townshend
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The Who Sell Out album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. In very good condition, with light scuffing, cl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Who: Pete Townshend1013 - The Who: Pete Townshend
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Four albums signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Pete Townshend: Empty Glass, The Who By Numbers, Who Are You, and Who Came First. In overall
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Kate Winslet1014 - Kate Winslet
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater from the Oscar-winning 1997 film Titanic, signed in blue felt tip, "Kate Win...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yes1015 - Yes
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Big Generator album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, and Alan White. In fine condition, with a discount cut
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Neil Young1016 - Neil Young
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Neil Young. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ZZ Top1017 - ZZ Top
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Afterburner album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Billy Gibbons, in blue felt tip by Dusty Hill, and in silver ink by Frank Beard. In f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali1018 - Muhammad Ali
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Menu from the Jack of Clubs nightclub in London, 10 x 14.75, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, "To Jo, from Cassius Clay, Good Luc...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Boxing1020 - Boxing
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Amateur heavyweight boxer Hugh 'Pat' Floyd's personal vintage circa 1930s–1960s leatherbound autograph album, 5.25 x 4, signed and inscr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Enzo Ferrari1022 - Enzo Ferrari
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TLS in Italian, signed “Ferrari,” one page, 6.25 x 4, Ferrari letterhead, October 9, 1978. In full (translated): "Thank you for your letter of ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Walter Hagen1023 - Walter Hagen
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Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Hagen teeing off, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To my good friend Rev. Ervin Gerkin, Golfingly, Walter H...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Kenesaw M. Landis1024 - Kenesaw M. Landis
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TLS signed “K. M. Landis,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Commissioner of Baseball letterhead, December 29, 1939. Letter to Mrs. M. Humes of Chicago, in full: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe Louis1025 - Joe Louis
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Ink signature, "Joe Louis,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card affixed to the opening page of a commemorative first edition of the book Joe Louis: 5...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mickey Mantle1026 - Mickey Mantle
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1984–1985. Letter to "Mike," in part: "I'd like to take this oppo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1027 - Rocky Marciano
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Superb vintage glossy 7 x 8.5 photo of a painting of Marciano working a speedbag, signed and inscribed in grease pencil, "To my friend 'Nil...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1028 - Rocky Marciano
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Uncommon ALS, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard for "Bill's Gay Nineties," postmarked on August 2, 1952. Letter to his Army buddy Joe S...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Mel Ott and Bill Terry1029 - Mel Ott and Bill Terry
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FDC with a cachet honoring the centennial of baseball, postmarked at Cooperstown in 1939, nicely signed in fountain pen, "Mel Ott" and &qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Satchel Paige1030 - Satchel Paige
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, September 19, 1980. Receipt from Houseman Ready Mix, Inc., in which Paige confirms receipt of a $366.19 order
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glenn ‘Pop’ Warner1031 - Glenn ‘Pop’ Warner
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Football coach (1871–1954) responsible for devising the double-wing formation. ALS signed "Pop," one page, 8.5 x 11, Temple University Cou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali1033 - Muhammad Ali
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The Greatest soundtrack album signed and inscribed with a rare quote in blue ballpoint, "To Phil Sherman, From Muhammad Ali, Oct-9-82, Enjoy li...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali1034 - Muhammad Ali
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Very desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ali standing below a large photo of himself and holding the S. Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year award
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali1035 - Muhammad Ali
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Group of four religious pamphlets entitled 'You Should Know This Man,' each signed on the front cover in black felt tip or ballpoint by Muha...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Baseball1037 - Baseball
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Group of six hardcover baseball books, each signed inside in ink by the Hall of Fame subject, including: Don Drysdale, Nolan Ryan, Brooks Robinson, Ed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Baseball1038 - Baseball
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Collection of 17 items signed by baseball greats and Hall of Famers, some inscribed, including: Willie Mays (SP), Tom Seaver (SP), Nolan Ryan (SP and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Baseball Hall of Famers1039 - Baseball Hall of Famers
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Ballpoint and felt tip signatures of Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg, Freddie Lindstrom, Waite Hoyt, George Kelly, Burleigh Grimes, Robin Roberts, Charli
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jim Brown1040 - Jim Brown
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Limited edition Jim Brown figurine by Salvino, numbered 25/1000, measuring approximately 4.25 x 7.75 x 5.25, portraying the renowned Cleveland Browns
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chicago White Sox1041 - Chicago White Sox
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Vintage fountain pen signatures of Nellie Fox, Eddie Robinson, Minnie Minoso, Joe Dobson, Al Zarilla, Chico Carrasquel, Doc Cramer, Billy Pierce, Gus
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe Cronin1042 - Joe Cronin
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DS, signed “Joseph E. Cronin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 14, 1956. Official agreement between the Boston American League Baseball Company and the Baltim
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jack Dempsey1043 - Jack Dempsey
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Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Dempsey with his fists up, each signed in blue felt tip by the legendary boxer. In very good to fine condition,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe DiMaggio1045 - Joe DiMaggio
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Gold Hall of Fame card featuring Joe DiMaggio, signed across the top in blue felt tip. A typed collector's annotation on the reverse indicates t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe DiMaggio1046 - Joe DiMaggio
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ALS, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, The Madison letterhead, no date but circa 1958. Letter to "Mr. &. Mrs. Browne," in part: "As requeste...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Juan Manuel Fangio1047 - Juan Manuel Fangio
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Argentine racing car driver (1911–1995) who dominated the first decade of Formula One racing, winning the World Drivers' Championship five times...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roger Federer1048 - Roger Federer
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Set of four Nike and Rolex publicity cardstock photos of Federer, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, each signed in ink or felt tip. In overall fine to very fine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Reggie Jackson1049 - Reggie Jackson
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Official Rawlings replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, polyester, adult size 44, with sewn on logo and numbers, signed on the front in blue felt
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jake LaMotta1050 - Jake LaMotta
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Collection of 11 business checks for Jake LaMotta's Skybrite, Inc., each filled out in another hand and signed by LaMotta, "Jake LaMotta,&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mickey Mantle1051 - Mickey Mantle
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mantle posing in his New York Yankees pinstripes, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1052 - Rocky Marciano
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Original program for a heavyweight boxing title fight between champion Rocky Marciano and challenger Archie Moore, 40 pages, 9 x 12, with contents inc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roger Maris1053 - Roger Maris
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1962 Topps baseball card, No. 401, featuring "AL & NL Homer Kings, Roger Maris–Orlando Cepeda," signed on the front in black felt tip ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jesse Owens1054 - Jesse Owens
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Classic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Owens sprinting at the 1936 Berlin Games, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Konrad—My best to you alwa...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Arnold Palmer1055 - Arnold Palmer
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Palmer in his prime, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrman
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Scottie Pippen1057 - Scottie Pippen
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Two basketballs signed by Scottie Pippen: a limited edition Spalding Top-Flite basketball honoring the Bulls dynasty and their 1998 NBA Finals champio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Phil Rizzuto1058 - Phil Rizzuto
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Official Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, wool/nylon, size medium, with sewn on logo and numbers...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bill Russell1059 - Bill Russell
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DS, signed “William F. Russell,” nine pages, 8.25 x 10.75, December 12, 1975. Official National Basketball Association uniform player contract, by whi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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San Francisco Giants: Alou Brothers1060 - San Francisco Giants: Alou Brothers
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the San Francisco Giants outfielders, signed in blue felt tip by Jesus Alou, Matty Alou, and Felipe Alou. In very good conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jersey Joe Walcott1061 - Jersey Joe Walcott
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Walcott's 'Police Gazette's Gallery of Champions' portrait, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ted Williams1062 - Ted Williams
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Two signed photos: a 6 x 4 postcard showing Williams pitching in 1940, signed in blue felt tip; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams in his bat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ted Williams1063 - Ted Williams
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Desirable grouping of three signed photos: a classic glossy 20 x 16 photo of Williams finishing a swing, signed in black felt tip; a color satin-finis
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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