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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Harry Houdini842 - Harry Houdini
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TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, New York Hippodrome letterhead, May 7, 1918. Letter to Edwin Fayette Rice, in part: "Your descriptio...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini843 - Harry Houdini
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Scarce original German flyer promoting a public stunt by Harry Houdini, one page, 9.5 x 6.5, October 22, 1913. The flyer is headed "Herausforde...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini844 - Harry Houdini
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Stunning vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 8.5 close-up portrait of famed magician, fabulously signed in fountain pen, "The Mystery Master, Harry Hou...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini845 - Harry Houdini
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Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 8.25, July 18, 1921. Stock certificate for ten shares of the Houdini Picture Corporation issued to Anna Elizabeth
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly846 - Grace Kelly
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Early ALS signed “Grace,” two pages both sides, 6 x 9, Seaview Country Club letterhead, [postmarked April 8, 1950]. Letter to Nathaniel C. W. Gennett,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly847 - Grace Kelly
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Color glossy 8 x 9.75 half-length photo of Kelly in a lovely profile pose, signed neatly in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly848 - Grace Kelly
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Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Grace Kelly as Tracy Samantha Lord and Frank Sinatra as Mike Connor from the 1956 musical comedy High Society, sign
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly849 - Grace Kelly
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DS, signed twice “Grace P. Kelly,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 3.5, August 2, 1950. Certificate of non-residence and claim for personal exemption from
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Grace Kelly850 - Grace Kelly
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Beautiful glossy 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Kelly reading a book on Louis Armstrong, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy851 - Laurel and Hardy
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Classic vintage glossy 9 x 6.25 photo of the comedic duo side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "My Best Wish...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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