Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction’s September Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts an extraordinary selection of over 900 items, with a special focus on Hollywood, classical music, and icons of history. Among the Hollywood rarities represented are horror heroes Edward Van Sloan, Tod Browning, Ed Wood, James Whale, and Rondo Hatton, plus icons like Marilyn Monroe, Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne, and the Marx Brothers. Perhaps even more remarkable are the exceedingly rare autographs of three great composers—Frederic Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Joseph Haydn. The auction is rounded out by unseen photos of Elon Musk, a handwritten letter by 16-year-old Napoleon Bonaparte, and autographs of Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin. 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 September 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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Stan Getz Signed Photograph606 - Stan Getz Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Getz playing his tenor saxophone, signed in black felt tip, "Sincerely, Stan Getz." In very fine condition.
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Dizzy Gillespie (2) Award Plaques607 - Dizzy Gillespie (2) Award Plaques
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Two plaques awarded to legendary jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie: an 8.25 x 12.25 brass-on-wood plaque, reading: "Dizzy Gillespie, In Recog...
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Lionel Hampton Signed Photograph608 - Lionel Hampton Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Hampton performing on stage with his band, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best of Luck Nat, Lionel...
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Lorenz Hart Signature609 - Lorenz Hart Signature
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American lyricist (1895-1943) who, together with composer Richard Rodgers, wrote some of the most enduring standards of the twentieth century. Vintage
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Eddie Heywood Signed Photograph610 - Eddie Heywood Signed Photograph
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American jazz pianist (1915–1989) particularly active in the 1940s and 1950s, known for accompanying such legends as Bessie Smith, Ethel Wate
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Johnny Hodges Signature611 - Johnny Hodges Signature
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American alto saxophonist (1907–1970) who is best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. Vintage ballpoint signature, &qu...
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Jazz Singers (4) Signed Photographs613 - Jazz Singers (4) Signed Photographs
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Four glossy 8 x 10 photos of legendary jazz vocalists, each signed in felt tip by the subject. Includes: Ella Fitzgerald (ins), Sarah Vaughan (ins), N
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Hall Johnson Signed Photograph614 - Hall Johnson Signed Photograph
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American composer and arranger of African-American spiritual music (1888–1970). Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Johnson casting a shadow
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J. Rosamond Johnson Signed Sheet Music615 - J. Rosamond Johnson Signed Sheet Music
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African-American composer and singer during the Harlem Renaissance (1873–1954), whose hymn 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' became known as...
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James P. Johnson Twice-Signed Photograph616 - James P. Johnson Twice-Signed Photograph
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American pianist and composer (1894–1955) who, as a pioneer of stride piano, was a key figure in the evolution of ragtime into jazz; perhaps
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Pete Johnson Signed Photograph617 - Pete Johnson Signed Photograph
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American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist (1904–1967) known for his versatility and technical virtuosity. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of
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Jerome Kern Document Signed618 - Jerome Kern Document Signed
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DS, signed "Jerome D. Kern," one page, 8.5 x 10, October 2, 1944. Kern assigns the copyrights of eight works from his musicals with P. G. ...
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B. B. King Signed Sheet Music Page619 - B. B. King Signed Sheet Music Page
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Sheet music book page for the beginning of 'Three O'Clock Blues' from The Best of B. B. King, Vol. 1, 10.5 x 14.5, signed prominently in...
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Gene Krupa Signed Photograph620 - Gene Krupa Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gene Krupa spinning his drum sticks, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed borders, and
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Little Walter Signature with Ella Fitzgerald Signature621 - Little Walter Signature with Ella Fitzgerald Signature
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Famous for his blues harmonica playing (1930-1968), he was the first and only musician to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for har
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Jack Norworth Signed Typed Song Lyrics for 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'622 - Jack Norworth Signed Typed Song Lyrics for 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'
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American performer and songwriter (1879–1959) best known for co-writing such standards as the baseball anthem, ‘Take Me Out to the B
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Sonny Rollins Signed Sketch623 - Sonny Rollins Signed Sketch
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Original ballpoint sketch of a saxophone and musical notes accomplished by Sonny Rollins on a white 3 x 5 card, signed "Sonny Rollins" and...
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Sonny Rollins Signed Photograph624 - Sonny Rollins Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 Milestone Records photo of the great saxophonist, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "Sonny Rollins, Best Wishes,” wit...
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James Rushing Signed Photograph625 - James Rushing Signed Photograph
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Jazz singer (1901–1972) best known as the vocalist for Count Basie's Orchestra from 1935 to 1948. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 William Morris Age...
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Charlie Shavers Signed Photograph626 - Charlie Shavers Signed Photograph
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American swing era jazz trumpeter, arranger and composer (1920–1971) who played with Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Sidney Bechet, Billie Hol
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Sigmund Spaeth Signed Photograph627 - Sigmund Spaeth Signed Photograph
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American musicologist and educator known as 'The Tune Detective' (1885–1965) who traced the sources and origins of popular songs to th...
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Slam Stewart Signed Photograph628 - Slam Stewart Signed Photograph
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Innovative jazz bass player (1914–1987). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stewart bowing his upright bass, nicely signed and inscribed in white
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Chick Webb Signature629 - Chick Webb Signature
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Influential jazz drummer and band leader (1905–1939). Vintage fountain pen signature, "Chick Webb and his boys,” on an off-white 5.5
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Ben Webster Signature630 - Ben Webster Signature
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American jazz saxophonist (1909-1973) generally regarded, along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, as one of the three greatest 'swing tenor...
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Country and Folk (4) Signed Photographs632 - Country and Folk (4) Signed Photographs
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Four glossy photos of noteworthy country and folk artists, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the subject. Includes: Doc Watson, Trini Lope
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James Taylor Signed Album634 - James Taylor Signed Album
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That's Why I'm Here album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by James Taylor. In fine condition, with a small area of old price stic...
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1910 Fruitgum Company Signed Photograph635 - 1910 Fruitgum Company Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Buddah Records publicity photo of the bubblegum pop group, signed and inscribed in ink to concert promoter Ed Dougherty by all f
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Aerosmith: Joe Perry (2) Signed Books636 - Aerosmith: Joe Perry (2) Signed Books
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Two copies of the book Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith by Joe Perry, both specially signed first editions, hardcover with dust jackets, publish
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Black Sabbath Signed CD Booklet639 - Black Sabbath Signed CD Booklet
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Dehumanizer CD by Black Sabbath, signed on the back of the CD booklet in silver ink by Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice, and
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Bon Jovi Signed CD Booklet640 - Bon Jovi Signed CD Booklet
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Have A Nice Day CD booklet, signed on the cover in black felt tip by all four members: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Richie Sambora, and Tico . A
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David Bowie Signed Album641 - David Bowie Signed Album
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Images album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Bowie, '96." In fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by a ...
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David Bowie Signed Picture Disc643 - David Bowie Signed Picture Disc
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Let's Dance picture disc signed in black felt tip by David Bowie, "Bowie '95." Also signed by the album's legendary producer, ...
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David Bowie Signed Photograph644 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Fantastic glossy 8 x 10 EMI America publicity photo of David Bowie, signed in black felt tip, "Bowie '83." In fine condition. Accompan...
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David Bowie Signed Photograph645 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Color 8.75 x 10.75 book photo of the Young Americans album cover, signed in black felt tip, "Bowie '95." In fine condition. Accompanie...
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David Bowie Signed Photograph646 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of David Bowie on stage in a red suit, signed in thick black felt tip, "Bowie, '91." In fine condition, with...
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David Bowie 1972 Winterland Ballroom Concert Poster647 - David Bowie 1972 Winterland Ballroom Concert Poster
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Original first printing 13.5 x 22 poster designed by Randy Tuten for a David Bowie "Halloween Weekend," a two-concert showcase presented b...
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David Bowie Signed Promo Card648 - David Bowie Signed Promo Card
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Desirable color 4 x 5.75 EMI Records promo card featuring an artist's portrait of David Bowie, signed in black ballpoint, "Bowie, '87.&...
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David Bowie Signed Photograph649 - David Bowie Signed Photograph
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Choice glossy 8 x 10 EMI Records publicity photo for David Bowie's band Tin Machine, signed in blue ballpoint by the legendary frontman, "B...
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Chicago Signed Photograph650 - Chicago Signed Photograph
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Desirable glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo of Chicago posing next to a lake, signed in multicolored felt tip by the full band: Peter Cetera, Terry Kath
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Eric Clapton Signed Photograph651 - Eric Clapton Signed Photograph
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Circa 1970s glossy 10 x 8 RSO Records promotional photo of Eric Clapton playing the guitar in a half-length pose, signed and inscribed in the lower bo
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Phil Collins Signed CD652 - Phil Collins Signed CD
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Dance Into the Light CD by Phil Collins, who has signed the front of the booklet in black felt tip. In fine condition. The CD is included. Accompanied
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Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Signed Album653 - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Signed Album
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Deja Vu album by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY), signed on the front cover in white paint pen by Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Neil Young, and
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Depeche Mode Signed Album654 - Depeche Mode Signed Album
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Speak & Spell album by Depeche Mode, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Dave Gahan, Alan Wilder, Martin Gore, and Andy Fletcher. In ...
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Dokken Signed Photograph655 - Dokken Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the heavy metal band Dokken, signed in blue felt tip by Don Dokken, Mikkey Dee, John Norum, Billy White, and Peter Baltes
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Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Tom Petty and Others Signed Bridge School Benefit Pelon656 - Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Tom Petty and Others Signed Bridge School Benefit Pelon
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Color t-shirt artwork pelon for the second Bridge School Benefit on December 4, 1988, 15.75 x 19.75, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Bob Wei
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Marvin Gaye Signature657 - Marvin Gaye Signature
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Sought-after felt tip signature, "Marvin Gaye, 77,” on a yellow 4.25 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.
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Genesis (3) Signed Limited Edition Lithographs658 - Genesis (3) Signed Limited Edition Lithographs
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Set of three limited edition color 8.25 x 11.75 lithographs that were produced to promote the 1991 release of the Genesis album ‘We Can
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Debbie Harry Signed Photograph659 - Debbie Harry Signed Photograph
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Attractive color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Blondie singer Debbie Harry, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few s
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Ronnie Hawkins Signed Photograph660 - Ronnie Hawkins Signed Photograph
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Rockabilly pioneer (1935–2022) who in December 1969 hosted John Lennon and Yoko Ono at his home in Canada during their anti-Vietnam War campa
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Jimi Hendrix Oversized Original Photograph by Joe Sia661 - Jimi Hendrix Oversized Original Photograph by Joe Sia
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Stunning glossy 15.5 x 19.5 photo of Jimi Hendrix's shadow by prolific rock photographer Joe Sia, showing the silhouette against a stack of Mars...
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