RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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

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

American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most bel

Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 General Artists Corporation publicity photo, signed in blue fountain pen, “Sincerely, Nat King Cole.” In fine condition, with

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

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

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

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

Collection of eight checks, each signed by a different musician, including: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Billy Hinsche, Eric Burden, Ray Manzarek, Linda R

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bow with a longing expression, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Clara Bow.” In fine condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Marty, Best Wishes Always, Clark Gable.” Scattered crease

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:

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

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.

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Rare and cinematically significant production-made ring from the 1993 Academy Award-winning film Schindler’s List. The ring is inscribed in the inside

Production-used prop list from the 1993 film Schindler’s List, six pages, 8.25 x 11.75, listing names of Schindler’s factory employees, one page beari

Russian actor and theatre director (1863–1938) whose techniques and methods have become incredibly influential in modern film and theatre. Rare 5.5 x

DS, signed “Moe Howard,” “Larry Fine,” and “Joe DeRita,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 17, 1959. Exclusive agency contract between the Three

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 cardstock promotional fan club photo for 1959 film Have Rocket Will Travel, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Dane, fr

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 MGM promotional photo of Taylor for the 1963 film The V.I.P.s, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Elizabeth Taylor.” In fine

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount publicity photo of Mae West wrapped in a fur, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Vintage 10 x 8 cardstock photo of a scene inside the castle of the Wicked Witch of the West, signed in black felt tip, “Margaret Hamilton, This is a n

Collection of ten checks, each signed by a different actor, including: James Stewart, Gene Wilder, Danny Thomas, Bob Newhart, James Franciscus, Donald

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Stephen Boyd, Rosalind Russell, Evie Johnson, Frank McCarthy, Iris Tree, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Joan and Lew Sch

Collection of ten fountain pen and ink signatures, nine of which are on individual off-white 5.5 x 3.5 cards, including: W. C. Fields, Oliver Hardy, C

Collection of ten checks, each signed by a different actress, including: Butterfly McQueen, Cheryl Ladd, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Walter, Dale Evans, Dina

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Andrews in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, from Julie Andrews.” In fine conditio

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 31, 1946. Musical program worksheet filled out type listing song titles and publishers, including “Taboo Goodnight,”

Handsome matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Astaire from the 1936 RKO film Follow the Fleet, signed in red ink. Double-matted and framed to an overall size o

Glossy 8 x 9.75 signed photograph of the dancing pair, signed in blue felt tip, “To Pat, Blessings, Ginger Rogers, 1992,” and in black felt tip, “Fred

ALS signed “J. Baker,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, April 23, 1974. Letter to Hank Kaufman and Gene Lerner, replying to their suggestion to film her autobio

DS, two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, April 26, 1956. Minutes of a special meeting of the directors of Desilu Productions, Inc., in which they elected co

Two postcards: one depicting the Kirkstone Pass Inn in Cumbria county, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Theda Bara,” with a collector’s date notati

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 RKO Radio publicity photo of Bergman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Arthur Bell, Ingrid Bergman, 1946.” In fine cond

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ingrid Bergman, 1947,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 album page. In fine condition.

ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, monogrammed stationery, April 28, 1945. Letter to Mollie Boyce, in part: “My husband’s name is really George Fr

Highly decorated soldier during World War II who later made a successful transition to acting (1920–1992). DS, nineteen pages, 8.5 x 11, November 3, 1

Glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Capra with a large shadow of a camera in the background, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 13, December 15, 1959. A confirmation of a previous contract. In part: “The undersigned hereby guarantees the performanc

Signed book: The Story of Dr. Wassell by James Hilton. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1943. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 158 pages. Sign

Personal check, 7 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Costello, payable to Frank Worth for $75, June 21, 1945. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA

Crystal-clear glossy 6.75 x 9 photo of the crooner seated at a piano, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Forrest, Bing Crosby.” Double-matted

Collection of four items sent to “Tony Foster,” including: three TLSs by Bing Crosby, each signed “Bing,” all dated 1957. One, in part: “You know I ha

Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 14 Elmer Fryer photo of a young Davis in a floral print dress, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For Loretta Hiebert fr

DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1960. Standard television motion picture agency contract between Dietrich and MCA Artists in which sh

Two items: first, sheet music for ‘Golden Earrings’ from the 1947 film of the same name, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Marlen

Film director (1885–1981) who began his career as one of the pioneering figures of the silent era and went on to make more than 400 movies, including

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Eastwood as Dirty Harry, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image

TLS signed “Doug,” one page, 8.25 x 10, First National Productions Corporation letterhead, postmarked September 24, 1931. Letter to Clifton Webb. In f

Glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Feldman in the 1977 film The Last Remake of Beau Gest, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears the printed Universal Studios

Glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of the director wearing a hat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Kenneth Douglas, Federico Fellini.” Double-matted and

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Gustav Kaerger for $87.50, March 28, 1946. Encapsulated in a plastic P

ALS signed “Jack,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “How is it going? Are you happy? Is it fun? I’m

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Tarzana Feed Supply for $13.82, June 7, 1950. In fine condition, with

DS, three pages, 8.25 x 10.75, August 9, 1961. Agreement between Garland’s Kingsrow Enterprises and Concerts Incorporated for her to perform at the De

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Grable lying down, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Joseph, Sincere best wishes, Betty Grable.” In

Ink signature, “To Helen, Cary Grant,” on a 5 x 3.75 piece of heavy cardstock. In fine condition, with a rough left edge and trivial toning to edges.

Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 7 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Grant early in his career, signed in fountain pen, “Cheerio! Cary Grant.” Some irre

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 27, 1950. Document between 20th Century Fox and Cary Grant in which he acknowledges “payment in full of all of the compe

Glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Grant in his role as submarine officer Matt Sherman, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim Maxcy, Cordially! Ca

Color satin-finish 10 x 13 photo of the cast of Happy Days, signed in black felt tip by Henry Winkler, Donny Most, Erin Moran, Tom Bosley, Anson Willi

Glossy 10 x 8 Tri-Star Pictures publicity photo of Henson on the set of his 1986 film Labyrinth, signed and inscribed in the lower border in green fel

TLS signed “K. Hep,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1988. Letter to Robert Raymond of the Council of Fashion Designers of Amer

TLS signed “K. Hep,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, November 4, 1986. In full: “Many thanks—It is so pretty.” Attractively double-matted