RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Original painting by Frank Sinatra in his typical geometric abstract style, oil on canvas, 35 x 32, signed in the lower right in green paint, “Sinatra

Early DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 28, 1949. Sinatra grants Loew’s Incorporated permission “to use a still of Gene Kelly and me from ‘Take Me Out

Semi-glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Sinatra, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Nick—With warm regards, Frank Sinatra.” Double-matted and frame

Abstract color limited edition 19 x 26 lithograph of soft-colored squares, numbered 65/150, signed and inscribed in the lower right in pencil, “To Vin

Dream of Life album flat signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip, and again on the back, adding “People have the power.” In fine condit

Reggae legend and former Bob Marley & the Wailers band member (1944–1987). After an illustrious career with the Wailers and as a solo musician, ...

The Joshua Tree album signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Bono, Larry Mullen, Jr., and Adam Clayton, and in red felt tip by Edge, all s

Satin-finish 10 x 8 Island Records publicity photo of U2, signed in blue felt tip, “Bono, 85,” “Edge,” “Adam Clayton,” and “Larry Mullen.” In fine con

American punk rock singer-songwriter (1956–1993) whose obscene live shows, varied musical influences, and public self-destruction made him an unpreced

Two albums: a Brothers of the Road album signed on the front cover in silver ink, and a Brothers and Sisters album signed on the front cover in black

Handsome glossy 8 x 10 Willard Alexander publicity photo of Basie by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, wit

Satin-finish 8 x 10 group photo of the Bee Gees, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Gerald, Regards, Robin Gibb,” “Maurice Gibb,” and “Barry.” In

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 22, 1954. Letter to Dayton L. Ranck, in part: “I appreciate your invitation to be the honorary c

Bold AMQS, one page, 9.5 x 6.5, titled and signed at the top, “‘I’m Just Wild About Harry,’ by Eubie Blake.” Blake pens eight bars of music and lyrics

A 78 rpm Okeh record for ‘I’ll Be Around / Virginia, Georgia and Caroline,’ signed on the label in white ink, “Hi-de-Ho, Cab Calloway.” In fine condit

Satin-finish 7.5 x 9.75 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Clapton, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “To Robert, best wishes,

Glossy 8 x 10.25 Reprise Records publicity photo of Clapton playing his acoustic guitar, signed in black felt tip. Photo also bears a pre-printed facs

Four items: a pair of London Calling CD sleeves, one signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, the other in black felt tip by Mick Jones and Paul Simo

Felt tip signature, “Cheers, Phil Collins,” adding a small sketch of himself with raised drumsticks on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet. In fine condition.

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. In fine condition, with slight e

Gorgeous color 18 x 24 poster showing a red-headed woman holding a mandolin, with several Crosby, Stills, and Nash albums encircling their monogrammed

Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger. Edgewear, slight rubbing, a small a

Vintage glossy 5.75 x 8.25 James J. Kriegsmann photo of Ellington, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To my friend, Ray Wheeler, good luck, Duke Ellin

Handsome glossy 6.75 x 8.5 portrait of Ellington, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Melton…Best Wishes, Duke Ellington.” Double-matted and fra

Self-titled album signed in blue felt tip by Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In fine condition, with a slight ‘ring of wear.’ The recor

Glossy 8 x 10 David Jackson photo of a smiling Gillespie with his trumpet, signed in blue felt tip, “Dizzy Gillespie, ‘92.” In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo of Hampton posing with a Scottish terrier, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best of Luck, To Carter, Lione

Christmas card featuring a depiction of Abbey Gateway, Battle, measuring 6 x 4.25 closed, signed and inscribed inside in black felt tip by his wife, “

Official floater-style RIAA gold sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Grunt Records long-playing record a

Signed book: Led Zeppelin: A Celebration. NY: Omnibus Press, 1991. Softcover, 9 x 11.5, 120 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue fel

Appealing black-bodied Peavey Patriot stratocaster-style right-handed electric guitar, signed on the body in gold ink, “Sam Clayton,” “Fred Tackett,”

Then & Now…The Best of the Monkees album signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Mickey Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork, and in b...

Set of four album flats, each signed on the front in felt tip by the musician pictured, including: Alice Cooper (Trash), Tori Amos (Little Earthquakes

Collection of sixteen sheet music booklets, approximately 9 x 12, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the musicians pictured, including: Katy Perr

Two hardcover books: a first edition, first printing of Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith, signed on the title page in black ink by Joe Perry; an

In London for Tea album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “To Ervin, Peter Asher” and “To Ervin, All the best, Gordon Waller.”

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 21, 1975. Letter to James E. Sherburne, in full: “It was good of you to write to me and in r

Three color glossy photos of Wood, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 12 x 8, signed in black felt tip or blue paint pen. In overall fine condition.

Flesh and Blood promotional album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bryan Ferry. Slight edgewear, rubbing, and adhesive remnants, and a JS

Three items: a 45 rpm record sleeve for the Jealous Guy: A Tribute single album, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bryan Ferry; a color g

Color 17 x 12 magazine photo of the group, signed in black felt tip by Bryan Ferry, Paul Thompson, Eddie Jobson, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, and one

Color 19 x 11.5 magazine photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Dave Hill, and Don Powell. Affixed to a slightly larger

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in silver ink by J. D. Souther, in blue felt tip by Chris Hillman, and in black felt tip by Richie F

Jailbreak album signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Phil Lynott and in ballpoint by Scott Gorham and Brian Downey. In fine condition, with trivi

Page One Records Limited 6 x 4.5 fan club promo card featuring an image of the Troggs posing besides a tree trunk, signed on the front in blue ballpoi

American R&B singer and songwriter (1937–2004). Glossy 8 x 10 Apple Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Peter, ...

Color 11 x 8.25 Popfoto magazine photo of Uriah Heep, signed in black felt tip by the five members pictured, including Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake. I

Sheet music for ‘Lean on Me,’ 9 x 12, nine pages, signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lowe

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Kind regards, Josephine Baker, 1957,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 card. Double-matted with a lovely glossy 7.5 x 9.5

Huge collection of ninety-two checks, each signed by an actor, athlete, or celebrity, including: Glenn Ash (2); George Axelrod; Adrian Barbeau; A. C.

German actor and member of the Doll Family (1902–1985) who appeared in films such as The Wizard of Oz and Freaks. Uncommon color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard ph

Two items: a vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Grable in a swimsuit and heels, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, “To Russell—Be

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,

Felt tip signature, “Cordially! Cary Grant,” on an off-white 6 x 8.5 card bearing an affixed 4 x 5.75 RKO publicity photo of Grant. Accompanied by the

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.25 photo of Hepburn and MacLaine in the 1961 film The Children’s Hour, signed in black felt tip, “Love! Shirley MacLaine”

Choice charcoal self-portrait sketch by Hitchcock on an off-white 8.75 x 13.75 sheet, prominently signed below, “Alfred J. Hitchock.” Gorgeously matte

TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, September 11, 1924. Letter to Arthur Heitmuller in Washington, DC. In part: “I will be

Three items: a glossy 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier, signed in fountain pen, “Grace de Monaco”; a glossy 3.75 x 5.5 photo of t

Controversial German actor (1926–1991) best known for his work in the films of Werner Herzog. ALS in German, signed “Nikolaus,” four pages on two shee

Beautiful silent screen star and early horror actress (1896–1926) who lived an extravagant Hollywood lifestyle and died tragically young of tuberculos

Uncommon 5.5. x 3.5 postcard photo of the comedic duo later in life, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Stan Laurel,” and in blue ink, “Oliv

Appealing glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed vertically in black ink, “Stan Laurel,” and in bl

Red felt tip signature, “Bela Lugosi,” on a tan 5 x 2.75 slip affixed to an off-white 6 x 3.75 album page. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and

DS, signed by four Marx Brothers using their given names, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 16, 1933. Agreement between the Marx Brothers and Paramount Producti

Outstanding vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Monroe showing off her shapely silhouette, signed and inscribed in thick ink, “To 82nd Fighter Sqdn, Warmes

Irish dancer and actress (1821–1861) who became famous as a ‘Spanish dancer,’ courtesan, and the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who made her Co

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Powell in an overcoat and fedora, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Robert Masley—with cordial good wi

American actor and comedian (1883–1939) best known for his work with Keystone Studios and as one of the 'Big 4' Keystone Cops. Rare vintage...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 7, Hotel Metropole letterhead, April 13, 1978. Untranslated letter to an unknown recipient mentioning French film prod

TLS signed “Duke,” one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, August 23, 1976. Letter to actress Virginia Grey, in full: “As usual, your thoughtfulness

Ink signature, “Good luck, Lee, John Wayne,” on an off-white 3 x 4.75 card bearing an affixed image. In fine condition, with slight toning to edges an

Gorgeous and exceedingly scarce unsigned program for the world premiere of Wizard of Oz at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939, five pages, 1

Collection of ten vintage photos of notable actors, various finishes, ranging in size from 4 x 5 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject, several

Collection of sixteen photos, all but one glossy, ranging in size from 7 x 9 to 10.25 x 8, each signed in various colored ink and felt tip by the acto

Program from the 51st Annual Academy Awards Presentation held on April 9, 1979, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by six Oscar winn

Longtime Hollywood composer (1916-2009) whose best-known works are the themes to the 1960s television sitcoms Green Acres and The Addams Family. Color

Danish actress and model (1908–1959) whose considerable beauty was likened to that of Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. Green ink signature, “Gwili An

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Batman and Robin, signed in blue felt tip, “Burt Ward, Robin” and “Adam West, Batman.” In fine condition, with tri

Two vintage photos of the silent film actress: a matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bennett pulling a flowered branch, signed and inscribed in fountain pen,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bergman enjoying a book, signed in black felt tip, “Ingrid Bergman, 1968.” A vertical crease extending from top edge to her elb

Set of three color glossy and satin-finish photos of Burnett, each approximately 8 x 10, signed in black felt tip, with Burnett adding a heart above e

American actor (1909–1952) who was famous for playing the comic strip character Dick Tracy. Scarce fountain pen signature, “Ralph Byrd,” on an off-whi

American actor and singer during the 1950s (1918—1961) who earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for playing Cochise in the 1950 film Broken

Ink signature, “Gary Cooper, 1944,” on a tan 4 x 5.75 sheet. Signed and inscribed on the reverse by actress Louise Allbritton. In fine condition. Acco

DS, nine onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, August 5, 1944. Agreement between Cooper and the Cinema Artists Corporation. In part: “Your service shall include

Personal check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Costello, payable to The Brown Derby for $54.47, March 8, 1945. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA auth

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 bust-length photo of Howard, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Joan Henrion, Noel Coward.”

Actor (1928–1978) best known for his role on the Nazis-as-lovable-buffoons sitcom Hogan’s Heroes. Cardstock 3.5 x 5.5 close-up photo of Crane smiling,

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9.75, October 12, 1943. Letter to Sally Roberts, in part: “I hope you will find you are wrong in believing that ‘Night Shift’ wi

Behind-the-scenes 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Chapman being helped into his iconic creature costume, signed in blue felt tip, “B. F. Chapman, Jr.” In fi

TLS signed “George,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, April 29, 1954. Letter to Frank Sinatra, in full: “I’m about to take off on a vacation that will ca

TLS signed “George,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, November 7, 1956. Letter to Tony Award-winning composer Cole Porter, in full: “Here is a part of a

Distinguished Hungarian-born American film director (1886–1962) who helmed such all-time classics as Casablanca, Angels with Dirty Faces, Yankee Doodl

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis wearing a plaid shirt, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions and a paperclip im

DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, February 7, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Davis agrees to appear on The Joey Bishop Show in

Playwright (1880–1958) who adapted Dracula as a stage play from Bram Stoker’s novel in 1924; his successful play led to the story’s rise in popularity

Two items: a glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo of De Niro as Michael from the 1978 film The Deer Hunter, signed in blue felt tip, “Robert De Niro”; and

Color glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of DeNiro from the 1978 film The Deer Hunter, signed in blue felt tip, “Hello! Robert DeNiro.” In fine condition, with fai

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Eastwood as Marshal Jed Cooper, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial soiling.

Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Eastwood as Harry Calahan from the 1973 film Magnum Force, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition,