RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts February 2020

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RR Auction's February 2020 Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale presents nearly 900 lots in a diverse array of collectible fields, from presidents to classical musicians to scientific pioneers. Top lots include Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for 'Tangled Up In Blue'; a Queen Mary signed document ordering a fine robe; extraordinary autographs from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, and Johannes Brahms; and other figures of historical renown like George Washington, Charlie Parker, Joseph Stalin, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Winston Churchill. 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 February 2020.
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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Duran Duran714 - Duran Duran
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EMI Records 45 RPM single record for 'Save a Prayer / Hold Back The Rain (Remix)' by Duran Duran, signed on the sleeve in felt tip by Simon ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Genesis715 - Genesis
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Wind & Wuthering album by Genesis, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Phil Collins, in blue ballpoint by Mike Rutherford and Tony Ban...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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INXS716 - INXS
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New Sensation 12? single album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss, Jon Farriss, Garry Beers,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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INXS: Michael Hutchence717 - INXS: Michael Hutchence
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DS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, January 26, 1996. Hutchence grants permission to publish a photograph of himself and Ray Charles for a photobook entitled
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ben E. King718 - Ben E. King
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Circle Artists Corp. publicity photo of King by James J. Kriegsman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Martin, fro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant719 - Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant
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Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Robert Plant from a 1980s magazine advertisement, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant720 - Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant
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Presence album by Led Zeppelin, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "To Ian, Rock on! Robert Plant." In fine condit...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Megadeth721 - Megadeth
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Pair of color prints for the Megadeth albums Endgame and United Abominations, 15.75 x 19 and 19.75 x 15.75, both posters signed in the lower border in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Moody Blues722 - Moody Blues
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Color vintage 8.5 x 11 paperstock program photo of The Moody Blues, signed in blue ink by Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Denny Laine, and Clint Warwick. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Moody Blues723 - Moody Blues
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A Question of Balance album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. In fine condition,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Van Morrison724 - Van Morrison
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Nice 9.5 x 12 book photo of Van Morrison in the woods wearing a cape, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ozzy Osbourne725 - Ozzy Osbourne
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Blizzard of Ozz album by Ozzy Osbourne, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Bob Daisley, Randy Rhoads, Lee Kerslake, and Ozzy Osbourne, who adds
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd: Nick Mason726 - Pink Floyd: Nick Mason
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Two books: a first paperback edition of Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd, published by Phoenix in 2005, signed on the title page in black
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Pretenders727 - The Pretenders
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Self-titled debut album by The Pretenders, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott, and in black ballpoi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rainbow728 - Rainbow
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Ballpoint signatures, "Bobby Rondinelli," "Ritchie Blackmore," "Joe Lynn Turner," and "Roger Glover," on an ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Jo Wood729 - Rolling Stones: Jo Wood
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Wonderful original sketch by Jo Wood of a bride in her wedding dress and holding a bouquet of flowers, accomplished in graphite and black felt tip on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Phil Spector730 - Phil Spector
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, April 30, 1967. Document related to a foregoing agreement with the Righteous Brothers, with Phil Spector agreeing to disclaim
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce Springsteen731 - Bruce Springsteen
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Signed book: Born to Run. Specially bound signed edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 510 pages. Signed o...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Styx732 - Styx
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Glossy 7 x 10 photo of Styx posing next to an airplane with the emblem for their 1979 The Grand Decathlon Tour, signed in blue felt tip by Tommy Shaw,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter Tosh733 - Peter Tosh
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Mama Africa album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Peter Tosh, Rasta." In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gene Vincent734 - Gene Vincent
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, "To John, Gene Vincent,” on a light blue 3.75 x 4.25 album page, signed on the reverse by Eden Kan...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Who735 - The Who
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Very desirable limited edition color 31.5 x 15 lithograph of Mike McInnerney's iconic cover for The Who’s 1969 studio album Tommy, numbered 35/2...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson736 - Michael Jackson
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Invincible CD booklet, signed in person in black felt tip by Michael Jackson. In fine condition. Accompanied by a customer pass for Jackson's in...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Madonna737 - Madonna
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The Madonna Children's Limited Edition Boxed Set published by Callaway Arts & Entertainment in 2005, numbered 103/1000, containing a commemo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Amos and Andy: Moore, Tim738 - Amos and Andy: Moore, Tim
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Moore in his classic TV role, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "My best wishes to two swell people,...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor739 - Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Humphrey Bogart,” and ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Sheila, Best wishes, Elizabeth Taylor,&quo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Marlon Brando740 - Marlon Brando
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Unusual set of handwritten notes by Marlon Brando, written in pencil on off-white 6 x 4 sheet that Brando has headed: "Dio–Dig." The notes...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Judy Garland741 - Judy Garland
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Garland wearing a Tyrolean-style hat with a large feather from circa 1938, signed and inscribed in founta
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn742 - Audrey Hepburn
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn pictured with husband Mel Ferrer in a production of Ondine, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Dear ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Katharine Hepburn743 - Katharine Hepburn
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Exquisite vintage pearl-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of a young Katharine Hepburn by the Vandamm Studio of New York, signed in fountain pen. Reverse bears th
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly and James Stewart744 - Grace Kelly and James Stewart
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Kelly and Stewart for Rear Window, signed in-person in blue felt tip, "Grace" and "Jimmy Stewart.&qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy745 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Stan Laurel" and "Oliver Hardy,” on a beige 6 x 3.75 album page, which is signed on the reverse by Bri...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Marx Brothers746 - Marx Brothers
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, April 5, 1929. Document between the Marx Brothers and producer and theater owner Sam H. Harris, exercising the option coveri
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen747 - Steve McQueen
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DS, signed twice, “Steven T. McQueen,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, February 2, 1973. Document for a "consent meeting of shareholders and directors, ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe748 - Marilyn Monroe
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Fabulous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Monroe in a low-cut dress and diamond jewelry as she reclines on a pillow circa 1953, signed and inscrib
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe749 - Marilyn Monroe
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Imperial Bank of Canada check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Marilyn Monroe for $12.50, stamp-dated September 8, 1953. Amusingly, Monroe has s
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe750 - Marilyn Monroe
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Gorgeous original glossy 10 x 10 photo of Marilyn Monroe lying on the ground with dumbbells at the Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles, taken in 1953 by Andr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra751 - Frank Sinatra
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Color vintage 8 x 10 magazine photo showing Sinatra against a colorful background, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with wear to edge
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Shirley Temple752 - Shirley Temple
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Vintage glossy 11 x 14 close-up photo of the adorable child actress, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, "To Beverly Anne Burt, Love, Sh...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra753 - Frank Sinatra
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TLS signed “Charlie Brown,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 21, 1982. Letter to actress Mia Farrow, to whom he was married from 1966
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John Wayne754 - John Wayne
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TLS signed “Duke,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 8, 1954. Letter to fellow actor Robert Stack, in part: "Received a letter...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John Wayne755 - John Wayne
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Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 full-length photo of John Wayne walking with Pal the rough collie during the 1953 film Hondo, signed and inscribed in black ba
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Taylor756 - Elizabeth Taylor
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Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the young Hollywood actress in a beautiful front-facing pose, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint,...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Josephine Baker757 - Josephine Baker
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Exotic vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Baker in a revealing costume, prominently signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Brigitte Bardot758 - Brigitte Bardot
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Glossy 8 x 9.75 half-length photo of Brigitte Bardot with a worried expression, signed in black felt tip. Collector's notation on reverse indica...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Barrymore759 - John Barrymore
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 10, 1941. Letter to Roland Rich Woolley, in part: "Please be advised that I have engaged as my attorney Mr. Gordon...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wallace Beery760 - Wallace Beery
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Two items: an ALS signed "Wally," one page, 8.5 x 11, annotated February 11, 1947, in part: "Sorry I did not get to see you again bef...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman761 - Ingrid Bergman
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TLS, one page, 7 x 11, May 2, 1953. Letter to Miss Viola Leone in New York, written from "Bruno Buozzi 62, Rome," in part: "You have ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman and Jack Benny762 - Ingrid Bergman and Jack Benny
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Series 1935 A silver certificate one-dollar bill, signed vertically in fountain pen by Ingrid Bergman and Jack Benny. In very good to fine condition,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Larry Blyden763 - Larry Blyden
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Blyden in 1962, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "For Ken—Best wishes—Larry Blyden.” In very goo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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