RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Boasting almost 1,300 lots, RR Auction’s massive August Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features highlighted World War II and Animation sections, in addition to a vast array of material spanning history, entertainment, and the arts. The historic World War II section features uniforms, autographs, and weapons from the conflict, including a surrendered Japanese sword. Animation includes original Disney production cels, beautiful hand-painted concept artwork, and autographs from the greatest names in the industry. Other top lots in the sale include an autograph letter from revered economist Adam Smith, an amazing original sketch by Paul Cezanne, an oversized portrait of Oscar Wilde, and multiple pieces signed by Marilyn Monroe. 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 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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Giuseppe Verdi670 - Giuseppe Verdi
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Extremely desirable AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 5.75 album page, signed "G. Verdui," and dated 1896. Verdi pens two bars from his acclaimed...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Henri Vieuxtemps671 - Henri Vieuxtemps
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Belgian composer and violinist (1820–1881) considered an essential part of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. Handsome 4.25
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Richard Wagner672 - Richard Wagner
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ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, October 23, no year. Untranslated letter to "Herr Fritzsche," presumably his publisher, to whom he re...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Richard Wagner673 - Richard Wagner
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Important German composer (1813–1883) who single-handedly revolutionized opera and attained status as one of the most influential geniuses in the hist
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong674 - Louis Armstrong
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Scarce ALS signed “Satchmo, Louis Armstrong,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, January 20, 1970. Letter to Erich Kauffmann, in full: "Enclosed is a 'T...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Eubie Blake675 - Eubie Blake
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Autograph musical manuscript in pencil by Eubie Blake, seven pages on four musically-lined sheets, 9.5 x 12.5, no date but marked on each page with Bl
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Miles Davis676 - Miles Davis
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Glossy 5 x 7 CBS Records publicity photo of Davis in a half-length seated pose holding his trumpet, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Miles Davis677 - Miles Davis
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Vintage ballpoint signature, "Miles Davis,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card bearing an affixed image of the virtuoso trumpeter. In fine condition...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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George Gershwin678 - George Gershwin
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Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Gershwin, "George Gershwin," payable to I. H. Simpson Hardware...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Woody Guthrie679 - Woody Guthrie
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TLS, signed, "Woody Guthrie," one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: "I...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Thelonious Monk and Sonny Stitt680 - Thelonious Monk and Sonny Stitt
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Vintage program for the 3rd Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival held between April 26–30, 1972, twenty pages, 8.5 x 11, signed inside on the
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Cole Porter681 - Cole Porter
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ALS signed “Cole,” two pages both sides, 5.25 x 7.25, The Travellers letterhead, February 8, 1932. Letter to singer-actress Peggy Wood, in part: &qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles682 - Beatles
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Uncommon 5.75 x 4.5 EMI Records invitation for a lunchtime cocktail party "to be given in honour of Britain's top recording group The Beatl...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles683 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “Beatles, To Jeanette, lots of love from a friend of the Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “Ringo
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles684 - Beatles
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Vintage circa 1966 ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison on the reverse of an off-white 6 x 8 British
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles685 - Beatles
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Original program from the Beatles' concert at the ABC Cinema in Great Yarmouth on June 30, 1963, 13 x 8.5 opened, signed in blue ballpoint by al...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Harrison and Starr686 - Beatles: Harrison and Starr
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Bold vintage ballpoint signatures, "Ringo Starr" and "George Harrison," on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card, with the McCartney and Le...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison687 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Wonderful pop-up Christmas card from the Harrison family, measuring 5.25 x 5.75 x 5.75 open, revealing a Middle Eastern doorway with a color portrait
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison688 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Sought-after glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Harrison from the late 1970s, signed nicely in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Yoko Ono689 - Beatles: Yoko Ono
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ALS, signed twice, “Yoko Ono,” eight pages, 8 x 10, circa 1987. Long letter to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, signed at the head and at the conclusi
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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