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RR Auction's July Fine Autograph and Artifact sale boasts a wealth of remarkable historic material from the 18th century to the present day: significant letters by Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Paul Cezanne, and Marilyn Monroe; incredible signed photographs of Ernest Hemingway and the Apollo 11 crew; rare mid-century Academy Awards; and marvelous music autographs including the Beatles, the Eagles, Bob Dylan, and Led Zeppelin. To celebrate the Fourth of July, we also have an offering of autographs from patriot luminaries like George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Paine. 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 July 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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Pablo Neruda Signed Book554 - Pablo Neruda Signed Book
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Signed book: Residencia en la Tierra. Third edition. Santiago, Chile: Ediciones Ercilla, 1938. Paperback, 5.75 x 8.75, 180 pages. Signed on. the first
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Tim O'Brien (2) Signed Books555 - Tim O'Brien (2) Signed Books
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Two signed versions of O'Brien's celebrated collection of Vietnam War stories The Things They Carried: an extremely uncommon uncorrected pro...
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Joyce Carol Oates Signed Photograph556 - Joyce Carol Oates Signed Photograph
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Glossy 4 x 6 head shot portrait of the highly regarded author, neatly signed in blue felt tip, "Joyce Carol Oates." In fine condition.
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Dorothy Parker Signature557 - Dorothy Parker Signature
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Writer and critic (1893–1967) best known for her often cruelly witty and cynical tone. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "T...
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Robert B. Parker Signed Book558 - Robert B. Parker Signed Book
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Signed book: Surrogate. Deluxe limited edition, numbered 12/50. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1982. Hardcover quarter bound in gold-stamped burgund
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Robert Ripley Signed Photograph559 - Robert Ripley Signed Photograph
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Interesting vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of the globe-trotting oddity collector, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Dear Jimmy: Be...
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Damon Runyon Signed Book560 - Damon Runyon Signed Book
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Signed book: Take It Easy. First British edition. London: Constable, 1938. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 344 pages. Signed and inscribed on
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John Ruskin Autograph Letter Signed561 - John Ruskin Autograph Letter Signed
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Influential English art critic and writer (1819-1900) remembered as a champion of the work of J.M.W. Turner. ALS signed “J. Ruskin,”
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Short Story Writers (10) Signed Book562 - Short Story Writers (10) Signed Book
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Signed book: The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories. First edition. NY: Vintage Books/Random House, 1994. Softcover, 5 x 8, 558 pages
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Georges Simenon (4) Signed Items563 - Georges Simenon (4) Signed Items
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Belgian author (1903-1989) best known for his Inspector Maigret detective novels. Four signed items: a satin-finish 5.5 x 4.25 photo of Simenon smokin
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Georges Simenon Signed Sketch and Signed Photograph564 - Georges Simenon Signed Sketch and Signed Photograph
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Belgian author (1903-1989) best known for his Inspector Maigret detective novels. Two items: an original felt tip sketch by Georges Simenon of his pop
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Upton Sinclair Signed Photograph565 - Upton Sinclair Signed Photograph
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Glossy 4.75 x 6.5 photo of the Pulitzer Prize–winning author, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Upton Sinclair." In fine ...
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Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Quotation Signed566 - Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Quotation Signed
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Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country,
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Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph567 - Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kurt Vonnegut holding a cigarette, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Evelyn Waugh (3) Autograph Letters Signed568 - Evelyn Waugh (3) Autograph Letters Signed
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Three ALSs by Waugh, all concerning the fine binding of his works by Sangorski & Sutcliffe: an ALS signed "Evelyn Waugh," one page, Co...
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Eudora Welty Signed Book and Autograph Note Signed569 - Eudora Welty Signed Book and Autograph Note Signed
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Signed book: Eudora Welty on Short Stories. First edition, unnumbered limited issue of 1500 copies. NY: privately printed by Harcourt, Brace and Compa
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Theodore H. White Signed Photograph570 - Theodore H. White Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 photo of the political journalist by renowned photographer Philippe Halsman, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, "...
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John Greenleaf Whittier Signed Photograph571 - John Greenleaf Whittier Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the great 'fireside poet' and abolitionist, signed on the mount in ink, "John G. Whittier.&q...
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William Carlos Williams Signed Book572 - William Carlos Williams Signed Book
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Signed book: The Autobiography of William Carlos Williams. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1951. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8
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P. G. Wodehouse Signed Photograph573 - P. G. Wodehouse Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Wodehouse seated with a pipe in hand, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Robert J. Wayne, Best...
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Igor Stravinsky Musical Quotation Signed574 - Igor Stravinsky Musical Quotation Signed
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Unusual musical quotation in another hand on an off-white 4.5 x 4 sheet, annotated with corrections in Stravinsky's hand, and signed in the lowe...
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Richard Wagner Letter Signed575 - Richard Wagner Letter Signed
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Important German composer (1813–1883) who single-handedly revolutionized opera and attained status as one of the most influential geniuses in
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Thelonious Monk Document Signed576 - Thelonious Monk Document Signed
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 30, 1972. Agreement for Monk to perform at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 22, 1972, for $900. Signed at
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Stephen Sondheim Signed Book577 - Stephen Sondheim Signed Book
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Signed book: West Side Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 143 pages. Signed and ins
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Townes Van Zandt Signed Album578 - Townes Van Zandt Signed Album
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The Late Great Townes Van Zandt album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Vance Leslie, Good Luck, God Bless, Townes Va...
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AC/DC Signed Album579 - AC/DC Signed Album
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Back in Black album signed and inscribed on the inner sleeve in felt tip, "To Mark, Best Wishes from Angus, AC/DC," "Malcolm Young,&q...
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Beatles Signed Photograph580 - Beatles Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 5.25 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in green ballpoint by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, in black ballpoint by John
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Beatles: Brian Epstein Signed Greeting Card581 - Beatles: Brian Epstein Signed Greeting Card
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Scarce original ‘Fishing for compliments’ greeting card sent out by Brian Epstein, who is pictured on the front holding a fishing po
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Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Program582 - Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Program
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Vintage program for a Beatles concert at the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough, England, on August 9, 1964, eight pages, 8 x 10.25, signed on the back c
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David Bowie Signature583 - David Bowie Signature
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Early ballpoint signature of David Bowie, “Davie Jones,” on an orange 4.5 x 4 album page that is also signed by Les Mighall, drummer
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David Bowie and The Buzz Signatures584 - David Bowie and The Buzz Signatures
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Desirable vintage circa 1966 ballpoint signatures of Bowie and his band The Buzz, "David Bowie," "'Ego' Eager, Drums," &...
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Sam Cooke Signed Album585 - Sam Cooke Signed Album
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Songs by Sam Cooke album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, "To Joan, Good Luck, Sam Cooke." In fine condition, wit...
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The Doors: Jim Morrison Autograph Note Signed586 - The Doors: Jim Morrison Autograph Note Signed
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ANS signed “JM,” accomplished in red artist's pencil on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, no date but circa 1968. Handwritten note on Vietnam War
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Bob Dylan Signed Album587 - Bob Dylan Signed Album
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Self Portrait album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bob Dylan. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-
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Bob Dylan Signed Photograph588 - Bob Dylan Signed Photograph
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Very desirable glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dylan for the 1967 documentary Dont Look Back, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, "To Vera, ...
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The Eagles Signed Promotional Debut Album589 - The Eagles Signed Promotional Debut Album
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Extraordinary first UK promotional pressing of the Eagles’ 1972 self-titled debut album, signed beautifully in ballpoint by all four original
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Led Zeppelin Signed Album and Swan Song Display590 - Led Zeppelin Signed Album and Swan Song Display
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Terrific pairing of signed Led Zeppelin items: a UK vinyl pressing of the band’s fifth studio album, Houses of the Holy, which has been signe
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Led Zeppelin Promotional 'Physical Graffiti' Album with Alternative 'WMET' Cover591 - Led Zeppelin Promotional 'Physical Graffiti' Album with Alternative 'WMET' Cover
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Extremely rare previously undocumented promotional pressing of Physical Graffiti, the sixth studio album by Led Zeppelin, which was specially customiz
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Elvis Presley Signature592 - Elvis Presley Signature
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Vintage ballpoint signature, "Elvis Presley,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.5 x 3.75 trading card of Frankfurt footballer Richard Kres...
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Elvis Presley Signed Book593 - Elvis Presley Signed Book
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Signed book: The Elvis Presley Story. NY: Hillman Books, 1960. Paperback, 4.25 x 6.25, 160 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover in bl
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Prince Greeting Card with Autograph Letter Signed594 - Prince Greeting Card with Autograph Letter Signed
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Attractive circa 1994 color greeting card with dual images of Prince holding daisies with a central design of his ‘love’ symbol, mea
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Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Booklet595 - Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Booklet
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A monthly issue of The Rolling Stones Book, No. 10, March 10, 1965, 31 pages, 6.25 x 8, signed inside in blue ballpoint on an image of Richards on the
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The Who: Keith Moon Signed Album596 - The Who: Keith Moon Signed Album
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Two Sides of the Moon album by Keith Moon, who has signed and inscribed on his inner sleeve image in black ballpoint, “To Dani, All the best,
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Anton Arensky Signed Photograph597 - Anton Arensky Signed Photograph
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Russian composer, pianist, and professor (1861–1906) influenced by Tchaikovsky. Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Anton Arensky by a Moscow
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Composers (9) Signed Covers598 - Composers (9) Signed Covers
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Nine commemorative covers signed by popular composers, including: John Cage, Richard Adler, William Bolcom, George Crumb, Morton Gould, Neal Hefti, Wa
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César Cui Autograph Letter Signed599 - César Cui Autograph Letter Signed
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Army officer, composer, and music critic (1835–1918) remembered as part of the group of Russian composers known as 'The Five,' who wor...
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Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed600 - Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed
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French composer (1818-1893) best remembered for his composition of 'Ave Maria.' ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” three pages ...
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Henri Herz Autograph Letter Signed601 - Henri Herz Autograph Letter Signed
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Virtuoso pianist, composer, and piano manufacturer (1803–1888) whose major works include eight piano concertos, a piano sonata, rondos, noctu
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Paul Hindemith Signed Photograph602 - Paul Hindemith Signed Photograph
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Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895-1963) whose best-known works include 'Mathis der Maler,' 'Nobilissima Vi...
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Joseph Joachim Autograph Musical Quotation Signed603 - Joseph Joachim Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. AMQS on an off-white 6.75 x 8.75 she
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