RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With more than 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an impressive assortment of historic collectibles. This month includes a special Literature section, with rare and significant items such as an illustrated, autographed manuscript of Hermann Hesse’s "Piktor's Verwandlungen"; Anton Chekhov's “Stories and Tales,” inscribed; a handwritten quotation from Guo Moruo; and many more top authors like Joyce, Tolkien, Orwell, Sartre, Sendak and Whitman. The Music section features incredible original artwork by Frederic Chopin; a 350-page “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll,” signed by hundreds of the genre’s greatest musicians; and a fully signed Beatles autograph with additional, rare signature from Ray Charles. This catalog also includes items from US History, Space, Art, Entertainment and more. 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 May 2018.

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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Three Stooges: Larry Fine1007 - Three Stooges: Larry Fine
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Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Fine, "Larry Fine," payable to Eisenberg & Eisenberg for $14.18, November 10, 1969....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Travolta1008 - John Travolta
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Color 27.25 x 40 one sheet movie poster for the 1977 musical drama Saturday Night Fever, signed in blue felt tip by John Travolta. Rolled and in fine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dalton Trumbo1009 - Dalton Trumbo
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Academy Award-winning screenwriter (1905-1976) of such films as Spartacus, Exodus, and Papillon who attained worldwide notoriety as a member of the bl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Western Stars1010 - Western Stars
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Color 30 x 24 poster entitled "The Stars of Columbia Pictures," showing the company's logo of a woman carrying a torch and wearing a d...
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Gene Wilder1011 - Gene Wilder
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Color glossy 11 x 17 print of the poster for the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, signed in blue felt tip by Wilder. In fine condi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Anna May Wong1012 - Anna May Wong
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Collection of three ALSs by Anna May Wong on postcards sent to noted photographer Carl Van Vechten, all signed "Anna May," each 5.25 x 3.2...
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Sam Wood1013 - Sam Wood
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American film director and producer (1884-1949) known for films such as A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and The Pride of
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Enzo Ferrari1014 - Enzo Ferrari
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Color satin-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Enzo Ferrari wearing sunglasses, signed in the lower border in purple felt tip, "Ferrari." In fine con...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Wolfgang von Trips1015 - Wolfgang von Trips
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German racing driver (1928–1961) who was killed in an accident at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 photo of Wolfgang von Trips
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth1016 - Babe Ruth
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Vintage ink signature, "Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine to very fine condition.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Vince Lombardi1017 - Vince Lombardi
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Time magazine cover from December 21, 1962, showing an artistic depiction of the famed Green Bay Packers coach with trademark fedora, 7.25 x 10.5, sig
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Muhammad Ali1018 - Muhammad Ali
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Fantastic color glossy 11 x 14 photo full-length photo of Ali towering over the fallen Sonny Liston during their rematch, signed in felt tip by Ali. I
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Athletes1020 - Athletes
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Collection of 21 checks signed by various sports figures, including: Juan Berenguer, Oscar Gamble, Carden Gillenwater, John B. Gooch, Meadowlark Lemon
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Joe DiMaggio1021 - Joe DiMaggio
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Very desirable Exhibit Salutations baseball card of Joe DiMaggio, 3.25 x 5.25, showing the 'Yankee Clipper' in a statuesque full-length pose...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hank Greenberg1022 - Hank Greenberg
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Exhibit Salutations baseball card of Hank Greenberg, 3.25 x 5.25, showing 'Hammerin' Hank' as he follows through on a swing, signed in b...
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George Halas1023 - George Halas
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Chicago Bears Football Club letterhead, February 9, 1972. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "I appreciate your thought...
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Stephen King and Stewart O'Nan1024 - Stephen King and Stewart O'Nan
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Signed book: Faithful. First edition. NY: Scribner, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 409 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpo
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Mickey Mantle1025 - Mickey Mantle
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Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Mantle posing in his Yankees pinstripes, signed neatly across his chest in blue felt tip. In fine condit
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Mickey Mantle1026 - Mickey Mantle
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A 'phantom' ticket for the third game of the 1970 American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip by Mickey M...
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Race Car Drivers1027 - Race Car Drivers
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Vintage felt tip signatures of Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, and Ken Miles on a white 5.5 x 4 card from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with inscriptions to &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NY Yankees1028 - NY Yankees
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Vintage program featuring lineups for the "All–Time Yankees" and the "All–Time Yankee Opponents," 17 x 11, signed on the left si...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Adolph Rupp1029 - Adolph Rupp
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Signed book: Rupp's Championship Basketball. First edition. NY: Prentice-Hall, 1948. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 240 pages. Signed ...
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Ayrton Senna1030 - Ayrton Senna
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Brazilian racing driver (1960–1994) who won three Formula One world championships and is considered by many as the greatest racing driver of all time;
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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