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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457Harper LeeRR Auction
ALS signed “Nelle,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, October 1 [2007]. Letter to her close friend and New York neighbor Bruce Higginson, in full: &quo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
458Harper LeeRR Auction
ALS signed “Nelle,” one page on a bordered 4 x 4 stationery sheet, no date but postmarked October 18, 2007. Brief letter to her close friend and New Y
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
459Sinclair LewisRR Auction
Signed book: Kingsblood Royal. Limited first edition, numbered 70/1050. NY: Random House, 1947. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.25, 348 pages. Signe
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
460Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRR Auction
ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 5, January 10, 1876. Letter to Mrs. Sargent, in part: "I am extre...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
461Henry MillerRR Auction
ALS, one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, September 12, 1944. Written from Big Sur, California, a short letter to Violla Rubber, in full:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
462NovelistsRR Auction
Group of more than 70 autographs of popular novelists from the sci-fi, thriller, crime, fantasy, and mystery genres, predominately consisting of signa
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
463Poets and PlaywrightsRR Auction
Collection of more than 75 autographs of poets, playwrights, and screenwriters, predominately consisting of signatures on off-white cards, some inscri
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
464John RuskinRR Auction
Influential English art critic and writer (1819–1900). ALS signed “J. Ruskin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Brantwood letterhead, December 23, 1883. Letter to...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
465John SteinbeckRR Auction
Allied Military Currency issued in Italy in 1943 for 10 lire, 3 x 2.5, boldly signed in fountain pen by the author, "John Steinbeck." In f...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
466Jacqueline SusannRR Auction
Two first edition books signed by Susann: Valley of the Dolls (1966), hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint;
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
467WritersRR Auction
Large collection of more than 125 autographs by prominent literary figures, predominately consisting of signatures on off-white cards, some inscribed,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
468William Butler YeatsRR Auction
Bold fountain pen signature, "W. B. Yeats,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with several horizontal folds, none affecting ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
469Classical MusicRR Auction
Collection of nine items individually signed by a singer or composer, including: Enrico Caruso (ANS on a postcard), Leo Delibes (ALS on a personal cal
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
470Edward ElgarRR Auction
ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, July 5, 1897. Letter to his publisher Novello & Co., in full: "I am feeling rather anxiously to the arrival of the ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
471Sergei ProkofievRR Auction
Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
472Giacomo PucciniRR Auction
Desirable 3.5 x 5.5 Italian postcard depicting Puccini, signed on the reverse in black ink, "G. Puccini.” In very good condition, with light fo...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
473Arthur SullivanRR Auction
English composer (1842–1900) best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and Th
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
474Giuseppe VerdiRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
475Marvin GayeRR Auction
Set of seven personal and bank checks, each 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” dated between 1976 and 1979. In overall ve
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
476Jazz GreatsRR Auction
Program for Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, 1951, 8.5 x 11, signed inside in ink by seven jazz greats: Flip Phillips, Buddy Rich, Colema...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
477Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ LedbetterRR Auction
Very rare handwritten set list by Lead Belly, unsigned, written in pencil on an off-white 8.5 x 3.75 sheet, lightly lined, no date but circa 1948–1949
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
478Thelonious MonkRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "Thelonious Monk,” on the reverse of an off-white 4 x 1.75 menu card. Matted with an image of the pianist to an...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
479BadfingerRR Auction
Scarce single-sided 10? acetate for the single of Badfinger's classic 'Baby Blue,' with affixed Apple Records Inc. label filled out in t...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
480BeatlesRR Auction
Amazing vintage Official Beatles Fan Club promo card, 5.5 x 4.25, showing the Beatles in their classic collarless suits, signed on their respective im
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 9,500.00
481BeatlesRR Auction
Marvelous vintage ballpoint signatures, "Best wishes, Paul McCartney," "Ringo Starr," "John Lennon," and "George ...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
482Beatles: Lennon and McCartneyRR Auction
Two vintage circa late 1963 signatures: a blue ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 clipped card; and a black ballpoint sign
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
483Beatles: Lennon and HarrisonRR Auction
Fantastic set of five vintage color glossy candid photographs of John Lennon and George Harrison taken by former Apple Records Executive Allan Steckle
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
484Beatles: John LennonRR Auction
Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed in bold black felt tip by Lennon, payable to Johnsons of Sunning
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
485Beatles: John LennonRR Auction
News release for the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York, two pages, 8.5 x 11, dated August 21–September 26, 1971, signed upside down at the t
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
486Beatles: Paul McCartneyRR Auction
Electric Arguments CD signed on the front of the slipcase in black felt tip by McCartney. Framed and in fine condition, with light scuffing and scratc
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
487Chuck BerryRR Auction
Fantastic gold sparkle SX semi-hollowbody right-handed electric guitar with a silhouette design of Chuck Berry, signed on the pickguard in silver ink,
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
488David BowieRR Auction
ANS signed “David Bowie, XXX,” one page, on a light green 5 x 5.75 trimmed cover from a reception book, no date but circa 1972. Brief note to an emplo
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
489Bob DylanRR Auction
Ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, "To Carly & Nick, Best wishes, Bob Dylan," "Carly & Nick, Ronnie Wood," adding a ...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
490Led ZeppelinRR Auction
Vintage 8 x 10.25 German magazine photo of Led Zeppelin affixed to a slightly larger yellow sheet, signed in black felt tip by Jimmy Page, manager Pet
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
491Led Zeppelin: Jimmy PageRR Auction
Super deluxe edition box set of the self-titled debut album from Led Zeppelin, numbered 25/30000, signed and inscribed on the top of the clamshell box
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
492Pink FloydRR Auction
Vintage pair of color 10 x 9 German magazine photos affixed to a red 12 x 19.5 sheet, signed on their images in black felt tip by Richard Wright, Roge
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
493Pink Floyd and T–RexRR Auction
Double-sided vintage promo leaflet for the 8th National Jazz Blues Festival held at Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury–on–Thames on August 9–11, 1968, 5
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
494Elvis PresleyRR Auction
Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 photo of a smiling young Presley, circa 1957, signed in blue ballpoint, "Lovingly, Elvis Presley." This photo da...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
495Queen: Freddie MercuryRR Auction
Wonderfully amusing circa 1960 'friendship page' removed from an autograph book, measuring 12.5 x 4.25, signed in the middle of the far left...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
496Rolling StonesRR Auction
Vintage Decca Records promo card of the Rolling Stones, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in blue ballpoint, "Mick Jagger" and "Charlie Boy, xxx,&qu...
Estimate : 2,600.00 - 2,800.00
497Rolling StonesRR Auction
Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Bill Wyman,” “Love, Brian Jones,” “Keith Richards, the Rolling Stones,” “Love, Charlie Boy,” and “Mick Jagger, x,” on t
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
498Rolling Stones: Mick JaggerRR Auction
DS, three pages, 8.25 x 11, June 8, 2000. Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. receipt for a large shipment of wine to be delivered to Mick Jagger's Rich...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
499Rolling Stones: Keith RichardsRR Auction
Cream-bodied Affinity series Fender Squier telecaster electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, "Love, Keith Richards." In fi...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
500Vintage Rock and RollRR Auction
Collection of over 50 items signed by various members of classic rock groups, consisting mostly of German magazine photos and articles, with many phot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
501The WhoRR Auction
Desirable circa 1970 8 x 11 Pop Foto magazine photo of The Who, signed in blue ballpoint by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith M
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
502Michael JacksonRR Auction
Impressive color limited edition 30 x 40 lithograph entitled 'The Book' by artist Brett Livingstone Strong, 'Japan' edition numbered...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
503Amy WinehouseRR Auction
Lovely color satin-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Winehouse during a press shoot at the 2007 Movie Awards, signed in black felt tip, "Love, Amy, X.&...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
504Amy WinehouseRR Auction
Brit Awards 2004 CD signed on the interior liner notes in black felt tip, "Love, Amy, X," and then again in the same manner on the include...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
505Maria CallasRR Auction
Fountain pen signature, "Cordialmente, Maria Meneghini Callas, 1954,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
506Enrico CarusoRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "Enrico Caruso,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 sheet. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00