RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction’s August Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale offers more than 900 lots, headlined by a special World War II section that tells the story of a war that defined a generation. In addition to this historic offering, headlining items include an important letter by King Henry VIII related to a treaty negotiation, a 1919 letter from Einstein to his ex-wife and children, a remarkable pair of letters by John Lennon about his breakup with Cynthia, and a flag fragment from Horatio Nelson's HMS Victory. 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 August 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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Marvin Gaye773 - Marvin Gaye
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Diamond International Entertainment business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Marvin P. Gaye for $5000, November 16,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ira Gershwin774 - Ira Gershwin
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 seated photo of Gershwin going over his notes and smoking a cigar, signed and inscribed in black ink, "For Cheryl Jonson,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marvin Hamlisch775 - Marvin Hamlisch
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AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Brian + Melissa, Best, Marvin Hamlisch," with Hamlisch penning...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Henry Mancini777 - Henry Mancini
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AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed below in black felt tip by Mancini, who pens the first three notes of his Oscar-winning song 'Moon River...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Marks778 - Johnny Marks
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AMQS on an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the Christmas of 1974, postmarked November 15, 1974, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, "To Brian—...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glenn Miller779 - Glenn Miller
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller resting his trombone on his knee, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely, Glenn Miller." In fine conditi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stephen Sondheim780 - Stephen Sondheim
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AMQS on an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's phonograph, postmarked March 23, 1977, signed and inscribed in...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Philip Sousa781 - John Philip Sousa
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AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.75 slip, signed and inscribed in ink, "To Albert G. Hale, from John Philip Sousa, 1929." Sousa pens four bar...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash782 - The Clash
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Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Dave!!! Joe Strummer," "Paul Simonon, bass,"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Ramones783 - The Ramones
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the Ramones in their trademark leather, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, CJ, and Marky Ramone. In very good
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones784 - The Ramones
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Uncommon 10.5 x 8.25 flyer for a Ramones concert at Miami Beach's Club Nu on April 26, 1990, showing silhouettes of the band as they were pictur...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones785 - The Ramones
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Ballpoint signatures of Joey, Johnny, Tommy, and Dee Dee Ramone on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card for Looney Toons guitar shop in N
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones786 - The Ramones
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Album sleeve for Road to Ruin, the fourth studio album from the Ramones, signed on the lyric side in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and Dee De
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones787 - The Ramones
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Times Square soundtrack album signed in black ink by Johnny Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Marky, CJ, and Joey Ramone, who adds "1991." I...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones788 - The Ramones
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Pleasant Dreams promotional album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and Dee Dee Ramone. In fine condition, with gene
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Ramones789 - The Ramones
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Choice glossy 10 x 8 Radioactive promotional photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by Johnny, Marky, Joey, and C. J. Ramone, with "Hey Ho...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Humphrey Bogart790 - Humphrey Bogart
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Allied Military Currency issued in Italy in 1943 for 100 lire, 6 x 2.75, signed in fountain pen by Bogart, "Humphrey Bogart," and by his w...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin791 - Charlie Chaplin
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Bold vintage fountain pen signature, "Sincerely, Chas. Chaplin,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Greta Garbo792 - Greta Garbo
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DS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, July 11, 1979. Agreement between Garbo and the Hauser Editorial Office concerning an investment, in part: “We the undersign
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel793 - Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel
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Actress (1895–1952) who earned a place in Hollywood history as the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award for her memorable turn as
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Cary Grant794 - Cary Grant
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Striking vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bachrach portrait of Grant in a dashing suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Norman, wi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Rita Hayworth795 - Rita Hayworth
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Superb glossy 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Hayworth as the title character from the 1946 film Gilda, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Bob, Best al...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn796 - Audrey Hepburn
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Lovely color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn wearing a black sleeveless top, vertically signed along her arm in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Katharine Hepburn797 - Katharine Hepburn
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Very desirable semi-glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of a young Hepburn in a solemn close-up pose, signed in black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size o
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini798 - Harry Houdini
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Sought-after vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of a shackled Houdini in a full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, "4/18/13, Har...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh799 - Vivien Leigh
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Lovely vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 half-length profile photo of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara from the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind, signed along the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini and Harry Kellar800 - Harry Houdini and Harry Kellar
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Splendid trio of letters related to William Eglinton, a spiritualist medium known for his convincing levitation tricks, consisting of two TLSs signed
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe801 - Marilyn Monroe
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Striking original vintage glossy 10.75 x 13 silver gelatin photo of Norma Jeane Baker in the snow, taken by Andre de Dienes at Mt. Hood, Oregon, in 19
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe802 - Marilyn Monroe
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Beautiful original vintage glossy 12.25 x 11 silver gelatin photo of the young Monroe close-up, taken by Andre de Dienes in the summer of 1946. Revers
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe803 - Marilyn Monroe
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Stunning original vintage glossy 11 x 13.5 silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a white towel, taken by Andre de Dienes at the Bel Air Hotel in 1953. Rev
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe804 - Marilyn Monroe
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Wonderful original vintage glossy 10.5 x 11 silver gelatin photo of the young Norma Jeane sitting on a volleyball, taken by Andre de Dienes at Malibu
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe805 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 11 x 13.5 silver gelatin photo of Norma Jeane wearing a sweater and rolled-up checkered pants, taken by Andre de Dienes at Mal
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe806 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 11 silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a white swimsuit at the beach, taken by Andre de Dienes in Santa Monica in 1949. Re
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe807 - Marilyn Monroe
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Glossy 8 x 10 gelatin silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a sheer white top in 1956 (likely printed later), bearing an affixed caption and "Bandp...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe808 - Marilyn Monroe
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Glossy 8 x 10 gelatin silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a black leotard in 1960 (likely printed later), bearing an affixed caption and "Bandpho...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe809 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Monroe in a seductive pose with an acoustic guitar, bearing a "Hollywood Press Syndicate" cred...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe810 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a "Miss N.A.S., San Diego" sash and sailor's hat, bearing a Holly...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe811 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Monroe in an elaborate gown reclining on a wedge-shaped couch, bearing a "Kim Goodwin Co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe812 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Monroe getting her hair done, bearing a "Private Collection of Kim Goodwin" stamp on the r...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe813 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage 9.5 x 7 silver gelatin photo of Monroe and Jane Russell in the classic 1953 musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, marked with a ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe814 - Marilyn Monroe
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Glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Monroe in a dazzling dress as she appeared in the 1948 musical film Ladies of the Chorus, marked with a "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe815 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Monroe on set in a floral dress, marked with a "Kim Goodwin" collection notation on...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe816 - Marilyn Monroe
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Iconic original vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 silver gelatin photo of Monroe while filming The Seven Year Itch, her white dress billowing over a subway grat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe817 - Marilyn Monroe
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Glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Monroe waving with a white glove, marked with a "Kim Goodwin" collection notation on the reverse. In...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe818 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Marilyn posing with her legs up in the air, marked with a "Ki...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe819 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original vintage glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin 20th Century-Fox promotional photo of Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand in the 1960 musical comedy film m
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio820 - Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
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Glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Monroe kissing her husband Joe DiMaggio. Reverse bears a "The Private Collection of Kim Goodwin" sta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra821 - Frank Sinatra
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 3, 1977. Letter of agreement between United Artists Corporation and Sinatra, in which the latter is granted a "...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Star Wars822 - Star Wars
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Very desirable The Story of Star Wars soundtrack album signed on the front cover in black or blue felt tip by George Lucas, John Williams, Mark Hamill
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Rudolph Valentino823 - Rudolph Valentino
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Partly-printed promissory note, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed in bold green ink by Valentino, "R. Valentino," payable...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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