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RR Auction's February Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction boasts over 850 rare and remarkable items, and celebrates Presidents' Day with a special section featuring incredible presidential autographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. Among these are a letter signed by Gen. George Washington four days prior to the Treaty of Paris, a handwritten letter by Mary Todd Lincoln implicating Andrew Johnson in her husband's assassination, and important letters and documents signed by John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. Other highlights in the sale include a scarce Franz Kafka autograph letter, an ultra-rare 1765 Stamp Act blue-gray stamp, and several early and important Disney production drawings by by acclaimed character animator Preston Blair. 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 February 2023.
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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554Pink Floyd Signed AlbumRR Auction
The Dark Side of the Moon album by Pink Floyd, signed prominently on the front cover in silver ink by David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Roger Waters. In
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
557Prince and the Revolution Signed AlbumRR Auction
Hugely desirable 1988 UK vinyl pressing of Prince’s 10th studio album, Lovesexy, which is signed on the front cover in black felt ...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
559Rolling Stones SignaturesRR Auction
Ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones on two items—an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 postcard from the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool, Engl...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
560Simon and Garfunkel Document SignedRR Auction
DS, signed “Paul Simon" and "Arthur Garfunkel,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 12, 1966. A standard AFTRA en...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
562U2 Signed AlbumRR Auction
German vinyl pressing of U2’s 1988 album Rattle and Hum, which has been prominently signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in ...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
564The Jacksons Signatures (with Michael Jackson)RR Auction
A gold-tone 1979 pocket diary, 3 x 4.25, signed inside on the last three pages in ballpoint by Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Tit
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
565Amy Winehouse Signed CD BookletRR Auction
CD Booklet for the Amy Winehouse single 'In My Bed / You Sent Me Flying,' signed on the front in blue felt tip, "Amy, x." In fine ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
566Maria Callas Signed PhotographRR Auction
Lovely semi-glossy 3.75 x 5.75 promotional photo of the renowned soprano, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Maria Callas, 1975.&qu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
567Enrico Caruso SignatureRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "Enrico Caruso, London, 1907,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
568Regine Crespin Signed Photograph and BroochRR Auction
Glossy 6.5 x 9.25 promo photo of Regine Crespin, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Ornately matted and framed with an appealing brooch att
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
569Jascha Heifetz Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
TLS from Jascha Heifetz, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 7, 1938. Letter to Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., seeking to amend a contract from November 10, 1937, that ori
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
570Zoltan Kodaly Signed Sheet MusicRR Auction
Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882-1967). Hungarian sheet music booklet for 'Chi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
571Franz Lehar Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
573Carl Nielsen Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
Important Danish composer (1865–1931) best known for his six grandly scaled symphonies, a number of which bear such evocative subt...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
574Rosa Raisa Signed Photograph and BroochRR Auction
Celebrated dramatic operatic soprano (1893–1963) who was the creator of the title role of Puccini's last opera, Turandot, at L...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
575Gioachino Rossini SignatureRR Auction
Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
578Richard Strauss SignatureRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "D. Richard Strauss, Montreaux 23. 5. 48.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card. In fine condition,...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
579Arthur Sullivan Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
British composer (1842–1900) best known for his collaborations on more than a dozen classic comic operas with librettist W. S. Gil...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
580Jacques Thibaud Signed PhotographRR Auction
French violinist (1880–1953) who was part of a trio along with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals. Handsome vintage gl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
581Giuseppe Verdi Annotated Calling CardRR Auction
Scarce 3.5 x 2 personal calling card belonging to Giuseppe Verdi, whose name is printed in the center and who, in black ink, has added a few handwritt
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
582Albert Ammons Signed PhotographRR Auction
American pianist (1907-1949 who was a prominent player of boogie-woogie, a blues style popular from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s. Vintage matte-fin
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
583Winifred Atwell Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage 3.5 x 5 cardstock photo of the boogie-woogie pianist, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Joan, Sincerely, Winifred Atwell.R...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
584Irving Berlin (2) Typed Letters SignedRR Auction
Two TLSs signed “Irving,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, addressed to Leonard Hoffman. The ear...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
586Hadda Brooks Signed PhotographRR Auction
Pianist, vocalist, and composer (1916–2002) billed as 'Queen of the Boogie.' Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brooks at her ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
587Dave Brubeck Quartet Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, "Dave Brubeck," "For Clark, P. Desmond,&q...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
588Cab Calloway Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 10.25 x 8 Cab Calloway Inc. publicity photo of the bandleader in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, &quo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
589Una Mae Carlisle Signed PhotographRR Auction
American jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter (1915–1956). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of Carlisle as a Bluebird and Victor ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
590Ornette Coleman Signed PhotographRR Auction
Semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 book photo of Ornette Coleman seated and playing the saxophone outdoors next to another jazz musician, signed in black felt tip.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
591Comedian Harmonists Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 photo of the Comedian Harmonists, an internationally famous, all-male German harmony ensemble, signed in fountain pen by
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
592Baby Dodds Signed PhotographRR Auction
Jazz drummer (1898–1959) who was among the first drummers who improvised while performing to be recorded. Vintage matte-finish 10 ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
594Ella Fitzgerald Signed ProgramRR Auction
Vintage program for the third British Tour of Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, held in March 1960, 16 pages, 8 x 10.5, sign...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
595Connie Francis Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 MGM cardstock promo photo of Connie Francis, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Eddie, With so many good wishes, Co...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
596Ira Gershwin Signed BookRR Auction
Signed book: The Gershwins by Robert Kimball and Alfred Simon. First edition. NY: Atheneum, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25, 292 pages.
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
597Ira Gershwin Signed MagazineRR Auction
Issue of ASCAP Today from January 1972, Vol. 5, No. 3, 34 pages, 8.25 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip to actress Maria
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
598W. C. Handy Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Handy by G. Maillard Kesslere, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To LeRoy Knox, Best wishes, W. C. Handy...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
599Johnny Hodges Signed PhotographRR Auction
American alto saxophonist (1907–1970) who is best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. French-language maga...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
600Lena Horne Signed PhotographRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Horne in costume, signed in black felt tip, "Hi! Lena Horne." In very fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
601Etta Jones Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Etta Jones performing with Bennie Green and Tommy Potter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by all three. In fine co
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
602Vera Lynn Signed PhotographRR Auction
Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo of the English singer, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn." In fine c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
603Glenn Miller Signed BookRR Auction
Signed book: Glenn Miller's Method for Orchestral Arranging. NY: Mutual Music Society, 1943. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 116 pages. Signed on the firs...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
604Wes Montgomery SignatureRR Auction
American jazz guitarist (1923-1968), and six-time winner of Down Beat's critic's poll as best guitarist, who died of a heart attack at the a...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
605Rose Murphy Signed PhotographRR Auction
American jazz singer (1913–1989) famous for the song 'Busy Line' and for her unique singing style, known as the 'chee ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00