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In honor of Washington's Birthday, RR Auction's February Fine Autograph and Artifact sale opens with a remarkable assortment of nearly 200 presidential autographs, highlighted by an excessively rare William Henry Harrison document as president, an autograph letter by LBJ to the Speaker of the House, and a significant selection of free franks. Other top lots include an extraordinary signed portrait of James Joyce, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's personal ledger, an Einstein letter on a childhood game, and Warren Buffett's personal set of golf clubs. The Beatles, Apollo 11 astronauts, Charles Schulz, Marilyn Monroe, and Babe Ruth round out our pop culture offerings. 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 February 2019.
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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606Three TenorsRR Auction
Three items: a color glossy 4 x 6 photo of Luciano Pavarotti, signed in the lower border in black felt tip with date, "96"; a color glossy...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
607Arturo ToscaniniRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "Arturo Toscanini, May 1940,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impre...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
608Harry ArmstrongRR Auction
American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Two items: an AMQS titled and signed at the top, "Sweet Adelin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
609Louis ArmstrongRR Auction
Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Armstrong with his trumpet as a young man, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine conditi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
610Louis ArmstrongRR Auction
Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of the youthful Armstrong smiling and posing with his trumpet, signed in the lower border in fountai
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
611Bandleaders and LyricistsRR Auction
Group of four signatures of American bandleaders and lyricists on individual cards and slips, ranging in size from 2.5 x 1.25 to 5 x 4, including: Gle
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
612Irving BerlinRR Auction
Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, "Irving Berlin," payable to Frank Schneider for $50, December 24, 1925. Encap...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
613George GershwinRR Auction
Interesting collection of five matte-finish photographs of George Gershwin, ranging in size from 7 x 5 to 9.75 x 7.75, the three larger photos annotat
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
614Dizzy GillespieRR Auction
Great glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gillespie puffing out his cheeks while performing, signed in blue felt tip, "Dizzy Gillespie, '92." In fi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
615Johnny GreenRR Auction
Two items: an AMQS from "Body and Soul" on an off-white 8.5 x 11 musically-lined sheet, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To P...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
616Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund RombergRR Auction
DS, signed “Oscar Hammerstein" and "Sig Romberg,” one page, 7.5 x 12, December 12, 1930. Official letter directed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer w...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
617W. C. HandyRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Handy in a formal close-up pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Marius Risley, Best wishes, W. C. Han...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
618Sheldon HarnickRR Auction
Two photos: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock working at a piano, signed in black ink by Harnick, who adds a brief musica
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
619John Lee HookerRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of John Lee Hooker in a pleasant front-facing pose originally taken by his wife Millie, signed in the lower border in bl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
620Jazz Composers and MusiciansRR Auction
Three checks: a bank check filled out and signed by Jerome Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," payable to the Hotel Beverly Wiltshire for $150, March ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
621Jack JudgeRR Auction
British songwriter and music-hall entertainer (1872–1938) best remembered for writing the song 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary,' which was...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
622Jerome KernRR Auction
ALS signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, October 20, 1920. A letter of recommendation for Kern's two housekeepe...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
623Jerome KernRR Auction
Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," payable to Tausig & Lewis for $25, April 11...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
624B. B. KingRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of King posing with his famous guitar 'Lucille,' signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
625Jimmy McHughRR Auction
Prolific American composer (1894–1969) of such popular songs as 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' and 'I'm in the Mood for Love.'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00