RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts Featuring Royalty

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RR Auction’s January Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is sure to impress, boasting over 850 items in a wide variety of genres. We open with a special ‘Royalty’ section, which spans over five hundred years of majestic material—from Spain’s Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella of the 1490s to Britain’s tragic Princess Diana of the 1990s. Our presidential section is similarly robust, highlighted by a Revolutionary War-dated letter by George Washington, a Congressional resolution to honor Ben Franklin signed by Thomas Jefferson, and a page from Theodore Roosevelt’s manuscript for The Winning of the West. Other great autographs in this sale include the scientist Dmitri Mendeleev, the economist Adam Smith, the abolitionist John Brown, the surrealist Rene Magritte, and many more. 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 January 2018.
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 Getz607 - Stan Getz
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American jazz saxophonist (1927–1991) who was known as 'The Sound'; he performed in bebop and cool jazz groups, and was influenced by Lester...
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Dizzy Gillespie608 - Dizzy Gillespie
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American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer (1917–1993), who was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. Vintage glo
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Lil Hardin Armstrong609 - Lil Hardin Armstrong
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American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader (1898–1971), who was the second wife of Louis Armstrong, with whom she collaborated
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Bill Harris610 - Bill Harris
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American jazz trombonist (1916–1973) who famously played with the Four Brothers Second Herd and Benny Goodman's group. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.7...
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Coleman Hawkins611 - Coleman Hawkins
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American jazz tenor saxophonist (1904–1969), nicknamed 'Hawk' and occasionally 'Bean,' who was strongly associated with the swing mu...
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J. C. Heard612 - J. C. Heard
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American swing, bop, and blues drummer (1917–1988) who, besides leading his own groups, played with notable musicians like Lena Horne, Coleman Hawkins
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Earl 'Fatha' Hines613 - Earl 'Fatha' Hines
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American jazz pianist and bandleader (1903–1983), who is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano; his big band
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Johnny Hodges614 - Johnny Hodges
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American alto saxophonist (1907–1970) who is best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo ...
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The Jazz Messengers615 - The Jazz Messengers
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Influential jazz combo that existed for over thirty-five years beginning in the early 1950s as a collective, and ending when longtime leader and found
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Jay Jay Johnson616 - Jay Jay Johnson
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American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger (1924–2001), who was one of the first trombonists to embrace bebop music. Johnson has long been regard
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Pete Johnson617 - Pete Johnson
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American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist (1904–1967) whose technical virtuosity and melodic fertility helped popularize the style in the late 1930s. Vi
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Jo Jones618 - Jo Jones
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American jazz drummer and band leader (1911–1985), sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones, who pioneered jazz percussion while anchoring the Count Basie Orc
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Bllly Kyle619 - Bllly Kyle
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American jazz pianist (1914–1966) who spent thirteen years as a member of Louis Armstrong's All-Stars. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of ...
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Wade Legge620 - Wade Legge
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American jazz pianist and bassist (1934–1963) who was a member of Dizzy Gillespie's ensemble until 1954; he later moved to New York to perform s...
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The Modern Jazz Quartet621 - The Modern Jazz Quartet
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American jazz combo established in 1952 that played music influenced by classical, cool jazz, blues and bebop. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo o
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The Modern Jazz Quartet622 - The Modern Jazz Quartet
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American jazz combo established in 1952 that played music influenced by classical, cool jazz, blues and bebop. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo o
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The Modern Jazz Quartet623 - The Modern Jazz Quartet
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American jazz combo established in 1952 that played music influenced by classical, cool jazz, blues and bebop. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo o
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Gerry Mulligan624 - Gerry Mulligan
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American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger (1927-1996), who is primarily known as one of the leading jazz baritone saxophonists, h
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Kid Ory625 - Kid Ory
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Louisiana French-speaking jazz trombonist and bandleader (1886–1973) who achieved success In New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Vintage glossy 8.2
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Kid Ory626 - Kid Ory
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Louisiana French-speaking jazz trombonist and bandleader (1886–1973) who achieved success In New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Vintage glossy 8 x
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Bud Shank and Bob Cooper627 - Bud Shank and Bob Cooper
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Shank and Cooper seated at a table displaying their saxophones, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "...
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Charlie Shavers628 - Charlie Shavers
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American swing era jazz trumpeter, arranger and composer (1920–1971) who played with Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Sidney Bechet, Billie Holiday, and
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Arvell Shaw629 - Arvell Shaw
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American jazz double-bassist (1923–2002), who is best known for his work with Louis Armstrong. He later worked at CBS with Russ Case, and performed wi
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Willie Smith630 - Willie Smith
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American alto saxophone player of the swing era (1910–1967) who also played clarinet and sang; he performed with notable players and ensembles like Ji
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Sonny Stitt631 - Sonny Stitt
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Prolific American saxophonist (1924–1982) best known for his work in the bebop and hard bop styles. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Stitt pos
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Big Joe Turner632 - Big Joe Turner
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American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri, (1911–1985) whose fame peaked in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particular
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Sarah Vaughan633 - Sarah Vaughan
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American jazz singer nicknamed 'Sassy' and 'The Divine One,' (1924–1990) who was a four-time Grammy Award winner, and the recipient ...
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Joe Williams634 - Joe Williams
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American jazz singer (1918–1999) who sang with big bands such as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x
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Mary Lou Williams635 - Mary Lou Williams
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American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1910-1981). Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 publicity photo of Williams in a lovely close-up pose, signed and
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Lester Young636 - Lester Young
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American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity
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AC/DC637 - AC/DC
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Flick of the Switch album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, and Cliff Williams, with each adding...
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Aerosmith638 - Aerosmith
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Done with Mirrors album signed on the front cover in blue paint pen by Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer, in black felt tip by Joe Perry, a
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Alice in Chains639 - Alice in Chains
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Semi-glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records publicity of Alice in Chains, signed in black felt tip, "Layne," "Jerry Cantrell," "Sea...
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Andrews Sisters640 - Andrews Sisters
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Lovely vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo of the Andrews Sisters, signed in fountain pen, “Maxene Andrews,” “Patty Andrews,” and “LaVerne Andrews.” Double-
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Louis Armstrong641 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Armstrong posing with six of his Esquire Awards, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Marilyn, Louis...
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Louis Armstrong642 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Best wishes, From Louis Armstrong, 21/7/34,” on a light green 3.75 x 2.75 album page. In fine condition.
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The Band643 - The Band
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The Best of The Band CD booklet signed on the front in black felt tip by Rick Danko, in blue felt tip by Garth Hudson, and in silver ink by Levon Helm
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The Beach Boys644 - The Beach Boys
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20/20 album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Carl Wilson, and signed in blue felt tip by Mike Love and Al Jardine, who adds "Do i...
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Beatles: John Lennon645 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Collection of 'Listen to This' promotional items for John Lennon's 1974 Walls and Bridges album, including: a black-and-white 13 x 16 he...
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Beatles: John Lennon646 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Wonderful collection of 11 original photographs, glossy and semi-glossy, five color and six black-and-white, depicting John Lennon during the producti
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Beatles: Ringo Starr647 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color limited edition 27 x 21.5 serigraph print entitled 'Big Close Up,' numbered 28/50, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, "...
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Beatles: Ringo Starr648 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color limited edition 27 x 21 serigraph print entitled 'Hold Me, Love Me,' numbered 43/150, signed in the lower border in pink felt tip, &qu...
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Beatles: Ringo Starr649 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Ink signature, "Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 sheet. Matted with an info sheet and a photo of Starr during filming for the 'Good...
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Bee Gees650 - Bee Gees
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Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 promo card for the Bee Gees, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Love, Maurice," "Love, Colin," a...
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Leonard Bernstein651 - Leonard Bernstein
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Two items: a Playbill for performances of Peter Pan at the St. James Theatre beginning the week of January 8, 1951, twenty-four pages, 6.4 x 9, signed
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Chuck Berry652 - Chuck Berry
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St. Louis to Liverpool album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Berry. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Black Sabbath653 - Black Sabbath
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Reunion CD booklet signed on the booklet centerfold in silver ink by Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward. In fine condition. The C
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Phillips Brooks654 - Phillips Brooks
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American clergyman (1835–1893) best known as the lyricist of the popular Christmas carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem.' Collection of three T...
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Enrico Caruso655 - Enrico Caruso
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Enrico Caruso,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 sheet. In fine condition.
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Eric Clapton656 - Eric Clapton
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Semi-glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Clapton smoking a cigarette and playing his guitar during a performance, signed vertically in the left bord
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