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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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606Sidney Poitier Signed PhotographRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 National General Pictures promotional photo of Sidney Poitier as Dr. Younger in A Warm December, signed in black ballpoint. In fine cond
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
607Vincent Price Original Self-Portrait SketchRR Auction
Original self-portrait profile sketch by Vincent Price, accomplished in blue felt tip on a white 8.25 x 11 sheet and signed below. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
608George Raft Signed PhotographRR Auction
Handsome vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of the tough-but-sensitive actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. Reverse bears a Shaman Stu
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
609Julia Roberts Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of the beautiful Oscar-winning actress, signed in black felt tip by Julia Roberts. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
610Fred Rogers Signed Hand TracingRR Auction
Original traced outline of Fred Rogers’ hand, accomplished by the television icon in blue ink on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of graph paper, signed at
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
611Sabu Signed PhotographRR Auction
Indian actor (1924-1963) best remembered for his roles in The Thief of Bagdad and Black Narcissus; he was the first Indian to achieve great success in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
612Paul Schofield Signed PhotographRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Paul Scofield in his Oscar-winning role as Sir Thomas More in the 1966 classic A Man for All Seasons, signed at the top in foun
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
613Jean Seberg Signed PhotographRR Auction
American actress (1938–1979) who is best known for the film Breathless and who later became a French New Wave icon; her death at the age of 4
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
614J. K. Simmons Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of the Oscar-winning actor and Farmers Insurance spokesman, signed in blue felt tip by J. K. Simmons. In very fine c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
615Barbara Stanwyck Signed PhotographRR Auction
Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 close-up photo of the beloved actress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Barbara & Isidor Ferreir...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
618Star Wars: Carrie Fisher Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Carrie Fisher in her iconic 'Slave Leia' costume for the 1983 Star Wars film Return of the Je...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
619Star Wars: James Earl Jones Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader in video game format, signed in black felt tip by James Earl Jones. In very fi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
620Star Wars: James Earl Jones Signed PhotographRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 headshot photo of the distinguished actor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Walter, love and peace! James Earl Jones.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
624James Stewart Autograph Note SignedRR Auction
ANS from James Stewart, one page, 6.25 x 4.5, personal stationery card, no date. Handwritten note to John Adams of the Allenby Primary School in Toron
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
625Preston Sturges Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Academy Award-winning American director and screenwriter (1898–1959) best known for fast-paced screwball comedies like Sullivan's Travels,...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
626Superman: Margot Kidder Signed PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
627Billy Bob Thornton Signed PosterRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
628Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed CheckRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
630Will and Grace Cast-Signed PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
631Robin Williams Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
632Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Signed PhotographRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
633Monty Woolley Signed PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
634John L. Sullivan SignatureRR Auction
Boxer known as the 'Boston Strong Boy' (1858–1918) recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
638Muhammad Ali Signed Commemorative Watch SetRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
639Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
640Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
641Charles Atlas Signed PhotographRR Auction
Developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program (1892–1972) that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign fe
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
643Boxing: Heavyweight Champs (9) Signed ItemsRR Auction
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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
644Roger Federer (4) Signed Promo CardsRR Auction
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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
645Wayne Gretzky Signed PhotographRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
646Franco Harris Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
Huge limited edition glossy 23.5 x 19.5 photo of Franco Harris's famed game-winning touchdown in the last seconds of the 1972 AFC Divisional pla...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
647Mickey Mantle Signed Oversized PhotographRR Auction
Uncommon glossy 13.75 x 9.5 photo of a bare-chested Mickey Mantle seated and smiling as he receives a back rub in the trainer's room, signed in ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
648Mickey Mantle Signed BookRR Auction
Signed book: All My Octobers. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 224 pages. Signed on the title page in b
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
650Mel Ott SignatureRR Auction
Vintage ink signature, "Mel Ott,” on an off-white 2.25 x .5 slip that has been triple-matted with a Perez-Steele card to an overall size ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
651Satchel Paige Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Paige pitching for Cleveland, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Best wishes fr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
653Hanley Ramirez Game-Used Baseball BatRR Auction
Hanley Ramirez's game-used personalized Trinity Pro Model 'Hanley Ramirez' Select Ash 35 baseball bat, used by Ramirez as a member of th...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
654Bill Russell Signed BookRR Auction
Signed book: Russell Rules. First edition. NY: Dutton, 2001. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 244 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pag
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
656Mike Schmidt Signed BaseballRR Auction
Limited edition official Rawlings National League (Coleman) 'stat ball' baseball, numbered 72/1000, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet sp...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
657Tom Sharkey Autograph Quote SignedRR Auction
Boxer known as ‘Sailor Tom,’ (1873–1953) who fought from 1893 to 1904 and is credited with having won 40 fights (with 37 KO
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
658Sports Legends Multi-Signed BookRR Auction
Signed book: The Tumult and the Shouting: My Life in Sport by Grantland Rice. Later printing. NY: A. S. Barnes and Company, 1954. Hardcover with dust
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
659Pie Traynor SignatureRR Auction
Vintage ballpoint signature, "Harold 'Pie' Traynor,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
660Ted Williams Signed BaseballRR Auction
Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed nicely on the sweet spot in ballpoint by Ted Williams. In fine condition.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
661George S. Patton Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, Headquarters, Third United States Army, Office of the Commanding General let
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
662John Steinbeck Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Remarkable ALS in pencil, signed “Love, Father,” two pages, 8 x 12.5, November 10, 1958. John Steinbeck's handwritten draft of a fam
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00