RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Composer, arranger, and conductor of music for films (1900–1970) who received 45 Oscar nominations throughout his prolific career, winning the award n

The Best of Peter and Gordon album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller. In fine condition, with light edge wear.

Pop-country star (1923–1964) who enjoyed international fame until his tragic death in a plane crash at age 40. Handwritten lyrics in pencil, unsigned,

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 portrait of the duo posing together, signed in the lower border in ink, “Richard Rodgers” and “Oscar Hammerstein.” Reverse

Felt tip sketch of Alice and the white rabbit drawn by Slick on a white 8 x 10 cardstock sheet, with Slick adding the first line of the song, “‘One pi

Uncommon felt tip signature, “Cat Stevens,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card with a clipped color photo affixed to the top left corner. In fine condition

Glossy 10 x 8 EMI group promotional photo, signed in black felt tip by five members: Roger Hodgson, John Helliwell, Dougie Thomson, Rick Davies, and B

Vintage 9.75 x 8.25 cardstock publicity photo of The Treniers, signed in blue ink and ballpoint by all eight members of the band. Creasing to corners

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos: a publicity shot of Jose Carreras, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Frank, J. Carreras”; an image of Placido D

Honky-tonk singer-songwriter, movie actor, and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame (1914–1984) who was one of the pioneers of country music. Glos

Boy album playfully signed circa 1981 on the back cover in blue and black ink, “Bono eats cheese,” “Adam,” “Da’Edge,” and “Larry.” In fine condition,

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For single album signed on the front in blue ballpoint and black felt tip, “Bono 87,” “Edge,” and “Larry.” In f

Women and Children First album signed on the front cover by David Lee Roth in black felt tip, Alex Van Halen in blue felt tip, and Michael Anthony in

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the young guitar virtuoso, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light soiling in borders and slightly ir

Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, each signed at separate occasions in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle. In fine

DS, seven pages, 8.5 x 13, October 26, 1944. A financial contract between Abbott and Costello and Universal Pictures regarding compensation from the f

Humorous testimonial document circa early 1950s, three pages, 7.5 x 10.25, no date, signed by over 30 actors and actresses. The top of each page reads

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in pencil and fountain pen by over 70 actors and musicians, some back-to-back. Highlighted b

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 album page. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an ove

Striking glossy 6.5 x 9 photo of a young, brooding Brando in the film adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, signed in blue felt tip. Attractively do

Collection of 117 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: James Stewart (PSA/DNA encapsula

Ink signature, “Charlie Chaplin,” on a pink 4.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to lower right corner, slight toning, and sl

Fantastic fountain pen self-portrait sketch of his instantly recognizable ‘Little Tramp’ character on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page, signed and ins

Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Clift in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “George, from Montgomery Clift.” Sc

Pioneer of modern dance (1877-1927). Lovely matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Duncan in a white gown, signed in the lower border in fountain pe

Hardcover autograph album, 5.5 x 4.25, signed inside by 26 entertainers circa 1955, a few inscribed and some back-to-back (all key signatures on indiv

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, July 3, 1940. Four-month lease facilitated by Guy Price Realtors between Garbo and H. M. Harris for a residence in

Choice bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Garbo, payable to Gristede Bros., Inc. for $82.31, June 22, 1968. In fine condition,

Garbo’s personally-owned and -used 1978 date book made in England by Leathersmith, 2.5 x 4, featuring black leather covers gilt-stamped with the year,

Glossy 8 x 10 UNICEF publicity photo of Hepburn, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Marianne, with warmest wishes from 1/4 Hungarian, Audrey H

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Hitchcock, payable to cash for $100, May 22, 1967. In fine condition, with expected bank

Society of American Magicians membership card issued to Louis C. Duff for the year 1923, 4 x 2.5, boldly signed at the bottom in black ink by Houdini

Appealing matte-finish 5.75 x 7.75 formal portrait of Houdini in a dapper suit, boldly signed in fountain pen in the upper right, “Yours etc, Houdini,

New Trier High School 1943 Echoes hardcover yearbook dating to Hudson’s senior year, 9.25 x 12.25, 151 pages, featuring his yearbook picture on page 1

Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 Universal publicity photo of Karloff as Dr. Ernest Sovac in the 1940 film Black Friday, signed in fountain pen. A ty

ALS in German, signed “Fritz,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 10, 1968. Letter to film historian Lotte H. Eisner, concerning the

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the classic comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in the lower border in

Attractive vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the legendary horror actor, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Eddie & Jeanie, best wishes, ...

Softcover autograph album, 6 x 4, signed inside in pencil, “Bela Lugosi,” and signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Barbara, Jackie Gleason, Slate

Sultry color 7.5 x 10.25 magazine photo of Mansfield posing on the beach, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To you Cliff, My affection! Jayne M

Choice bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Dr. Eliot Corday for $130, April 27, 1953. In fine condition, with expected ba

Science fiction film producer (1908–1980) whose work included The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.

Beloved Mexican actress (1934–1964) best known for her role as Louisa alongside Marlon Brando in One Eyed Jacks. Rare glossy 8 x 10 Paramount publicit

Rutherford’s personal passport, number B186669, issued on May 24, 1961. Passport measures 3.75 x 6 and is signed inside the front cover with her name

Ballpoint signature, “Jeff–Shari & Julie, my best, John Wayne, 1970,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with two pieces of tape alo...

Charming color glossy 10.5 x 13 photo of the tap-dancing extraordinaire, signed in red ink. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 18. In fine condition, w

Billed as ‘Prince of Magicians’ (1867–1897), his brief career was cut short when he died of typhoid fever. AQS on an off-white 8.75 x 5.75 album page,

Color glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Beatty and Bening from the 1991 film Bugsy, signed by both in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with two stray ink mark

Seven vintage in-person ink signatures on off-white 5 x 3 cards (four with affixed magazine photos), six inscribed to “Emily.” Signers include: Buddy

Crisp ALS signed “Jim,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 15, 1973. Letter to Ann, in part: “I’m doing the job myself as yo