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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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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