Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy

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RR Auction's November Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts over 750 rare and remarkable lots, including a stunning assortment of classical music autographs, special sections honoring President John F. Kennedy and King Tut discoverer Howard Carter, and a wealth of important letters from famous figures. Among the highlights are a significant handwritten musical manuscript by Ludwig van Beethoven, an original sketch by Amedeo Modigliani, a signed example of the famous 'Dewey Defeats Truman' newspaper, and letters by Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Graham Bell, Bruce Lee, and Napoleon Bonaparte. 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 November 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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Carl Michael Ziehrer Autograph Musical Quotation Signed552 - Carl Michael Ziehrer Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Austrian composer (1843-1922) who was one of the fiercest rivals of the Strauss family. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Ziehrer in a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph553 - Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Associated Booking Corp. publicity photo of Satchmo striking a pose with his trumpet, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph554 - Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph
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Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Armstrong with his trumpet as a young man, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine conditi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Autograph Letter Signed555 - Louis Armstrong Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Louis Armstrong, Satchmo,” one page on the reverse of a 8.5 x 11 'Lose Weight The 'S
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Broadway Composers (3) Documents Signed556 - Broadway Composers (3) Documents Signed
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Three items signed by Broadway composers, including: a four-page agreement for a live TV presentation of the George Gershwin musical Oh Kay on NBC in
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Cab Calloway Signed Photograph and Program557 - Cab Calloway Signed Photograph and Program
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Two items: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 Mills Artists photo of Calloway, signed in fountain pen, "Cab Calloway"; and a program for George Gersh...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eddy Duchin Signed Photograph558 - Eddy Duchin Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 MCA publicity photo of the youthful Duchin at his piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Harry, Best wishes, Ed...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dexter Gordon Document Signed559 - Dexter Gordon Document Signed
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American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923-1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 14, 1969. Agreement fo
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W. C. Handy Typed Letter Signed560 - W. C. Handy Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. Publishers letterhead, December 6, 1955. Letter to Daisy L. Meyers, in part: "We have ...
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Gene Krupa Signed Photograph561 - Gene Krupa Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA promo photo for Gene Krupa and His Orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Harry—It'
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Glenn Miller Signed Photograph562 - Glenn Miller Signed Photograph
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Popular big band trombonist and bandleader (1904–1944) who was lost in action over the English Channel during World War II.
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Stephen Sondheim (2) Signed Playbills563 - Stephen Sondheim (2) Signed Playbills
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Two original Playbills, each signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip by celebrated composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Includes:
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Beatles: Martin, Best, and Williams (4) Signed Items564 - Beatles: Martin, Best, and Williams (4) Signed Items
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Four items signed by Beatles band members and associates, including: two identical cardstock 11 x 8.5 photos of the Band in their Hamburg days, both s
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Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Postcard565 - Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Postcard
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Vintage circa early 1970s British Airways Concorde postcard, 6 x 4, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the correspondence side, "To Ann,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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David Bowie Signed Photograph566 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Fantastic 8 x 10 RCA Records cardstock promo photo of David Bowie in a great half-length pose, signed in bold black felt tip, "Bowie, '10.&...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Deep Purple Signed Promo Card567 - Deep Purple Signed Promo Card
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Desirable 7 x 4.5 Deep Purple promo card featuring an image of the band and a listing of their albums, fittingly signed in purple felt tip by Roger Gl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Signed Program568 - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Signed Program
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Vintage program for Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, 8.25 x 11.5, twelve pages, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Genesis Signed Print569 - Genesis Signed Print
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Limited edition color 11 x 11 print that was included with select copies of the 12-inch Genesis single record ‘No Son of Mi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Genesis Signed Album570 - Genesis Signed Album
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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album by Genesis, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Mike Rutherford, and in black felt tip by Peter Gabri
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin 1980 Chicago Ticket571 - Led Zeppelin 1980 Chicago Ticket
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Still-sealed presentation featuring an unused yellow 5.5 x 1.75 ticket for a Led Zeppelin concert to be held at the Chicago Stadium on November 10, 19
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Iggy Pop (4) Documents Signed572 - Iggy Pop (4) Documents Signed
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Set of four identical DSs, each signed by Iggy Pop using his legal name, “James Osterberg,” one
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley Sheet of Unperforated 1977 Concert Tickets573 - Elvis Presley Sheet of Unperforated 1977 Concert Tickets
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Unperforated sheet of yellow “Elvis in Concert” tickets, 5.5 x 13.25, consisting of eight ticket
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley Sheet of Unperforated 1977 Concert Tickets574 - Elvis Presley Sheet of Unperforated 1977 Concert Tickets
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Unperforated sheet of blue “Elvis in Concert” tickets, 5.5 x 13.25, consisting of eight tickets
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Rolling Stones Signed 2003 Licks World Tour London Concert Poster575 - Rolling Stones Signed 2003 Licks World Tour London Concert Poster
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Huge color poster 40 x 59.75 for the Rolling Stones’ three-concert stop in London, England, during their 2003 Licks World T
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signature576 - Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signature
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Ballpoint signature, "Hi! Mick Jagger,” on an off-white 4 x 3 sheet. Double-matted with a glossy photo of the Rolling Stone
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Book577 - Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Book
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Signed book: Life. London, England: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2010. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 564 pages. Signed on the title page in ...
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Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood Signed Print/Record Package578 - Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood Signed Print/Record Package
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Color limited edition 7 x 7 lithograph entitled 'Lucky Man,' numbered 666/750, signed in gold ink by artist Ronnie Wood, "Wood." C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison and Jeff Lynne Signed CD579 - Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison and Jeff Lynne Signed CD
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Traveling Wilburys CD signed on the front of the booklet in silver ink, "George Harrison, Nelson Wilbury" and "Jeff Lynne." In f...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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The Who: Pete Townshend Typed Letter Signed580 - The Who: Pete Townshend Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Eel Pie Recording letterhead, June 20, 1984. Interesting letter to Tommy Orr, in full: "I think there is some conf...
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Neil Young Signed Album581 - Neil Young Signed Album
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Rust Never Sleeps album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Neil Young. Impressively double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Carpenters Signatures582 - The Carpenters Signatures
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Light pink and light green album pages, both 4.25 x 5.75, individually signed in black felt tip, “Hi, Karen Carpenter
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Carpenters Signed Photograph583 - The Carpenters Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo of the Carpenters, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, "To Brian, Hi again! Karen &" a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson Signature584 - Michael Jackson Signature
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Vintage pencil signatures and inscription, "To Pia, Love, Michael Jackson" and "Jermaine Jackson,” on the reverse o...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Judy Garland Signed Photograph585 - Judy Garland Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9.25 MGM publicity portrait of Judy Garland as Esther Smith for the 1944 Christmas musical Meet Me in St. Louis, signed and insc
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Judy Garland Signed Photograph586 - Judy Garland Signed Photograph
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Nice oversized vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.75 photo of the youthful Garland in an oval vignette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini Signed Book587 - Harry Houdini Signed Book
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Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. First edition. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini Signed Book588 - Harry Houdini Signed Book
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Signed book: Gleanings from the Rostrum by A. B. French. First edition. Columbus, OH: Hann & Adair, 1892. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.5, 299 pages. Signe...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Jaws Signed Lobby Card589 - Jaws Signed Lobby Card
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Spectacular original color 14 x 11 lobby card for Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 marine thriller Jaws, signed in blue felt tip by Richard Dreyfu...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Buster Keaton Signed Photograph590 - Buster Keaton Signed Photograph
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Outstanding vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Keaton posing with his feet up, neatly signed in fountain pen, "Truly, Buster Keaton." In ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly Signed Lobby Card591 - Grace Kelly Signed Lobby Card
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Fantastic original color 14 x 11 lobby card for Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 romantic thriller To Catch a Thief, signed in black felt tip by Grace Ke...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph592 - Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph
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Classic vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of famed comedy duo Laurel and Hardy side-by-side, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Bruce Lee Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Baker593 - Bruce Lee Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Baker
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ALS signed “Bruce,” one page, 8.5 x 11, postmarked at Los Angeles on December 16, 1970. A short
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Signed Photograph594 - Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of the great comedy duo in a boxing ring in the 1952 film Sailor Beware, signed in fountain pen by Dean Martin and Jer
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen Document Signed595 - Steve McQueen Document Signed
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DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 28, 1964. Document headed "Minutes
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe Signed Oversized Photograph596 - Marilyn Monroe Signed Oversized Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, ‚
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Our Gang: Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer Signed Photograph597 - Our Gang: Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Alfalfa as a running back in the 1938 Our Gang short, 'Football Romeo,' signed in fountain pen, "Al...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Star Wars Signed Lobby Card598 - Star Wars Signed Lobby Card
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Marvelous original color 14 x 11 lobby card for the celebrated 1977 epic space film Star Wars, signed in felt tip by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and H
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Three Stooges: Curly Howard Signature599 - Three Stooges: Curly Howard Signature
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Uncommon vintage pencil signature, "Curly, 3 Stooges,” on a pink 4.25 x 6 album page. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Three Stooges: Shemp Howard Signed Check600 - Three Stooges: Shemp Howard Signed Check
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Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Howard, "Shemp Howard," payable to Evelyn G. Arnow for $31.25, July 24, 1947. In fine c...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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John Wayne Autograph Letter Signed601 - John Wayne Autograph Letter Signed
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World War II-dated ALS signed “Daddy,” two pages, 7 x 8.75, December 22, 1943. A handwritten let
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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