RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. Hollywood

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With 800+ lots in varied categories, RR Auction's September Fine Autographs and Artifacts brings a superior selection of historic collectibles to the auction block. Highlights include an important Leon Trotsky archive; autographs from artists like Renoir, Magritte, Matisse, Monet, Dali, and Picasso; and significant historical documents from King Henry VIII, George Washington, Oliver Cromwell, and Marie Antoinette. Our Hollywood feature boasts outstanding items signed by Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, Natalie Wood, Marlon Brando, and more. 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 September 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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William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody151 - William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody
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Pencil signature, "W. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill',” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 calling card belonging to Samuel Hale. The card is housed insid...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sam Houston152 - Sam Houston
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Sought-after ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 19, 1848. Letter to "Mrs. Montgomery Sharpe of New York," in part: "By reque...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Annie Oakley153 - Annie Oakley
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National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Oakley, "Annie Oakley Butler," payable to her husband...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Charles Guiteau154 - Charles Guiteau
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American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Uncommon 4.25 x
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Kennedy Assassination: McClelland, Dr. Robert155 - Kennedy Assassination: McClelland, Dr. Robert
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Surgeon at Parkland Hospital who attended to President Kennedy after he was shot on November 22, 1963. Original signed felt tip sketch of "Pres...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Roy Chapman Andrews156 - Roy Chapman Andrews
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American explorer and naturalist (1884–1960) whose far-flung adventures on archaeological expeditions in the Far East were said to have served as the
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Ma Barker157 - Ma Barker
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Original January 16, 1935, evening edition of The Baltimore News and The Baltimore Post, 16.75 x 21, 28 pages. Banner headline along the top edge read
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Bell and Edward Everett158 - John Bell and Edward Everett
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Ferrotype button from the Constitutional Union Party's 1860 presidential campaign, 5/8? in diameter, featuring a portrait of presidential candid...
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Melvin Belli159 - Melvin Belli
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American lawyer (1907–1996), known as the 'King of Torts,' best known for his celebrity-studded roster of clients that included Chuck Berry,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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David Ben-Gurion160 - David Ben-Gurion
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Israeli leader, signed in pencil, "D. Ben-Gurion." Reverse bears a Yapfoto credit stamp. In fine ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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David Ben-Gurion161 - David Ben-Gurion
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Two vintage fountain pen signatures, "D. Ben-Gurion," one on an off-white 4 x 5 slip and the other on a 3.75 x 2.25 card imprinted with hi...
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Ben Bernanke162 - Ben Bernanke
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Four items signed by the former Federal Reserve chairman: three identical color satin-finish 8.5 x 11 portraits, each signed and dated in the lower bo
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William J. Bryan163 - William J. Bryan
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Collection of nine pins and buttons associated with William Jennings Bryan and his presidential campaigns, circa 1900–1908, measuring between 7/8? and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Al Capone164 - Al Capone
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Original October 24, 1931, edition of The Baltimore News, 17 x 21, 36 pages, with the banner reading "Al Capone in Chicago Court for Sentence T...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vint Cerf165 - Vint Cerf
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American Internet pioneer (born 1943) and one of 'the fathers of the Internet,' who developed TCP/IP technology and the first commercial ema...
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Vint Cerf166 - Vint Cerf
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Set of three diagram sketches by Vint Cerf on white sheets ranging in size from 8 x 5 to 11 x 8.5, each signed in black felt tip by Cerf, who draws co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jacques Cousteau and John Hunt167 - Jacques Cousteau and John Hunt
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Two signatures of acclaimed explorers of sea and land: a felt tip signature and inscription, "To Roger Harris! Jacques Cousteau," on a whi...
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James M. Curley168 - James M. Curley
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Five items associated with colorful Massachusetts politician James Michael Curley, including: a scarce 2 1/4? cardboard jugate pin featuring oval port
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James M. Curley169 - James M. Curley
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Uncommon 2 1/4? celluloid pinback button from Curley's campaign for mayor of Boston in 1929, featuring his portrait encircled with white text: &...
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Dalai Lama170 - Dalai Lama
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Color 4 x 5 cardstock photo of the Dalai Lama in his red robes, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John W. Davis171 - John W. Davis
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Two different 7/8? celluloid pinback buttons from Davis's 1924 presidential campaign, both featuring his portrait with the text, "John W. D...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thomas E. Dewey172 - Thomas E. Dewey
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Five different pins from Thomas E. Dewey's Republican presidential campaigns in 1944 and 1948, measuring between 3/4? and 2 1/2?, featuring two ...
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Legs Diamond173 - Legs Diamond
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Original October 13, 1930, edition of The Detroit Free Press, 17 x 22.5, 22 pages, with the headline reading "'Legs' Diamond Shot By Fo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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DNA: James D. Watson174 - DNA: James D. Watson
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Two ballpoint signatures, "James D. Watson," on individual white 5 x 3 cards. In very fine condition. Both encapsulated in PSA/DNA authent...
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John E. Douglas175 - John E. Douglas
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Three glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, signed in silver ink or black felt tip by FBI special agent John E. Douglas, with images including: Douglas we
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Anthony Eden176 - Anthony Eden
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Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 7.25 photo of the UK prime minister in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, "Anthony Eden, 1/48." Framed an...
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Charles Edison177 - Charles Edison
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Son of inventor Thomas Edison who assisted in the running of his father's companies and later served as Secretary of the Navy and Governor of Ne...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elizabeth, Queen Mother178 - Elizabeth, Queen Mother
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Christmas card from 1972 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 14.75 x 9 open, with an exceptional seated portrait of the Queen Mo
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John F. Fitzgerald179 - John F. Fitzgerald
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Democratic mayor of Boston nicknamed 'Honey Fitz,' father of Rose Kennedy, and namesake of his grandson John F. Kennedy (1863–1950). Two sca...
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Eugene Foss and Thomas Cassidy180 - Eugene Foss and Thomas Cassidy
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Rare 2 1/4? celluloid pinback jugate button from 1910 featuring oval portraits of Massachusetts politicians Eugene Foss and Thomas Cassidy, with ornat
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Carlo Gambino181 - Carlo Gambino
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Boss of New York's most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo's The Godfather. S. G. S. Associat...
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Arthur J. Goldberg182 - Arthur J. Goldberg
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Three items: a matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Harris, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "To Joyce and Ken Browne, Wi...
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Emma Goldman183 - Emma Goldman
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Anarchist known for her political activism, writing and speeches (1869–1940). TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, September 6, 1934. Letter to a friend about an
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Mikhail Gorbachev184 - Mikhail Gorbachev
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Four identical color glossy 10 x 8 photos of Mikhail Gorbachev posing alongside Ronald Reagan, each signed in white ink by the former president of the
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Mikhail Gorbachev185 - Mikhail Gorbachev
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Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, "M. Gorbachev." In very good to fine conditio...
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William Randolph Hearst186 - William Randolph Hearst
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Four pins associated with famed newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, measuring between 7/8? and 1 1/4?, including two identical "For Go...
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Paul von Hindenburg187 - Paul von Hindenburg
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German World War I military hero (1847-1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. ALS in German, signed “v. Hindenburg,” one page, 8.25 x 5.25,
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J. Edgar Hoover188 - J. Edgar Hoover
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TLS, one page, 8 x 7, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, August 28, 1957. Letter to Henry B. Donovan in California, in part: "I apprec...
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Charles Evans Hughes189 - Charles Evans Hughes
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Four pins from Hughes's political career, measuring between 7/8? and 1 3/4?, including a pin from his 1906 campaign for governor of New York, a ...
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Charles Evans Hughes190 - Charles Evans Hughes
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Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 13.25 Harris & Ewing portrait of a Hughes in a distinguished half-length pose, signed and inscribed in the lower bord...
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Charles F. Hurley191 - Charles F. Hurley
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Collection of eight pins and badges for the campaigns of Massachusetts politician Charles F. Hurley, measuring between 3/4? and 5?, including three ...
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Internet and Gaming Pioneers192 - Internet and Gaming Pioneers
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Group of eight business cards, each 3.5 x 2, signed on the front or back in ink or felt tip by the respective Internet and gaming pioneer, including:
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Israeli Prime Ministers193 - Israeli Prime Ministers
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Four items signed by prime ministers of Israel, including: Menachem Begin (compliments slip), Shimon Peres (SP and commemorative cover), and Yitzhak S
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Louis A. Johnson194 - Louis A. Johnson
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Rare 1? celluloid pinback button created in support of Louis A. Johnson's candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1952, featurin...
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Ingvar Kamprad195 - Ingvar Kamprad
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Swedish business magnate (1926–2018) who founded the innovative retail furniture company IKEA. Satin-finish 11.75 x 8 close-up photo, prominently sign
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Joseph P. Kennedy196 - Joseph P. Kennedy
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Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS, one page
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Robert and Ethel Kennedy197 - Robert and Ethel Kennedy
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Pencil signature and inscription, "For Carol—A great example of hard work, from, Ethel Kennedy," and a blue ballpoint signature, "Wit...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill198 - Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill
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Four glossy 10 x 8 photos of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the tragic motorcade drive through Dallas and Dealey P
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Coretta Scott King199 - Coretta Scott King
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Two items: a TLS signed "Coretta & The Children," one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 17, 1971, to Dr. Arthur Logan, in full...
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King George VI200 - King George VI
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Two unsigned items related to the funeral of King George VI, whose struggles were immortalized in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech: a bl...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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