Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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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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Conradin Kreutzer Autograph Letter Signed604 - Conradin Kreutzer Autograph Letter Signed
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German composer and conductor (1780–1849) best remembered for his romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada Scarce ALS in German, one page, 7
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Edith Piaf Signed Photograph605 - Edith Piaf Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge Columbia Records promo photo of Edit Piaf, prominently signed in thick blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Eduard Rappoldi Autograph Musical Quotation Signed606 - Eduard Rappoldi Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Austrian violinist and composer (1839–1903). AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5.5 sheet, signed and inscribed below by Eduard Rappoldi, and dated Sep
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Hans Richter Autograph Musical Quotation Signed607 - Hans Richter Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Orchestral and operatic conductor (1843-1916) closely associated with Richard Wagner. AMQS on an off-white 4.25 x 3.25 sheet, signed in bold ink, &q...
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Arthur Rubinstein Signed Poster608 - Arthur Rubinstein Signed Poster
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Piano virtuoso (1887–1982) best known for his interpretations of Chopin. Original 14.5 x 20 poster of Rubinstein in a handsome seated pose, p
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Giuseppe Verdi Personal Calling Card609 - Giuseppe Verdi Personal Calling Card
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Giuseppe Verdi's personal calling card bearing his name printed in the center, 3.5 x 2, with words of thanks penned in Italian in black ink by V...
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Herbert von Karajan Signed Photograph and Signature610 - Herbert von Karajan Signed Photograph and Signature
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Two items: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of von Karajan conducting with a baton, signed in fountain pen; and a ballpoint signature on an o
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Harold Arlen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed611 - Harold Arlen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Distinguished American composer (1905-1986) best known for his songs for the film The Wizard of Oz.  Scarce AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 2 music
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Sidney Bechet Signed Oversized Photograph612 - Sidney Bechet Signed Oversized Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 11.5 Vogue Productions promotional photo of Bechet posing with his clarinet by the Herdet Studio of Paris, signed and insc
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Tony Bennett Signed Book613 - Tony Bennett Signed Book
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Signed book: The Good Life. First edition. NY: Pocket Books, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 312 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint by Tony
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Irving Berlin Signed Photograph614 - Irving Berlin Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of the great American composer at his piano, nicely signed in fountain pen, "Irving Berlin." Matted and framed ...
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George M. Cohan Signed Photograph615 - George M. Cohan Signed Photograph
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American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the
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Composers and Lyricists (7) Signed Items616 - Composers and Lyricists (7) Signed Items
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Group lot of seven items signed by a notable composer or lyricist, which is highlighted by a TLS from Stephen Sondheim, dated March 30, 2005, who expl
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Vernon Duke Autograph Musical Quotation Signed617 - Vernon Duke Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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Russian-born American composer and songwriter (1903–1969) noted for his collaborations with Ira Gershwin, E. Y. Harburg, and Sammy Cahn. AMQS
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Roy Eldridge Signed Photograph618 - Roy Eldridge Signed Photograph
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Jazz trumpet player (1911-1989) nicknamed 'Little Jazz,' who was known for his sophisticated use of harmony, virtuosic solos, and mastery of...
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Duke Ellington Signed Photograph619 - Duke Ellington Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 William Morris Agency photo of the great bandleader cracking a smile, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Ma...
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Dexter Gordon Document Signed620 - Dexter Gordon Document Signed
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American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923-1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Rare DS, one page, 8.5 x 7, Harding and Kurnos Letterhead, stamp-da
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B. B. King Signed Album621 - B. B. King Signed Album
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B. B. King: Live at the Regal album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by the great bluesman. In very good condition, with light scuffing, old
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Edith Piaf Signed Photograph622 - Edith Piaf Signed Photograph
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Attractive 6.5 x 8.5 magazine photo of Piaf by Richard De Graby of Paris, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Pour Georges, Edith Piaf....
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Cole Porter Signed Photograph623 - Cole Porter Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 5 x 6 head-and-shoulders photo of the esteemed Broadway songwriter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Robert Wils...
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Buddy Rich Signed Photograph624 - Buddy Rich Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA publicity photo of Buddy Rich posing behind his drum set by James J. Kriegsmann, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine cond
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Stephen Sondheim Signed Book625 - Stephen Sondheim Signed Book
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Signed book: Gypsy. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 144 pages. Signed and inscribed on
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John Williams Signed FDC with Autograph Musical Quotation626 - John Williams Signed FDC with Autograph Musical Quotation
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FDC with a cachet honoring the 500th birthday of Copernicus, signed in blue ink by John Williams, who above adds a few bars of music from his theme so
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John Williams Signed Photograph627 - John Williams Signed Photograph
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Esteemed American composer and conductor (born 1932) celebrated for his iconic film scores, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, and the Indiana Jones
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Peter, Paul, and Mary Signed Photograph628 - Peter, Paul, and Mary Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Peter, Paul, & Mary for their 1995 album LifeLines, signed in black felt tip by Peter Yarrow, Paul...
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The B-52's Signed Album629 - The B-52's Signed Album
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Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the front cover by the group's five original members—Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Ric...
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Beatles 1960s Dell Publishing Poster630 - Beatles 1960s Dell Publishing Poster
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Large red, black, and white poster of The Beatles published in the U.S.A. by Dell, 53 x 18.75, featuring huge headshots of each band member as well as
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Beatles E.M.I. Promotional Poster631 - Beatles E.M.I. Promotional Poster
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Scarce original circa 1963 E.M.I. promotional poster for the Beatles, 14.75 x 12, which shows a Dezo Hoffman photo of the band seated in their collarl
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Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph632 - Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph
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Classic satin-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Ringo holding up a Polaroid photograph of himself, nicely signed in blue ballpoint, "Love, Ringo Starr....
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David Bowie Signed Photograph633 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of David Bowie's 'Heroes' self-portrait sketch, nicely signed in blue ballpoint, "with tha...
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Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed 2012 Tour Poster634 - Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed 2012 Tour Poster
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Handsome color 24 x 36 poster of Crosby, Stills & Nash for their 2012 summer tour, signed in silver ink by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Gra...
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Dire Straits Signed Promo Card635 - Dire Straits Signed Promo Card
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Vintage 4 x 6 promo card of the Dire Straits in their early days, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Tuna, Pick Withers, "Hi ther...
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Freddie and the Dreamers Signed Promo Card636 - Freddie and the Dreamers Signed Promo Card
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Vintage 3.75 x 4.5 Columbia Records promo card signed in black ballpoint by all five members: Freddie Garrity, Bernie Dwyer, Pete Birrell, Roy Crewdso
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Marvin Gaye Signed Poster637 - Marvin Gaye Signed Poster
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Appealing poster for “Mr. Marvin Gaye,” 12 x 18, which depicts the R&B icon in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in
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Genesis Signed Photograph638 - Genesis Signed Photograph
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Circa 1991 satin-finish 8 x 10 Virgin Records publicity photo of Genesis wearing dark suits, signed in black felt tip by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and
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Iron Maiden Signed Photograph639 - Iron Maiden Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 EMI promo photo of Iron Maiden, signed in black felt tip by Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Nicko McBrain, Steve Harris, and Adrian Smith.
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The Kinks Signed Promo Card640 - The Kinks Signed Promo Card
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Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 fan club promo card of The Kinks, signed in blue ballpoint by Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, and Peter Quaife, all signing the
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Album641 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Album
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UK vinyl pressing of Led Zeppelin’s 1979 album In Through the Out Door, signed and inscribed on the front cover in dark blue ink, “P
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Photograph642 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Jimmy Page playing a doubleneck Gibson guitar on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine to very fine condition.
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Set List643 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Set List
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Fantastic printed set list from Led Zeppelin's performance at the "Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary" event at Madison Square Garden o...
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Annie Lennox Signed Photograph644 - Annie Lennox Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 RCA Records promotional photo of Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox, who has signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition
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Lovin' Spoonful Signed Photograph645 - Lovin' Spoonful Signed Photograph
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Glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of The Lovin' Spoonful, signed in black felt tip by John Sebastian, Joe Butler, Steve Boone, and Jerry Yester. In fine co...
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Metallica Signed Print646 - Metallica Signed Print
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Color 19 x 13 print of the album artwork for Metallica's 2016 album Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, signed in black felt tip by James Hetfield...
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Ricky Nelson Signed Photograph647 - Ricky Nelson Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the iconic teen idol, signed in black felt tip, "Best always, Ricky Nelson." In fine condition.
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Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor Signed Poster648 - Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor Signed Poster
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Limited edition color 24 x 24 promotional poster for the 1999 double album The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails, numbered 569/1000, signed in black felt tip
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Tom Petty Signed Photograph649 - Tom Petty Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tom Petty in concert, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with moderate signature contrast.
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Rock and Roll: 1956 and 1957 Programs650 - Rock and Roll: 1956 and 1957 Programs
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Two original vintage rock 'n' roll souvenir programs, both 9 x 12, featuring numerous images of early rockers inside. Includes: one for the ...
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Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signed Photograph651 - Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 Atlantic Records publicity photo of the Rolling Stones frontman from 1992, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Karly, Lov...
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Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph652 - Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rolling Stones icon Keith Richards posing with an electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Rush Signed Poster653 - Rush Signed Poster
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Sought-after original color 13.5 x 23 poster for two of Rush's Texas shows during their 2002 Vapor Trails tour, signed in silver ink by Geddy Le...
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