RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

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RR Auction’s June Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale offers more than 800 lots, headlined by special Science & Technology and Animation sections. We begin by tracing the history of science in a series of over fifty items, to include an autograph of Isaac Newton, a letter from Albert Einstein on the Unified Field Theory, a celestial map flown to the moon on Apollo 15, and an archive from the career of Carl Sagan. Our robust Animation feature boasts a wealth of production art from Walt Disney Studios, used for classics like Snow White, Fantasia, Pinocchio, and Sleeping Beauty. All this is in addition to our typical diverse selection of items—from presidents to pop stars. 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 June 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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Beatles: Paul McCartney506 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Electric Arguments CD slipcase signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full lette
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney507 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Crisp ballpoint signature, "Paul McCartney (Beatles),” on a light green 5.25 x 3.25 album page bearing an affixed image of the Beatles bassist....
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan508 - Bob Dylan
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, March 1972. Contract between Dylan and Alfred A. Knoff, Inc., in which the former grants the publisher exclusive right to pri
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix510 - Jimi Hendrix
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Vintage UK tour program for the Walker Brothers, 8 x 10, sixteen pages, signed inside on the Experience band image in blue ballpoint by Hendrix. The p
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix511 - Jimi Hendrix
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Red ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 gridded sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authentic...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin512 - Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin II album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Garry, Rock on! Jimmy Page," "To Gary, Robert Plant...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd513 - Pink Floyd
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Wish You Were Here album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "To Syd, David Gilmour," and in blue felt tip, "R...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley514 - Elvis Presley
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Incredible DS, signed seven times “Elvis A. Presley,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 11, dated between April 28–September 3, 1958. Form DA–10
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones515 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage circa 1963 autograph book, 4.25 x 3.25, signed inside on adjacent pages in red ballpoint, "Mick Jagger" and "Brian Jones,&quo...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 1,900.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones516 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage Decca Records promo card of the Rolling Stones, 5.5 x 4.25, nicely signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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The Who517 - The Who
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Vintage circa 1964 address book, 2.5 x 3.5, signed inside on the first page in blue ballpoint, "Peter Townshend," "Roger Daltry,"...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Leonard Bernstein518 - Leonard Bernstein
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Glossy 8 x 10 profile photo of Bernstein promoting a PBS performance of Rhapsody in Blue for a Great Performances Bicentennial Special, signed in red
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Enrico Caruso519 - Enrico Caruso
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ALS in French, signed “Papa,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.75, Hotel Marquardt letterhead, October 1, 1912. Untranslated letter to &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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French Composers520 - French Composers
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Collection of eleven autographs of French composers, consisting primarily of calling cards bearing short notes, including: Emmanuel Chabrier (ANS), Gu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Francis Poulenc521 - Francis Poulenc
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Renowned French composer (1899-1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs, and choral music. ANS in French, one page, 8.25
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Ralph Vaughan Williams522 - Ralph Vaughan Williams
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Influential English composer (1872-1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. ALS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,” one pag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin523 - Irving Berlin
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, October 11, 1938. Letter to T. Brennan, in full: "Thanks for the nice 'written on rag' m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Philip Sousa524 - John Philip Sousa
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 8.5, Sousa and His Band letterhead, January 6, 1906. Letter to the Bobbs, Merrill Co., in full: "Many thanks for your gree...
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Johnny Cash525 - Johnny Cash
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 publicity photo of Cash wearing a dark suit and holding a guitar, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Evelyn...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys526 - Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
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American Western musician, songwriter, and bandleader (1905–1975) who is known as the cofounder of Western swing; he formed the Texas Playboys in 1934
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Louise Harrison528 - Beatles: Louise Harrison
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Older sister of George Harrison. ALS signed “Louise Harrison,” inside a 2.25 x 4 birthday card, two total pages, no date but postmarked February 12, 1
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney529 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Promotional card for the 1984 Liverpool vs. Everton Football Milk Cup, showing the two clubs posing on the front, 9.5 x 5, signed on the reverse in bl
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney530 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of McCartney in a purple suit playing a Les Paul, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slight vertical
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney531 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Superb color glossy 12 x 16 photo of McCartney holding his famed Hofner bass, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light scratching.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr532 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Starr, signed in black felt tip, "Love, Ringo." In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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David Bowie533 - David Bowie
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Ballpoint signature of David Bowie, who adds the year, "93," on a white 5.25 x 3.25 Isolar compliments card. In very fine condition. Isola...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton534 - Eric Clapton
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Just One Night album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Clapton. In fine condition, with a bit of light sticker residue to the upper right cor
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton535 - Eric Clapton
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Clapton playing his famous Stratocaster 'Blackie,' signed in thick black ink. In very fine condition. Acc...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton536 - Eric Clapton
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August promotional album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Eric Clapton, '88." In fine condition, with light creasing alon...
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Leonard Cohen537 - Leonard Cohen
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The Best of Leonard Cohen album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of light scuffing. The record is included. C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alice Cooper538 - Alice Cooper
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Set of three satin-finish photos of Cooper at various stages of his career, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, individually signed in blue felt tip or silver ink. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Def Leppard539 - Def Leppard
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Satin finish Aquarian USA drum head, 14.5? in diameter, signed in black felt tip Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fats Domino540 - Fats Domino
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Seven photos of Fats Domino playing his piano, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in ink. In overall fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer541 - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
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Program for Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1992 World Tour, 9.5 x 13, twenty pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Keith Emerson, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead: Mickey Hart542 - Grateful Dead: Mickey Hart
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Off-white coated Evans Genera G1 drum head, 12.5? in diameter, signed in blue felt tip by Hart. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person sp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Guns N’ Roses543 - Guns N’ Roses
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Red sparkle Affinity series Fender Squier Stratocaster electric guitar, serial No. IC070248403, signed on the body in black felt tip, "Duff, &#...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Journey544 - Journey
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Vintage circa late 1970s blue ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, "To Mike, Neal Schon, Journey," "To Mike, Gregg Rolie," &qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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KISS545 - KISS
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Special collector's program for Kiss's massive 1997 Alive/Worldwide tour, 11 x 14, thirty-six pages, signed on the front cover in silver ink...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant546 - Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant
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Color 4 x 5.75 promo card for Robert Plant's ninth studio album, Band of Joy, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rick Nelson547 - Rick Nelson
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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge German postcard photo of a young Nelson, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Hanspeter, Best wishes, Rick Nels
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roy Orbison548 - Roy Orbison
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There Is Only One Roy Orbison album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason549 - Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason
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Animals album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with scratched-off sticker residue to the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Keith Richards550 - Rolling Stones: Keith Richards
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Blonde-bodied Affinity series Fender Squier telecaster electric guitar, serial No. CY41124106, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip, "...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Grace Slick551 - Grace Slick
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Original ink sketch of a large white rabbit accomplished by Slick on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed below in black ink. In very fine conditi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U2552 - U2
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All That You Can't Leave Behind album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Edge and Adam Clayton, and in ballpoint by Larry Mullen and...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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U2553 - U2
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Color 28.5 x 18.5 lithograph depicting the front cover to U2’s The Best of 1980–1990 compilation album, prominently signed in the gold border in black
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Edgar and Johnny Winter554 - Edgar and Johnny Winter
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Winter Blues album flat signed on the front cover in various ink types by Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Leon Russell, Rick Derringer, and Eddie Money.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Zombies555 - The Zombies
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The Best and the Rest of the Zombies album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Paul Atkinson, and Hugh Grundy,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bee Gees556 - Bee Gees
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Glossy 8 x 10 RSO publicity photo of the Bee Gees in matching outfits, signed in blue ballpoint, "Love, Maurice Gibb," "Love, Barry,&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bee Gees557 - Bee Gees
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Vintage glossy 5.25 x 3.5 promotional photo of the Bee Gees proudly posing behind an array of awards, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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