RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Mozart composes his “Serenade in D Major.” Thomas Paine defends the “Age of Reason.” “Norma Jeane” begins her modeling career. Steve Jobs leaves Apple. History converges in RR Auction’s March 2017 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction, which features over 800 lots spanning history, popular culture, science, and the arts. 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 March 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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Marilyn Monroe699 - Marilyn Monroe
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Early DS, signed “Norma Jeane Dougherty,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, July 29, 1946. Supplemental model release, in part: “Received from Earl S. Moran the su
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe700 - Marilyn Monroe
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Rare original vintage Laff magazine from January 1947, measures 10 x 13, thirty pages, featuring a bikini-clad Norma Jeane Dougherty posing on the fro
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe701 - Marilyn Monroe
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Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 publicity portrait of Monroe for The Asphalt Jungle, taken in 1950 by Frank Powolny, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoi
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Estimate : 23,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Paul Newman702 - Paul Newman
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Interesting ALS, three pages, 8.25 x 10.5, Jason Monica Monmouth letterhead, January 18, no year but 1961/1962. Letter to Arturo, in part: "Rec...
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Frank Sinatra703 - Frank Sinatra
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TLS signed “Frank,” two pages, 7.25 x .75, personal letterhead, July 25, 1956. Letter to Hollywood gossip columnist Jimmie Starr. In part: “Greetings
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Rudolph Valentino704 - Rudolph Valentino
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Assortment of contractual material related to two Valentino films, including: a DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 11.75, April 4, 1925. Contract between Ritz-Car
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra705 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 James J. Kriegsmann publicity photo of a young Sinatra wearing a handsome suit and his hands in his pockets, signed and inscr
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Mae West706 - Mae West
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Radiant vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of West clad in diamonds and black chiffon, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Franklin, Come up and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Actors707 - Actors
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Enormous collection of more than 2250 photos, mostly 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed by an actor, many of whom are found multiple times throughout the c
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Actresses708 - Actresses
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Massive collection of more than 2250 photos, mostly 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed by an actress, many of whom are found multiple times throughout the
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Josephine Baker709 - Josephine Baker
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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Baker in an elegant full-length pose embracing a large candelabrum, signed in dark fountain pen. In fine co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lionel Barrymore710 - Lionel Barrymore
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Two ALSs, signed "L. Barrymore" and "Lionel Barrymore," each one page, approximately 7.25 x 10.75, no date. Both addressed to &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Barrymores711 - The Barrymores
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Guest book from the East Hampton, Long Island home of stage actor John Drew, Jr., and his wife Josephine, 15.5 x 11, signed on the first fifteen pages
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ingrid Bergman712 - Ingrid Bergman
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Crisp ballpoint signature, "Ingrid Bergman,” on an off-white 6 x 6 autograph book page. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Busby Berkeley713 - Busby Berkeley
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Director and choreographer (1895–1976) whose lavish, elaborate dance numbers defined the look of movie musicals in the 1930s and 1940s. Vintage matte-
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marlon Brando714 - Marlon Brando
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Appealing ballpoint signature, "Marlon Brando,” on a light green 4 x 6 autograph book page. In fine condition. An ideal uninscribed example.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks715 - Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks
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Desirable fountain pen signatures, "Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin, Sep 4th 1931" and "Douglas Fairbanks, 1933," on an off-white 6...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Joan Crawford716 - Joan Crawford
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Wonderful vintage scrapbook from Crawford's 1950 film Harriet Craig, gilt stamped on the front and spine with the title, containing more than 60...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter Cushing717 - Peter Cushing
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Glossy 9.25 x 8 publicity photo of Cushing in the 1971 film The House That Dripped Blood, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jack Dempsey's Restaurant718 - Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
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Highly appealing set of four vintage matte-finish photos originally displayed in Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant, each approximately 10.5 x 1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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