Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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Highlighted by extraordinary letters—highlighted by Martin Luther, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, James Dean, and Abraham Lincoln—RR Auction's October Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction is filled with rare and remarkable pieces. Other top lots include a rare Adam Smith document, a stunning George Washington appointment, a Beatles album inscribed to George's sister, and an early document signed by Sun Yat-sen. 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 October 2020.
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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Elvis Presley Signature584Elvis Presley Signature
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Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Christa Trant, from, Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 5.25 x 7.25 photocard cover; the original p...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Elvis Presley Signed Program585Elvis Presley Signed Program
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Vintage circa 1956 ‘Souvenir Picture Album’ program from an Elvis Presley concert, eight pages, 8.5 x 9.75, desirably signed on the
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Rolling Stones Signed Autograph Book586Rolling Stones Signed Autograph Book
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Vintage mid-1960s autograph book, 5 x 3.75, signed inside on adjacent pages in ballpoint by the Rolling Stones—“Keith Richard,
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Queen Signed Album587Queen Signed Album
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Dutch pressing of Queen's classic album A Night at the Opera, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, "To Trudi, Roger Taylor...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Simon and Garfunkel Signed Group Lot588Simon and Garfunkel Signed Group Lot
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Two superb Simon & Garfunkel items: the first is the music and lyrics in Art Garfunkel's hand for the song "That's My Story," ...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Conrad Beck Autograph Musical Quotation Signed589Conrad Beck Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 2.75 musically lined sheet, signed in the right side in black ballpoint by Conrad Beck, who adds eight bars of music from h
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Thomas Beecham Signed Photograph590Thomas Beecham Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the conductor seated, signed twice in fountain pen, "Thomas Beecham" and "Sincerel...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Robert Russell Bennett Autograph Musical Quotation Signed591Robert Russell Bennett Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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AMQS on an off-white 9 x 4 musically-lined sheet, signed and inscribed in black ink, "Dear Mr. Adamson, Robert Russell Bennett," who pens ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Lord Berners Signed Group Lot592Lord Berners Signed Group Lot
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Two items: an AMQS on an off-white 7 x 10.25 musically lined sheet, signed below in bold ink, "Berners," who adds 12 bars of the opening p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Karl-Birger Blomdahl Signature593Karl-Birger Blomdahl Signature
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Ballpoint signature, "Karl Birger Blomdahl, Stockholm 15.8.65,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet, with Blomdahl adding music from an unknown w...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Francois-Adrien Boieldieu Autograph Letter Signed594Francois-Adrien Boieldieu Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “F. Boieldieu,” one page, 5.5 x 8, March 7, 1834. Letter to a Colonel Marnier, informing him that he is in con
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John Braham Signature595John Braham Signature
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Rare fountain pen signature, "I am Sir, yrs truly, John Braham,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 sheet clipped from the close of a letter. In ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Alfred Cortot Signed Photograph596Alfred Cortot Signed Photograph
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Vintage pearl-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Alfred Cortot in a half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "A Madame Harold E. Yainoll,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Paul Dukas Autograph Letter Signed597Paul Dukas Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6.25, postmarked November 8, 1930. Untranslated letter to Harrie W. Johnston of New Bedford, Massachusetts. In fine con
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Max Fiedler Signature598Max Fiedler Signature
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Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Miss Gladys Greeby, in kind remembrance of the concert on Dec. 4th 1908 and of Max Fielder,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Friedrich von Flotow Autograph Letter Signed599Friedrich von Flotow Autograph Letter Signed
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Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. v. Flotow,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.5, no date. In fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Paul Hindemith Signature600Paul Hindemith Signature
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Paul Hindemith,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card dated in the lower left corner, "N.Y. 5.II.1959.&...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Arthur Honegger Signature601Arthur Honegger Signature
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Ink signature, "un bien amical souvenir, A. Honegger, 22 Mai 1925,” on an off-white 7 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Vladimir Horowitz Signed photo602Vladimir Horowitz Signed photo
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the revered pianist in later age posing against a tree, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Herb Theis, Vl. Horowitz,...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Aram Khachaturian Autograph Musical Quotation Signed603Aram Khachaturian Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed below in black felt tip, "Aram Khatchaturian, 28/VII 1969." Khachaturian pens two large musical no...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00