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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Eugene Ysaye Signature624 - Eugene Ysaye Signature
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Vintage ink signature, "Compliments of E. Ysaye, 1898,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a small stain to the ri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph625 - Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Associated Booking Corp. promo photo of Armstrong tooting his horn, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, "To Jermar Wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Instructions626 - Louis Armstrong Signed Instructions
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Instructional form letter headed "Lose Weight, The Satchmo Way," one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in green fountain pen, "(Have Fun), with ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tony Bennett Signed Photograph627 - Tony Bennett Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Tony Bennett smiling and holding a microphone in a Columbia recording studio, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Blues Legends Group of (6) Signed Photographs628 - Blues Legends Group of (6) Signed Photographs
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Group of six original vintage circa 1979–81 glossy 7 x 9 photographs of blues musicians performing, each signed in ink by the subject. Includ
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Big Bill Broonzy Signed Book629 - Big Bill Broonzy Signed Book
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Signed book: Big Bill Blues: William Broonzy's Story. First edition. London: Cassell & Co., 1955. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, 139 pages. Signed o...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Duke Ellington Signed Photograph630 - Duke Ellington Signed Photograph
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Wonderful vintage glossy 7.75 x 9 photo of the bandleader adjusting his microphone stand, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, "To Erin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Gentle-Men of Jazz Signed photo631 - The Gentle-Men of Jazz Signed photo
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the Gentle-Men of Jazz, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Herb—Best wishes, Ramsey Lewis,"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lorenz Hart Signature632 - Lorenz Hart Signature
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Sought-after vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Wally, Lorenz Hart,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jerome Kern Check633 - Jerome Kern Check
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," payable to Tausig & Lewis for $25, April 11, 1939. In fine ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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