Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature

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RR Auction's October Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts a wealth of important literary letters and Revolutionary rarities, highlighted by an autograph letter signed by Edgar Allan Poe, a handwritten poem by Emily Dickinson, an original manuscript by Beatrix Potter, a Charles Dickens draft for 'David Copperfield,' and remarkable letters by John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Herman Melville, and Louisa May Alcott. Other top items include a letter by Benjamin Franklin regarding the mutinous crew of John Paul Jones's flagship, outstanding letters by John Hancock, and autographs of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. The sale is rounded out by a fine selection of important antiquarian books, numerous signed photographs, and other historic memorabilia. 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 2022.
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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Superman: Margot Kidder Signed Photograph626 - Superman: Margot Kidder Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Superman bringing Lois Lane on a flight above Metropolis in a scene from the 1978 superhero movie, signed in blue felt ti
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Billy Bob Thornton Signed Poster627 - Billy Bob Thornton Signed Poster
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Color 27 x 40 one sheet movie poster for the Oscar-winning 1996 drama film Sling Blade, signed in felt tip by Billy Bob Thornton. Rolled and in very g
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Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed Check628 - Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Moe Howard, payable to Drs. Lyon, Bernstein & Pessin for $350. In fine condition. Accompanied...
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Orson Welles Document Signed for a Groucho Marx Program629 - Orson Welles Document Signed for a Groucho Marx Program
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World War II-dated DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, September 23, 1943. Orson Welles agrees to appear on the "Groucho Marx Radio Program, 'Blue Rib...
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Will and Grace Cast-Signed Photograph630 - Will and Grace Cast-Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of the stars of Will and Grace, signed in blue felt tip by Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, and Se
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Robin Williams Signed Oversized Photograph631 - Robin Williams Signed Oversized Photograph
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Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Robin Williams as the titular character from the 1993 comedy-drama Mrs. Doubtfire, signed in silver ink. In fine c
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Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Signed Photograph632 - Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Bolger in full Scarecrow costume and makeup for The Wizard of Oz, signed in blue felt tip, "From The Scarecr...
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Monty Woolley Signed Photograph633 - Monty Woolley Signed Photograph
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American stage, film, radio, and television actor (1888–1963) who is best remembered for his role in The Man Who Came to Dinner. His distinct
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John L. Sullivan Signature634 - John L. Sullivan Signature
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Boxer known as the 'Boston Strong Boy' (1858–1918) recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jim Thorpe Archive for His Unpublished Autobiography635 - Jim Thorpe Archive for His Unpublished Autobiography
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Archive relating to an unpublished autobiography of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe, which Thorpe and his wife Patricia had arranged to have written by A
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph by John Stewart636 - Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph by John Stewart
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Crystal-clear color semi-glossy 16 x 20 photo of Muhammad Ali by noted English photographer John Stewart, depicting the all-time great boxer wearing a
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Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph by Yousuf Karsh637 - Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph by Yousuf Karsh
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Magnificent oversized semi-glossy 14.75 x 19 ‘Type 1’ silver gelatin photo of Muhammad Ali by acclaimed portrait photographer Yousuf
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali Signed Commemorative Watch Set638 - Muhammad Ali Signed Commemorative Watch Set
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Limited edition 'The Greatest' commemorative watch set by Fossil in a wooden presentation box with lid featuring a 6.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo...
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Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph639 - Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 13 photo of Muhammad Ali standing in the boxing ring next to cornerman Drew Bundini Brown and his opponent Sonny Liston, affix
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Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph640 - Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph
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Color satin-finish 9.5 x 13 photo of Muhammad Ali loading up a punch during a heavyweight boxing match with Joe Frazier, affixed to the original 16 x
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Charles Atlas Signed Photograph641 - Charles Atlas Signed Photograph
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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 fe
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Ernie Barnes Twice-Signed Lithograph Suite: 'A Portfolio of Football Art'642 - Ernie Barnes Twice-Signed Lithograph Suite: 'A Portfolio of Football Art'
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Lithograph suite entitled “Ernie Barnes Presents A Portfolio of Football Art,” published by the Company of Sports and containing fiv
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Boxing: Heavyweight Champs (9) Signed Items643 - Boxing: Heavyweight Champs (9) Signed Items
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Group lot of nine items signed by a former heavyweight boxing champion, ranging in size from 3.5 x 2.25 card to a 7.75 x 11 magazine page. The boxers
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Roger Federer (4) Signed Promo Cards644 - Roger Federer (4) Signed Promo Cards
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Four color promo cards for Rolex, 4 x 5.75, each signed in black felt tip by tennis legend Roger Federer. In overall very fine condition.
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Wayne Gretzky Signed Photograph645 - Wayne Gretzky Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Wayne Gretzky competing as a member of the Los Angeles Kings, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition
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