Auction Details
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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710Anton ReichaRR Auction
Czech-born French composer (1770–1836) who was a contemporary and lifelong friend of Beethoven; today he is best remembered for his substantial early
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
711Heinrich ReinhardtRR Auction
Austrian composer (1865–1922) best known for his operettas. Striking 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinhardt, inscribed along the bottom in German and s
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
712Max von SchillingsRR Auction
German conductor, composer, and theatre director (1868–1933). Handsome 6.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of an illustrated portrait of Schillings, signed and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
713Cannonball AdderleyRR Auction
Felt tip signature, "Sincerely, Julien 'Cannonball' Adderly,” on an off-white 6 x 9.25 sheet of United Airlines stationery, also signed...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
714Sidney BechetRR Auction
Innovative clarinetist and saxophonist (1897-1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, no da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
715Mike BloomfieldRR Auction
American guitarist and composer (1943–1981) and a member of the original Butterfield Blues Band; a frequent collaborator with Bob Dylan, Bloomfield di
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
716Mother Maybelle CarterRR Auction
American country musician (1909–1978) who is best known as a member of the historic Carter Family act in the 1920s and 1930s and also as a member of M
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
717Serge ChaloffRR Auction
American jazz baritone saxophonist (1923–1957) who played with Boyd Raeburn's short-lived big band, Georgie Auld, Jimmy Dorsey, and Count Basie;...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
718Cow Cow DavenportRR Auction
Influential boogie-woogie piano player (1894–1955) best known for his ‘Cow Cow Blues.' DS, signed “Chas. Davenport,” one page, 5.5 x 9, April 15...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
719Duke EllingtonRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Victor and Bluebird Recording Artists publicity photo of Ellington wearing a tux in a handsome close-up pose, signed and inscrib
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
720Dexter GordonRR Auction
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923-1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Rare DS, one page, 8.5 x 7, Harding and Kurnos Letterhead, stamp-da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
721Dexter GordonRR Auction
Homecoming, Live at the Village Vanguard album signed and inscribed vertically on the inner gatefold in black felt tip, "To Gunther, Sincerely,...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
722Buddy GuyRR Auction
Black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster electric guitar with a sunburst finish, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Buddy Guy. Th
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
723Buddy GuyRR Auction
Three items signed in black felt tip, "Buddy Guy, 2018," including: a pearloid Stratocaster-style pickguard; a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Guy p...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
724John HammondRR Auction
American record producer, civil rights activist, and talent scout, (1910–1987) who was instrumental in sparking or furthering the musical careers of B
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
725Lionel HamptonRR Auction
Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Hampton playing a snare drum in an excellent half-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "Be...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
726Coleman HawkinsRR Auction
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1904-1969), nicknamed 'Hawk' and occasionally 'Bean,' who was strongly associated with the swing mu...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
727Smokey HoggRR Auction
American post-war Texas blues and country blues musician (1914–1960) who was popular with record buyers in the South during the late 1940s and early 1
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
728John Lee HookerRR Auction
Early DS, one page, 8.25 x 11, March 1, 1957. American Federation of Musicians contract in which John Lee Hooker agrees to a three-hour recording sess
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
729JazzRR Auction
Group of four documents and one letter, dated between 1948 and 1986, each signed by a notable jazz musician, including: Billy Butterfield (who also si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
730JazzRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
731Jo Ann KellyRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
732Jerome KernRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
733Whistlin' Alex MooreRR Auction
Eccentric blues pianist, singer and whistler (1899–1989) who is best remembered for his recordings of 'Across the Atlantic Ocean' and 'B...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
734Jimmy ReedRR Auction
American blues musician and songwriter (1925-1976) notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Desirable DS, one page
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
735Sonny RollinsRR Auction
Influential jazz saxophonist (born 1930) who composed a number of jazz standards, including 'Oleo' and 'Doxy.' Glossy 8 x 10 half-le...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
736Sonny RollinsRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
737SingersRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
738John Philip SousaRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
739Otis SpannRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
740T-Bone WalkerRR Auction
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 ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
741Mercy Dee WaltonRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
742Junior Wells and Buddy GuyRR Auction
Hoodoo Man Blues album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, "From Jr. Wells, To Rob, 1987" and "Buddy Guy." In ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
743John WilliamsRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
744Peter, Paul, and MaryRR Auction
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
745James TaylorRR Auction
Black-bodied Fender CD-60CE acoustic-electric guitar, signed on the affixed pickguard in blue paint pen by Taylor. Another hand has added 'You...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
746Bad Company: Paul RodgersRR Auction
Straight Shooter album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Rodgers. In fine condition. The record is not included.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
747BanglesRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
748Beatles: Ringo Starr and Barbara BachRR Auction
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
749Beatles: Ringo StarrRR Auction
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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
750Beatles: Klaus VoormannRR Auction
Three laserprint photos, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5, each signed in black or gold ink by visual artist Klaus Voormann, including: the primary design for Th
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
751Jeff BeckRR Auction
Rock Guitar Greats album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jeff Beck. In very good to fine condition, with surface wear and creases. The r
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
752Black Sabbath: Ozzy OsbourneRR Auction
Master of Reality album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Osbourne. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and a partial s
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
753Blue Oyster CultRR Auction
Agents of Fortune album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma, Allen Lanier, Joe Bouchard, and Albert Bouchard. In ver
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
754Graham BondRR Auction
English musician and occultist (1937–1974) who headed The Graham Bond Organisation and is considered a founding father of the English rhythm and blues
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
755Cheap TrickRR Auction
In Color album signed on the front and back covers in various ink types by Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, and Bun E. Carlos. In fine condi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
756Chickenfoot: Hagar and SatrianiRR Auction
Red-bodied Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani. The gui
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
757Eric ClaptonRR Auction
Birth of a Blues Legend: '63–'66 CD signed on the booklet in black felt tip by Clapton. In fine condition. The CD is included.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
758Alice CooperRR Auction
School's Out album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Alice Cooper," "School's Out Forever! Neal Smith," "...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
759Alice CooperRR Auction
Pair of Alice Cooper albums, Pretties for You and School's Out, both signed on the front covers in blue or black felt tip by Alice Cooper, Micha...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
760Crosby, Stills, and NashRR Auction
Limited edition color 15.25 x 18 lithograph promoting Crosby, Stills & Nash's USA tour in 2001, showing a CSN plane soaring over the ocean w...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
761Bobby DarinRR Auction
Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Darin in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Herb, Best to you, Bobby Darin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
762Def LeppardRR Auction
Color glossy 10 x 8 double-weight photo of Def Leppard standing in front of the flag of the United Kingdom, signed in silver ink by Joe Elliott, Rick
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
763Def LeppardRR Auction
Appealing set list for a Def Leppard concert at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on July 15, 2016, one page, 8.5 x 14, signed in bl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
764Neil DiamondRR Auction
Melody Road CD booklet signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Diamond. In fine condition. The CD is not included.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
765Neil DiamondRR Auction
Hot August Night II album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Diamond. In fine condition, with some wear to the upper right corner. The reco
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
766Fats DominoRR Auction
A 'Singers Questionnaire' filled out and signed twice in blue ballpoint, "Antoine Fats Domino" and "Fats Domino," one pa...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
767Bob DoroughRR Auction
American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, and songwriter (1923–2018) who is best known as the composer and performer of songs from the long-runn
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
768The EaglesRR Auction
Three items: an Asylum records 45 RPM record for the single 'Please Come Home for Christmas,' signed on the front in blue felt tip by Don Fe...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
769The Eagles: Don HenleyRR Auction
The End of the Innocence CD signed on the front in black felt tip by Henley. In fine condition. The CD is included.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
770Marianne FaithfullRR Auction
Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Faithfull. In very good to fine condition, with surface rubbing and a split to bottom
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
771Fillmore EastRR Auction
Glossy 14 x 11 photo of a massive ticket line outside of New York's Fillmore East, signed in blue or black felt tip by twenty-four of the theate...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
772The FirmRR Auction
Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Best wishes, thanks for your support, Jimmy Page," "Paul Rodger...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
773ForeignerRR Auction
Double Vision album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Mick Jones, and in blue felt tip by Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Al Greenwood, and Denn
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
774Aretha FranklinRR Auction
Cream-colored Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip, "Best, Aretha, 09." The g...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
776Guns N' RosesRR Auction
Semi-glossy 10 x 8 Geffen Records publicity photo of Guns N' Roses, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "Scott, Slash, DxTxUxDx," ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
778Jimi Hendrix Experience: Noel ReddingRR Auction
Electric Ladyland album signed on the back cover in blue felt tip, "Cheers, Noel Redding." In very good to fine condition, with surface we...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
779Don HenleyRR Auction
Building the Perfect Beast promotional album signed on the front cover in gold ink by Don Henley, Waddy Wachtel, and Steve Jordan. In fine condition,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
780Bob HiteRR Auction
Co-founder of blues-rock band Canned Heat (1943–1981), nicknamed ‘Bear’ because of his large size; he died of a heart attack at age 38. Scarce DS, one
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
781The JamRR Auction
Glossy 10 x 8 Polydor publicity photo of The Jam posing behind a recreational vehicle, signed in ballpoint by Paul Weller, Rick Buckler, and Bruce Fox
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
782Jefferson StarshipRR Auction
Red Octopus album signed on the front cover in blue or black felt tip by Grace Slick, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, and Pete Sears. In fine condition,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
783Elton JohnRR Auction
To Be Continued… four-cassette box set, 8 x 12.5 x 2.5, signed on the first page of the booklet in black felt tip, "With love, Elton John."...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
784The KinksRR Auction
Give the People What They Want album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ray and Dave Davies, Jim Rodford, and Ian Gibbons. In fine conditio
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
785KISSRR Auction
Color limited edition 26 x 22 lithograph of an 'outtake' image for the cover of KISS's 1974 debut studio album, numbered 280/550, signed...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
786KISSRR Auction
Two attractive programs for the 2017 Kissworld Tour, 28 pages, 11 x 15, both signed in white paint pen by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, an
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
787Led Zeppelin: Robert PlantRR Auction
Coda album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Plant. In fine condition. The record is included.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
788Loggins and MessinaRR Auction
The Best of Friends album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina. In fine condition. The record is included.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
789Meat LoafRR Auction
Braver Than We Are album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Meat Loaf. In fine condition, with a light surface gouge across the top. The r
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
790Steve MillerRR Auction
Original red-and-white 11 x 17 first printing poster for a Steve Miller Band concert at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 23, 1994, pr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
791The Moody BluesRR Auction
Decca Records 45 RPM record for the Moody Blues' self-titled EP, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Denny Laine, Mike Pinder, Ray Tho...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
792Motley CrueRR Auction
Red, White & Crüe CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil, and Tommy Lee, and on the front of t...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
793Les PaulRR Auction
Black-bodied Epiphone Les Paul 100 electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, "Keep on Pickin, Les Paul." Includes a Guitar Resear...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
794Pink FloydRR Auction
Semi-glossy 8 x 10 double-weight publicity photo of Pink Floyd, signed in ink or ballpoint by the pictured musicians, including: Nick Mason, Richard W
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
795Pink Floyd: Roger WatersRR Auction
Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Waters playing the guitar during an intense live performance, prominently signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
796PocoRR Auction
Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the original Poco lineup, signed in blue felt tip by Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, Randy Meisner, and George Grantha
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
797The PoguesRR Auction
Felt tip signatures, "Phil Chevron, x," "Terry '91," "Cheers, Spider x," "Darryl x," "Joe Str...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
798Lionel RichieRR Auction
Sharp color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Richie with his arms crossed, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the lo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
799Rolling StonesRR Auction
Three photos: a glossy 8 x 10 Morgan Creek publicity photo of Jagger as Vacendak from the 1992 film Freejack, signed and inscribed in black felt tip,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
800Linda RonstadtRR Auction
Lush Life album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ronstadt. In fine condition, with a discount hole to lower right. The record is include
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
801Smashing PumpkinsRR Auction
Machina/The Machines of God album flat signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Billy Corgan, Melissa Auf der Maur, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamber
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
802Patti SmithRR Auction
Satin-finish 8 x 9.75 full-length photo of a nude Patti Smith as originally taken by Robert Mapplethorpe in 1976, signed in the lower border in black
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
803Patti SmithRR Auction
Dream of Life promotional album signed on the front cover in silver ink, "People have the power, Patti Smith" and "Jay Dee Daugherty....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
804Souther–Hillman–Furay BandRR Auction
Self-titled debut album from the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by J. D. Souther, Chris Hillman, and Richie Fu
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
805Bruce SpringsteenRR Auction
Born to Run album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Springsteen. In fine condition, with light scuffing, and some dampstaining along the
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
806Bruce SpringsteenRR Auction
Signed book: Born to Run. Specially bound signed first edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9....
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
807Cat StevensRR Auction
Vintage ballpoint signature, "Cat Stevens,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 sheet affixed to a same size mount, with collector's notations on reve...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
808Tin MachineRR Auction
Circa 1991 glossy 8.25 x 6 Metronome Musik publicity photo of Tin Machine, signed in black felt tip by David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Fox Sales, an
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
809Twisted SisterRR Auction
Black-bodied Stratocaster style electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard by Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda, Jay Jay French, and A. J. Pero. Also includ
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
810Twisted SisterRR Auction
Stay Hungry album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda, Jay Jay French, Mark Mendoza, and A. J. Pero. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
811U2RR Auction
Program for the fifth leg of U2's The Unforgettable Fire Tour, consisting of American dates from February 25 to March 30, 1985, forty-eight page...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00