RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction Featuring Presidents

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In honor of Washington's Birthday, RR Auction's February Fine Autograph and Artifact sale opens with a remarkable assortment of nearly 200 presidential autographs, highlighted by an excessively rare William Henry Harrison document as president, an autograph letter by LBJ to the Speaker of the House, and a significant selection of free franks. Other top lots include an extraordinary signed portrait of James Joyce, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's personal ledger, an Einstein letter on a childhood game, and Warren Buffett's personal set of golf clubs. The Beatles, Apollo 11 astronauts, Charles Schulz, Marilyn Monroe, and Babe Ruth round out our pop culture offerings. 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 February 2019.
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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Three Tenors606 - Three Tenors
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Three items: a color glossy 4 x 6 photo of Luciano Pavarotti, signed in the lower border in black felt tip with date, "96"; a color glossy...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arturo Toscanini607 - Arturo Toscanini
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Arturo Toscanini, May 1940,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impre...
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Harry Armstrong608 - Harry Armstrong
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American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Two items: an AMQS titled and signed at the top, "Sweet Adelin...
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Louis Armstrong609 - Louis Armstrong
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Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Armstrong with his trumpet as a young man, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine conditi
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Louis Armstrong610 - Louis Armstrong
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Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of the youthful Armstrong smiling and posing with his trumpet, signed in the lower border in fountai
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Bandleaders and Lyricists611 - Bandleaders and Lyricists
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Group of four signatures of American bandleaders and lyricists on individual cards and slips, ranging in size from 2.5 x 1.25 to 5 x 4, including: Gle
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Irving Berlin612 - Irving Berlin
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Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, "Irving Berlin," payable to Frank Schneider for $50, December 24, 1925. Encap...
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George Gershwin613 - George Gershwin
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Interesting collection of five matte-finish photographs of George Gershwin, ranging in size from 7 x 5 to 9.75 x 7.75, the three larger photos annotat
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Dizzy Gillespie614 - Dizzy Gillespie
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Great glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gillespie puffing out his cheeks while performing, signed in blue felt tip, "Dizzy Gillespie, '92." In fi...
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Johnny Green615 - Johnny Green
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Two items: an AMQS from "Body and Soul" on an off-white 8.5 x 11 musically-lined sheet, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To P...
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Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund Romberg616 - Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund Romberg
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DS, signed “Oscar Hammerstein" and "Sig Romberg,” one page, 7.5 x 12, December 12, 1930. Official letter directed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer w...
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W. C. Handy617 - W. C. Handy
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Handy in a formal close-up pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Marius Risley, Best wishes, W. C. Han...
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Sheldon Harnick618 - Sheldon Harnick
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Two photos: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock working at a piano, signed in black ink by Harnick, who adds a brief musica
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John Lee Hooker619 - John Lee Hooker
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Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of John Lee Hooker in a pleasant front-facing pose originally taken by his wife Millie, signed in the lower border in bl
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Jazz Composers and Musicians620 - Jazz Composers and Musicians
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Three checks: a bank check filled out and signed by Jerome Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," payable to the Hotel Beverly Wiltshire for $150, March ...
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Jack Judge621 - Jack Judge
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British songwriter and music-hall entertainer (1872–1938) best remembered for writing the song 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary,' which was...
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Jerome Kern622 - Jerome Kern
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ALS signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, October 20, 1920. A letter of recommendation for Kern's two housekeepe...
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Jerome Kern623 - Jerome Kern
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," payable to Tausig & Lewis for $25, April 11...
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B. B. King624 - B. B. King
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of King posing with his famous guitar 'Lucille,' signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Jimmy McHugh625 - Jimmy McHugh
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Prolific American composer (1894–1969) of such popular songs as 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' and 'I'm in the Mood for Love.'...
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Johnny Mercer626 - Johnny Mercer
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Academy Award-winning American lyricist (1909-1976) who penned such classics as 'One for My Baby,' 'Days of Wine and Roses,' and ...
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Glenn Miller627 - Glenn Miller
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Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Miller seated and posing with his trombone, signed prominently in fountain pen, "Sincerely, Glenn Miller.&...
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Edith Piaf628 - Edith Piaf
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Recital 1962, Live à l'Olympia album signed on an Olympia Panoramique sticker affixed to the front cover in blue ballpoint by Edith Piaf. I...
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Cole Porter629 - Cole Porter
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Fountain pen signature, "Cole Porter, Lieut, Claridge's / American [struck through], Morgan Harjes, 31…Haussma…Paris,” on an off-white 4 x ...
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Sonny Rollins630 - Sonny Rollins
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Red felt tip signature, "Sonny Rollins,” on a white 4 x 4 sheet, with Rollins incorporating a wonderful sketch of a saxophone and musical notes...
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Sig Romberg631 - Sig Romberg
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AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 3.5 card, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Thomas H. Chapman, Sincerely, Sig Romberg." Romberg pens ...
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John Denver632 - John Denver
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Glossy 10 x 8 RCA publicity photo of Denver outdoors, signed in black ballpoint, "Peace! John Denver." Reverse bears a typed collector'...
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Merle Haggard633 - Merle Haggard
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That's The Way Love Goes album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Haggard. In fine condition, with creasing to the upper right corner...
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1970s Rock634 - 1970s Rock
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Five albums signed on the front cover in ink or felt tip by notable 1970s rock musicians, including: Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford of A
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1980s Rock635 - 1980s Rock
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Four albums signed on the front cover in ink or felt tip by notable 1980s rock musicians, including: Jack Blades, Brad Gillis, and Kelly Keagy of Nigh
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Aerosmith636 - Aerosmith
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Ink signatures of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Brad Whitford, and Tom Hamilton on a white 6 x 9 sheet, with Perry sketching the Aerosmith win
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The Animals637 - The Animals
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The Animals Is Here 45 RPM EP, signed on the front of the sleeve in ballpoint by the original lineup of Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Chas Chandler, Hilton
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Beach Boys638 - Beach Boys
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20 Golden Greats album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Al Jardine, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks, with Marks adding several
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Beach Boys: Brian Wilson639 - Beach Boys: Brian Wilson
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Two books signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys: a first edition of I Am Brian Wilson, hardcover with dust
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Beach Boys: Brian Wilson640 - Beach Boys: Brian Wilson
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Three items signed by Wilson: a Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin album, signed on the front cover in silver ink; and two felt tip signatures on indivi
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Beach Boys: Brian Wilson641 - Beach Boys: Brian Wilson
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Two items: a personal check filled out and signed by Wilson, "Brian Wilson," payable to Cash for $4, August 18, 1987; and a color satin-fi...
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Beatles: Peter Blake642 - Beatles: Peter Blake
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed at the top in black felt tip by English pop artist Peter Blake, who co-created the iconic des...
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Chuck Berry643 - Chuck Berry
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Rock Legends album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Cheers, Chuck Berry," with the addition of a smiley face sketch. In fine c...
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Blue Oyster Cult644 - Blue Oyster Cult
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Two Blue Oyster Cult albums—Secret Treaties and their self-titled debut—both signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Eric Bloom, Donald 'B...
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David Bowie645 - David Bowie
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Glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of David Bowie shaking hands with actor Christopher Lee, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Christopher, wit...
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Jackson Browne646 - Jackson Browne
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For Everyman album signed on the inner sleeve (displayed through a die-cut album cover opening) in blue felt tip by Jackson Browne. In fine condition.
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Eric Clapton647 - Eric Clapton
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24 Nights CD booklet, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Eric Clapton. In fine condition.
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Alice Cooper648 - Alice Cooper
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School's Out album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Alice Cooper," "School is out forever! Neal Smith," "Sc...
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Neil Diamond649 - Neil Diamond
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Melody Road CD booklet, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Neil Diamond. In fine condition.
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The Doobie Brothers650 - The Doobie Brothers
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The Captain and Me album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee. In fine
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Marianne Faithfull651 - Marianne Faithfull
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Faithfull Forever album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Marianne Faithfull. In fine condition, with a small area of old price sticker re
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Foreigner652 - Foreigner
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Self-titled debut album signed in black felt tip by Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Dennis Elliott, Rick Wills, Ian McDonald, Al Greenwood, and Kelly Hansen, w
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Aretha Franklin653 - Aretha Franklin
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Satin-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo of the revered soul singer, signed in blue felt tip, "Aretha, 2018." In fine condition, with small str...
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Aretha Franklin654 - Aretha Franklin
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Aretha Franklin in an elegant black gown, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases.
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Aretha Franklin655 - Aretha Franklin
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Aretha album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Aretha, 2013." In fine condition, with a light brush to the signature. The recor...
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