RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Hall of Famers, famous painters, and the country's framers all feature prominently in RR Auction's August Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale. The sports section is especially strong, with a gargantuan signed photo of Babe Ruth, incredibly rare handwritten letters by Christy Mathewson and Honus Wagner, and exquisite Lou Gehrig and Ty Cobb autographs playing the starring roles. Among the other top lots are a letter by Paul Gauguin with superior artistic content, Jackie Kennedy's elegant black wool coat, exceptional Beatles autographs, and a slew of outstanding Walt Disneys. 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 2021.

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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Gilbert and Sullivan Signature and Autograph Quotation Signed629 - Gilbert and Sullivan Signature and Autograph Quotation Signed
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Two items: an ink signature, "With W. S. Gilbert's compliments & thanks," on a sheet of Grim's Dyke letterhead, July 21, 1895;...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed630 - Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed ‰ÛÏCh. Gounod,‰Û one page, 4.5 x 7, October 1, 1878. Handwritten letter to "M
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Jascha Heifetz Signed Photograph631 - Jascha Heifetz Signed Photograph
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Well-composed vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Heifetz posing with his violin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Paul Neal, Cordial regar...
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Joseph Joachim Autograph Letter Signed632 - Joseph Joachim Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 8. Letter to Mrs. Senior, in part: "How much should I like to come out to Lavender Hil...
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Ernst Krenek Autograph Musical Quotation Signed633 - Ernst Krenek Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
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AMQS on an off-white 9 x 3.5 musically lined sheet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Lionel A. Aucoin, from Ernst Krenek, 6-16-1944.&q...
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Jules Massenet Autograph Letter Signed634 - Jules Massenet Autograph Letter Signed
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Untranslated ALS in French, signed ‰ÛÏMassenet,‰Û three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Jul
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Jacques Offenbach Autograph Letter Signed635 - Jacques Offenbach Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens letterhead, December 22, 1858. Untranslated handwritten letter. In fine condition,
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Arthur Rubinstein Signed Book636 - Arthur Rubinstein Signed Book
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Signed book: My Young Years. First edition, limited issue, numbered 118/350. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 6.5 x
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Camille Saint-Saens Autograph Letter Signed637 - Camille Saint-Saens Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed ‰ÛÏC. Saint-Saens,‰Û one page, 5 x 8, August 8, 1900. Lengthy untranslated le
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Blues Musicians Lot of (6) Signed Albums638 - Blues Musicians Lot of (6) Signed Albums
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Group of six albums signed on the front or back cover by one or more notable blues musicians in ink or ballpoint, including: Al Casey (Genius of the J
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Stan Getz Signed Album639 - Stan Getz Signed Album
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Getz/Gilberto album signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in thick blue felt tip,"To Fritz, Best Wishes, Stan Getz." In fine conditio...
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Dizzy Gillespie Signed Album640 - Dizzy Gillespie Signed Album
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Closer to the Source album signed and inscribed on the reverse in black felt tip, "For Chuck, Peace‰ÛÓDizzy Gillespie, '86....
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Lerner and Loewe Signed Magazine Cover641 - Lerner and Loewe Signed Magazine Cover
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Time magazine cover from November 14, 1960, depicting Lerner and Loewe as the 'Camelot' creators, 7.5 x 10.5, signed in blue ballpoint by Al...
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Cole Porter Signed Book642 - Cole Porter Signed Book
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Signed book: Red Hot and Blue. First edition, limited issue, numbered 164/300. NY: Random House, 1936. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25, 53 pages. Signed on th
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Stephen Sondheim Signed Photograph with Musical Quotation643 - Stephen Sondheim Signed Photograph with Musical Quotation
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the great composer and lyricist, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Bootsie‰Û_with best wishes, Step
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Stephen Sondheim Typed Letter Signed644 - Stephen Sondheim Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, two pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, August 6, 2008. Letter to writer Bruce Memblatt, in full: "No need to remind me‰Û
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John Philip Sousa Signed Book645 - John Philip Sousa Signed Book
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Signed book: The Fifth String. London: Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1903. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 125 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free ...
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Muddy Waters and Band Signed Handbill646 - Muddy Waters and Band Signed Handbill
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Handbill for the 'First Birmingham Boogie Convention,' held on June 14th at the Digbeth Civic Hall, 5 x 8, signed on the reverse in blue bal...
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John Williams Signed Photograph647 - John Williams Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the longtime Boston Pops conductor during a performance, signed in black felt tip by John Williams. Reverse bears a Boston Symp
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John Denver Lot of (3) Signed Items648 - John Denver Lot of (3) Signed Items
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Three items signed in black felt tip, "Peace! John Denver," including: a semi-glossy 3 x 4 RCA promo card, with facsimile autograph to low...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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