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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Three Stooges Signatures526 - Three Stooges Signatures
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Vintage fountain pen signatures, "Curly, 3 Stooges," "Moe," and "Larry,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page. In fine ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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John Wayne Autograph Letter Signed527 - John Wayne Autograph Letter Signed
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World War II-dated ALS signed “Dad,” two pages, 7.75 x 10.25, January 15, 1944. Handwritten letter from John Wayne to his daughter T
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Wayne's Personally-Owned and -Used Imperial Diamond Edge Pocket Knife528 - John Wayne's Personally-Owned and -Used Imperial Diamond Edge Pocket Knife
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John Wayne’s personally-owned and -used vintage circa 1973 Imperial ‘Diamond Edge’ (858 DE) two-blade pocket knife, measuri
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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James Whale Signed Set Design Sketch529 - James Whale Signed Set Design Sketch
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British-born film director (1889–1957) who helmed such horror classics as Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Invisible Man. Aft
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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American Graffiti Multi-Signed Poster530 - American Graffiti Multi-Signed Poster
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Color 27 x 40 one sheet movie poster for the 1973 coming-of-age comedy film American Graffiti, signed in blue felt tip by Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Will
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fred Astaire Signed Photograph531 - Fred Astaire Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a smiling Astaire in formal attire wearing a white bow tie, with the tip of his cane in the lower corner, boldly
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Signed Photograph532 - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of the dancing duo during in a scene from one of their movies, signed in black felt tip by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rog
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Batman: Christian Bale Signed Oversized Photograph533 - Batman: Christian Bale Signed Oversized Photograph
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Christian Bale dressed as Batman in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Richard Basehart Signed Photograph534 - Richard Basehart Signed Photograph
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Thoughtful and versatile American actor (1914–1984) who was equally adept at honesty and villainy. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Basehart as Admiral
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Belafonte Signed Photograph535 - Harry Belafonte Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 publicity photo of Belafonte in the 1959 film Odds Against Tomorrow, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Peter, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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