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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Jazz730 - Jazz
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Group of three music contracts and two ALSs, dated between 1962 and 1982, each signed by a notable jazz musician, including: Pharoah Sanders, Jess Sta
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Jo Ann Kelly731 - Jo Ann Kelly
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English blues singer and guitarist (1944–1990) who was one of the key figures in the British blues scene of the mid-late 1960s and beyond. Rare DS, on
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Jerome Kern732 - Jerome Kern
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ALS signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, October 20, 1920. A letter of recommendation for Kern's two housekeepe...
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Whistlin' Alex Moore733 - Whistlin' Alex Moore
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Eccentric blues pianist, singer and whistler (1899–1989) who is best remembered for his recordings of 'Across the Atlantic Ocean' and 'B...
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Jimmy Reed734 - Jimmy Reed
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American blues musician and songwriter (1925-1976) notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Desirable DS, one page
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Sonny Rollins735 - Sonny Rollins
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Influential jazz saxophonist (born 1930) who composed a number of jazz standards, including 'Oleo' and 'Doxy.' Glossy 8 x 10 half-le...
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Sonny Rollins736 - Sonny Rollins
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Red felt tip signature, "Sonny Rollins,” on a white 4 x 6 sheet, with Rollins incorporating a wonderful sketch of a saxophone and musical notes...
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Singers737 - Singers
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Group of six music contracts, dated between 1951 and 1989, each signed by a notable blues, jazz, or R&B singer, including: William Bell, Elvin B...
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John Philip Sousa738 - John Philip Sousa
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AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3 sheet, signed below in black ink, "John Philip Sousa, 1901," who pens four bars of music from an unidentifie...
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Otis Spann739 - Otis Spann
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Blues pianist (1930–1970) who was a longtime member of Muddy Waters’s band. Spann was memorably featured on Fleetwood Mac’s 1969 album Biggest Thing S
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T-Bone Walker740 - T-Bone Walker
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Stormy Monday Blues album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip, "To my pal Eric, from T–Bone Walker, 4–5–69." In fine ...
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Mercy Dee Walton741 - Mercy Dee Walton
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American jump blues pianist, singer and songwriter (1915–1962), whose compositions went from blues to R&B numbers; he had a national hit on Spec...
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Junior Wells and Buddy Guy742 - Junior Wells and Buddy Guy
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Hoodoo Man Blues album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, "From Jr. Wells, To Rob, 1987" and "Buddy Guy." In ...
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John Williams743 - John Williams
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AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5 sheet, signed below in black felt tip by John Williams, who pens two bars of music from the score of the 1977 science ficti
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Peter, Paul, and Mary744 - Peter, Paul, and Mary
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 ITA publicity photo of the New York folk singers, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Marthou—whose husband became a...
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James Taylor745 - James Taylor
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Black-bodied Fender CD-60CE acoustic-electric guitar, signed on the affixed pickguard in blue paint pen by Taylor. Another hand has added 'You&#...
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Bad Company: Paul Rodgers746 - Bad Company: Paul Rodgers
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Straight Shooter album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Rodgers. In fine condition. The record is not included.
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Bangles747 - Bangles
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Self-titled debut EP album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson, and Michael Steele. In fine c
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Beatles: Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach748 - Beatles: Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach
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Glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo Ringo Starr as Atouk and Barbara Bach as Lana from the 1981 comedy Caveman, signed in black ballpoint by
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Beatles: Ringo Starr749 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Excellent glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Ringo, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with light corner creases, and a scratch inherent to th
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