RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction featuring Founding Fathers

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Headlined by a robust Revolutionary War section in celebration of Independence Day, RR Auction’s July 2017 Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale boasts over 800 lots of collectibles from an array of genres. Opening with a pair of remarkable Revolutionary War amputation kits used by Dr. John Warren, the first section traces the history of the founding of America from William Penn to George Washington. Key items from other categories include a set of Donald Trump’s personally-owned and -used golf clubs, a rare portrait of Thomas Edison with an inscription about the “electric vehicle,” a chair from Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca, and an incredible autograph letter by Ernest Hemingway. 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 2017.
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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Peter Sellers712 - Peter Sellers
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Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Inspector Jacques Clouseau, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "For John, Sincerely, Peter Sellers.” Revers...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra713 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of a confident young Sinatra seated in a chair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Elaine—a wonderf
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Konstantin Stanislavsky714 - Konstantin Stanislavsky
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Russian actor and theatre director (1863-1938) whose techniques and methods have become incredibly influential in modern film and theatre. ALS in Cyri
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Wayne715 - John Wayne
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Good luck Geneva, John Wayne." In fine condition, with ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Actors716 - Actors
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Collection of 49 checks signed by various actors and entertainers, including: Eddie Albert, George Axelrod, Warren Beatty, Tom Bosley (endorsement), C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Actresses717 - Actresses
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Collection of vintage signed photos of four actresses, including Marion Davies, Betty Bronson, Tallulah Bankhead, and Joan Crawford. Marion Davies Vi
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Actresses718 - Actresses
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Collection of 28 checks signed by a variety of notable actresses, including: Adrienne Barbeau, Amanda Blake, Genevieve Bujold, Sue Carol, Kathleen Cli
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Julie Andrews719 - Julie Andrews
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Attractive matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Andrews, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Tommy—Sincerely, Julie Andrews.” In fine c...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz720 - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
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Collection of 23 personal checks, each approximately 8.25 x 3, dated 1953–1957, all filled out in type and signed by either Ball or Arnaz, including t
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman721 - Ingrid Bergman
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bergman in a tender close-up pose, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman722 - Ingrid Bergman
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Vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 RKO Radio publicity postcard photo of Bergman in a lovely half-length pose, signed in the lower border in black ink. In
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Bewitched723 - Bewitched
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Three checks: a personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by "Agnes Moorehead," payable to John Woolf for $120, February 23, 1965; a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Blackstone, Sr724 - Harry Blackstone, Sr
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Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 close-up image of the elder Blackstone magician by Bloom photography of Chicago, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &quo...
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Bonanza725 - Bonanza
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Collection of three signed documents featuring the stars of the classic western television show Bonanza, including: a DS, signed “Dan Blocker,” three
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sean Connery726 - Sean Connery
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DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, no date but circa 1962–67. Billing guaranty contract between Connery and Inforex Corporation in respect "to the theatr...
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Francis Ford Coppola727 - Francis Ford Coppola
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Color 11 x 17 print promoting the 25th anniversary of The Godfather, signed in black felt tip by Coppola. In fine condition, with the start of Coppola
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Robert DeNiro728 - Robert DeNiro
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Color satin-finish 7 x 5 photo of DeNiro as Vito Corleone from the 1974 film The Godfather: Part II, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Directors729 - Directors
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Collection of four items signed by noted directors, including Josef von Sternberg (ALS and Christmas card), Lewis Milestone (SP), and Cecil B. deMille
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Kenne Duncan730 - Kenne Duncan
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Canadian-born character actor (1903–1972) who is best remembered for making countless Western films and for starring in five productions by cult filmm
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Clint Eastwood731 - Clint Eastwood
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Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Eastwood as Blondie from the 1966 film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Entertainers732 - Entertainers
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Three items: an ALS, signed "James Stewart," personal stationery, no date, in full: "I want you to know that I am very grateful to yo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frances Farmer733 - Frances Farmer
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Scarce ink signature, "Frances Farmer,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card bearing an affixed image of the actress. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Errol Flynn734 - Errol Flynn
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Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to the Book-of-the-Month Club for $2.61, stamp-dated June 27, 1946. In fin
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Clark Gable735 - Clark Gable
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Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Letham's Beverly Pipe Shop for $72.50, stamp-dated October 10, 19...
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Gilligan's Island736 - Gilligan's Island
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the cast of Gilligan’s Island, signed in blue felt tip, “Russell Johnson, the Professor,” and in black felt tip, “Hi, Bob Denve
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Samuel Goldwyn737 - Samuel Goldwyn
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 26, 1937. Letter to Hollywood photographer John LeRoy Johnston, in full: "Thank you so mu...
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Gone With the Wind738 - Gone With the Wind
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Eighteen unsigned items relating to the 1939 film Gone With the Wind, including: two vintage movie programs, both 9 x 12, eighteen pages, with one bla
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gene Hackman739 - Gene Hackman
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Sharp color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hackman in Under Fire, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn740 - Audrey Hepburn
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Color glossy 5 x 6.75 photo of Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle from the 1964 film My Fair Lady, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition; image inexplic
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David Janssen741 - David Janssen
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American film and television actor (1931–1980) who is best remembered for his starring role as Dr. Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitiv
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Tom Keene742 - Tom Keene
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American actor (1896-1963) who earned a footnote in Hollywood history for his role as Col. Tom Edwards in the beloved Ed Wood 'classic' Plan...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly743 - Grace Kelly
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Ink signature, "Grace Kelly,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card bearing an affixed image of the actress. In fine condition.
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Ernie Kovacs744 - Ernie Kovacs
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Influential American comedian, actor, and writer (1919–1962) whose improvisational humor and sense of visual style made him one of the most distinctiv
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Vivien Leigh745 - Vivien Leigh
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Sincere good wishes, Vivien Leigh,” on an off-white 6.25 x 8 album page. Also signed below in fountain pen, &q...
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Vivien Leigh746 - Vivien Leigh
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Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Leigh, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "To Bri Ann, Best wishes, Vivien Lei...
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Harpo Marx747 - Harpo Marx
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Vintage ink signature and inscription, "To Thomas Gafton, as usual holding the bag, Harpo Marx,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card bearing an affixed ...
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MGM Stars748 - MGM Stars
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Color limited edition 30 x 24 print entitled 'The Stars of Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer,' portraying 'Leon the Lion' and the MGM production l...
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Mary Miles Minter749 - Mary Miles Minter
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Uncommon 5 x 7 paperstock Metro Star publicity portrait of Minter, signed in blue ink, "Mary Miles Minter at 13." In fine condition.
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Tom Mix750 - Tom Mix
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 Witzel of Hollywood full-length portrait of Mix posing with his wife, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To ...
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Monty Python751 - Monty Python
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Warner Brothers 45 rpm single record for 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life / Brian,' as taken from the Life of Brian soundtrack, signe...
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Paul Newman752 - Paul Newman
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Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity portrait of the young actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank, Best wishes, Paul Newman.” Light corne
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Paul Newman753 - Paul Newman
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DS, one page, 4 x 6, no date but stamped April 14, 1982. French disembarkation card that Newman fills out entirely in his own hand. The various fields
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Jack Nicholson754 - Jack Nicholson
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Satin-finish 14 x 11 signed photo of Nicholson as R. P. McMurphy from the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, signed in black felt tip. In fine
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Jack Nicholson755 - Jack Nicholson
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Nicholson as the haunted Jack Torrance during the bar scene from the 1980 film The Shining, signed in blue felt ti
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Laurence Olivier756 - Laurence Olivier
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TLS signed “L. Olivier,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, May 22, 1979. Letter to Kevin Walsh, in part: "My advice to you, I am afraid, ...
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Our Gang: Howard Caine757 - Our Gang: Howard Caine
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American character actor (1926-1993) best known as the Gestapo agent Major Wolfgang Hochstetter in the television series Hogan's Heroes; an urba...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gregory Peck758 - Gregory Peck
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Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Peck as Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, &qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Sidney Poitier759 - Sidney Poitier
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Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Poitier in a suit and tie, signed in blue ballpoint, "Happiness always, Sidney Poitier." In fine...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Republic Pictures760 - Republic Pictures
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Color limited edition 24 x 30 print entitled 'The Stars of Republic Pictures,' numbered 829/1200, portraying the large logo of Republic Pict...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roy Rogers761 - Roy Rogers
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Color limited edition 24 x 30 print entitled 'King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers,' numbered 870/1600, depicting numerous scenes from Rogers'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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