RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
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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Leonard Bernstein831Leonard Bernstein
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Glossy 7.5 x 8.75 photo of the great conductor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Beth Rubin, Best wishes from Leonard Bernstein, 1980.” Do
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Hoagy Carmichael832Hoagy Carmichael
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DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, May 26, 1956. Standard William Morris Agency theatrical contract in which Carmichael agrees to pay a commission
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George M. Cohan833George M. Cohan
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American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most bel
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Nat King Cole834Nat King Cole
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Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 General Artists Corporation publicity photo, signed in blue fountain pen, “Sincerely, Nat King Cole.” In fine condition, with
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Deep Purple835Deep Purple
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Made in Japan album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillian, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice. Edgewear and a ‘ring o
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Deep Purple836Deep Purple
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo, signed in silver ink by Ian Gillian, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, and Steve Morse, and in black felt tip by Don Airey. I
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jethro Tull837Jethro Tull
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Aqualung album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Ian Anderson and Martin Barre. In fine condition. The record is included. Consi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
KISS838KISS
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KISS Symphony: Alive IV album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons, and Tommy Thayer. In fine condition,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
KISS839KISS
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Program for the KISS Alive/Worldwide 96/97 tour, three pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Huey Lewis and the News840Huey Lewis and the News
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Sports album signed on the front cover in blue ink by Huey Lewis, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, and Sean Hopper. In fine co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Metallica841Metallica
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Kill ’Em All album cover signed in silver ink by Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich. Back cover removed and no longer present
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Metallica842Metallica
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Program for the 2003–2004 Metallica tour, 11.5 x 11.5, signed inside on a full image of the band in black felt tip by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, La
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Moody Blues843Moody Blues
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Vintage ballpoint signatures of Denny Laine, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, and Clint Warwick on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 album page. In fine con
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Musicians: Rock and Roll844Musicians: Rock and Roll
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Collection of eight checks, each signed by a different musician, including: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Billy Hinsche, Eric Burden, Ray Manzarek, Linda R
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Osmonds845The Osmonds
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, January 1, 1976. An agreement between Polydor and the Osmond-owned Kolob Records confirming rights “in connection with the re
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Police846The Police
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Reggatta de Blanc album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. In fine condition, with lig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Ramones847The Ramones
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of The Ramones, signed in black felt tip by Joey (adding “95”), Johnny, Marky, and C. J. Ramone. In fine condition, with
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Rolling Stones: Richards and Wyman848Rolling Stones: Richards and Wyman
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Vintage circa mid-1960s ballpoint signatures, “Keith Richards” and “Bill Wyman,” on a light green 4.5 x 3.75 album page. In very good to fine conditio
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Diana Ross849Diana Ross
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love album signed on the cover in black felt tip. A few creases, edge dings, and light ‘ring of wear’ at the top, otherwise fine
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
U2: Bono850U2: Bono
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Time magazine from March 4, 2002, 68 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono. In fine condition. Originally obtained by i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Van Halen851Van Halen
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Poundcake album signed on the front cover in red ink by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony. In fine condition. The reco
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Tom Waits852Tom Waits
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Orbec Systems business check, 3.25 x 7.25, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Tom Waits for $100, July 10, 1978, endorsed on the revers
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Neil Young853Neil Young
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Signed book: Waging Heavy Peace. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1161/1500. NY: Blue Rider Press, 2012. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 4
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Academy Award Winners855Academy Award Winners
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Program from the 51st Annual Academy Awards Presentation held on April 9, 1979, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ink by various Oscar recipi
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Josephine Baker856Josephine Baker
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Stunning vintage matte-finish 9 x 11.5 portrait of Baker in near profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “A Madame Vedrine, avec mes meilleurs
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Clara Bow857Clara Bow
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Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bow with a longing expression, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Clara Bow.” In fine condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Charlie Chaplin858Charlie Chaplin
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Menu for the Critics’ Circle Film Section Luncheon to Charles Chaplin Esq., held at the Empress Club, W.1. on October 10, 1952, 6 x 9.5, signed on the
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Charlie Chaplin859Charlie Chaplin
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Highly desirable glossy 10 x 8 photo of Chaplin during his glory days as the ‘Tramp,’ boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen late in his life, “T
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Gary Cooper860Gary Cooper
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 publicity photo of Cooper, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jesse King, With many many thanks and many good wish
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Dolores Del Rio861Dolores Del Rio
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Mexican film actress (1904–1983) who was one of the premier Hollywood female stars in the 1920s and 1930s. Enchanting vintage oversized matte-finish 1
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
W. C. Fields862W. C. Fields
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Extremely early vintage 6.75 x 8.5 full-length photo of Fields in character, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kind regards to Arthur, W. C. Fiel
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Clark Gable863Clark Gable
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Pearl-finish 10 x 13 Clarence Bull MGM publicity photo of Gable as Candy Johnson in the 1941 film Honky Tonk, signed and inscribed in green fountain p
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Clark Gable864Clark Gable
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Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Marty, Best Wishes Always, Clark Gable.” Scattered crease
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Gigi865Gigi
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Remarkable Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences certificate of nomination for Best Picture for the iconic 1958 film Gigi, 9.75 x 11.5, in full:
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Jean Harlow866Jean Harlow
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Rare and exquisite vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 portrait of the gorgeous Harlow wrapped in a fur shawl, signed and inscribed in the lower right in
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Audrey Hepburn867Audrey Hepburn
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Wonderful 3.5 x 5.5 German Paramount publicity postcard photo of Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 film Sabrina, signed in black ink. In fine condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Audrey Hepburn868Audrey Hepburn
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Exceptional vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Hepburn as she appeared in the 1961 film The Children's Hour, boldly signed against the lig...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Audrey Hepburn869Audrey Hepburn
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Fountain pen signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 7.5 x 10.5 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Hepburn and
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Harry Houdini870Harry Houdini
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An early printed broadside, unsigned, one page, 8.25 x 11, no date but circa 1900. Houdini issues a challenge to the public at large, in part: “I offe
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Harry Houdini871Harry Houdini
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Wonderful vintage AQS on a pink 7.25 x 4.5 sheet, in full: “June 14/05, ‘Love Laughs at Locksmiths,’ So does Harry Handcuff Houdini,” adding, “Blackpo
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Harry Houdini872Harry Houdini
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Signed book: Miracle Mongers and Their Methods. Later printing. NY: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1920. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 240 pages. Signed and insc...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Harry Houdini873Harry Houdini
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DS, one page, 11.5 x 8.25, May 12, 1922. Stock certificate for ten shares of the Houdini Picture Corporation issued to Isabelle Steffy. Signed at the
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Harry Houdini874Harry Houdini
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Fantastic matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Houdini clad in his trademark handcuffs and shackles, signed vertically in pencil, “Best wishes f
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
The Hollywood Ten875The Hollywood Ten
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Signed book: Hollywood on Trial by Gordon Kahn. First edition. NY: Boni & Gaer, 1948. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 229 pages. Signed...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Laurel and Hardy876Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the classic comedic duo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Earle! Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” Lig
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Carole Lombard877Carole Lombard
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Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 portrait of Lombard crouched in a field with one of her horses, affixed to an original 15 x 19.5 mount, signed and i
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Maltese Falcon: Bogart, Lorre, and Greenstreet878The Maltese Falcon: Bogart, Lorre, and Greenstreet
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Extraordinary collection of three candid photos of the male leads in the 1941 noir classic, The Maltese Falcon: one vintage glossy 3.25 x 5 photo of B
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Marilyn Monroe879Marilyn Monroe
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Large pencil signature, “Warmest Regards, Marilyn Monroe,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page. Beautifully triple-cloth-matted and framed with an attr
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Marilyn Monroe880Marilyn Monroe
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1952. An agreement between 20th Century Fox and Monroe concerning adjustments in Monroe's compensation schedule...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Marilyn Monroe881Marilyn Monroe
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Incredibly scarce vintage 24.75 x 8 panoramic photo of the graduating Class of Summer 1941 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, with
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00