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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INXS Signed Album662 - INXS Signed Album
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Atlantic Records 12˝ promotional album for the INXS single ‘Original Sin,’ signed on the album sleeve in blue ballpoint by M
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Billy Joel Signed Photograph663 - Billy Joel Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the piano man seated at his ivory-clad instrument, signed in blue felt tip by Billy Joel. In fine condition, with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Little Richard Signed Photograph664 - Little Richard Signed Photograph
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Vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 promotional postcard of Little Richard, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. The consignor notes that the signature date
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Dave Matthews Signed Photograph665 - Dave Matthews Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Dave Matthews singing and strumming his acoustic guitar on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Steve Miller Signed Photograph666 - Steve Miller Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 Polydor publicity photo of Steve Miller playing an acoustic guitar, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a V
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The Monkees Signed Album667 - The Monkees Signed Album
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The Monkees Greatest Hits compilation album, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmit
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Van Morrison Signed Photograph668 - Van Morrison Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 PolyGram Records promo photo of Van Morrison in a close-up pose, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roy Orbison Signed 1975 Tour Program669 - Roy Orbison Signed 1975 Tour Program
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Vintage program for Roy Orbison’s 1975 UK Tour, 12 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the opening page in black ballpoint, “Sincerely, R
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Roy Orbison Signature670 - Roy Orbison Signature
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Ballpoint signature, "Roy Orbison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 album page. Consignor notes that the autograph dates to the 1960s. In very fine...
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Roy Orbison Signed Photograph671 - Roy Orbison Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Roy Orbison looking cool in dark sunglasses and a leather jacket, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine conditi
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Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason Signed Album672 - Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason Signed Album
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Atom Heart Mother album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Roger Waters and Nick Mason, with Mason artistically writing "Pink Floyd"...
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Otis Redding Signature673 - Otis Redding Signature
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Vintage ballpoint signature, "Otis Redding,” on an off-white 2.25 x 4.75 slip with three horizontal perforations. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paul Rodgers Signed Photograph674 - Paul Rodgers Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 Victory Records publicity photo of Paul Rodgers sitting on a porch railing, signed in black felt tip, "Much Love!! Paul Rodgers.&...
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Rolling Stones: Brian Jones Signature675 - Rolling Stones: Brian Jones Signature
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Eva, Love, Brian Jones,” on an off-white 3 x 3.5 slip. In very good to fine condition, w...
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Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph676 - Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph
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Choice satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Rolling Stones guitarist in a three-quarter-length pose, signed in blue felt tip, "Keith Richards.&quo...
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Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts (2) Signed Photographs677 - Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts (2) Signed Photographs
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Two photos: a glossy 8 x 11.25 promo portrait, signed in black felt tip by Charlie Watts; and a color glossy 12 x 8 photo of Watts at his drum kit, si
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Roxy Music Signed Album678 - Roxy Music Signed Album
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Flesh + Blood album by Roxy Music, signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, Bryan Ferry, Gary Tibbs, and Dave Skinn
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Cat Stevens Signed CD679 - Cat Stevens Signed CD
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Tea for Tillerman double CD by Cat Stevens, who has signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in black ballpoint with his Muslim name, "To Jas...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Teen Idols (3) Signed Photographs680 - Teen Idols (3) Signed Photographs
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Three photos signed by teen idols: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records promo photo of American singer Johnnie Ray, signed and inscribed in founta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Temptations Signed Album681 - The Temptations Signed Album
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Together Again album by The Temptations, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, Ron Tyson, and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U2: Bono Original Self-Portrait Sketch682 - U2: Bono Original Self-Portrait Sketch
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Original self-portrait sketch by U2 frontman Bono, who depicts himself in his 'Fly' glasses, accomplished on a white 5.25 x 3.5 card and sig...
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed Album Flat683 - Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed Album Flat
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Album flat for Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, prominently signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Lefty, All my best...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Tom Waits Signed Photograph684 - Tom Waits Signed Photograph
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tom Waits in close profile, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tom Waits Signed Print685 - Tom Waits Signed Print
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Uncommon 5.5 x 8 print of a photo taken by Tom Waits, which shows an artistic cluster of oil stain patterns, signed in the lower border in pencil, &...
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Steve Winwood (2) Signed CDs686 - Steve Winwood (2) Signed CDs
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Two CDs—Chronicles and Roll With It—each signed on the front of the booklet in blue felt tip by Steve Winwood. In overall fine condi
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Woodstock: One-Day Ticket687 - Woodstock: One-Day Ticket
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Original admission ticket for the last day of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Fair, 4.75 x 2, issued for August 17, 1969, numbered "00707.&q...
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The Young Rascals Signed Photograph688 - The Young Rascals Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of The Young Rascals, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to concert promoter Ed Dougherty, "To EJD, Thank...
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ABBA Signed Photograph689 - ABBA Signed Photograph
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Early semi-glossy 4.25 x 5.75 Polar Music promo card of ABBA, signed in blue ballpoint by Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-F
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Disco Singers (3) Signed Photographs690 - Disco Singers (3) Signed Photographs
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Three photos of popular disco singers, ranging in size from 7.5 x 9.5 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject. Includes: Gloria Gaynor, Melba Moo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dr. Dre Signed Photograph691 - Dr. Dre Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of rapper and hip hop mogul Dr. Dre seated in front of a fountain, signed in ink. In very fine condition, with a Beck
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Whitney Houston Signed CD693 - Whitney Houston Signed CD
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The Bodyguard: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD signed on the front of the booklet in blue felt tip by Whitney Houston. In fine condition. The CD
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George Michael Signed Photograph694 - George Michael Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of George Michael in concert, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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R&B Vocalists (6) Signed Photos695 - R&B Vocalists (6) Signed Photos
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Six photos of R&B and soul singers, ranging in size from 5 x 7 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject. Includes: Shirley Bassey, Della Ree...
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Academy Award Plaque: Set Decoration for An American in Paris (1951)696 - Academy Award Plaque: Set Decoration for An American in Paris (1951)
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Rare original Academy Award plaque presented "to Edwin B. Willis and Keogh Gleason in recognition of the color set decoration of 'An Americ...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Academy Award Still Photography Medal: Whitey Schafer (1942)697 - Academy Award Still Photography Medal: Whitey Schafer (1942)
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Extremely rare Academy Award medal, measuring 1.75″ in diameter, given to Whitey Schafer in 1942 for his outstanding achievement in Hollywood
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John Barrymore Signed Photograph698 - John Barrymore Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait of Barrymore in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Chico—in grateful ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Tod Browning Typed Letter Signed699 - Tod Browning Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, November 26, 1932. A letter of recommendation from Tod Browning, who writes: "For the past two and o...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Lon Chaney, Jr. Signed Photograph700 - Lon Chaney, Jr. Signed Photograph
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Vintage 4 x 5.5 paperstock photo of Lon Chaney Jr. as the title creature from the 1941 horror classic The Wolf Man, signed in the lower border in blac
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lon Chaney, Sr. Signed Photograph701 - Lon Chaney, Sr. Signed Photograph
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Striking vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Lon Chaney emulating the iconic 'Whistler's Mother' painting, signed and inscribed in fou...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Lon Chaney, Sr. Signed Oversized Photograph702 - Lon Chaney, Sr. Signed Oversized Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.5 photo of Lon Chaney as Sergeant O'Hara for the 1926 silent film Tell It to the Marines, signed and inscribed in...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Colin Clive Signed Photograph703 - Colin Clive Signed Photograph
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British actor (1900–1937) who earned a place in film history for his performances as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in Frankenstein and Bride of Fran
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Merian C. Cooper Signed Photograph704 - Merian C. Cooper Signed Photograph
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Adventurer, director, screenwriter, and producer (1893-1973) whose most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong.  Uncommon oversized vintage
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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James Dean Signature705 - James Dean Signature
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Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Carrie, James Dean,” on a neatly trimmed light green 4 x 2 album page, with collector's nota...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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James Dean Signature706 - James Dean Signature
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Extremely early ink signature, "Jimmie Dean,” on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet of notebook paper, the reverse of which features a handwritte...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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James Dean Life Mask707 - James Dean Life Mask
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Scarce heavy bronze-finish metal life mask of James Dean, measuring 6 x 11 x 5 and mounted onto a frame to an overall size of 13 x 16. Total weight is
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James Dean's Personally-Owned and -Worn Collared Shirt708 - James Dean's Personally-Owned and -Worn Collared Shirt
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James Dean’s personally-owned and -worn cream-tone collared shirt, size medium, with floral pattern, black silk accents, and the inner collar
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Frances Farmer Signed Photograph709 - Frances Farmer Signed Photograph
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Promising American actress (1913–1970) whose career was cut short by alcoholism. She retired from films in 1942 and spent a large part of the
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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W. C. Fields Signed Photograph710 - W. C. Fields Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo of Fields handsomely dressed in a sharp suit and bow tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Dorothy Gull
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr Autograph Letter Signed711 - Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr Autograph Letter Signed
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English actor of stage and screen (1858–1933) who is best known as the old Baron Frankenstein in Frankenstein. ALS signed “F. Kerr,
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Dwight Frye (5) Handmade Christmas Cards712 - Dwight Frye (5) Handmade Christmas Cards
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Limited edition set of five wooden Christmas cards hand-made by classic horror character actor Dwight Frye. The second of five issued sets, each coast
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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