RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

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RR Auction’s February Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction will host over 750 lots of historical memorabilia from all genres, ranging from America’s presidents to the starlets of Hollywood. Among the highlights offered for sale are rare autograph letters by Alan Turing and Albert Einstein, a signed photo of Emperor Hirohito, a Roman Olympic torch, and Peter Finch’s Golden Globe for Network. 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 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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Bruce Springsteen561 - Bruce Springsteen
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Born to Run album prominently signed on the front cover in felt tip by Springsteen. In very good to fine condition, with scattered scuffing and dings.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Bruce Springsteen562 - Bruce Springsteen
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Signed book: Born to Run. Specially bound signed first edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Igor Stravinsky563 - Igor Stravinsky
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Uncommon color semi-glossy 4.25 x 5.75 postcard of an artistic rendering of Stravinsky, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint. In fine condition. A
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Supertramp564 - Supertramp
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DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, June 30, 1981. Agreement regarding a payment to record producer Ken Scott. In part: "Scott was engaged by A&M to ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U2565 - U2
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Three 7? EP album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono,” in black ballpoint, “Edge,” and in blue ballpoint, “Larry” and “Adam.” In fine
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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U2566 - U2
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Semi-glossy 8 x 10 paperstock publicity photo of U2, signed in black felt tip, "Edge" and "Bono 97," in blue ink, "Larry,&q...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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U2567 - U2
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Glossy 8.25 x 5.75 Island Records publicity photo of U2, signed in black ink, “Edge” and “Bono,” in blue ballpoint, “Larry,” and in light black ballpo
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Eddie Van Halen and Harry Dean Stanton568 - Eddie Van Halen and Harry Dean Stanton
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Color glossy 4 x 4 Polaroid candid photo of Eddie Van Halen playing an acoustic guitar and Harry Dean Stanton playing a harmonica, signed at the botto
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Herbert von Karajan569 - Herbert von Karajan
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Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of von Karajan conducting with wand, signed in black felt tip; and a ballpoint signature on an off-white
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Franz Waxman570 - Franz Waxman
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German-born composer (1906–1967) known for writing the music for nearly three-hundred films and television series, including Gone With the Wind and Gu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Kurt Weill571 - Kurt Weill
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Eminent German-American composer (1900–1950) best known for such evergreen stage works as the Threepenny Opera, Mahagonny, and Knickerbocker Holiday.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Whitesnake572 - Whitesnake
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Glossy 10 x 8 Geffen Records publicity photo of Whitesnake, signed in purple paint pen by Vivian Campbell, Tommy Aldridge, and Adrian Vandenberg, in b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Amy Winehouse573 - Amy Winehouse
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Uncommon felt tip signature, "Amy,” on a white 3 x 5 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Amy Winehouse574 - Amy Winehouse
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Attractive handbill for the Coachella Festival at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California, on April 27–29, 2007, measures 5.5 x 8.5, signed and i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bill Withers575 - Bill Withers
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Satin-finish 10 x 8 half-length photo of Withers smiling and posing against a graffiti-covered wall, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Cons
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Neil Young576 - Neil Young
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Scarce, high-quality dark brown leather jacket from Neil Young & Crazy Horse's 1986 tour, made by Langlitz Leather, featuring patches on the...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Neil Young577 - Neil Young
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Signed book: Waging Heavy Peace. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1189/1500. NY: Blue Rider Press, 2012. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 5
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Zappa Tribute578 - Frank Zappa Tribute
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Frank Zappa smoking a cigarette, signed in ink and felt tip by the following family members, fellow musicians, and former band
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Abbott and Costello579 - Abbott and Costello
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Vintage circa 1944 glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of the two comedic actors conversing outside of a train, signed and inscribed in f
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Montgomery Clift580 - Montgomery Clift
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Outstanding viintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Clift in a handsome suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Jack, Montgomery Clift.” D...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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P. T. Barnum583 - P. T. Barnum
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Signed book: Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum. Author's edition, later printing. Buffalo: Warren, John...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Peter Finch615 - Peter Finch
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Iconic original Golden Globe posthumously awarded to Peter Finch for his role as Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network. The award trophy measures appr
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Clark Gable619 - Clark Gable
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Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 head-and-shoulders portrait of Gable in a furry winter outfit from the 1935 adaptation of Jack London'...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Greta Garbo620 - Greta Garbo
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Chase Manhattan Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Garbo, payable to N. York Telephone for $115.75, March 3, 1982. In fine condition. Pre-
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Judy Garland621 - Judy Garland
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 8, 1958. Document to jeweler Jules R. Schubot. In part: "This will acknowledge that Maurice C. Greenbaum has, on ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Hollywood630 - Hollywood
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Softcover autograph book, 6 x 5.25, signed inside by nearly 70 stars of vintage Hollywood, some signatures clipped and affixed, with many inscribed to
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini632 - Harry Houdini
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Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of a shackled Houdini in a full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, "4/18/13, Harry Houdini, B...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini633 - Harry Houdini
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Uncommon signed book: A Magician Among the Spirits. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1924. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 294 pages. Signed and inscribe
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini634 - Harry Houdini
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Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. Later printing. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Laura Keene638 - Laura Keene
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Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After h
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly639 - Grace Kelly
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Beautiful glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of Kelly up to her shoulders in water, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Eleanor & Brian, with love...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy642 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 half-length photo of the comedic duo in their trademark bowler hats, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Laurel a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe648 - Marilyn Monroe
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Sensational vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Monroe in a full-length seated pose, showing the actress reaching behind her head and wearing a black two-p
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe649 - Marilyn Monroe
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TLS signed “Marilyn,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 19, 1961. Letter to mentor and acting instructor Lee Strasberg, in full: “This is an important per
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe650 - Marilyn Monroe
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DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 21.5, January 5, 1950. Screen Actors Guild freelance contract between Monroe and Thor Productions for her to “render se
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra668 - Frank Sinatra
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Color textured 9.25 x 11.75 cardstock photo of Sinatra in a thoughtful head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For my...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rudolph Valentino672 - Rudolph Valentino
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Desirable vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 James Abbe studio portrait of Valentino in near profile, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely, R. Valentino....
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John Wayne677 - John Wayne
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Sought-after matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne as Rooster Cogburn from True Grit, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Bob—Thanks for the kind
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Mae West679 - Mae West
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Mae West's personal check ledger containing 48 signed checks, dated from January 2, 1935 to January 19, 1935. Each check is affixed beside its c...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Julie Andrews683 - Julie Andrews
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Desirable glossy 8 x 9.75 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Andrews as Maria from the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, signed in black felt tip. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ann-Margret684 - Ann-Margret
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ann-Margret in a dazzling head-and-shoulders pose, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Kevin Bacon685 - Kevin Bacon
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Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Bacon for the 1986 film Quicksilver, signed in blue felt tip, "Have a good one! Kevin Bacon....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Drew Barrymore686 - Drew Barrymore
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Fantastic color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Barrymore as Gertie with the titular alien of the 1982 blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, signed in black
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Justine Bateman687 - Justine Bateman
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bateman as Jennie Lee from the 1988 film Satisfaction, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda K
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Warren Beatty688 - Warren Beatty
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Color glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Beatty with disheveled hair and sunglasses, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp and Bo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno689 - Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno
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Glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of David Banner gradually changing into the Incredible Hulk, signed in blue felt tip by both Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. In fine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bill Bixby690 - Bill Bixby
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Glossy 7 x 9 photo of Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony 'Tony' Blake from the show The Magician, signed in black felt tip. In fine conditio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Karen Black691 - Karen Black
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Circa 1971 glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Black wearing a tank top, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Harvey—Best ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yasmine Bleeth692 - Yasmine Bleeth
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Bleeth in a gorgeous side-facing pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with unobtrusive staple h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Powers Boothe693 - Powers Boothe
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Glossy 8 x 10 MGM/United Artists publicity photo of Boothe as Lt. Col. Andrew 'Andy' Tanner from the 1984 film Red Dawn, signed in black fel...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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