RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
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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Jerome Kern957 - Jerome Kern
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Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 12.75 portrait of Kern playing his piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Charles Miller for his unfailing patie
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Bob Marley and the Wailers958 - Bob Marley and the Wailers
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German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Stephnie, all the Best Wishes, Happy Christm
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Nirvana959 - Nirvana
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Felt tip signatures, “Kurdt,” “Chris,” and “David,” on a blue-and-maroon 3.25 x 3.5 used backstage pass for a Nirvana concert. Includes a David Geffen
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Roy Orbison960 - Roy Orbison
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Roy Orbison’s stage-worn white leather belt given as a gift to fellow musician Carl Perkins. The belt measures 45? long and 4? wide with a hanging cha
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Queen961 - Queen
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The Works album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with a mild a
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Queen962 - Queen
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EMI Records Ltd. cassette sleeve, 6 x 3.75, signed in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury and Brian May, and in green ink by John Deacon and Roger Taylo
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones963 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Keith Richards on a blue 4.5 x 3.75 album page, and ballpoint signatures of Brian Jones a
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones964 - Rolling Stones
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Crisp ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts, who adds “The Rolling Stones,” on a light blue
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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The Who965 - The Who
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Desirable vintage 8.25 x 6.5 cardstock publicity photo distributed by The Who’s fan club, signed in black ballpoint by Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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AC/DC966 - AC/DC
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Powerage album signed on the front cover in white pencil by Cliff Williams, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott, who signs twice, and in black felt tip by An
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Aerosmith967 - Aerosmith
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA multi-platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 4,000,000 copies of the Geffen Records alb
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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G. G. Allin968 - G. G. Allin
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American punk rock singer-songwriter (1956–1993) whose obscene live shows, varied musical influences, and public self-destruction made him an unpreced
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Animals969 - The Animals
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Eric Burdon and the Animals, signed in black felt tip by Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, Barry Jenkins, John Weider, and Dan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong970 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 8 full-length photo of Armstrong lounging in a chair with his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Badfinger971 - Badfinger
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Front cover for a copy of Phonograph Record magazine from May 1972, 8.75 x 10.75, showing the band with the headline, “Badfinger, At the Crossroads,”
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beach Boys: Brian and Carl Wilson972 - Beach Boys: Brian and Carl Wilson
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DS, nine pages, 8.5 x 13, February 1, 1977. Sub-publishing agreement between Brother Publishing Company, Wilojarston Music, Ltd., and Carlin Music Cor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr973 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Two color satin-finish 4 x 5 half-length photos of Starr in a jubilant mood wearing sunglasses and a floral designed shirt, both signed in silver ink,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bee Gees974 - Bee Gees
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‘Alone’ single CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, with one adding a brief inscription at the top. In fi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin975 - Irving Berlin
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TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, November 9, 1927. Letter to Nat Shilkret, in part: “First let me thank you for your kindly attitude r
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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David Bowie976 - David Bowie
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 film Labyrinth, signed in blue ink. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hoagy Carmichael977 - Hoagy Carmichael
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Two items: an AMQS from “Stardust” on a musically lined 9 x 3.75 sheet; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in felt tip, “Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.”
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Carpenters978 - The Carpenters
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Two DSs: an exclusive services agreement between ARS Nova Inc., and Douglas Strawn for a six-month contract extension, eight pages, January 29, 1971,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Carpenters979 - The Carpenters
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Two DSs: a letter of agreement detailing additional terms for future showcases by the Carpenters, eight pages, June 9, 1976, signed at the conclusion
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Cash980 - Johnny Cash
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Uncommon 10 x 16 promotional poster of Johnny Cash removed from an issue of Variety magazine from November 25, 1964, page 53, showing the ‘man in blac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Chapin981 - Harry Chapin
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TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10, personal letterhead, September 13, 1978. Letter to James Garrigus, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of your poetry.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chicago982 - Chicago
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Vintage Columbia Records poster featuring images of Chicago’s founding members, 33 x 22, signed in black felt tip by all seven, each signing over his
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton983 - Eric Clapton
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Crossroads album box set signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Eric Clapton, ‘88.” In fine condition. The six records are included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton984 - Eric Clapton
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Money and Cigarettes album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of auth
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash985 - The Clash
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London Calling album signed on the front cover in black ink by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In fine condition. The recor
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Joe Cocker986 - Joe Cocker
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ALS signed “Love, Joe, x,” one page on the reverse of a 6 x 4 postcard showing a lovely scene of the Santa Ynez mountains, postmarked 1983. Letter to
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Commodores987 - The Commodores
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1976. Standard Independent Contractor Agreement between the Commodore Entertainment Corporation and Burt Su
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alice Cooper988 - Alice Cooper
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DS, signed “Vincent Furnier,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 30, 1975. Customer’s copy of a time loan disclosure statement from Chemical Bank listing Cooper
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miles Davis990 - Miles Davis
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Hotel registration card for the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, one page, 6 x 4, October 10, 1970, filled out by Davis with his name and address: “Mil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Denver991 - John Denver
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Glossy 8 x 10 RCA publicity photo of Denver posing against a lake and mountain backdrop, signed in black felt tip, “Peace! John Denver.” In fine condi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Devo992 - Devo
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Freedom of Choice album signed on the front cover above their images in black felt by Mark and Bob “1” Mothersbaugh, Gerald and Bob “2” Casale, and Al
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Neil Diamond993 - Neil Diamond
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ALS, one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, October 10, 1972. Brief letter to Radie, in full: “Your article was terrific. Thank you so much.” In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dire Straits994 - Dire Straits
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Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Jim—best wishes, Mark Knopfler,” “To Jim, best wishes, John Illsley
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eagles995 - Eagles
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Hotel California album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “To Nicole, Don Henley,” “Don Felder,” “Glenn Frey,” and “Randy Meisn
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Duke Ellington996 - Duke Ellington
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DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, September 16, 1964. Agreement between Tempo Music, Inc., and Ellington in which the latter transfers
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fleetwood Mac997 - Fleetwood Mac
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Glossy 10 x 8 group photo of Fleetwood Mac posing in a dressing room, signed in gold ink, “Mick Fleetwood,” “Thank you! John McVie,” “Thanks! Christin
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fleetwood Mac998 - Fleetwood Mac
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Rumours album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Tommy! Thanks, Christine McVie,” “Tommy—love, Stevie Nicks,” “Thank you!
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Andy Gibb999 - Andy Gibb
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Glossy 7.5 x 8 photo of Gibb posing on a windowsill, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Don, All the best, Andy Gibb.” Reverse bears collecto
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead: Garcia and Weir1000 - Grateful Dead: Garcia and Weir
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Excellent color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Grateful Dead during a live performance, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir. In fine cond
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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W. C. Handy and Marian Anderson1001 - W. C. Handy and Marian Anderson
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Two items: a hardcover edition of the book My Lord, What a Morning by Marian Anderson, signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page, “
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Hollies1002 - The Hollies
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Choice vintage ballpoint signatures of Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock, and Don Rathbone on an off-white 6 x 5.25 album page, each signing with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hootie and the Blowfish1003 - Hootie and the Blowfish
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 Vanguard Records publicity photo of Hootie and the Blowfish, signed in black felt tip by all four members. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jefferson Starship1005 - Jefferson Starship
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Spitfire album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Pat, Love, Grace Slick,” “David Freiberg, OX,” “Pete Sears,” and “Marty Bali
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elton John1006 - Elton John
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Elton John wearing gold jewelry and staple large sunglasses, prominently signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lady Gaga1007 - Lady Gaga
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Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Italia GQ cover from November 2013, showing a partially nude Lady Gaga, signed in black felt tip. In fine cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lovin’ Spoonful1008 - Lovin’ Spoonful
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Four color semi-glossy heavyweight photos of the individual members of Lovin’ Spoonful, each approximately 7.5 x 9.5, signed in blue ballpoint by John
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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