RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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RR Auction’s May Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale features more than 850 rare and remarkable lots, with highlights to include an extremely rare signature of Declaration signer Thomas Lynch, Jr., a post-Beatles check signed by Lennon and McCartney, a Winston Churchill publishing archive, autographs of rare Cuban revolutionaries, and a scarce document from King Henry VIII. 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 May 2017.
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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George Michael663 - George Michael
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Satin-finish 8 x 9.75 half-length photo of George Michael wearing a leather jacket, prominently signed in gold ink. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joni Mitchell664 - Joni Mitchell
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Glossy 10 x 8 Geffen Records publicity photo of Joni Mitchell with curly hair, nicely signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light su
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joni Mitchell665 - Joni Mitchell
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Signed book: The Music of Joni Mitchell. NY: Siquomb Publishing, 1969. Softcover, 8 x 11, 128 pages. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Moody Blues666 - Moody Blues
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Graeme Edge, xxx," "Ray Thomas," "Mike Pinder, x," "Clint Warwick," and "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ignaz Moscheles667 - Ignaz Moscheles
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Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso (1794–1870) whose career was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he succeeded his friend and s
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Music Documents668 - Music Documents
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Collection of nine documents signed by a variety of music industry notables, dated between 1959 to 1989, including: The Clinger Sisters (Debra, Patric
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arthur Nikisch669 - Arthur Nikisch
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Internationally renowned Hungarian conductor (1855–1922). Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard portrait of Nikisch in a dignified close-up pose,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roy Orbison670 - Roy Orbison
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Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Joyce & Glenn, from Roy Orbison,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet of letterhead belonging to the r...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter, Paul, and Mary671 - Peter, Paul, and Mary
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Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo Peter, Paul & Mary, signed in blue or green felt tip by Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tom Petty672 - Tom Petty
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: The Complete Studio Albums, Vol. 2 album box set signed on the front of the box in silver ink by Petty. In fine condi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd673 - Pink Floyd
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The Wall CD booklet signed on the front and back in silver ink by Roger Waters and Nick Mason, and in black felt tip by David Gilmour and Richard Wrig
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd: Gilmour and Wright674 - Pink Floyd: Gilmour and Wright
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Three photos: a satin-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of David Gilmour playing the guitar, signed in metallic blue ink; and a pair of 5 x 7 EMI publicity photos
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd: Waters and Wright675 - Pink Floyd: Waters and Wright
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The Wall album signed on the front cover in red felt tip, "The Wall, Roger Waters," and in blue felt tip, "Richard Wright." In f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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R.E.M.676 - R.E.M.
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Glossy 10 x 8 Greenpeace Records publicity photo of R.E.M. circa 1993, signed in blue felt tip by Mike Mills, and in black felt tip by Bill Berry, Mic
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones677 - Ramones
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Limited edition Talkback Records 45 rpm recording of an interview with Joey Ramone at the Glasgow Barrowlands in 1985, numbered 300/1000, signed on th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones678 - Ramones
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Rocket to Russia album signed on the front cover on their respective jeans in blue ballpoint, "Joey Ramone," "Johnny Ramone," &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones679 - Ramones
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Animal Boy album sleeve signed on the front in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone, with one adding a Hitler mustache to CJ's i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones680 - Ramones
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Road to Ruin album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "To Charlie, Joey Ramone," "Johnny Ramone," "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones681 - Ramones
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Halfway to Sanity album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Johnny, Richie, Marky, CJ, Dee Dee, and Joey Ramone, who adds "1992.&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lou Reed682 - Lou Reed
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Mistrial album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paul Rodgers683 - Paul Rodgers
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rodgers singing during an energetic performance, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full l
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rush684 - Rush
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UK program for Rush's 1978 Tour of the Hemispheres, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Slash and Ronnie Wood685 - Slash and Ronnie Wood
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Tremendous color limited edition 20.5 x 28 serigraph of a stylized painting of Slash by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, numbered 54/60, signed i
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Patti Smith686 - Patti Smith
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Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Smith holding a pair of doves, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Consignor notes that the signature was ob
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Igor Stravinsky687 - Igor Stravinsky
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "I. Stravinsky,” on an off-white 6.75 x 5 album page bearing a few other signatures, including that of actor Gu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Arthur Sullivan and Emma Albani688 - Arthur Sullivan and Emma Albani
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Ink signatures, "E. Albani Gee, 1882, Nottingham" and "and her humble servant and admirer, Arthur Sullivan, 25 March 1886," on a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rufus Thomas689 - Rufus Thomas
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American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues musician from Memphis, Tennessee (1917–2001) who is best known for his novelty dance records, includin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter Tosh690 - Peter Tosh
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Glossy 8 x 10 Rolling Stones Records publicity photo of Tosh looking directly into the camera, signed in black felt tip, "Peter Tosh, Rasta.&qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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U2691 - U2
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The Joshua Tree album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Edge," "Larry," and "Bono 91," and in green felt t...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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U2692 - U2
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Appealing glossy 9.5 x 7 cardstock publicity photo of U2, signed in black ballpoint by Bono, Larry Mullen, and Edge, and in blue ballpoint by Adam Cla
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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U2693 - U2
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Two Hearts Beat As One (Club version) single album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, and Edge, each sig
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gene Vincent694 - Gene Vincent
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Vintage 7 x 8 cardstock publicity photo of the early rock and roll star, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Terry, Thanks, Gene Vince...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Winifred Wagner695 - Winifred Wagner
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Daughter-in-law of Richard Wagner (1897–1980) who was a friend of Hitler and ran the Bayreuth Festival after her husband's death in 1930 until t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Junior Wells696 - Junior Wells
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Chicago blues vocalist and harmonica player (1934–1998). On Tap album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, "From Jr Well...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Amy Winehouse697 - Amy Winehouse
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Back to Black CD booklet signed on the front cover in gold ink, “Love, Amy, x." In fine condition, with light handling wear. A sought-after sig...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Woodstock698 - Woodstock
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an overhead view of the Woodstock stage and crowd, signed in various colored felt tip by several performers, includ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Zappa699 - Frank Zappa
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Joe's Garage, Acts II & III promotional album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "To Mackan, F. Zappa." In...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Actors and Actresses700 - Actors and Actresses
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Impressive collection of over 1,000 items, consisting almost entirely of signatures on cards with a handful of signed photos, signed by various actors
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin701 - Charlie Chaplin
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Marvelous oversized matte-finish 16 x 20 reproduced Hartsook portrait of The Tramp looking rather melancholic and desolate, signed and inscribed in hi
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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The Color Purple702 - The Color Purple
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences certificate of nomination for Best Original Score, 9.25 x 10.75, in full: "Certificate of Nominatio...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Walter Plunkett703 - Gone With the Wind: Walter Plunkett
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Prolific costume designer and Academy Award winner (1902–1982) who worked on more than 150 projects throughout his career in the Hollywood film indust
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Hollywood704 - Hollywood
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Collection of three vintage autograph albums, signed inside by more than 115 classic actors and actresses (some clipped and affixed), including: Three
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini705 - Harry Houdini
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TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Society of American Magicians letterhead, April 25, 1922. Letter to Richard Van Dien, in full: "A...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy706 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of the comedy duo side-by-side in their iconic bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Laurel, "...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Bruce Lee707 - Bruce Lee
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Sought-after personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bruce Lee, payable to Surprise Store for $4.18, May 20, 1968. Bank notations to upper
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy708 - Laurel and Hardy
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Two checks: a personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Laurel, "Stan Laurel," payable to Cash for $25, December 18, 1934; and a ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen709 - Steve McQueen
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Desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of McQueen in his memorable role as Frank Bullitt, signed and inscribed in thick black felt tip, “To Danielle, Best Wish
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe710 - Marilyn Monroe
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Sultry vintage Matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe711 - Marilyn Monroe
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Intriguing handwritten notes by Marilyn Monroe, unsigned, one page, 5 x 8, September 9, no year but likely 1957. In full: "Remember, somehow, h...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe712 - Marilyn Monroe
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Incredibly scarce vintage 24 x 8 panoramic photo of the graduating Class of Summer 1941 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, with a
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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