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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Fritz Lang874 - Fritz Lang
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ALS in German, four pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, February 25, 1970. Letter to Lotte H. Eisner with detailed comments, corrections, and additions on
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Mario Lanza875 - Mario Lanza
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Lanza as the title character from the 1951 biopic The Great Caruso, signed and inscribed in black ink, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Leading Ladies876 - Leading Ladies
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Collection of four vintage matte-finish photos signed and inscribed by classic actresses, including 8 x 10 photos of Gene Tierney, Jane Wyman, and Joa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh877 - Vivien Leigh
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Matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 photo of Leigh in an elaborate hat, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a crease to the lower righ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sophia Loren878 - Sophia Loren
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Sultry set of seven photos of Sophia Loren at various stages of her career, glossy and semi-glossy, ranging in size from 7.25 x 9 to 8 x 10, each sign
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ernst Lubitsch879 - Ernst Lubitsch
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Legendary film director (1892–1947) best known for his sophisticated comedies and the fabled ‘Lubitsch touch.’ Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 three-quarter-
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ida Lupino880 - Ida Lupino
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Charming matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lupino, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Thelma, Best wishes, Ida Lupino.” In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Man From Uncle881 - Man From Uncle
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Set of three glossy photos of the two stars from The Man from U.N.C.L.E., one 8 x 10 and two 8.25 x 11 (both laser print photos), each signed in black
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dean Martin882 - Dean Martin
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DS, six pages on three sheets, 8.5 x 11, September 21, 1961. Artist's manager contract between MCA Artists, Ltd., and Dean Martin for a period o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tim McCoy883 - Tim McCoy
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Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of McCoy in full western gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Merle, for whom I have great regar
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward884 - Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
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DS, signed “Paul Newman" and "Joanne Woodward Newman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 2, 1968. An assignment of proprietary lease for a term ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter O'Toole885 - Peter O'Toole
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of O'Toole from Lawrence of Arabia, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sidney Poitier886 - Sidney Poitier
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Glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo of Poitier, signed and inscribed in person in black ink, “To Pierre, Best wishes, Sidney Poitier.” In fin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Powell887 - William Powell
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Dashing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of Powell in a handsome light suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tyrone Power888 - Tyrone Power
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 studio portrait of Power, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mush, Best Wishes, Tyrone Power 1/3/37.” Collector...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edward G. Robinson: Actors and Actresses889 - Edward G. Robinson: Actors and Actresses
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Signed book: The Cinema of Edward G. Robinson. NY: A. S. Barnes, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11.25, 270 pages. A TLS by Robinson is laid
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Robert Ryan890 - Robert Ryan
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 studio portrait of Ryan wearing a knit sweater, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Bertha—with my best, Robert Ry...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Robert Ryan891 - Robert Ryan
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Glossy 7.5 x 9.25 publicity photo of Ryan wearing a collared shirt with his arms folded, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Mr. &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joseph M. Schenck892 - Joseph M. Schenck
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Pioneer executive (1878–1961) who played a key role in the development of the United States film industry. After receiving a presidential pardon for i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra893 - Frank Sinatra
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Ballpoint signature, "Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.75 sheet. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Gregory Peck894 - Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Gregory Peck
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Church bulletin from Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in La Quinta, California, dated April 7, 1985, 8.5 x 11, four pages. Signed on the front cover in
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Sylvester Stallone895 - Sylvester Stallone
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Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Stallone as Rocky Balboa from the 1982 film Rocky III, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with some light scuf
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ernest Thesiger896 - Ernest Thesiger
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Character actor (1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Thesiger in a late
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Tombstone897 - Tombstone
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Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Doc Holliday walking with Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan Earp in the 1993 film Tombstone, signed in black felt tip by Kurt Ru
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lee Van Cleef898 - Lee Van Cleef
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Van Cleef drawing his sword as John Peter McAllister from the television series The Master, signed in black felt tip. In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Clifton Webb899 - Clifton Webb
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Vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 seated portrait of Webb by Hal Phyfe, signed and inscribed for the photographer in fountain pen, “For Hal Phyfe, wi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Weissmuller900 - Johnny Weissmuller
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Weissmuller as Tarzan giving his trademark call, signed and inscribed later in black felt tip, “To Andy, Johnny Weissmu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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White Nights901 - White Nights
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White Nights soundtrack album signed on the front cover in red paint pen by Mikhail Baryshnikov and in silver ink by Gregory Hines. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory902 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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Color satin-finish 17 x 12 photo of Willy Wonka and his lucky golden ticket guests, signed in blue felt tip, "Gene Wilder," who signs twic...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Roberto Clemente903 - Roberto Clemente
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Uncommon personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemente, "Roberto Clemente," payable to "Bilmore Hotel" for $51.48,...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Ty Cobb904 - Ty Cobb
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Large vintage fountain pen signature, "Ty Cobb,” on a light blue 3.75 x 3 slip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Ty Cobb905 - Ty Cobb
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Cobb, "Tyrus R. Cobb," payable to Cash for $200, February 24, 1951. Encapsulated in a p...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Bobby Fischer906 - Bobby Fischer
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DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 23, 1958. Standard AFTRA engagement contract between "Robert Fischer, a minor" and National Telef...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio907 - Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio
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Highly desirable official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by seventeen members of t
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Joe Louis908 - Joe Louis
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Vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo of Louis holding a bag of Ehlers groceries, signed on the reverse in pencil. In very good to fine condition, with scattered
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe Louis909 - Joe Louis
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Ballpoint signature, "Joe Louis,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.75 x 3.5 parking ticket. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano910 - Rocky Marciano
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Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Marciano, "Rocky Marciano," payable to Campello Coop Bank for $249.6...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth911 - Babe Ruth
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Vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 full-length photo of Ruth posing at a Massachusetts golf course with four other men, signed in fountain pen, "'Babe...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth912 - Babe Ruth
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Vintage red-stitched baseball signed in fountain pen on the side panels by an assortment of 1930s stars, including "Babe Ruth," "Mick...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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George Sisler913 - George Sisler
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Extremely rare official Spalding Tri-County League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, "George Sisler," with the date on ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali and Angelo Dundee914 - Muhammad Ali and Angelo Dundee
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Pair of red Everlast boxing gloves, signed and inscribed on top of the right hand in black felt tip by Ali, "To Bill, Muhammad Ali, The Champ, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Henry Armstrong915 - Henry Armstrong
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American professional boxer (1912-1988) who simultaneously held the featherweight, welterweight, and lightweight championships in 1938. His official r
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charles Atlas916 - Charles Atlas
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Developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program (1892–1972) that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign featuring A
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Larry Bird and Magic Johnson917 - Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
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Tremendous color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson preparing to grab a rebound, signed by both in silver ink. In fine conditi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James B. Connolly918 - James B. Connolly
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American athlete and author (1868–1957) who, in 1896, became the first athlete in the modern Olympics to win a medal. Hand-edited TLS, one page, 7.5 x
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jack Dempsey919 - Jack Dempsey
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 24, 1947. Proposal for membership in The Friars Club of California, listing Dempsey's full given name, "Willia...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe DiMaggio920 - Joe DiMaggio
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Uncommon TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Oakland A's letterhead, July 11, 1968. Letter to George H. Sosnak, in full: "I want to express my sincere t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joe DiMaggio921 - Joe DiMaggio
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Two 8 x 10 photos, glossy and semi-glossy, one showing a young DiMaggio fixing his tie in a mirror, the other a full-length post-swing image of the Ya
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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DiMaggio Brothers922 - DiMaggio Brothers
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Desirable set of ballpoint signatures, "Joe DiMaggio," "To Vin Limbo, Best Wishes, Dom DiMaggio," and "Praise the Lord, Vin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ben Hogan923 - Ben Hogan
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Color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Hogan a split second after connecting on a drive, signed in black ink. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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