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

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With a featured section honoring the birthday of President John F. Kennedy, RR Auction's May Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts nearly 750 diverse lots. Top JFK items include an original portrait study by Aaron Shikler, Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-worn maternity dress, windows from the Texas School Book Depository, and a rosary used by a priest at Parkland Hospital, as well as assorted autographs and other personal effects. Additional highlights in the sale are rare signatures of Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for "The Times They Are-a-Changin'," a near-mint trio of the first Playboy issues, and a cigar box signed by Fidel Castro. 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 May 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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J. K. Rowling503 - J. K. Rowling
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Signed book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. First edition, later printing. London: Bloomsbury, 2001. Paperback, 5 x 7.75, 223 pages. ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry504 - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Sought-after unsigned true first edition book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, translated from the French by Katherine Woods. Fi...
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Carl Sandburg505 - Carl Sandburg
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TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 22, 1940. Letter to Mr. Shapiro, in full: "You are thoughtful to send me your fine tribute...
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Maurice Sendak506 - Maurice Sendak
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Signed book: In the Night Kitchen. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket (retaining the correct "$4.95" pr...
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Dr. Seuss507 - Dr. Seuss
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Very desirable glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the adored children's author in a pleasant up-close pose, signed in black felt tip, "With very be...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Shel Silverstein508 - Shel Silverstein
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Desirable unsigned true first edition book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. First edition (stated on copyright page). NY: Harper & ...
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John Steinbeck509 - John Steinbeck
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Choice vintage fountain pen signature, "John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a transmittal ...
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Algernon Swinburne510 - Algernon Swinburne
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Important Victorian British poet (1837–1909) whose ‘decadent’ subject matter (including sadomasochism and lesbianism) made him one of the most controv
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ferruccio Busoni511 - Ferruccio Busoni
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Uncommon AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 9 sheet, signed and inscribed in Italian in bold fountain pen (translated), "To Ms. Emma Mettler, in remem...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Maria Callas512 - Maria Callas
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Glossy 5.75 x 4.25 photo of soprano Maria Callas, operatic tenor Mario Del Monaco, and mezzo-soprano Giulietta Simionato prior to rehearsals for the t
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Claude Debussy513 - Claude Debussy
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ALS in French, one page, 5 x 5.25, no date. Letter to “Mr. Demats,” in part (translated): “Can you please try and send to me the two scores of ‘l’apre
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Alexander Gretchaninov514 - Alexander Gretchaninov
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Russian Romantic composer (1864–1956) who worked during a transitional era in the history of Russian music. Desirable autograph musical manuscript, co
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Franz Liszt515 - Franz Liszt
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Scarce untranslated ANS in German, signed “F. Lz.,” one page on the reverse of a 4.25 x 2.75 visiting card marked "F. Liszt," no date. In ...
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Giacomo Puccini516 - Giacomo Puccini
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Signed book: La Boheme. Later printing. Milan: G. Ricordi & Co., 1898. Hardcover, 8 x 11, 277 pages. Signed and inscribed on his portrait in bol...
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Sergei Rachmaninoff517 - Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Attractive Ibbs & Tillett analytical program entitled "Recital by Rachmaninoff," eight pages, 5.75 x 9, signed on the front cover in f...
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Maurice Ravel518 - Maurice Ravel
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Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait of Ravel in a bust-length pose by J. Hery, affixed to the original 6.76 x 9 studio mount, signed and inscribed o
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Bedrich Smetana519 - Bedrich Smetana
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Distinguished Czech composer (1824–1884) best known for his colorful symphonic poem The Moldau and the opera The Bartered Bride. Fountain pen signatur
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Henriette Sontag520 - Henriette Sontag
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German operatic soprano of great international renown (1806–1854). AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet, signed and dated below in ink, "Henriet...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Miles Davis Quintet521 - Miles Davis Quintet
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Drink card indicating "$3.00 Per Person Minimum Per Show" from The Jazz Gallery at 80 St. Marks Place in New York City, measuring 4 x 7 op...
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Miles Davis and Max Roach522 - Miles Davis and Max Roach
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Fantastic vintage flyer for the Birdland jazz club at 1678 Broadway in New York City, 8.5 x 3.75, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Mil...
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Duke Ellington523 - Duke Ellington
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Handwritten musical manuscript in pencil by Duke Ellington, unsigned, one page both sides, 9.5 x 12.5, headed, "(at Club)—Right to Sing Blues.&...
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George Gershwin524 - George Gershwin
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Brilliant AMQS on a beige-colored 6 x 4.5 album page, signed boldly in fountain pen, "Good wishes, George Gershwin, Feb. 20, 1932," who be...
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Beatles525 - Beatles
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Vintage 1960s autograph book, 5.5 x 3.5, signed inside on the same page in red ballpoint, "Paul McCartney (Beatles)," and in blue ballpoin...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Beatles526 - Beatles
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Visually appealing circa 1963 off-white 3.25 x 6 sheet signed in blue ink, "Love, Paul McCartney," in red ballpoint, "George Harrison...
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Beatles527 - Beatles
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Vintage glossy 7.25 x 5.5 full-length publicity photo of the Beatles in their distinctive matching gray collarless suits, signed on the reverse in fou
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Beatles: George Harrison528 - Beatles: George Harrison
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ALS, one page, 7 x 9, 26 Cadogan Square letterhead, no date, but circa late 1970s. Letter to British actor Ken Kitson, in full: “Thanks for your lette
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Beatles: Lennon and Harrison529 - Beatles: Lennon and Harrison
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Highly sought-after Qantas Airlines menu, four pages, 7 x 8, signed inside in blue ballpoint by George Harrison and John Lennon. Original owner of the
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Beatles: McCartney and Starr530 - Beatles: McCartney and Starr
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UK first pressing album of With the Beatles, signed boldly on the front cover in black felt tip, "Paul McCartney," and signed and inscribe...
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Beatles: Paul McCartney531 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Vintage color glossy 9.75 x 9.75 photo of Paul McCartney standing next to a Beatles fan at the backdoor of his St. John's Wood home, signed and ...
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Beatles: McCartney and Starr532 - Beatles: McCartney and Starr
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Vintage glossy 5.75 x 7.75 Starpics promotional photo of the Beatles wearing matching suits and posing with their instruments, signed in blue ballpoin
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David Bowie533 - David Bowie
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TLS signed “Bowie, x,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked June 25, 1974. Letter to Michael Harris, in part: "P...
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Eric Clapton534 - Eric Clapton
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DS, one page, 8 x 9, October 27, 1972. Official letter from Eric Clapton to Constellation Overseas Ltd., in full: "In connection with the payme...
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Cream535 - Cream
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Eric Clapton," "Ginger Baker," and "Jack Bruce," on a peach-colored 5.75 x 4.25 sheet. ...
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Bob Dylan536 - Bob Dylan
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Amazing and exceedingly rare handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his iconic political anthem, "The Times They Are-a-Changin'," one pag...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60,000.00 - 80,000.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan537 - Bob Dylan
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Scarce satin-finish 10 x 8 photo portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter posing with a billiards cue during the mid-1980s, neatly signed in black
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan and Joan Baez538 - Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
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Two sides of a mailing envelope, measuring 6.25 x 3.75 together, postmarked at Asbury Park, New Jersey on July 1, 1963, signed in ballpoint on one sid
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Fleetwood Mac539 - Fleetwood Mac
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Penguin album by Fleetwood Mac, signed on the inner gatefold in blue ballpoint, "Mick Fleetwood," "Thank you! Christine McVie," ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jerry Garcia540 - Jerry Garcia
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Unused Concensus Reality, Inc. (Jerry Garcia Band) business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Jerry Garcia, payable to Grateful Dead engine
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page541 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page
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Impressive color limited edition 30.5 x 33 silkscreen print showing Page playing his Les Paul electric guitar, numbered 272/300, signed in the lower b
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin542 - Led Zeppelin
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Sought-after light green 2.75 x 3.5 ticket stub for a Led Zeppelin concert at Vorst Nationaal in Forest, Belgium on June 20, 1980, signed in blue ball
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin543 - Led Zeppelin
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Hugely displayable and very rare original 30 x 39.5 color poster for a Led Zeppelin concert at Wembley's Empire Pool on November 20, 1971. With ...
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Bob Marley544 - Bob Marley
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Very desirable ballpoint signature, "One Love, Bob Marley,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the sig...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Oasis: Noel Gallagher545 - Oasis: Noel Gallagher
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Rare partial handwritten lyrics to the Oasis song "Supersonic," unsigned, penned in black ballpoint by Noel Gallagher on an off-white 8 x ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd546 - Pink Floyd
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Very desirable ballpoint signatures of Nick Mason ("Nick"), Roger Waters ("Rog"), Rick Wright ("Rick"), and Syd Barret...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd547 - Pink Floyd
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German pressing of Pink Floyd's sixth studio album Meddle, signed on the inner gatefold above their images in black felt tip: "David Gilmou...
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Prince548 - Prince
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Impressive collection of 32 photographic strips containing a total of 179 color negatives taken during a Prince concert held at Manchester’s Main Road
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Queen549 - Queen
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Sought-after glossy 8.5 x 6.75 group photo of Queen as they're pictured on the cover of the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' single, signed in black ...
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Rolling Stones550 - Rolling Stones
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Fantastic vintage circa 1963 Rolling Stones fan club promo card, 5.5 x 4.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Mick Jagger, xxx," &...
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U2551 - U2
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Early Island Records 45 RPM record sleeve for the U2 single 'New Year's Day / Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete the Chop),' signed on ...
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ABBA552 - ABBA
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ABBA: The Album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus, w...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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