Auction Details
With over 750 outstanding lots, RR Auction’s October Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction opens with a remarkable featured section—‘Innovators of Man and Machine,’ boasting three centuries' worth of the world’s greatest minds: Bernoulli, Watt, Pasteur, Westinghouse, Edison, Einstein, Boeing, and Ferrari are among the autographs offered. The rest of the catalog provides a well-balanced assortment of items from presidents, Declaration of Independence signers, activists, businessmen, world leaders, royalty, military figures, artists, authors, musicians, entertainers, and athletes. A small sampling of top items in the sale: an Albert Einstein handwritten manuscript related to his work on a unified field theory; a 50-letter archive of letters from photographer Alfred Stieglitz to New Yorker critic Lewis Mumford; a Freud letter on the Oedipus complex; a musical quote from Verdi’s ‘La traviata’; a fully signed Beatles promo card; and a game-used baseball from the 1917 Tim Murnane Day benefit game played at Fenway Park. 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 October 2017.
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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608Three Stooges: Ted HealyRR Auction
American actor (1896–1937) who, as a vaudeville impresario, assembled the act that evolved into the Three Stooges. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 studio
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
609Rudolph ValentinoRR Auction
Vintage ink signature, "Rudolph Valentino,” on an off-white slip clipped from a guest book and affixed to a 5.25 x 3.75 album page. Also signed...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
610Maud AdamsRR Auction
Semi-glossy 8 x 10 talent agency photo of Adams in a classy close-up pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Harvey, Maud Adams.” In ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
611Lucy and Suzan BallRR Auction
Two items: a vintage glossy 3 x 3.5 candid photo of Lucy wearing a light-colored dress, signed in green fountain pen, "Lucille Ball"; and ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
612Ursula AndressRR Auction
Two glossy 8 x 10 photos: a Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Andress wearing a sleek black dress, signed in black felt tip; and a photo of Andress
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
613Fred Astaire and Cyd CharisseRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter and Cyd Charisse as Gabrielle Gerard in the 1953 film The Band Wagon, signed in black f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
614Bad Day at Black RockRR Auction
Glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of John Ericson as Pete Wirth, Ernest Borgnine as Coley Trimble, and Lee Marvin as Hector David from the 1955 film Ba
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
615Kathy BatesRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bates after winning the Best Actress Oscar for her role as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 film Misery, signed in black felt tip. Reve
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
616Warren Beatty and Diane KeatonRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Beatty as Jack Reed and Keaton as Louise Bryant from the 1981 film Reds, signed by both in black f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
617Bee GeesRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Bee Gees staring directly into the camera, signed in blue felt tip, "Robin Gibb," "Love, Maurice Gibb,&quo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
618Jessica BielRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 talent agency photo of Jessica Biel early in her career, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with staple holes to the top. Accom
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
619Linda BlairRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Blair in a provocative three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Harvey—Love ya, Linda Blair...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
620Charles BukowskiRR Auction
Felt tip signature, "Charles Bukowski,” with a small sketch of himself and a booze bottle on a yellow 6 x 4 card. Collector's pencil notati...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
621Richard BurtonRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10.25 United Artists publicity photo of Richard Burton as Martin Dysart from the 1977 film Equus, signed in black felt tip. In fine conditi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
622James CaanRR Auction
Color glossy 8x 10 photo Caan as Jonathan E. from the 1975 film Rollerball, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Harvey, Best always, Jam...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
623John CandyRR Auction
Color Tri-Star Pictures lobby card for the 1985 film Volunteers, 14 x 11, signed in blue felt tip by Candy. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rho
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
624Leslie CaronRR Auction
Matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of Leslie Caron as Jennifer Dubedat from the 1958 film The Doctor's Dilemma, signed in black felt tip. In fi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
625Leslie CaronRR Auction
Two items, both signed in black felt tip by Leslie Caron: a matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of Caron as Jennifer Dubedat in the 1958 film The Doct
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
626The CarpentersRR Auction
Felt tip signatures, "Karen Carpenter" and "Richard Carpenter," on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overall fine condition. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
627Cyd CharisseRR Auction
Matte-finish 8 x 10 MGM studio portrait of Charisse in an attractive full-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Harvey—Best ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
628The China SyndromeRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Jane Fonda as Kimberly Wells, Jack Lemmon as Jack Godell, and Michael Douglas as Richard Adams from
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
629Brian De PalmaRR Auction
Glossy 10.25 x 8 Filmways Pictures publicity photo of De Palma behind the camera during production of the 1981 film Blow Out, signed and inscribed in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
630Patrick Dempsey and Amanda PetersonRR Auction
Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the two stars from the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love, signed in black felt tip by Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
631John DenverRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Denver, signed in black felt tip, "Peace, John Denver." In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kufl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
632Faye DunawayRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Dunaway as Evelyn Cross Mulwray from the 1974 film Chinatown, signed in blue felt tip. In fine con
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
633Robert Duvall and Tess HarperRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge and Tess Harper as Rosa Lee from the 1983 film Tender Mercies, signed
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
634Everly BrothersRR Auction
Vintage off-white 4.5 x 5.75 album page signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, "To Rhoda, Don Everly," and in black ink, "To Rhoda, P...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
635Chris FarleyRR Auction
Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Rhoda, Love, Chris Farley,” on a blue 4.5 x 6 sheet. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kufl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
636Louise FletcherRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 talent agency photo of Fletcher in a full-length pose, signed in the lower border in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with staple hol
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
637Alan FreedRR Auction
American disc jockey (1921–1965) best remembered for promoting the mix of blues, country, and rhythm and blues music under the name of rock and roll.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
638The Golden GirlsRR Auction
Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the cast of The Golden Girls, signed in blue felt tip by Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Betty White. In f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
639Gene HackmanRR Auction
Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 cardstock photo of Hackman during his movie career in the 1970s, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and R
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
640Ed Harris and Amy MadiganRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8 Tri-Star Pictures publicity photo of Ed Harris as Wayne Lomax and Amy Madigan as Viola Kelsey from the 1984 film Places in the Heart, si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
641Laurence HarveyRR Auction
Matte-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait of Harvey with a bright smile and white collared shirt, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Evelyn...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
642Dennis HopperRR Auction
Double-weight glossy 8 x 10 half-length studio portrait of Dennis Hopper early into his acting career, signed in black felt tip. In very fine conditio
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
643Kathleen HughesRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8.25 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Hughes lying on a beach, signed in blue ink, "With best wishes—Kathleen Hughes." In...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
644Kathleen HughesRR Auction
American actress (born 1928) best known for starring in the 1953 cult classic It Came from Outer Space. Glossy 7.75 x 10 full-length photo of Hughes w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
645Olivia HusseyRR Auction
Lovely color Paramount Pictures lobby card for the 1968 film Romeo & Juliet, 14 x 11, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Harvey, m...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
646Shirley JonesRR Auction
Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 talent agency photo of Jones in a half-length pose wearing an elaborately studded dress, signed in blue felt tip by Jones;
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
647Kramer vs. KramerRR Auction
Glossy 7 x 9 publicity photo of Ted and Joanna Kramer with their son Billy from the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer, signed in blue felt tip by Dustin Hof
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
648Laverne and ShirleyRR Auction
Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Laverne and Shirley wearing stylish black-and-white dresses, signed in black felt tip by Penny Marshall and Cindy Willia
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
649Jack Lemmon and Julie AndrewsRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Harvey and Gillian Fairchild in the 1986 film That's Life!, signed in black felt tip by Jack ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
650Jerry LewisRR Auction
Glossy 5 x 7 publicity photo of the classic comedian, signed in blue ballpoint, "Always, Jerry Lewis." In fine condition. From the Harvey ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
651LiberaceRR Auction
Felt tip signature and inscription, "To Harvey, Liberace," who adds a wonderful sketch of a grand piano on an off-white 6.25 x 3.75 notebo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
652Gina LollobrigidaRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10 Allied Artists publicity photo of Lollobrigida as Esmeralda from the 1956 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, signed in blue felt tip. In
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
653Sophia Loren and Anthony QuinnRR Auction
Glossy 8 x 10.25 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Sophia Loren as Rose Bianco and Anthony Quinn as Frank Valente from the 1959 film The Black Orc
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
654Frankie LymonRR Auction
Boy soprano lead singer (1942-1968) of The Teenagers, best known for their hit single 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love.' After unsuccessfully purs...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
655William H. MacyRR Auction
Handsome glossy 8 x 10 talent agency photo of Macy in a close-up pose, signed in blue felt tip, "Wm. H. Macy." In fine condition, with sta...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
656Karl MaldenRR Auction
Two items: a color glossy 20th Century Fox Italian movie card for the 1970 film Patton, 14 x 10.75, signed in black felt tip; and a color Paramount Pi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
657Rocky MarcianoRR Auction
Ink signature, "Rocky Marciano,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page. Collector's ink notations on side indicate that the signature was obta...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00