RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction’s August Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale offers more than 900 lots, headlined by a special World War II section that tells the story of a war that defined a generation. In addition to this historic offering, headlining items include an important letter by King Henry VIII related to a treaty negotiation, a 1919 letter from Einstein to his ex-wife and children, a remarkable pair of letters by John Lennon about his breakup with Cynthia, and a flag fragment from Horatio Nelson's HMS Victory. 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 August 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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Alice Cooper672 - Alice Cooper
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Handwritten souvenir lyrics to the chorus of ‘School’s Out,’ written out by co-writer Michael Bruce, on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of musical manuscript p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alice Cooper673 - Alice Cooper
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Cream-bodied Affinity series Fender Squier Stratocaster electric guitar, serial No. CY00027596, signed on the body in black felt tip, "Welcome ...
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Aaron Copland674 - Aaron Copland
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Glossy 7.25 x 9.25 half-length photo of Copland in a relaxed pose, leaning against a piano, signed in black ink. Double-matted and framed to an overal
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Elvis Costello675 - Elvis Costello
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Two items: sheet music to the song ‘Alison,’ five pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in black felt tip; and a color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo
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The Cowsills676 - The Cowsills
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Glossy 10 x 8 MGM Records publicity photo of The Cowsills, signed and inscribed in felt tip and ballpoint, "To Brian & Andrew, Best wishes,...
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Deep Purple677 - Deep Purple
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Machine Head album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Ritchie Blackmore, and in red paint pen by Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Gillian, and Ian
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Deep Purple678 - Deep Purple
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Deep Purple in Concert album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Gillan, and Ian Paice. In fine condition, with
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Deep Purple679 - Deep Purple
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Off-white coated Remo Autograph drum head, 14.5? in diameter, signed in black felt tip by Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, Don Airey, and Steve Mo
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Def Leppard680 - Def Leppard
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High ‘n’ Dry album signed on the reverse by the original Def Leppard line-up, in blue ballpoint by Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Joe Elliot, and the late S
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Derringer681 - Derringer
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Derringer, signed in blue ballpoint by Rick Derringer, Danny Johnson, Kenny Aaronson, and Vinny Appice. In fine condition.
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Bo Diddley682 - Bo Diddley
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Three items: a glossy 8 x 10 of Bo Diddley wearing a hat and leather jacket, signed in blue felt tip; a platinum glossy 14 x 11 photo of Diddley playi
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Fats Domino683 - Fats Domino
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Ten items: a set of seven glossy and semi-glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black ink or felt tip, "Luck, Fats Domino"; a w...
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The Doors: Manzarek and Krieger684 - The Doors: Manzarek and Krieger
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Natural-finish Viper BGuitars electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger. In fine condition.
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer685 - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
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Love Beach promotional album signed on the front cover in various colored paint pen by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer. In fine condition. T
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The Everly Brothers686 - The Everly Brothers
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of The Everly Brothers, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Sgt. Woodward, The Everly Bros., Phil...
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Foreigner687 - Foreigner
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Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "To Pat, Best wishes! Lou Gramm," "Mick Jones,"...
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Aretha Franklin688 - Aretha Franklin
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Five items: a pair of semi-glossy and a satin finish photos of Franklin, both 8 x 10, signed in blue felt tip, with Franklin adding "2011"...
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Alexander Glazunov689 - Alexander Glazunov
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Well-regarded Russian composer (1865-1936) best known for his lush orchestral works, including nine symphonies and concerti for various instruments. A
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Good Morning, Vietnam690 - Good Morning, Vietnam
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Official RIAA flower hologram-style platinum sales award presented "to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the A&M Record...
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Guns 'n' Roses: Axl Rose691 - Guns 'n' Roses: Axl Rose
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White-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar featuring an airbrushed image of Axl Rose on the body, signed on the white pickguard in
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Guns 'n' Roses: Slash692 - Guns 'n' Roses: Slash
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White-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar featuring an airbrushed image of Slash, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip,
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Heart693 - Heart
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Magazine album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Nancy and Ann Wilson, the latter adding a heart with wings. In fine condition, with some
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Heavy Metal694 - Heavy Metal
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Group of seven items signed by various heavy metal artists, including: an Aces High single album from Iron Maiden, signed on the front cover in blue f
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Instrumentalists695 - Instrumentalists
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Four photos: a color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a guitar, signed in ink and felt tip by eleven jazz legends: John McLaughlin, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, L
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The Isley Brothers696 - The Isley Brothers
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Black-bodied Behringer electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, "Love, Ronald Isley" and "Ernie Isley, '97.'" ...
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Michael Jackson697 - Michael Jackson
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jackson in leather, prominently signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson698 - Michael Jackson
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Color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in black felt tip, "Love, Michael Jackson." In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality t...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson699 - Michael Jackson
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Striking in-house sales award presented "to Epic Marketing UK in recognition of 1,500,000 sales in the United Kingdom of the Epic Records album...
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Michael Jackson700 - Michael Jackson
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Collection of items from Jackson's Neverland Ranch, including: an empty leather Neverland OSS wallet (Office of Special Services, an armed secur...
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Jackson 5702 - Jackson 5
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Black-bodied teal sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Jackie, Jermain
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Jackson 5703 - Jackson 5
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Impressive Epic Records in-house sales award presented "to commemorate the tremendous success attained by The Jacksons" for the release of...
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Jackson 5704 - Jackson 5
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Glossy 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo of the Jackson 5, signed in blue felt tip by Michael Jackson and his brothers, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Rand
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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James Gang705 - James Gang
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Thirds album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joe Walsh, Dale Peters, and Jim Fox. In fine condition. The record is not included.
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Jefferson Airplane706 - Jefferson Airplane
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Amusing color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jefferson Airplane, signed in black felt tip by Grace Slick and Jack Casady, and in blue felt tip by Paul Kantner
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Jefferson Starship707 - Jefferson Starship
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Spitfire album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Grace Slick, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, and Pete Sears. In fine condition, with some li
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Joseph Joachim708 - Joseph Joachim
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Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, March 17. Letter to
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King Crimson709 - King Crimson
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Three of a Perfect pair album flat signed on the front in blue paint pen by Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford. In fine conditio
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The Kinks710 - The Kinks
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State of Confusion album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ray and Dave Davies, Jim Rodford, and Ian Gibbons. In fine condition. The recor
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Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant711 - Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant
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Color 4 x 5.75 Decca Records promo card for Robert Plant's ninth studio album, Band of Joy, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Led Zepplin: Jimmy Page712 - Led Zepplin: Jimmy Page
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Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds: The Beginning… deluxe album signed on the insert in black felt tip by Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. In fine co...
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Ruggero Leoncavallo713 - Ruggero Leoncavallo
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Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). ALS in French, signed “R. Leonc
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Jerry Lee Lewis714 - Jerry Lee Lewis
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Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Lewis energetically playing the piano, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.
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Light Listening715 - Light Listening
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Three albums: Let's Stay Together by Al Green, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Green; Fats Domino: Legendary Master Series album, ...
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Lynyrd Skynyrd716 - Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Rare backstage pass retrieved from the tragic site of the 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash: a vintage unused green-and-white 3.25 x 3 backstage pass fo
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Richard Marx717 - Richard Marx
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Official RIAA flower hologram-style double platinum sales award presented "to commemorate the sale of more than 2,000,000 copies of the EMI Man...
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Giacomo Meyerbeer718 - Giacomo Meyerbeer
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Unsigned handwritten musical quotation by Meyerbeer, one page, 9.25 x 5.5, no date. Meyerbeer pens several bars from his 1865 work 'L'Africa...
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The Monkees719 - The Monkees
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of The Monkees, signed in felt tip by Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork. In fine condition.
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Moody Blues720 - Moody Blues
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In Search of the Lost Chord album signed on the front cover in red paint pen by Graeme Edge, John Lodge, Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas, and Mike Pinder,
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Moody Blues721 - Moody Blues
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Long Distance Voyager album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Patrick Moraz. In fine
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Moody Blues and Richie Havens722 - Moody Blues and Richie Havens
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Original 22.5 x 14.25 poster promoting Moody Blues and Richie Havens concerts at the Berkeley Community Center on April 8 and 11, 1970, showing images
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