RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

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Featuring a diverse 1,000+ lots, RR Auction’s September Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction boasts a highlighted Royalty section that spans the centuries, offering rarely seen autographs from the likes of Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary I, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Frederick the Great, and Princess Diana. Other top lots include a remarkable oversized Abraham Lincoln signed photograph, a letter by philosopher Francis Bacon, an extremely early Winston Churchill signed photo, and a sharp signed portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. Other noteworthy autographs include Albert Einstein, J. D. Salinger, the Beatles, Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, John F. Kennedy, and more! 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 September 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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Billie Holiday665 - Billie Holiday
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity portrait of Holiday by Robin Carson, signed and inscribed in white ink, "For Andy, Sincerely, Billie Holiday...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Patsy Cline666 - Patsy Cline
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ALS signed “Patsy, Charlie, Randy & Julie,” four pages, 6.25 x 10, September 6, 1961. Written from Nashville, a letter to friend Marie Flynt, in...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Hank Williams667 - Hank Williams
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Outstanding vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM Records publicity photo of Williams picking his guitar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best of ev...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Beatles668 - Beatles
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Highly sought-after 1963 Star Pics promotional postcard of the Beatles posing in their classic gray collarless suits, measuring 5.25 x 3.5, postmarked
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Beatles669 - Beatles
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Highly displayable vintage circa 1962 EMI Records newspaper advertisement, measuring 13.75? in diameter, featuring 'floating heads' of over ...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Harrison and McCartney670 - Beatles: Harrison and McCartney
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Unusual 3.25 x 3.5 newspaper photo of the Beatles, signed in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney and in red ballpoint by George Harrison. Affixed to a sl
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison671 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Electronic Sound album signed on the back cover in black felt tip, "Love from George Harrison." In very good condition, with moderate over...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney672 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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White album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by McCartney. In fine condition, with light handling wear. The record is not included. Accomp
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley673 - Elvis Presley
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Desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Presley from early in his recording career, signed and inscribed in green ink, "Yours, Elvis...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia674 - Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jerry Garcia playing his guitar during a performance at the Frost Amphitheater on May 3, 1987, signed in red felt tip. Re
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Queen675 - Queen
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Extremely desirable glossy 8 x 10 Elektra Records publicity photo of Queen, signed in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and R
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones676 - Rolling Stones
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Felt tip signatures of Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, who adds "Love," and Ronnie Wood, who adds "Live & Eclectic!!&...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones677 - Rolling Stones
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Choice set of vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richard, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on a pink 4.5 x 4 album page, one
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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The Who678 - The Who
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Live at Leeds album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. In fine condition, with li
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson680 - Michael Jackson
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Thriller album signed neatly on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light scuffing and some old price sticker residue. The reco
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Angiolina Bosio681 - Angiolina Bosio
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Italian operatic soprano (1830–1859) who had a major international career from 1846 until her premature death in 1859 at the age of 29. She sang at th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aaron Copland682 - Aaron Copland
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Copland wielding his baton, signed in blue felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a sligh
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alan Hovhaness683 - Alan Hovhaness
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Armenian-American composer (1911–2000) who ranks among the most prolific of the 20th century. ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, stamped personal letterhead
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ignace J. Paderewski684 - Ignace J. Paderewski
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Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860-1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of all ti
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Camille Saint-Saens685 - Camille Saint-Saens
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Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835-1921) of such timeless works as the 'Organ' Symphony,' the opera '...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong686 - Louis Armstrong
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Instructional form letter headed "Lose Weight The 'Satchmo' Way," three pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top in green fountain pen, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong687 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 James J. Kriegsmann publicity photo showing two images of Armstrong posing under spotlight with his trumpet, signed in founta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong688 - Louis Armstrong
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Signed book: Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans. First edition. NY: Prentice-Hall, 1954. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 240 pages. Signed on the de
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cab Calloway689 - Cab Calloway
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Amusing vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Andy, H...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole690 - Nat King Cole
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the King Cole Trio posing with their instruments, signed in fountain pen by Oscar Moore, Johnny Miller, and Nat King Co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole691 - Nat King Cole
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the handsome jazz musician by the General Artists Corporation, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ella Fitzgerald692 - Ella Fitzgerald
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Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Fitzgerald by Bruno of Hollywood, signed in fountain pen, "Best wishes to you, Sincerely, Ella Fitz...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Dizzy Gillespie693 - Dizzy Gillespie
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Gillespie posing with his trumpet in a jubilant half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Oscar Hammerstein694 - Oscar Hammerstein
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TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 20, 1945. Letter to G. Alan Chidsey, in part: "I realize that if the book is not ready b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lionel Hampton695 - Lionel Hampton
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo of Hampton wearing a white suit and playing a xylophone, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Lee Hooker696 - John Lee Hooker
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Two items: a Tower Records 4.25 x 6 postcard promoting the album Don't Look Back, signed on the back in gold ink, "John L. Hooker, JLH"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Lee Hooker697 - John Lee Hooker
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Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Hooker holding a microphone in profile, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To John, John Lee Hooker.” In...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Liberace698 - Liberace
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Brothers publicity photo of Liberace for the 1955 musical comedy Sincerely Yours, signed and inscribed in black felt tip,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oscar Peterson699 - Oscar Peterson
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Vintage glossy 10.25 x 7.25 photo of Peterson playing the piano, crisply signed in blue ballpoint, "Sincerely, Oscar Peterson." Revere bea...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edith Piaf700 - Edith Piaf
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Desirable A L'Olympia 1961 album signed on a souvenir record sticker affixed to the back cover in blue ballpoint by Piaf. In fine condition. The...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cole Porter701 - Cole Porter
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TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, The Towers of the Waldorf–Astoria letterhead, June 14, 1950. Letter to Todd Purse of Detroit's WXYZ radio station, in f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy Rich702 - Buddy Rich
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Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 James J. Kriegmann portrait of Buddy Rich seated behind his personalized drum kit, signed in bold black ink. In fine conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Saxophonists703 - Saxophonists
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Three color glossy photos, each signed by the pictured saxophonist in ink or felt tip, including: a 5 x 7 close-up photo of Sonny Rollins, signed in b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Chapin704 - Harry Chapin
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Circa 1976 program for a Harry Chapin "In Concert" tour, with lower caption stating that "proceeds from the sale of this book will be...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The 5th Dimension705 - The 5th Dimension
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Living Together, Growing Together album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Keep the Faith, 'Ron,'" "Be Good, Billy...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith706 - Aerosmith
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Draw the Line album signed on the front cover in blue or black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In f
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Aerosmith707 - Aerosmith
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Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer. In fine condition, wit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Allman Brothers708 - Allman Brothers
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Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "To Joe, good to see ya! Dickey Bet...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Allman Brothers709 - Allman Brothers
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Souvenir lyric sheet for the Allman Brothers song 'Melissa,' from the 1972 album Eat a Peach, printed on a yellow 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Badfinger710 - Badfinger
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Green ballpoint signatures, "Best wishes, Pete Ham," "Joey Molland," "Mike Gibbins,” and "Tom Evans," who adds an...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Badfinger: Bob Jackson711 - Badfinger: Bob Jackson
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English rock musician (born 1949) most famous for being a member of Badfinger from 1974 to 1975 and 1981 to 1983, and of The Fortunes from 1995 to the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles712 - Beatles
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Scarce original circa 1968 color 36.25 x 17.25 poster for "The Beatles—Yellow Submarine," with six panels on the reverse, reading "Wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Yoko Ono713 - Beatles: Yoko Ono
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Limited edition 18 x 14 lithograph proof of a 1977 John Lennon work entitled 'Fame,' which depicts Lennon and Yoko Ono running from paparazz...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr714 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Brightly colored 14 x 22.75 poster printed by the famous Hatch Show Print for a Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band birthday celebration on July 7, 201
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Klaus Voormann715 - Beatles: Klaus Voormann
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Revolver album signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip by Voormann. In very good to fine condition, with scuffing, edge wear, and an ow
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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