RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

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Loaded with over 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s April Fine Autograph and Artifact sale features an amazing assortment of historic collectibles. This catalog begins with a featured section of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, exploring these popular genres across Hollywood and literature—from Forrest J. Ackerman’s Frankenstein posters to screen-used Star Trek props to first editions by Asimov, Bradbury, Heinlein, and King. Other top highlights in this sale are: a letter sent by George Washington from West Point during the Revolution; an exceedingly rare Martha Washington autograph letter boasting a presidential free frank; a significant letter by Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jackie Robinson; a fully-signed Beatles Parlophone Records promo card; and letters by renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz. 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 April 2018.
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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Tennessee Williams655 - Tennessee Williams
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Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, payable to Mills Hyatt House for $250, June 12, 1978. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DN
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Owen Wister656 - Owen Wister
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American writer (1860-1938) best known for his Western novel The Virginian. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, black-bordered Butler
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tom Wolfe657 - Tom Wolfe
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Two items: an ANS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, in full: "Dear Mr. Stiller, Alas, I have no pictures of myself, but I enclose my best wish...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alexander Borodin658 - Alexander Borodin
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Important Russian composer (1833–1877) dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, a
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Maria Callas659 - Maria Callas
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Vintage pearl-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas as Violetta in Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera La Traviata, signed in fountain pen, "Maria Cal...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Maria Callas660 - Maria Callas
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Glossy 3.75 x 5.75 promotional photo of Callas in a lovely head-and-shoulder pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Maria Callas,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Frederic Chopin661 - Frederic Chopin
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Extremely rare partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Fred. Chopin,” one page, 10 x 16, September 20, 1846. Assignment of copyright for three of his works,
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Franz Liszt662 - Franz Liszt
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Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the
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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy663 - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847) whose musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era. ALS in German, one
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Niccolo Paganini664 - Niccolo Paganini
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ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, July 12, 1832. Letter written to the governess of his son, in full (translated): "Thank you for all the good...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Sullivan665 - Arthur Sullivan
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Rare AMQS on a beige 7 x 9 album page, signed in black ink, "Arthur Sullivan, Leeds. Oct: 5, 1895," who pens three bars of music from the ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Giuseppe Verdi666 - Giuseppe Verdi
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Beautifully penned AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 7.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, "G. Verdi," and dated at London, May 24...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Giuseppe Verdi667 - Giuseppe Verdi
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Spectacular large print showing Verdi holding a score, 11.75 x 14.5, prominently signed and dated in the lower border in ink, "G. Verdi, Paris,...
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Ray Charles668 - Ray Charles
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Exceedingly rare vintage ballpoint signature, "Ray Charles,” on a beige 4.75 x 3.5 album page. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin669 - George Gershwin
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Signed book: Musical Form by Ebenezer Prout. London: Augener Ltd, 1893. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 257 pages. Signed on the first free end page with his
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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George and Ira Gershwin670 - George and Ira Gershwin
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Exceptional pairing of items signed by the Gershwin brothers, released together as part of a 'Hi-Ho!' folio designed as a fundraiser for the...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Billie Holiday671 - Billie Holiday
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Beautiful vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 Associated Booking Corp. publicity photo of Holiday, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack, Thanks for l
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter672 - Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter
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Great American folk and blues artist (1889–1949) notable for his strong vocals and virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. Extremely rare ALS signed “
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Patsy Cline673 - Patsy Cline
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Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cline in her classic stylized cowgirl attire, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Mae, a very dear & ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Beatles674 - Beatles
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Sought-after Parlophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, signed on the reverse in blue ba
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison675 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Apple Publishing Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by George Harrison, payable to Templuring Ltd. for £19....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles676 - Beatles
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Spectacular vintage circa 1963 glossy 5.25 x 3.25 Valex promotional postcard photo of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Len
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Beatles: John Lennon677 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Rare Cavern Club membership card booklet for 1963, 2.5 x 4, eight pages, signed inside on a page headed "Club Notes" in red ballpoint, &qu...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon678 - Beatles: John Lennon
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DS, one page both sides, 5 x 6, February 18, 1975. Barclays Bank of New York document by which Lennon grants David Miller power of attorney for handli
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon679 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Fantastic glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, "Love, J. Lennon," with clas...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney680 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Greeting card featuring Claude Monet's 1904 painting 'Houses of Parliament, Sunset' on the front, measuring 10 x 5 open, signed and insc...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr681 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Pair of Millennium II Pro-Mark Ringo model drumsticks, American hickory, 5AL, one signed in blue felt tip, "Ringo." In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr682 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Apple Films Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, "R. Starkey," payable to Andrew Birkin for &#...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr683 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Desirable pairing of Ringo items: an Avedis Zildjian splash cymbal, 12? in diameter, signed on the top in black felt tip, "Ringo"; and a c...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Stuart Sutcliffe684 - Beatles: Stuart Sutcliffe
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A double-sided 5.75 x 8.25 page of notes and sketches by Stuart Sutcliffe, removed from a sketchbook used by Sutcliffe during the period in which he s
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Byrds685 - The Byrds
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Vintage UK souvenir program for The Byrds, promoting a pair of concerts in August 1965, at Fairfield Hall in Croydon and at Guildhall in Portsmouth, 8
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton686 - Eric Clapton
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DS, two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, April 11, 1974. Management renewal contract between Robert Stigwood Organization Ltd. and Eric Clapton, addressed to Clap
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan687 - Bob Dylan
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Invitation card for the exclusive worldwide premiere of the 'Drawn Blank' artwork series by Bob Dylan at Castle Galleries on June 14, 2008, ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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The Eagles688 - The Eagles
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Rare vinyl test pressing of the classic 1976 Eagles album Hotel California, signed on the sleeve in felt tip by Randy Meisner, Joe Walsh, Don Henley,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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The Eagles689 - The Eagles
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Global Satellite Network (GSN) laminated all-access pass for a special edition Rockline show featuring the Eagles, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in black felt tip
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Fender Telecaster 1976 Custom Guitar690 - Fender Telecaster 1976 Custom Guitar
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Superb 1976 Fender Telecaster Custom electric guitar, serial no. 7611427, featuring the desirable combination of an Olympic White finish with a maple
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Fleetwood Mac691 - Fleetwood Mac
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Rare vintage ink signatures of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, and Peter Green on a blue-green 4 x 4 sheet affixed to a 7.75
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia692 - Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia
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Fantastic color glossy 10.5 x 13.75 photo of Garcia during a passionate live performance, signed nicely in silver ink. Double-matted and framed with a
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix693 - Jimi Hendrix
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Sought-after ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 2 x 2 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and a faint sta...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix694 - Jimi Hendrix
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Vintage blue ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix, Be Groovy," on the reverse of a light pink 3.25 x 4.5 promo card for a Small Faces concer...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Bob Marley695 - Bob Marley
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Kaya album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Rastafari Live, Bob Marley." In fine condition, with a piece of old scotch tape a...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Oasis: Noel Gallagher696 - Oasis: Noel Gallagher
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Handwritten lyrics to the Oasis song "Live Forever," unsigned, penned in black ballpoint by Noel Gallagher on an off-white 8 x 11.75 sheet...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Pink Floyd: Waters and Gilmour697 - Pink Floyd: Waters and Gilmour
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The Wall album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters and David Gilmour. In fine condition, with old sticker residue to the lower
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley698 - Elvis Presley
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Coveted and crisp ballpoint signature, "Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 2.75 x 3 lightly lined sheet. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley699 - Elvis Presley
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Handsome vintage circa early 1960s 7.5 x 9.5 paperstock fan club photo of Elvis, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Debbie, Elvis Pre...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Queen700 - Queen
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Very desirable 45 RPM single record for 'We Are the Champions / We Will Rock You,' signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Freddi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Queen701 - Queen
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Rare program for Queen's 1979 Crazy Tour, twenty-six pages, 9.5 x 9.5, signed on the centerfold band image in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury,...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Queen702 - Queen
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Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In very good to fine conditio
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones703 - Rolling Stones
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Sought-after self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, "Love, Bill Wyman," "Charlie Boy," "Keith...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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U2704 - U2
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Desirable color 29 x 19 lithograph for U2's first greatest hits compilation, The Best of 1980–1990, signed around the gold border in black felt ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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