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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The Young Rascals763 - The Young Rascals
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Uncommon semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo of The Young Rascals in matching getups, signed in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish, a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Zappa764 - Frank Zappa
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Glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Zappa with a parrot perched on his shoulder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Gary, F. Zappa, '86,"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Frank Zappa765 - Frank Zappa
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Ballpoint signature, "Yeah! F. Zappa," with the addition of a quick self-portrait sketch, on a white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ZZ Top766 - ZZ Top
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The Lone Wolf Horns album, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In fine condition, with a few mil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Cash767 - Johnny Cash
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Circa 1966 UK souvenir tour program for "The Fabulous Johnny Cash Show," 8 x 10.5, nine pages, signed on the inside of the front cover ove...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong768 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Armstrong playing his trumpet, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, "To Jack, Louis Armstrong.&...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong769 - Louis Armstrong
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Color promo postcard for Louis Armstrong and his All Stars at Harold's Fun Room in Reno, 3.5 x 8.25, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, "B...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Award-Winning Composers770 - Award-Winning Composers
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Appealing assemblage of AMQSs from five award-winning composers: a white 6 x 4 card signed in black ink by John Corigliano, bearing four bars of music
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cab Calloway771 - Cab Calloway
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Two items: a glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Calloway wearing a tuxedo and posing on a stage, signed in blue felt tip; and a Hi De Ho Man album sig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole772 - Nat King Cole
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Cole in a casual pose, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely, Nat King Cole." In fine condition, wit...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marvin Gaye773 - Marvin Gaye
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Diamond International Entertainment business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Marvin P. Gaye for $5000, November 16,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ira Gershwin774 - Ira Gershwin
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 seated photo of Gershwin going over his notes and smoking a cigar, signed and inscribed in black ink, "For Cheryl Jonson,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marvin Hamlisch775 - Marvin Hamlisch
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AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Brian + Melissa, Best, Marvin Hamlisch," with Hamlisch penning...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Henry Mancini777 - Henry Mancini
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AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed below in black felt tip by Mancini, who pens the first three notes of his Oscar-winning song 'Moon River...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Marks778 - Johnny Marks
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AMQS on an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the Christmas of 1974, postmarked November 15, 1974, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, "To Brian—...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glenn Miller779 - Glenn Miller
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller resting his trombone on his knee, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely, Glenn Miller." In fine conditi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stephen Sondheim780 - Stephen Sondheim
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AMQS on an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's phonograph, postmarked March 23, 1977, signed and inscribed in...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Philip Sousa781 - John Philip Sousa
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AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.75 slip, signed and inscribed in ink, "To Albert G. Hale, from John Philip Sousa, 1929." Sousa pens four bar...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash782 - The Clash
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Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Dave!!! Joe Strummer," "Paul Simonon, bass,"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Ramones783 - The Ramones
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the Ramones in their trademark leather, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, CJ, and Marky Ramone. In very good
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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