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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Buster Keaton Document Signed656 - Buster Keaton Document Signed
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DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 16, 1957. Contract between CBS Television and Buster Keaton, who agrees to perform the role of "Harrison&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Stanley Kramer Signed Photograph657 - Stanley Kramer Signed Photograph
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American film director and producer (1913"“2001) responsible for making many of Hollywood's most famous "˜message films,&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dorothy Lamour Signed Photograph658 - Dorothy Lamour Signed Photograph
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Glamorous vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo of Lamour in a stunning half-length pose, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To J...
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Fritz Lang Signed Christmas Card659 - Fritz Lang Signed Christmas Card
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Personal Christmas card from Fritz Lang with an attractive snowflake and tree design to the front, measures 10.75 x 7.75 open, signed inside in blue b
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Christopher Lee Typed Letter Signed to Boris Karloff's Widow660 - Christopher Lee Typed Letter Signed to Boris Karloff's Widow
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TLS signed "Christopher," one page, 8 x 10, February 7, 1972. Letter to Evie, the widow of horror legend Boris Karloff, in full: "As ...
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Christopher Lee Signed Photograph661 - Christopher Lee Signed Photograph
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Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Christopher Lee getting a stake through the heart in the 1968 horror film Dracula Has Risen from the Gra
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Lone Ranger: Clayton Moore Signed Photograph662 - Lone Ranger: Clayton Moore Signed Photograph
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Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of two images of actor Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger, showing him during the show"™s run and in lat...
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Marian Marsh Collection of (6) Signed Items with (10) Photos663 - Marian Marsh Collection of (6) Signed Items with (10) Photos
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Film actress and environmentalist (1913-2006) who is best known for her roles in the films Svengali with John Barrymore, Crime and Punishment with Pet
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Dean Martin Document Signed664 - Dean Martin Document Signed
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 4.5, January 22, 1962. A collateral note between Dean and Jeanne Martin and the City National Bank of Beverly Hills, stating that
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Lee Marvin Signed Photograph665 - Lee Marvin Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Marvin in a checkered jacket, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Jane, With Best Wishes, Lee Marvin." In f...
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Walter Matthau Autograph Letter Signed to Billy Wilder666 - Walter Matthau Autograph Letter Signed to Billy Wilder
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ALS signed "Walter," one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 27, 1965. Humorous handwritten letter to friend and director Billy W...
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Louis B. Mayer Signed Contract Sent to Tod Browning667 - Louis B. Mayer Signed Contract Sent to Tod Browning
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DS, signed "L. B. Mayer," two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 10, 1929. Official letter from MGM Vice President Louis B. Mayer to famed cult direct...
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Roddy McDowall Signature as a 14-year-old Child Actor668 - Roddy McDowall Signature as a 14-year-old Child Actor
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World War II-dated fountain pen signature, "Roddy McDowall (Roderick Andrew)," on an off-white 8.5 x 2.75 sheet clipped from the document ...
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Patrick McGoohan Signed Photograph669 - Patrick McGoohan Signed Photograph
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Cardstock 11 x 17 photo of Patrick McGoohan in costume as The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with light creasing
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Mickey Mouse Club: Jimmie Dodd ALS, 45 RPM Acetate, and Sheet Music670 - Mickey Mouse Club: Jimmie Dodd ALS, 45 RPM Acetate, and Sheet Music
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Actor, singer, and songwriter (1910"“1964) best known as the master of ceremonies for the popular 1950s Walt Disney television series The...
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Lewis Milestone Document Signed for The Russian Story671 - Lewis Milestone Document Signed for The Russian Story
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World War II-dated DS, nine pages, 8.5 x 11, October 21, 1942. Contract between Lewis Milestone and Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., the latter of which employs
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Marilyn Monroe Group of (25) Photographs672 - Marilyn Monroe Group of (25) Photographs
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Group of 25 glossy silver gelatin Marilyn Monroe photographs printed from the original negatives, primarily comprised of large-format 4 x 5 contact pr
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Marilyn Monroe 'Shampoo Ad' Photograph673 - Marilyn Monroe 'Shampoo Ad' Photograph
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Gorgeous matte-finish 8 x 10 photograph of the bare-shouldered Marilyn Monroe showing off a bottle of 'Frank & Joseph' creme shampoo, pr...
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Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph674 - Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Marilyn Monroe in a brown-and-beige knit sweater, originally taken in 1962 by George Barris in the last photoshoot
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Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph675 - Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Marilyn Monroe on the beach in a white hooded robe, originally taken in 1962 by George Barris in the last photoshoo
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