RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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RR Auction's May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction presents a specially curated selection of major figures in science and technology—a remarkable variety of handwritten manuscripts, autograph letters, and signed photos are featured in the sale. Highlights include Albert Einstein's manuscript on "The Essence of the Theory of Relativity," a scientific letter by Stephen Hawking, several significant Charles Darwin autographs, rare French correspondence by Nikola Tesla, a pristine 1976 Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs, and a number of Elon Musk items. Other top lots in the auction are Marilyn Monroe's 1958 driver's license, a fully signed Led Zeppelin album, important Houdini memorabilia, and rare presidential autographs. 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 May 2023.
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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Preston Sturges (2) Typed Letters Signed on The Lost Weekend595 - Preston Sturges (2) Typed Letters Signed on The Lost Weekend
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Two quick TLSs signed "Preston," both one page, 5.5 x 8.5 California Pictures Corporation letterhead, both dated to December 7, 1945. The ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph596 - Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the stunning Taylor in a beautiful bust-length pose, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Josh...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Three Stooges Signatures597 - Three Stooges Signatures
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Highly desirable vintage fountain pen signatures of the Three Stooges on two 6 x 4.5 album pages: "Lots of Luck, Moe (Stooge) Howard, May 21, 1...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Thelma Todd Signed Photograph598 - Thelma Todd Signed Photograph
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American actress (1906"“1935) best remembered for her appearances in such comedy classics as Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Another...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Wayne Signed Photograph599 - John Wayne Signed Photograph
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Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of John Wayne in a classic cowboy costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &q...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John Wayne Signature600 - John Wayne Signature
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Joe, John Wayne," on a blue 5.25 x 7 album page. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Orson Welles Signed Photograph601 - Orson Welles Signed Photograph
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Dramatic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a seated Welles, his hand resting in the foreground, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For L...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin Signed Photograph602 - Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin Signed Photograph
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Character actor (1869"“1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Great vintage glossy 6.75 x 8.75 photo of the fe...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Signed Photograph603 - Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Signed Photograph
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Character actor (1890"“1949) from the silent era through Hollywood's 'Golden Age,' most celebrated for playing the title role...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Abbott and Costello (2) Signed Items604 - Abbott and Costello (2) Signed Items
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Two items: a ballpoint signature, "Bud Abbott," on an off-white 5 x 3 index card; and a DS, signed "Lous Costello," one page, 8....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nick Adams Signature605 - Nick Adams Signature
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American actor (1931-1968) who appeared in such films as Rebel Without a Cause and Twilight of Honor, for which he received an Academy Award nominatio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Avengers (3) Signed Photographs606 - The Avengers (3) Signed Photographs
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Three color glossy 8.5 x 11 photos of artwork by Mayank Kumar of Black Widow, Peter Quill (Star-Lord), and Wanda Maximoff, characters from the Marvel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jospehine Baker Signed Photograph607 - Jospehine Baker Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the legendary entertainer in a beautiful close-up pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Batman: Adam West and Burt Ward Signed Photograph608 - Batman: Adam West and Burt Ward Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gotham crime fighters Batman and Robin posing with the Batmobile, signed in black felt tip, "Adam West" and "B...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Batman: Adam West Signed Photograph609 - Batman: Adam West Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of West dressed in costume as the title hero from the classic television series, signed in blue felt tip, "Adam West,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cecil Beaton Autograph Letter Signed to Clifton Webb610 - Cecil Beaton Autograph Letter Signed to Clifton Webb
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ALS signed "Cecil B.," one page, 5.75 x 8, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked December 28, 1933. Handwritten letter to actor Clif...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Warren Beatty Signed Photograph611 - Warren Beatty Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Beatty on horseback in the jousting scene from the 1964 film Lilith, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Peter, Be...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Robert Blake Signed Photograph612 - Robert Blake Signed Photograph
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Actor (1933"“2023) who started his career as a child star in the Our Gang comedies, later starring in the 1967 film In Cold Blood and pla...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Virginia Brissac Document Signed613 - Virginia Brissac Document Signed
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Popular American stage actress (1883-1979) who headlined theatre companies from Vancouver to San Diego during the heyday of West Coast Stock in the ea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charles Bronson Signed Photograph614 - Charles Bronson Signed Photograph
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Youthful vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the action star early in his career, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Charlene, Very Sincerely...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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