RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy

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Opening with a section commemorating President John F. Kennedy's life and legacy, RR Auction's November Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features a multitude of rare and remarkable pieces of the past. Boasting well over 1,100 items spanning all fields, some top auction items include JFK's personally-worn presidential suit; incredible letters from artists like Cezanne, Renoir, Dali, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec; and great signed Hollywood photographs of the Our Gang cast, the Marx Brothers, and Grace Kelly. Also featured is a section comprised of items belonging to the late Boston drummer Sib Hashian, which will culminate in a LIVE sale of headlining lots on November 7th. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in November 2019.
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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Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer807 - Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
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Sheet music booklet for 'Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me),' five pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong808 - Louis Armstrong
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ALS signed “Louis Armstrong," and twice within the text as "Satchmo,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.25, March 16, 1949. Wri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin809 - Irving Berlin
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The Mutual Bank check, 8.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Irving Berlin, payable to Union Central Life Ins. Co. for $214.09, September
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dave Brubeck810 - Dave Brubeck
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Six items signed in black ink or felt tip by cool jazz bandleader Dave Brubeck, including: two FDCs, two 5 x 3 cards (one inscribed), a glossy 8 x 10
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Vernon Duke811 - Vernon Duke
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American composer and songwriter (1903–1969) noted for his collaborations with Ira Gershwin, E. Y. Harburg, and Sammy Cahn. ALS signed “Vernon Duke (V
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin812 - George Gershwin
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Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, "George Gershwin," payable to The American Dramatists for $...
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Sheldon Harnick813 - Sheldon Harnick
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Two photos: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock working at a piano, signed in black ink by Harnick, who adds the date, “4/3
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Glenn Miller814 - Glenn Miller
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Miller performing with his band, prominently signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.
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Edith Piaf815 - Edith Piaf
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Vintage ink signature and inscription in French, "Pour Monsieur M. Wives…Edith Piaf,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 card. Suede-matted with a photo ...
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Cole Porter816 - Cole Porter
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Crisp vintage ink signature, "Cole Porter,” on an off-white 4 x 1 sheet. Nicely matted with a photo of the composer smoking a cigarette to an o...
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Cole Porter817 - Cole Porter
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ALS signed “Cole,” two pages, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel de Paris letterhead, no date. Letter to "Blanche de Castille," in full: "Could I tak...
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Bud Powell818 - Bud Powell
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Jazz pianist (1924-1966) influential in the development of bebop. Vintage ballpoint signature, "Bud Powell,” on the inside of an off-white 3.25...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein819 - Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Two items: a vintage ink signature and inscription, "To Esther, Oscar Hammerstein," on an off-white 4.25 x 3 sheet; and a DS, signed "...
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Sonny Rollins820 - Sonny Rollins
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Red felt tip signature, "Sonny Rollins,” on a white 4 x 6 sheet, with Rollins incorporating a wonderful sketch of a saxophone and musical notes...
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John Williams821 - John Williams
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AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5 sheet, signed below in black felt tip by John Williams, who pens two bars of music from the score of the 1977 science ficti
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Charlie Daniels822 - Charlie Daniels
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Attractive fiddle signed on the upper bout in black felt tip by Charlie Daniels. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a bow and Ohuhu carrying case.
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John Denver823 - John Denver
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Glossy 8 x 10 RCA Records publicity photo of Denver posing outdoors, signed in black ink, "Peace! John Denver." In fine condition, with so...
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Peter, Paul and Mary824 - Peter, Paul and Mary
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the folk group, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Jim—We love your place—your hospitality and your w...
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Shania Twain825 - Shania Twain
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shania Twain in a blue outfit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Carrie Underwood826 - Carrie Underwood
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Appealing color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Underwood against a stark white background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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