RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction's first sale of the new year brings over 1,000 rare and remarkable lots to the auction block! Important historical items include a handwritten letter by Nikola Tesla, commenting on his place amidst Edison and Bell; the first honorary diploma awarded to Albert Einstein; a rare letter from Queen Mary I to her husband's cousin; an oversized autographed Babe Ruth portrait; and an astounding assortment of rare and important stocks, bonds, and financial documents. A special section devoted to Prince includes rare Purple Rain material, several pieces from his personal wardrobe, and the impossible-to-find advance pressing of his withdrawn Camille record. 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 January 2022.
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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Giorgio de Chirico Signed Photograph624 - Giorgio de Chirico Signed Photograph
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Book photo of Giorgio de Chirico seated in a long coat next to his easel, 5.5 x 8, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, &quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Malcolm Cowley and Berenice Abbott Signed Book625 - Malcolm Cowley and Berenice Abbott Signed Book
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Signed book: Exile's Return. Limited edition, numbered 286/2000. NY: Limited Editions Club, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 10, 281 pages....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Willem de Kooning Signed Postcard626 - Willem de Kooning Signed Postcard
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Glossy 5.75 x 4 postcard from New York's Museum of Modern Art depicting a 1948 painting by Willem de Kooning, signed on the reverse in black bal...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Francois Gerard Autograph Letter Signed627 - Francois Gerard Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “F. Gerard,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, February 24, 1825. Handwritten letter
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Charles Dana Gibson Autograph Letter Signed628 - Charles Dana Gibson Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “C. D. Gibson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.25, January 15, 1909. Han
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William Henry Jackson Signed Book629 - William Henry Jackson Signed Book
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Signed book: Westward America. Limited author's autograph edition, numbered 192/500. NY: American Pioneer Trails Association, 1942. Hardcover wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yousuf Karsh Signed Photograph630 - Yousuf Karsh Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 double-weight photo of the famed portrait photographer seated with a drink, signed and inscribed in ink, "For: John Bucha...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Roy Lichtenstein Signed Postcard631 - Roy Lichtenstein Signed Postcard
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Color 5.75 x 4 postcard of Roy Lichtenstein's 1964 painting 'Dawning,' signed on the reverse in ballpoint, "Don't have time to ...
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William Morris Autograph Letter Signed632 - William Morris Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Kelmscott House letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to "My dear Ellis," in part: "I also want to...
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LeRoy Neiman (2) Signed Items633 - LeRoy Neiman (2) Signed Items
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Two items: an oversized color postcard of LeRoy Neiman 'Polo Lounge,' 11 x 5.5, signed in black felt tip next to a smaller printed signature...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Felicien Rops Autograph Letter Signed634 - Felicien Rops Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed "Felicien Rops," one page, 5 x 8, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter to French etcher and printer Auguste Del&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Edmund C. Tarbell Autograph Letter Signed635 - Edmund C. Tarbell Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Handwritten letter expressing delight at the prospect of helping in the matter of an exhibition. In fine condition, w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jan Toorop Autograph Letter Signed636 - Jan Toorop Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in Dutch, one page both sides, 6 x 4.75, Anthony Nolet letterhead, August 28, 1921. Untranslated handwritten letter, penned by Toorop on both side
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Horace Vernet Autograph Letter Signed637 - Horace Vernet Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in French, signed “H. Vernet,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 13, 1828. Untranslated handwritten
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101 Dalmatians Limited Edition Cel638 - 101 Dalmatians Limited Edition Cel
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1992) Limited edition hand-painted animation cel representing the final scene from the classic Disney movie 101 Dalmatians, numb
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Eyvind Earle preliminary concept background painting from Lady and the Tramp ('Bella Notte')639 - Eyvind Earle preliminary concept background painting from Lady and the Tramp ('Bella Notte')
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Exquisite original preliminary panorama concept background painting by Eyvind Earle from Lady and the Tramp, showing the f
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Eyvind Earle preliminary concept background painting from Lady and the Tramp ('Hammock')640 - Eyvind Earle preliminary concept background painting from Lady and the Tramp ('Hammock')
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Wonderful original preliminary panorama concept background painting from Lady and the Tramp attributed to Eyvind Earle, sh
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Maleficent Limited Edition Cel Signed by Marc Davis641 - Maleficent Limited Edition Cel Signed by Marc Davis
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1995) Limited edition hand-painted animation cel featuring the powerful Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, numbered 198/350, signe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Mary Blair concept storyboard painting from Peter Pan642 - Mary Blair concept storyboard painting from Peter Pan
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Wondrous original concept painting by Mary Blair of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, Michael, and John soaring over London e
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Bugs Bunny comic strip by Ralph Heimdahl and Al Stofel643 - Bugs Bunny comic strip by Ralph Heimdahl and Al Stofel
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Desirable hand-inked three-panel Bugs Bunny daily comic strip by Ralph Heimdahl and Al Stoffell, 17.5 x 5, from December 31, 1977. The comic shows Bug
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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