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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Johnny Cash828Johnny Cash
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The Gospel Road album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 20 x 20.25. In fine condition, w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Eric Clapton829Eric Clapton
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Ballpoint signature, “Eric Clapton, 90,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 homemade postcard, with a Duke Ellington stamp affixed to upper right corner. In fi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Eddie Cochran and the Holly Twins830Eddie Cochran and the Holly Twins
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Two items: a ballpoint signature, “Eddie Cochran,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.5 slip; and ballpoint signatures, “To Joe, Holly Twins, Jonell &” an...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Miles Davis831Miles Davis
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Excellent 4.5 x 6.5 postcard photo of Davis playing an electric trumpet, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 12. In f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
John Denver832John Denver
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Glossy 8 x 10 RCA Records publicity photo of Denver, signed in black felt tip, “Peace, John Denver.” In fine condition, with light creasing to right s
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George Gershwin833George Gershwin
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Gorgeous fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on an off-white 3.5 x 4.75 sheet from an appointment book, signed on the entry for his birthday, S
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Michael Jackson834Michael Jackson
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Glossy 8 x 10 Epic publicity photo of Jackson posing with a black panther, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Barbara, Love, Michael Jackson.” In
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jackson 5835Jackson 5
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Attractive sunburst-finish OSM ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, and Ja
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Elton John836Elton John
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Two photos: a glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo of John taken by David LaChapelle, signed in black felt tip; and a color glossy photo o
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach837Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach
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DS, ten pages, 8.5 x 11, March 22, 1933. Agreement between MGM and songwriting partners Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach by which they convey “exclusive w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein838Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
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Two letters, each one page, addressed to Ralph Whitney of Cosmopolitan Magazine. First, a TLS from Jerome Kern, in part: “I take it that you are not i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
KISS839KISS
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Signed book: KISStory. First edition. Los Angeles: KISStory Ltd., 1994. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.75 x 15, 433 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
KISS840KISS
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Color glossy 15.75 x 19.75 photo of the band in full costume and makeup, signed in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, and Tommy Th
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jerry Lee Lewis841Jerry Lee Lewis
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Laserprint 8 x 10 photo of Lewis seated at a piano, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Little Richard842Little Richard
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Poster for a “Giant Rock & Roll Show” event headlined by Little Richard on May 11 at the Shrine Auditorium, 20 x 16, signed in black felt tip. F...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Moody Blues843Moody Blues
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A Question of Balance album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Mike Pinder, John Lodge, Justin Hayward, Graeme Edge, and Ray Thomas. In fine c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Roy Orbison844Roy Orbison
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Anne, Love, Roy Orbison,” on a light green 4 x 5 album page. A diagonal crease passing through signat
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers845Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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Hard Promises album signed on the front cover in red paint pen by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, and Stan Lynch. In fine condition, with a c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Cole Porter846Cole Porter
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Handsome matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of Porter, signed in fountain pen, “With best wishes, Cole Porter.” In fine condition, w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Cole Porter847Cole Porter
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TLS signed “Cole,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, Waldorf Astoria letterhead, March 16, 1960. Letter to Stanley, in full: “Thank you so much for sending me the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Ramones848The Ramones
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End of the Century album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Marky Ramone, and in purple felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone. Slig
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Jim Reeves849Jim Reeves
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Pop-country star (1923–1964) who enjoyed international fame with his traditional Nashville sound. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 8, 1961. An agreement b
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Richard Rodgers850Richard Rodgers
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Two items: an 8 x 10 matte-finish half-length photo of Rodgers with his piano, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sincerely, Richard Rodgers”;
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger851Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger
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Ink signature, “Mick Jagger,” on a white 4 x 3 card, with a color sticker of the band affixed to the lower right. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford852Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford
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Interesting napkin from the Sands casino in Las Vegas, 4.75 x 4.75, signed in blue ballpoint by Rat Pack legends Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford. In f
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Grace Slick853Grace Slick
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Felt tip sketch of Alice and the white rabbit drawn by Slick on a white 8 x 10 heavy cardstock sheet, with Slick adding the first line of the song, “‘
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Eddie Van Halen854Eddie Van Halen
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Two items: a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Van Halen in the middle of a solo on stage, signed in blue felt tip; and photocopied sheet music for ‘Erupti
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Yes855Yes
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Relayer album signed on the front cover in red paint pen by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, and Patrick Moraz, who adds a smiley f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Neil Young856Neil Young
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Signed book: Waging Heavy Peace. First edition, limited issue, numbered 952/1500. NY: Blue Rider Press, 2012. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 49
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Josephine Baker857Josephine Baker
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Enchanting vintage double-weight glossy 9 x 11.25 portrait of Baker posing beside a tiger skin rug, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen, “A
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Josephine Baker858Josephine Baker
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Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard photo, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker.” In fine condition, with creasing t
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Ingmar Bergman859Ingmar Bergman
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Swedish director (1918–2007) regarded as one of the most important masters of modern cinema. Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Bergman using his hands
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Ingrid Bergman860Ingrid Bergman
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Beautiful vintage glossy 5 x 7 Warner Brothers publicity photo of Bergman with her hands folded below her chin, signed in fountain pen. In fine condit
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini861Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini
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Vintage 8 x 10 Associated Press photo of Bergman and her husband celebrating after her performance in St. Joan at the Stake at Milan’s Teatro La Scala
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Madge Blake862Madge Blake
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American character actress (1899–1969) remembered for her roles in the television series Leave It to Beaver, The Real McCoys, and Batman. Typescript o
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Madge Blake863Madge Blake
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Madge Blake’s Social Security card, 3.25 x 1.75, issued on June 10, 1940, signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “Madge C. Blake.” In fine condition. A
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Madge Blake864Madge Blake
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Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Blake, “Madge C. Blake, 1306 No. Raymond, Pasadena,” payable to Edwin R. Blake for $15, August 20, 1955
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Clara Bow865Clara Bow
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Adorable vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Bow, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Billie—a good scout and how! Best wishes, Clara B
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Marlon Brando866Marlon Brando
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Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Brando as Johnny Strabler from the 1953 classic The Wild One, signed in person in purple ink. Colle
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Charlie Chaplin867Charlie Chaplin
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Desirable 6.75 x 7.5 paperstock photo of Chaplin as the Tramp, signed later in life in black felt tip. Trimmed and affixed to a same-size card. In fin
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Serge Diaghilev868Serge Diaghilev
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Russian ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes (1872–1929). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, June 24, 1927. Letter
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Female Entertainers870Female Entertainers
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Impressive collection of 132 signatures of various female entertainers on individual cards, including: Sharon Tate, Audrey Hepburn (2), Judy Garland,
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Te Ata Fisher871Te Ata Fisher
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Actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation known for telling Native American stories (1895–1995). Vintage fountain pen signature, “Te Ata (The Dawn),
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Clark Gable872Clark Gable
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Gable, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Saul, Best wishes always, Clark Gable.” In fine conditio
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Clark Gable873Clark Gable
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Striking vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 head–and–shoulders photo of Gable, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to Billy, “Clark.” Blindstamped in
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Gallant Hours874The Gallant Hours
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DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, April 25, 1958. An agreement in which Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey transfers the “worldwide dramatic rights to your life
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Greta Garbo875Greta Garbo
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DS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, July 11, 1979. Agreement between Garbo and the Hauser Editorial Office concerning an investment, in part: “We the undersign
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Audrey Hepburn876Audrey Hepburn
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Gorgeous glossy 8 x 9.75 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, signed in blue felt tip. In fine con
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Audrey Hepburn877Audrey Hepburn
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Beautiful vintage semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.5 full-length photo of Hepburn in a long fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mayor Kent, Thank
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Audrey Hepburn878Audrey Hepburn
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Sophisticated Volpe print, 8.5 x 11, featuring Audrey Hepburn from her 1953 film, Roman Holiday, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with ligh
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00