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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Bela Lugosi852 - Bela Lugosi
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "Bela Lugosi,” on an off-white 3.75 x 4.25 sheet. The signature is double-matted and framed within an elaborate...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Marx Brothers853 - Marx Brothers
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Marvelous set of four ink signatures of the Marx Brothers, "Groucho Marx," "Chico Marx," "Harpo Marx," and "Zeppo...
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Steve McQueen854 - Steve McQueen
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 1, 1972. Solar Plastics Engineering Company document, appointing Michael Rutman, Joel Jacobson, and Gerald Breslauer to s
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Steve McQueen855 - Steve McQueen
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Stunning painting of legendary Hollywood action hero Steve McQueen, oil on stretched canvas, 20 x 24, signed in the lower right in red paint by the ar
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Marilyn Monroe857 - Marilyn Monroe
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, March 2, 1949. William Morris Agency management contract in which Monroe agrees to engage the company as her "sole and...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe858 - Marilyn Monroe
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DS, six pages, 8.5 x 11, December 5, 1950. William Morris Agency management contract in which Monroe agrees to pay a commission of 10% of her earnings
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe859 - Marilyn Monroe
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Choice vintage in-person green ink signature and inscription, "For Emily, Best wishes, Marilyn Monroe," on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a...
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Marilyn Monroe860 - Marilyn Monroe
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Rare pencil notations written entirely in the hand of Marilyn Monroe, unsigned, one page, lightly lined, 8 x 12.5, no date but circa 1956, seldom-seen
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe861 - Marilyn Monroe
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Marilyn Monroe Productions check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe," payable to Arthur Young & Company ...
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Marilyn Monroe862 - Marilyn Monroe
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Pink salon receipt from Elizabeth Arden, signed in the center in pencil, "Marilyn Monroe," one page, 5.5 x 8, no date. A receipt for Monro...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Paul Newman863 - Paul Newman
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Handsome painting of Hollywood legend Paul Newman, oil on stretched canvas, 20 x 24, signed in the lower right in red paint by the artist, "K. ...
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George Reeves864 - George Reeves
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American actor (1914–1959) who is best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television program Adventures of Superman; his death at the age of
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra865 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Sinatra by James J. Kriegmann of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Joe, Sincerely...
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Frank Sinatra866 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage pencil signature and inscription, "To Marian, With Best Wishes, Frank Sinatra,” on the reverse of a color 5.5 x 3.25 postcard from Mont...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Star Wars867 - Star Wars
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, and Han Solo from the classic 1977 sci-fi film Star Wars, signed in blue felt tip
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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James Stewart868 - James Stewart
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DS, thirteen pages, 8.5 x 11, March 4, 1957. Contract between Paramount Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, and James Stewart, in which the lat
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Elizabeth Taylor869 - Elizabeth Taylor
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Culver City, California letterhead, September 25, 1950. Official letter from Loew's Incor...
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Three Stooges870 - Three Stooges
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Spectacular set of pencil signatures of the Three Stooges, "Larry (Stooge) Fine," "Best Wishes, Curly," and "Moe (Stooge) H...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Three Stooges871 - Three Stooges
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Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 Columbia Pictures publicity still photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly all trying to steer a car at the same time during the 1934 sh
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Rudolph Valentino872 - Rudolph Valentino
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Citizens Trust and Savings Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Valentino, "R. Valentino," payable to Walter M. Murphy Co. for $...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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