RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

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Loaded with over 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s April Fine Autograph and Artifact sale features an amazing assortment of historic collectibles. This catalog begins with a featured section of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, exploring these popular genres across Hollywood and literature—from Forrest J. Ackerman’s Frankenstein posters to screen-used Star Trek props to first editions by Asimov, Bradbury, Heinlein, and King. Other top highlights in this sale are: a letter sent by George Washington from West Point during the Revolution; an exceedingly rare Martha Washington autograph letter boasting a presidential free frank; a significant letter by Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jackie Robinson; a fully-signed Beatles Parlophone Records promo card; and letters by renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz. 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 April 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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Ravi Shankar805 - Ravi Shankar
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Glossy 4 x 5.25 Angel/Dark Horse Records publicity photo of Shankar with his sitar pressed to his cheek, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sky806 - Sky
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Sky 2 album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by John Williams, Herbie Flowers, Kevin Peek, Tristan Fry, and Francis Monkman. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Small Faces807 - Small Faces
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Self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in blue ink, "Love, Stevie Marriott," "Luv! Ronnie Lane," "Ken Jones,"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Phil Spector808 - Phil Spector
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Spector posing behind a mixing board during a recording session at Gold Star Studios, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce Springsteen809 - Bruce Springsteen
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Color glossy 8 x 11.25 full-length photo of Springsteen seated on a stool with a harmonica, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Gordon,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rod Stewart810 - Rod Stewart
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Original color 11.5 x 17.25 first printing poster for a Rod Stewart concert at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on May 1, 1996, promine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sly Stone811 - Sly Stone
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Original felt tip self-portrait sketch on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed below in black felt tip by Sly Stone. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Styx812 - Styx
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The Grand Illusion album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Tommy Shaw, Dennis DeYoung, James Young, and Chuck Panozzo. Matted and framed t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Tourists813 - The Tourists
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Uncommon 6 x 4 Walkerprint promotional postcard photo of The Tourists, signed in blue ballpoint, “Dave Stewart,” “Eddie Chin,” “Jim ‘Do it’ Toomey,” “
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Toys and Millie Small814 - The Toys and Millie Small
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Set of four standard AFTRA membership applications, three filled out and signed by The Toys members Barbara Harris, Barbara Parrott, and June Montiero
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tina Turner815 - Tina Turner
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What's Love Got to Do with It album flat signed on the front in blue felt tip, "Love, Tina Turner." In fine condition, with a bit of e...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Whitesnake816 - Whitesnake
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UK program for Whitesnake's 1980 Ready an' Willing Tour, twenty pages, 9.5 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ink by David Coverdale, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash817 - The Clash
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Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of The Clash wearing leather jackets, signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer and Paul Simonon, and in blue
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Clash818 - The Clash
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Desirable 45 rpm record single of 'The Magnificent Seven,' signed on the sleeve in black ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ramones819 - Ramones
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Collection of tickets and passes for various Ramones engagements, including: a ticket for B'Ginnings on June 21, 1977; a ticket for Lake Compoun...
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Ramones820 - Ramones
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Huge two-piece concert poster promoting the Ramones' 1992 Mondo Bizarro tour in Germany, 66 x 23.25 (measured together), listing a total of ten ...
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Ramones821 - Ramones
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Uncommon assemblage of five commemorative Ramones items, including: a black Ramones license plate holder, with “Ramones” at the top and “Gabba Gabba H
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ramones822 - Ramones
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Circa 1987 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of the Ramones in a full-length group pose by photographer George DuBose, signed on the reverse in black ballpi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bee Gees823 - Bee Gees
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Bee Gees in front of a glittery Sgt. Pepper's sign, signed in blue ballpoint by Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb. In fi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Natalie Cole824 - Natalie Cole
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Everlasting album signed and inscribed on the front cover in red paint pen, "To Joe, Love, Natalie Cole." In fine condition, with a discou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Janet Jackson825 - Janet Jackson
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA triple platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 3,000,000 copies of the A&M Records...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson826 - Michael Jackson
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Thriller album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Love, Michael Jackson, '88." In fine condition. The record is included. A...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson827 - Michael Jackson
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Triumph promotional album by The Jacksons, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Thanks, Michael Jackson," who also signs on the b...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson828 - Michael Jackson
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jackson clad in Bad-era leather, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "Love to Paula, Michael Jackson.” In very ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson829 - Michael Jackson
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Color glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of a youthful Jackson against a pink background, signed and inscribed in silver ink, "To Ira, love, Michael Jackson...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson830 - Michael Jackson
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In-house appreciation award presented for “participation in the success of Michael Jackson’s #1 album Bad.” Framed with its plate, a CD, the album cov
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Jackson 5831 - Jackson 5
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Impressive Epic Records in-house sales award presented "to commemorate the tremendous success attained by The Jacksons" for the release of...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Loverboy832 - Loverboy
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Souvenir lyric sheet for the song 'Working for the Weekend' by Loverboy, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Mike Reno, Doug Joh...
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George Michael833 - George Michael
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Color glossy 8.25 x 12 half-length photo of Michael during the making of his music video for the 2004 single 'Freeek!,' signed in blue felt ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sade834 - Sade
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Pair of color glossy 10 x 8 publicity photos of Sade, one for 'The Ultimate Collection,' and the other for 'Soldier of Love,' both s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Village People835 - Village People
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Red-bodied California ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in green and silver ink by Felipe Rose, Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff O
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Village People and Kool and the Gang836 - Village People and Kool and the Gang
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Three items: a color satin-finish 11 x 17 photo of a poster promoting a Village People concert at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl on September 27, 2...
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Josephine Baker837 - Josephine Baker
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Archive of correspondence from Baker to her dressmaker Ginette Renaudin, comprising six ALSs and ten TLSs, totaling 30 pages, dating from 1954–1963. I
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz838 - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
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Splendid vintage semi-glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of the radiant comedic couple before an upscale event, signed in fountain pen, "Love, Lucy" and...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall839 - Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
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Fountain pen signatures of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall on an off-white 8.5 x 9 guest book sheet. Bogart has added the date above, “Dec. 4, 1945—
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin840 - Charlie Chaplin
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Bold vintage ink signature, "Faithfully yours, Chas. Chaplin, 1923,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. The postmark and return address from the origi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Forrest Gump841 - Forrest Gump
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Wonderful partial production-used storyboard for the Oscar-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump. The storyboard is issued to production illustrator James He
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn842 - Audrey Hepburn
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Very attractive vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5 half-length photo of Audrey Hepburn smiling as she fixes her hair, signed in fountain pen. In fine conditi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Greta Garbo843 - Greta Garbo
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Desirable ALS in pencil signed “M,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, no date but postmarked December 4, 1943, Ritz Tower letterhead. Letter to act
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock844 - Alfred Hitchcock
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Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Hitchcock, "Alfred J. Hitchcock," payable to Cash for $300, April 7, 1967. In...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock845 - Alfred Hitchcock
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Original felt tip self-portrait sketch of Hitchcock's immediately recognizable profile on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed in black felt tip, &qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock846 - Alfred Hitchcock
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Exceptional vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5 half-length photo of Alfred Hitchcock seated and smirking with folded arms at an event, signed in fountain pen
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock847 - Alfred Hitchcock
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Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Hitchcock posing behind his director's chair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best wishes to Beulah...
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Hollywood Canteen848 - Hollywood Canteen
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Rare and spectacular group of 54 volunteer service cards for celebrities who staffed the Hollywood Canteen during World War II, each 6 x 4, filled out
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini849 - Harry Houdini
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ALS signed "Houdini," one page on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 11.25, August 2, 1900. Letter to fellow magician Servais Le Roy. In part: &...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Dustin Hoffman850 - Dustin Hoffman
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 21, 1969. A release form, in full: "In consideration of the publicity to be given to me and which may arise heref...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Buster Keaton851 - Buster Keaton
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Marvelous vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Keaton in formal attire by legendary photographer George Hurrell, signed and inscribed in fountain p
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Stan Laurel852 - Stan Laurel
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Laurel, payable to Thomasena Johnson for $25, September 7, 1929. In fine condition. Laurel and Hard
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy853 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 4.5 half-length photo of the comedy duo side-by-side in their iconic bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh855 - Vivien Leigh
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Unique handwritten book of poetry kept by Leigh during the late 1920s and early 1930s, 4.75 x 7.25, containing 170 pages in her hand, mostly comprisin
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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