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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Richard Wagner766 - Richard Wagner
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Uncommon and extremely desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wagner in elaborate formal attire circa 1870, signed in the lower border in ink, and addi
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Caroline Unger767 - Caroline Unger
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Austro-Hungarian contralto (1803–1877) who sang in the first performances of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis. Collectio...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Hugo Wolf768 - Hugo Wolf
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Austrian composer (1860–1903) particularly noted for his art songs, or Lieder. ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 26, 1
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Carl Friedrich Zelter769 - Carl Friedrich Zelter
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German composer, conductor, and teacher of music (1758–1832) who established the Berliner Liedertafel choral society. Boldly penned AMS in German, sig
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Carl Bargheer770 - Carl Bargheer
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German violinist, conductor, composer and violin teacher (1831–1902). Nicely penned AMQS in German on a tan 9.5 x 5.75 sheet, dated December 11, 1861,
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Bohemian Quartet771 - Bohemian Quartet
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Program for a special concert featuring the Czech Quartet held in Prague to honor the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Ludwig von Beethoven,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Enrico Caruso772 - Enrico Caruso
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Exceptional fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso N. Y. 1908,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. Nicely triple-matted and framed with three vintage ma
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Carl Flesch773 - Carl Flesch
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Hungarian violinist and teacher (1873–1944) who instructed numerous notable performers and pedagogues. Untranslated ANS in German in pencil, one page,
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Friedrich von Flotow774 - Friedrich von Flotow
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German composer (1812-1883) chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century. ALS in German, signed “Fr. Flotow,” one pa
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Niels Gade775 - Niels Gade
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Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). AMQS on a lightly gridded off-white 8.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed below in black ink, “Copenhagen, Martz
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Salomon Jadassohn776 - Salomon Jadassohn
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German pianist, composer, and renowned teacher of piano and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory (1831–1902). AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.75 album p
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Joseph Joachim777 - Joseph Joachim
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Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, December
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Franz Lehar778 - Franz Lehar
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Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Lehar,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, February 26, 1915. Also addressed on the reverse by Lehar. In fine condi
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Franz Lehar779 - Franz Lehar
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Desirable 3.25 x 5.75 German postcard photo of an artistic rendering of Lehar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Trimmed left and right edge
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Carl Orff780 - Carl Orff
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German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Orff in near-profile, signed in black felt
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Eugene Ormandy781 - Eugene Ormandy
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Exceptional matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ormandy conducting, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Mr. Luzio Cinalli—with be
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Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo782 - Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo on stage with longtime Met conductor James Levine, each signing in black felt tip.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Heinrich Reinhardt783 - Heinrich Reinhardt
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Austrian composer (1865–1922) best known for his operettas. Striking 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinhardt, inscribed along the bottom in German and s
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Camille Saint-Saens784 - Camille Saint-Saens
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Untranslated ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” one page, 7 x 4.5, January 21, 1885. In fine condition, with partial separations to vertical and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gaspare Spontini785 - Gaspare Spontini
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Italian opera composer and conductor (1774 -1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. ALS in French, signed “
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Beatles786 - Beatles
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Exceptionally desirable Parlophone UK first pressing of the band’s debut single, ‘Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You,’ signed on the label in black ballpoin
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Beatles787 - Beatles
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Very early vintage semiglossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles with Pete Best, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Doreen, f
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles788 - Beatles
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Fantastic vintage 1968 fountain pen signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.75 album page, and a
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Beatles789 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light blue 4.5 x 4 album page, signed on Mar
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Harrison and Starr790 - Beatles: Harrison and Starr
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Desirable early Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles in studio, 5.75 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by George Harrison
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison791 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Partly-printed DS, signed “George Harrison,” one page, 8.5 x 22, no date but circa 1977–1978. Harrison’s application for an insurance policy from the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison and Others792 - Beatles: George Harrison and Others
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Signed book: Blinds & Shutters. Limited edition, numbered 714/5000. England: Genesis Publications, 1990. Hardcover with presentation box, 10.25 ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon793 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Limited edition 29 x 22 lithograph from the famous Bag One suite entitled ‘Bed in for Peace,’ numbered 16/300, prominently signed in the lower right i
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr794 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Spectacular Ludwig drum kit designed and produced in the 1960s to replicate the primary kit used by Ringo during his time with the Beatles. This vinta
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr795 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ringo raising a bass guitar during a live performance, signed in silver ink, “Love, Ringo Starr.” In fine condition, with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Yoko Ono796 - Beatles: Yoko Ono
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Color 7 x 6 cardstock Christmas photo showing Yoko and her son with Santa Claus, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Eddie
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash797 - The Clash
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London Calling album signed on the back cover in blue and black ballpoint by Mick Jones and Topper Headon, in black ink by Joe Strummer, and in black
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead798 - Grateful Dead
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DS, signed “Jerry Garcia” and “R. Weir,” eleven pages, 8.5 x 11, October 6, 1988. An agreement outlining details for a penthouse renovation at 213 Wes
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Doors799 - The Doors
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Exceedingly desirable handwritten manuscript by Jim Morrison, unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 8.5, no date but circa 1960s. In full: “On the third of Januar
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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George Gershwin800 - George Gershwin
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Signed book: George Gershwin’s Songbook. First edition, limited issue, numbered 47/300. NY: Random House, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 13, 167 pages. Boldl
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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George Gershwin801 - George Gershwin
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TLS, one page, 8.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, November 15, 1932. Letter to Irving E. Meishel, sending a delayed thank-you for birthday wishes, in p
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Buddy Guy802 - Buddy Guy
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Lot of six items signed in person by Buddy Guy at his Chicago blues club, Buddy Guy's Legends, including: a black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet St...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix and Other 1970 Isle of Wight Festival Performers803 - Jimi Hendrix and Other 1970 Isle of Wight Festival Performers
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Exceptional assemblage of ballpoint signatures of Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, John Sebastian, Tiny Tim, Keith Moon, Pete Townsend, and Rog
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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B. B. King804 - B. B. King
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Gorgeous ebony-bodied Epiphone B. B. King Lucille right-handed electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink. Includes an Epiphone hardshell case.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: John Bonham805 - Led Zeppelin: John Bonham
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Rare first pressing of the Led Zeppelin III album signed on the inside gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In very good condition,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Paul McCartney and David Bowie806 - Paul McCartney and David Bowie
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Program for the Little Pieces from Big Stars auction to benefit the War Child Charity, held at Flowers East at London Fields on October 9, 1994, 8 x 1
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Manson807 - Marilyn Manson
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Incredibly desirable original self-portrait, watercolor on heavy canvas paper, 33.5 x 47.5, signed in the lower left corner, “MM.” Matted and framed t
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd808 - Pink Floyd
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Uncommon oversized 17 x 11 magazine photo of Pink Floyd, signed in black felt tip by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, and Richard Wright. In f
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley809 - Elvis Presley
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RCA Records Photo Album program of Elvis Presley, 8.5 x 11, 16 pages, featuring a variety of iconic images of the King performing, signed and inscribe
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley810 - Elvis Presley
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Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white slip. Double-matted with a color glossy photo of Presley to an overall size of 12.25 x 1
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Queen: Freddie Mercury811 - Queen: Freddie Mercury
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Scarce, high quality chromogenic print of Mick Rock’s 1974 portrait of Mercury taken during the Queen II sessions, 29.5 x 37, numbered 17/25, signed i
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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The Ramones812 - The Ramones
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Flyer for a Meet the Ramones End of the Century Party and autograph session, 11 x 8.5, April 7, 1980. Signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone, Marky
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones813 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage 5.5 x 4.25 promo photo of The Rolling Stones, signed in blue ink by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Brian Jones, w
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones814 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage circa 1963–64 ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on two light green 4.5 x 3.75 al
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger815 - Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger
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DS, signed “Mick Jagger,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 22, no date. Part one of a Beneficial National Life Insurance Company application in which Jagger
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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