RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Featuring nearly 1,100 lots, RR Auction's April Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale boasts a wealth of important historical material. Highlights are a four-page handwritten letter by Ludwig van Beethoven about a proposed composition, a significant pair of letters by the Wright Brothers about patents and contracts, a super rare book autographed by Stephen Hawking, a pristine Abbey Road Studios promo card signed by the Beatles in 1963, and a great signed photo of Bruce Lee as Kato. 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 April 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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Makers of History: Aviators Poster by Artwin Service Corp.663 - Makers of History: Aviators Poster by Artwin Service Corp.
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Scarce circa 1924 color 26.5 x 19.75 poster published as part of a weekly series by Artwin Service Corp. of New York, entitled "Makers of Histo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Peter Max Signed Sketch664 - Peter Max Signed Sketch
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Original felt tip sketch of a face in profile on a white 8.5 x 11 report on a restaurant's daily sales, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thomas Moran Autograph Letter Signed665 - Thomas Moran Autograph Letter Signed
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Uncommon ALS signed “T. Moran,” one page, 5 x 8, [April 21, 1872]. Handwritten letter to "Stedma
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The National Sport Poster by James Cartoons666 - The National Sport Poster by James Cartoons
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Scarce circa 1921 color 31 x 21.5 baseball poster published as part of a weekly series by James Cartoons of New York, entitled "The National Sp...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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LeRoy Neiman (2) Signed Items667 - 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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I. M. Pei Typed Letter Signed668 - I. M. Pei Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, I. M. Pei & Partners letterhead, January 15, 1973. Letter to Robert Conrad and Joel Harnett, presidents of the City Clu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Camille Pissarro Autograph Note and Envelope669 - Camille Pissarro Autograph Note and Envelope
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Desirable unsigned handwritten note by Camille Pissarro on one of his personal 3.75 x 2.25 calling cards, imprinted with his name and address at 28 pl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Norman Rockwell: 'Save Freedom of Worship' WWII Poster670 - Norman Rockwell: 'Save Freedom of Worship' WWII Poster
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Original color 19.5 x 27.5 Office of War Information poster (No. 43) published in 1943 by the Government Printing Office (1943-O-510256), featuring on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Norman Rockwell Signed Bookplate671 - Norman Rockwell Signed Bookplate
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Unusual oversized 8.5 x 3.75 bookplate sticker featuring one of Rockwell's illustrations and a printed greeting, signed and inscribed in blue fe...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Norman Rockwell Typed Letter Signed672 - Norman Rockwell Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, August 16, 1971. Letter to an admirer, in part: "I am sorry that I do not have a sketch I can ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Norman Rockwell Signed Print673 - Norman Rockwell Signed Print
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Color 8 x 10 print of Rockwell's early Saturday Evening Post cover illustration entitled 'The Gift,' signed in the lower right corner in...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Norman Rockwell Signed Photograph674 - Norman Rockwell Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of the elderly artist taking a wintertime stroll through town, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "My best ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James Rosenquist (2) Signed Postcards675 - James Rosenquist (2) Signed Postcards
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Two identical color 4.25 x 6 postcards of James Rosenquist's 'Marilyn Monroe,' one signed in blue felt tip, the other signed in blue bal...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Edmund C. Tarbell Autograph Letter Signed676 - 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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Carl Van Vechten Typed Letter Signed677 - Carl Van Vechten Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8 x 11, September 29, 1943. Letter to Walter White, an executive with the NAACP, in part: "Since we must have met first in 1924,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gloria Vanderbilt Signed Photograph678 - Gloria Vanderbilt Signed Photograph
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Striking vintage glossy 8 x 10 headshot photo of Vanderbilt from her acting career, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Robert Qui...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Venetia Pattern Uncut Playing Card Sheet679 - Venetia Pattern Uncut Playing Card Sheet
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Colorful uncut sheet of playing cards in the Venetian pattern, 24 x 16.75, printed by Edoardo Pignalosa of Naples, Italy, circa 1930sâ
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tom Wesselmann Signed Postcard680 - Tom Wesselmann Signed Postcard
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Vibrant color postcard of Wesselmann's work entitled 'Great American Nude 76,' signed in the border in black ballpoint. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Walt Disney Signed Check681 - Walt Disney Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed prominently by Disney, "Walter E. Disney," payable to Big Brothers of Grea...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Bob Kane Original Sketch of Batman and Robin682 - Bob Kane Original Sketch of Batman and Robin
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Awesome original sketch of Batman and Robin by Bob Kane, depicting Gotham's crime-fighting duo in heroic profile, accomplished in graphite and f...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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