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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Grace Kelly and James Stewart757 - Grace Kelly and James Stewart
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Appealing glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kelly and Stewart as they appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 classic Rear Window, signed and inscribed in blac...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Fritz Lang758 - Fritz Lang
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ALS in German, signed “Fritz,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 17, [no year]. Letter to his friend, the film historian Lotte H. Eisner, reflectin
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh759 - Vivien Leigh
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Wonderful vintage color glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind, boldly signed in fountain pen. In very fine co...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Dean Martin760 - Dean Martin
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, August 16, 1960. Official letter addressed to the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, in part: "You are hereby notified...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chico Marx761 - Chico Marx
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Marx resting his chin on his hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best wishes from, Chico...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen762 - Steve McQueen
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Signed book: The Sebring Story. First edition. Philadelphia: Chilton Book Company, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 203 pages. Signed up
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe763 - Marilyn Monroe
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DS, one page, 8 x 10.25, May 7, 1957. Document submitted to Warner Bros. in which Monroe authorizes the use of her name “in connection with the motion
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Paul Newman765 - Paul Newman
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TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 13, 1959. Letter to "Anthony," in part: "Enclosed you will find $5. I was extreme...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Our Gang: William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas766 - Our Gang: William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas
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Arguably among the most beloved, while exceedingly rare Our Gang star (1931–1980) best remembered for his wide-eyed double takes and pigtails that wou
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rat Pack: Martin and Davis767 - Rat Pack: Martin and Davis
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Two checks: a personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Martin, payable to Cast for $500, December 2, 1968; and a Will Mastin Trio business c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Billie Ritchie768 - Billie Ritchie
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Scottish comedian (1878–1921) who traveled the world working alongside Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel with the Karno Fun Factory and Comedy Troupe; h
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry769 - Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry
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DS, six pages, 8.5 x 13, April 12, 1963. Freelance Television Film Writer's contract between Roddenberry and Arena Productions, Inc., in which t...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra770 - Frank Sinatra
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Strangers in the Night album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip, "For Ron! Frank Sinatra." In fine condition, with s...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Taylor771 - Elizabeth Taylor
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1952. Letter of consent to Loew's Incorporated, in full: "I hereby consent to your using, publishing a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Wayne772 - John Wayne
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Fantastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne as Hondo Lane in the 1953 classic Hondo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "Al—Its ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Academy Award Winners773 - Academy Award Winners
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Group of eight items, consisting mostly of documents, dated between 1936 and 1949, signed in ink by an Oscar winner or nominee, including: Mary Astor
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Actors774 - Actors
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Group of nine documents, dated between 1932 and 1953, each signed in ink or pencil by a legendary actor, including: Eddie Cantor, Stuart Erwin, Danny
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Addams Family: Blossom Rock775 - Addams Family: Blossom Rock
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Scarce pencil signature, "Blossom Rock,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy Adler776 - Buddy Adler
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American film producer and a former production head for 20th Century Fox studios (1909–1960), whose distinguished filmography includes From Here to Et
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ethel Barrymore777 - Ethel Barrymore
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Vintage matte-finish 9 x 12.75 imperial cabinet portrait of Barrymore in a stunning full-length pose by the Otto Sarony Studio of New York, signed and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman778 - Ingrid Bergman
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Beautiful vintage fountain pen signature, "Ingrid Bergman,” on a light green 5.5 x 3.5 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication h...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Billy Bevan779 - Billy Bevan
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Australian-born vaudevillian and expressive pantomimist (1887–1957) who appeared in 254 American films between 1916 and 1950. Vintage matte-finish 5 x
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charles Boyer780 - Charles Boyer
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the actor in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Earl, with my thanks and b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gary Cooper781 - Gary Cooper
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1943. Memo addressed to Paramount Pictures, in full: "In reply to your inquiry, please be advised that if ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gary Cooper782 - Gary Cooper
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Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo from the 1932 classic A Farewell to Arms, signed in fountain pen by Cooper. In very good to fine condition, with light c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gary Cooper783 - Gary Cooper
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Ink signature, "Gary Cooper," on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 album page. Matted with a photo of Cooper in classic Western attire to an overall...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lou Costello784 - Lou Costello
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 14, 1947. In full: "Please be advised that all written notices which you are required or may desire to serve upon m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buster Crabbe785 - Buster Crabbe
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Group of eight glossy photos of Buster Crabbe, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip, with five inscribed. The photos show him as Tarzan, i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joan Crawford786 - Joan Crawford
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Four photos signed by Joan Crawford, including: a matte-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait by Bert Six, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Hel...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sammy Davis, Jr.787 - Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Davis smiling and holding a microphone, signed in black felt tip, "Love & Peace, Sammy Davis, Jr." ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Clint Eastwood788 - Clint Eastwood
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11.25, February 24, 1963. Release form for Roy Cummings Productions, in part: "The undersigned hereby consents that you tak...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Entertainers789 - 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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Douglas Fairbanks790 - Douglas Fairbanks
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.25 full-length photo of Fairbanks in character and posing near a castle wall, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marty Feldman791 - Marty Feldman
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Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Feldman smiling from under his flat cap, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Jackie, Happy Christmas '81, M...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Federico Fellini792 - Federico Fellini
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Federico Fellini wearing an unusual crown, which was used as a prop in the 1976 film Fellini's Casanova starring Donald S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Errol Flynn793 - Errol Flynn
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Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Earle C. Anthony, Inc. for $48.66, January 9, 1945. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harrison Ford794 - Harrison Ford
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Color satin-finish 11 x 17 photo reproducing a one-sheet Star Wars poster, signed in black felt tip by Harrison Ford. In fine condition, with a PSA/DN
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Morgan Freeman795 - Morgan Freeman
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Freeman in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Freeman was nominated for t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Clark Gable796 - Clark Gable
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Adohr Milk Farms for $29.38, October 6, 1955. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Judy Garland797 - Judy Garland
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Personal check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Garland, payable to Mattie J. Oliver for $130.46, December 26, 1963. In fine condition, wit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gloria Grahame798 - Gloria Grahame
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Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of the film noir actress in an elegant gown, signed in black ink. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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I Love Lucy799 - I Love Lucy
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Set of three off-white album pages, each approximately 5.75 x 4.25, individually signed and inscribed in pencil, "Lucille Ball," "Bes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ill-Fated Actors800 - Ill-Fated Actors
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Group of six ink signatures of actors on slips and cards of various sizes, including: Charles Boyer, Laurence Harvey, Robert Walker, Laird Cregar, Bob
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Al Jolson801 - Al Jolson
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 7, 1944. Special Supplemental Personnel Record sheet filled out by Jolson, who has marked 'yes' to the questio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elia Kazan802 - Elia Kazan
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kazan holding one of his Oscars, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with creasing to the lower left. Kazan won the Ac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ben Kingsley803 - Ben Kingsley
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Glossy 10 x 8 Showtime promo photo of Kingsley in his iconic role as Gandhi, boldly signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with scattered light
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stanley Kubrick804 - Stanley Kubrick
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Ink signature and inscription, "To Bootsie Kaat, with best wishes, Stanley Kubrick,” on an off-white 6 x 4 lightly-lined card. In fine conditio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hedy Lamarr805 - Hedy Lamarr
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Modern glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Lamarr wearing a frilly shawl with bared shoulders, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, "To Bri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stan Laurel806 - Stan Laurel
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Two TLSs by Stan Laurel, each one page: one on Oceana letterhead, 5.5 x 5.75, July 12, 1962, in part: "Nice to hear from you again…Sounds like ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lone Ranger: Moore and Silverheels807 - Lone Ranger: Moore and Silverheels
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Limited edition color 23.75 x 30 print featuring multiple images of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, numbered 781/1500, signed in black felt tip by Clayton
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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