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

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 New Universal publicity photo of the prolific actor, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “Luck Dick, Lon Chaney.” In very good

Six checks, each signed by a different comedian, including: Ben Turpin, Harold Lloyd, George Burns (2), and Zeppo Marx (2). In overall fine condition,

Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Costello, payable to Milton Bronson for $561.77, March 11, 1947. In fine condition, w

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 19, 1957. Agreement between Dandridge and the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, in which the studio agrees to let h

Lovely glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dickinson, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To my dear Jim, whose been a wonderful friend—and I hope for always—Angie

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Eastwood playing guitar in the 1982 film Honkytonk Man, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Three items signed by actors on the sitcom Family Affair, including: Brian Keith (signature), Anissa Jones (signature), and Kathy Garver (ALS). In ove

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Emil Lamerdin for $108.70, June 29, 1946. Encapsulated in a plastic PS

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Juanita Bills for $42.50, April 1, 1947. In fine condition, with three

Oscar-nominated actor (1913–1952) who appeared in such classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Gentleman’s Agreement. Blacklisted in Hollywood

Color vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo for The Talk of the Town, boldly signed in fountain pen by Grant on Jean Arthur’s fur coat. In fine condit

ALS signed “K. Hep,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.5, February 4, 1986. Letter to Robert Raymond, in part: “How lovely. It is a most glorious box of

American character actor (1890-1977) best remembered for playing the lead in the first werewolf movie, the Universal Pictures classic Werewolf of Lond

Playboy Playmate of the Year (1949–1979), Jennings was a cult B-movie star until her tragic early death in a car accident. Ink signature, “To Emily—Cl

Three TLSs, two signed “Stan,” and one signed in full, all one-page in length, from 1957 and 1958. One letter reads, in part: “I was certainly interes

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 30, 1959. Letter to Kenny Lozier. In part: “I was kidding in regard to your last letter—that

Bold pairing of fountain pen signatures of the classic comedy duo, “Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy,” on individual 3.25 x 1.25 slips clipped from a la

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 21, 1937. Agreement between Lorre and the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, in which he confirms an amendment to a prev

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 19, 1958. Agreement between Mansfield and the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, in which she acknowledges receiving th

Color 8 x 10.5 magazine photo of the two-time Oscar nominee, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with two diagonal creases (passing through a

Actor (1892–1962) who portrayed Scarlett O’Hara’s father in Gone with the Wind and Uncle Billy in It’s a Wonderful Life. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Columbi

American actress (1975–1988), best remembered for her memorable performance in the horror classic Poltergeist, who tragically died at the age of 12. U

Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Pacino and Hackman in the 1973 film Scarecrow, signed by both in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light scatter

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 12, 1939. Letter to Don Milton concerning an invitation to attend the City of Beverly Hills’ si

Glossy 10 x 8 photo from the 1960 thriller Psycho, signed in black and green ink by Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, and John Gavin. In fine condition, with a

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a laid-back Redford lounging on a beachside deck, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Two Ringling Bros. business checks, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand, one signed in ink by Henry Ringling and the other signed in pencil by Al R

Provocative color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Russell from the 1943 film The Outlaw, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some slight surface

Promising American actress (1967–1989) who was murdered by a crazed fan in 1989, bringing the issue of celebrity stalking to widespread public attenti

Attractive vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 portrait of the actress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frances—Kindest Regards, Always—Barba

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley onboard the starship Enterprise, signed in blue and black felt tip by

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Howard, payable to Arrow Market for $4.59, September 26, 1973. In fine condition, with expected ban

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Howard, payable to Evelyn Arnow for $29.17, December 19, 1946. Three vertical folds (one passing th

Collection of four signed glossy photos of Wallach, all approximately 8 x 10, including: three color photos of Wallach as Batman villain Mr. Freeze, e

Intense glossy 7 x 9 close-up photo of the iconic filmmaker, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Mercury Theatre letterhead, August 6, 1941. Letter to Carrie Irene Burr, in full: “I am happy to add my autograph to your col

Collection of 20 Lake Pillsbury Properties business checks, 8.5 x 3.5, dated between 1968 and 1978, each filled out in type and signed “Jack Haley.” I

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo from the 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, signed by both in black felt tip, “Love, Teri Garr,” and “Gene Wilder.” In fi

Two items: an unsigned AQS on an off-white 8 x 5 lined card, in full: “And if they didn’t do this? Then the Hon Elijah Muhammad said that they should

Extensive collection of over 175 uninscribed signatures, predominantly ballpoint and felt tip, on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards, including: Lou Bou

Official Reach American League baseball signed in black ink near the league stamp, “Ty Cobb,” and dated 1922 in another hand to the left of the signat

Vintage 8 x 10 photo of Jones relaxing on a bench out on the golf course, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dave Stephens, with best wishes,

Signed book: These Guys Are Good: The Senior Tour Wives Cookbook. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: Senior Tour Wives, Inc., 2002. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11, 224 page

Uncommon pencil signature, “Tony Lazzeri,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip clipped from an album page and affixed to a limited edition Perez-Steele card. I

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to talent scout Jo

Collection of six color photos of Mantle in his Yankees uniform, five 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition,

Satin-finish 8 x 10 of a press photo with caption of Maris hitting his record-breaking home run, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To George Jr

Replica Team USA Olympic hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back by all 20 members of the lege

Italian motorcycle and race car driver (1892–1953) who was the 1932 European Champion in Grand Prix motor racing. German engineer Ferdinand Porsche ca

Glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Tom Tresh posing in their Yankees uniforms, each signing in blue felt tip. Permanently affixe