RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With 1,000 lots up for bidding, RR's December Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an extraordinary wealth of scientific autographs—Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, Alfred Nobel, Nikola Tesla, James Watt, Henri Poincare, and Charles Darwin are among the key names. Other highlights include a rare Beatles-signed document from Hamburg, 1961; a handwritten letter by patriot philosopher Thomas Paine; a super scarce signature of Thomas Lynch, the rare Declaration signer; important Abraham Lincoln appointments; and a stunning oversized autographed portrait of Babe Ruth. 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 December 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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Mike Bloomfield Original Photograph805 - Mike Bloomfield Original Photograph
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Original 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Mike Bloomfield and his friend Roy Ruby busking on the sidewalk outside a Chicago liquor store at the cor
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Broadway Composers (3) Documents Signed806 - Broadway Composers (3) Documents Signed
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Three items signed by Broadway composers, including: a four-page agreement for a live TV presentation of the George Gershwin musical Oh Kay on NBC in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dave Brubeck (7) Signed Items807 - Dave Brubeck (7) Signed Items
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Seven items signed in black felt tip by Dave Brubeck: four 8 x 10 glossy photos of Brubeck posing in profile against sheet music; and three 8.5 x 11 s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cab Calloway Signed Photograph808 - Cab Calloway Signed Photograph
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Vintage pearl-finish 3.5 x 5.75 postcard photo of Calloway smiling brightly over his shoulder, signed in purple fountain pen, "Hi-d-ho, Cab Cal...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole Signed Program Page809 - Nat King Cole Signed Program Page
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Page from a vintage concert program, 9 x 12, showing an image of Nat King Cole below the title of his 1950 Oscar-winning song 'Mona Lisa,' s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sam Cooke Signature810 - Sam Cooke Signature
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Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To 'Chuck,' Sam Cooke,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page, annotated along...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Duke Ellington Signed Photograph811 - Duke Ellington Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Mildred, Best wishes, Duke Ellington.”
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George Gershwin Signature812 - George Gershwin Signature
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Vintage fountain pen signature, "George Gershwin,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.75 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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J. C. Heard Signed Photograph813 - J. C. Heard Signed Photograph
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American swing, bop, and blues drummer (1917–1988) who, besides leading his own groups, played with notable musicians like
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Billie Holiday Signature814 - Billie Holiday Signature
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Sought-after vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Chuck, Billie Holiday,” on a light blue 5 x 4 album page,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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