RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring WWII

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RR Auction's August Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is highlighted by a special World War II section, which features classic hand-painted A-2 leather flight jackets, a remarkable naval dispatch about Pearl Harbor, and extraordinary letters by its leading figures (Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur). Other top lots span a dozen genres, and include an autograph letter by President Abraham Lincoln, a fully signed Led Zeppelin III album, autographs of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, and a comprehensive Frank Lloyd Wright architectural archive. 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 August 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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Wham!756 - Wham!
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Make It Big album signed on the front cover in black ink by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, e
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith757 - Aerosmith
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Official 'R' hologram-style RIAA multi-platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 4,000,000 co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith758 - Aerosmith
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Official 'R' hologram-style RIAA multi-platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 6,000,000 co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith759 - Aerosmith
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Official RIAA flower hologram-style platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Allman Brothers760 - Allman Brothers
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Impressive official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of t...
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Anita Baker761 - Anita Baker
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 co...
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Tracy Chapman762 - Tracy Chapman
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 co...
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Tracy Chapman763 - Tracy Chapman
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the El...
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Natalie Cole764 - Natalie Cole
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 co...
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Peter Frampton765 - Peter Frampton
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Official 1976 strip plate-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter Frampton766 - Peter Frampton
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Official strip plate-style RIAA gold sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the A&M R...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joan Jett767 - Joan Jett
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Blackhea...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cyndi Lauper768 - Cyndi Lauper
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Attractive in-house Epic Records multi-platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 2,500,000 copies of ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bette Midler769 - Bette Midler
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Official 1972 strip plate-style RIAA gold sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Atla...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bette Midler770 - Bette Midler
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Official serial number hologram-style RIAA gold record sales award presented “to Larry Magid to commemorate RIAA certified gold sales of more than 500
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Motley Crue771 - Motley Crue
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA multi-platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 4,000,000 copies of ...
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Linda Ronstadt772 - Linda Ronstadt
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 co...
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Humphrey Bogart773 - Humphrey Bogart
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Banque d'Afrique Occidentale (Bank of West Africa) currency note for five francs, 4.5 x 2.5, dated December 14, 1942, signed vertically along th...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Clark Gable and Myrna Loy774 - Clark Gable and Myrna Loy
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Vintage matte-finish 13 x 10 photo of Gable and Loy as they appeared in the 1937 film Parnell, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, "To ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Greta Garbo775 - Greta Garbo
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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
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn776 - Audrey Hepburn
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Audrey Hepburn's personally-owned black leather Rene Mancini pumps from the 1980s–90s, inked to the interior as size "39." The insoles...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn777 - Audrey Hepburn
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the award-winning actress in a cheerful up-close pose, signed in blue felt tip. Reverse bears a Beckett authenticity labe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock778 - Alfred Hitchcock
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DS signed "Alfred J. Hitchcock," one page, 8.5 x 11, February 1977. Actor’s Television Motion Picture Day Players contract between Hitchco...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini779 - Harry Houdini
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TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8.25 x 4.75, August 28, 1926. Letter to Edwin A. Dearn, in full: "A friend of mine Mr. John P. Spatz of the Boy...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly780 - Grace Kelly
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Ultra-sharp glossy 7.5 x 9.25 MGM promo photo of the beautiful actress, neatly signed in black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly781 - Grace Kelly
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Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kelly in a pearl necklace, signed in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with a few small scratches and c
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly782 - Grace Kelly
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Gorgeous vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Paramount postcard photo of Kelly, neatly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy783 - Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
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Wonderful vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 11.75 full-length photo of the comedic legends posing with their bowler hats, signed in fountain pen, "Oli...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy784 - Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
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Outstanding vintage glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of a French scene featuring the classic comedy duo and Harry Moreny in their sketch called 'The Driver&...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bruce Lee785 - Bruce Lee
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Partly-printed DS in English and Chinese, signed by Bruce Lee using his hand-drawn signature symbol and red chop stamp, one page, 9.75 x 12.25, Januar
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh786 - Vivien Leigh
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Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6 photo of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara from her iconic role in Gone With the Wind, nicely signed in fountain pen....
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen787 - Steve McQueen
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Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by McQueen, "Steven T. McQueen," payable to Jack Gosch Ford for $25, June ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen788 - Steve McQueen
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Ballpoint signature and inscription, "Best wishes, the 'Good Music,' from 'Ed Davis,' Steve McQueen," on a light pink 5....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra789 - Frank Sinatra
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Excellent vintage 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, "For SL Siegel, It was a gasser! F...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Wayne790 - John Wayne
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of John Wayne walking with Pal the rough collie during the 1953 film Hondo, signed and inscribed in blue
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John Wayne791 - John Wayne
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John Wayne's personally-owned standard-issue World War II–era SMCO 1944 canteen with black screw-on cap, in its olive drab canvas carrying case....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Actresses792 - Actresses
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Four glossy photos of actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip. Includes: Lauren Bacall, Lizabeth...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Julie Andrews793 - Julie Andrews
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Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Andrews in formal attire, signed in black felt tip, "Sincerely, Julie Andrews." In very good to fine cond...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Andy Griffith Show: Meredith, Cheerio794 - Andy Griffith Show: Meredith, Cheerio
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Character actress (1890–1964) remembered for her role as Emma on The Andy Griffith Show. Extremely rare vintage glossy 5 x 7 publicity photo, signed a
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Brigitte Bardot795 - Brigitte Bardot
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Three glossy photos of Bardot, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 8 x 12, each signed in black felt tip by the French actress. In overall fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Batman: Stafford Repp796 - Batman: Stafford Repp
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Actor (1918–1974) best known for his role as Police Chief Clancy O'Hara on ABC's Batman television series. Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman797 - Ingrid Bergman
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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge postcard photo of the lovely actress cracking a wide smile, signed in fountain pen, "Best wishes, Ingrid B...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Birds: Hedren and Taylor798 - The Birds: Hedren and Taylor
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Two photos: a glossy 11 x 14 photo of The Birds leading lady in a lovely close-up pose, signed in black felt tip, "Tippi Hedren," who adds...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Blackstone799 - Harry Blackstone
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Renowned American magician (1885–1965) who reached the peak of his popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. E. Hill & Sons State Bank check, 6 x 2.75,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Walter Brennan800 - Walter Brennan
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brennan in Western garb beside a horse, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Tim, With Best Wishes, Walter Brenna...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Luis Bunuel801 - Luis Bunuel
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Highly influential Spanish-born filmmaker of surrealist tendencies (1900–1983) whose Un chien andalou (1928) remains an icon of avant-garde cinema. Fe
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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James Cagney802 - James Cagney
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait of Cagney in a dapper half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Robert C. Irwin,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Carson803 - Johnny Carson
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1986. Contract regarding a series of five amendments made to an agreement between NBC Entertainment and Johnny Cars
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin804 - Charlie Chaplin
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Matte-finish 4 x 5.5 head-and-shoulders photo of an older Chaplin, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Joan Collins805 - Joan Collins
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, no date but circa 1956. Letter to 20th Century Fox producer Buddy Adler, in part: "I would like very much to sit down...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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