RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shearer in an elegant eighteenth-century gown and elaborate starry headpiece, signed and inscribed in fountain pe

Director and producer of western and action movies (1908–1991). Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures photo of Sherman in his director’s chair, signed and i

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Spielberg relaxing in the mechanical shark from Jaws, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Limited edition color 10 x 8 photo of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy in the transporter room, #1082/2500, signed in silver ink by William Shatner, DeForest Ke

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a promotional image for It’s a Wonderful Life, signed in black felt tip by Stewart and Capra. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stewart in character, signed in blue felt tip, “Nick Stewart, ‘Light’nin’ of Amos N Andy T.V.” In very fine condition.

Dashing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor in a jacket and ascot, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Joan—My best, Robert Taylor.” In f

Silent film actor (1881–1934) who appeared in many films with Sarah Bernhardt. Ill and debt-ridden, he committed suicide by stabbing himself with a pa

Actor (1914–1998) who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, is best known for his numerous appearances with the Three Sto

Alluring 10.25 x 13.25 cardstock photo of Turner in a seductive pose, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases and sur

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Van Cleef drawing his sword, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wagner from The War Lover, signed and inscribed in person in black ink, “Pierre, Best to you, Robert Wagner.” In fine condition

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Walker in a hat and open shirt, signed in person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-pers

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wilder posing with his Irving Thalberg Award at the Academy Awards, signed in black felt tip, “Billy Wilder ‘95.” In fine condi

Color glossy 10 x 8 signed photo of Willy Wonka in his factory with the five Golden Ticket Winners, signed in ink and felt tip by Michael Bollner, Den

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wynter holding a cup and saucer in one of her films, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of light surface r

Eleven glossy and satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the Academy Award–winner pictured. Signers are: Ellen Burstyn (2), Lau

Five signed vintage glossy and matte-finish photos, various sizes, each signed in fountain pen or artist’s pencil by the actress pictured. Signers are

Talented 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

Ballpoint signature, “Bronco Billy Anderson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. A memorable moment, “Getting my ‘Oscar’ in 1957,” was added below in another

Ink and felt tip signatures of 14 cast members of The Andy Griffith Show on various size cards, album pages, and slips. Signers are: Andy Griffith, Do

Vintage hardcover 6 x 4.5 autograph album, signed inside in fountain pen by 33 actors, actresses, and executives, almost all single page, a few back-t

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Bacall dressed in black, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Bacall, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1964,” on a pink 5.25 x 4.5 album page. Light soiling to the lower right, otherwise fine

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ingrid Bergman, 1947,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with mild toning to borders.

Felt tip signature, “Ingrid Bergman,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases.

Vintage sheet music for ‘With Plenty of Money and You,’ from Gold Diggers, 9 x 12, five pages, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Berkeley.

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Crystal, Clara Bow Bell,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a collector’s notation indicating it was signed o

Collection of 36 vintage ink signatures on various size off-white cards, a couple inscribed, and a couple with affixed clip photos. Signers are: Judit

Native American (1866–1946) who appeared in numerous films between 1915 and 1944, including a role as Sitting Bull alongside Barbara Stanwyck in 1935’

Three items: two TLSs signed “Bing,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, 1970 and 1973, addressed to Stanley Cooper at the Royal Opera H

Three glossy and satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Dickinson from early in her career, including one color, each signed in blue or black felt tip. In fine

Four vintage original 3.5 x 5 snapshot photos of Gardner from 1966, each signed in fountain pen. In overall fine condition, with a few scattered creas

Sheet music for ‘My Own True Love’ from Gone With the Wind, 9 x 12, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Cammie King, ‘Bonnie Blue

Three items: one glossy 8 x 10 photo of Olivia de Havilland as Melanie Hamilton, signed in blue felt tip, “Olivia de Havilland, Melanie;” and two comm

Two glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photos, one for Anna Karenina and one for Escape, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Susan Hayward” and “Bill Boyd,” on opposite sides of a single light pink 6 x 4.25 album page with a collector’s nota

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Dear George Cukor, will these sweets help convince you, I am a really sweet kid. Sonja Henie,” on a f

Conjoined twins (1908–1969) who toured vaudeville and appeared in the 1932 film Freaks. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Violet & D...

Two different satin-finish 10 x 8 photos, one color photo of a poster for the film, signed in black felt tip, “Carol Coombs, Janie Bailey,” adding a s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Buck Jones,” on a light green 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with trivial toning to edges. Accompanied by a

Two color glossy photos of Klugman as Oscar Madison, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, signed in blue and black felt tip respectfully. In fine condition.

Two different eye-catching color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Loren, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Dan, good luck—always! Peter Lorre,” on a blue 3.5 x 3 album page. Matted and framed with an unsigned

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “Hi Terry, Jayne Mansfield,” on a salmon-colored 5.5 x 5 album page. In fine condition, with a rough righ

Felt tip signature, “Dean Martin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a collector’s notation to the lower border. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authe

Collection of five signed photos, all approximately 6 x 8 or 8 x 6, each signed in ink or felt tip by the Python member pictured: John Cleese, Eric Id

Vintage ink signature, “Best wishes, Paul Newman,” on an off-white card. Double-matted with a color satin-finish photo to an overall size of 11 x 14.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “With kindest wishes, Sincerely yours, Mary Pickford, Feb-1937,” on an off-white 6.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Basil Rathbone,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Mild scattered foxing and toning, primarily to borders, and

Signed book: Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way. First edition. California: Little-Wolf, 1995. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 192

Three different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Scott from throughout her career, each signed in black felt tip. Scattered creases and surface marks to each p

Two different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos from Scott’s acting career, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription “For Irene, Mack Sennett,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with a clipped signat

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Robert Shaw,” on an off-white 6.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild toning and a few stray ink marks.

Scottish character actor (1900–1976), best remembered for his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton

Original signed felt tip sketch of Harvey the Rabbit on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in blue felt tip, “Harvey James Stewart.” In fine conditio

Ballpoint signature, “Elizabeth Taylor,” on an off-white 3 x 4.5 sheet. In fine condition, with horizontal fold touching the tops of a couple letters

Vintage pencil signature, “Spencer Tracy,” on an off-white 6 x 4.25 album page. Above Tracy’s signature is a signature and inscription by Evalyn Knapp

Felt tip signature, “Johnny Weissmuller,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

American film director (1896–1975) who helmed such classics as Wings, The Public Enemy, and the original version of A Star Is Born. Vintage fountain p

Souvenir program for West’s Come On Up (Ring Twice), 8.25 x 10.75, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on an inside full page portrait. In fine con

Ten ink and felt tip signatures of western stars on individual slips and cards. Signers are: Guinn ‘Big Boy’ Williams, Charles Starrett (ins), Chief T

Twenty-five business checks from Lake Pillsbury Properties, all 8.5 x 3.5, all dated from 1968 and 1970, and all filled out in type and signed by Hale

Three Madera Ranchos Inc. business checks, all 8.5 x 3.5, all filled out in type and signed by Haley, and dated June 1971. In fine condition, with var

Three vintage fountain pen signatures, “To Lou, Bert Lahr,” “Ray Bolger,” and “Jack Haley,” on individual off-white 5.75 x 3.75 lined album pages, eac

Italian director and producer of films and television best known for Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew. Color 27.5 x 19 print entitled ‘Cas

Vintage pencil signature, “Best wishes, Jimmy Braddock,” on a yellow 5.25 x 4.5 album page. Reverse bears an ink signature of actress Jean Muir. In fi

ALS, five pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 14, 1955. Letter to Harold L. O’Neal. In part (with grammar retained): “You seem to like base

Vintage ink signature, “Yours truly, Jas. J. Corbett, June 26/93,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very good condition, with a couple noticeable crea

Personal check, 7.75 x 2.75, partially filled out and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to Schwabacher & Co. for $98.24, February 10, 195...

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Dizzy Dean,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card. A few creases, and mounting remnants and surface l

College Football Hall of Famer (1915–1992) who played for Yale University. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 12, 1983. Letter to an adm

Prodigiously talented and versatile athlete (1911–1956), widely regarded as the greatest of her gender, who excelled in numerous sports and achieved p

Italian automotive magnate (1898–1988) whose sports cars are prized the world over as both a classic example of industrial design and an iconic status

Legendary boxer (1863–1917) who was the sport’s first three-division world champion, winning the middleweight title in 1891, the heavyweight title in

Frazier’s personal passport, number J3226522, issued on December 15, 1978. Passport measures 3.5 x 5, and contains his printed personal information on

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Lou Gehrig,” on a semi-circular piece of cut baseball covering, measuring approximately 2? long, complete with laces

Fountain pen signature and inscription, “Best wishes, Harry, Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 sheet. Attractively double-cloth-matted and framed t

Signed book: Hockey. Chicago: Rand McNally & Company, 1969. Hardcover, 10.5 x 12.75, 96 pages. Signed throughout the book by approximately 134 p...

Vintage ink signature, “Jas. J. Jeffries, April 18, 1911,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 card. In fine condition, with a few mild bends, light band of to

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Robt Jones, Jr,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, with a clipped July 13, 1933, Atlanta, Georgia

American boxer (1859–1937) who was named Heavyweight Champion of the World in 1887—‘unofficially,’ by the National Police Gazette. On July 8, 1889, th

First baseball commissioner (1866–1944). Landis was elected to office on November 12, 1920, and helped restore public confidence in baseball following

Vintage unused 1932 Boston Braves scorecard for a game against the Cardinals, 6.5 x 10, signed on the front cover in pencil by Rabbit Maranville, Jimm

Ballpoint signature, “Thurman Munson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full

Black and white Hall of Fame plaque card signed under the image of Ott in blue ballpoint. Light overall toning, otherwise fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Yours sincerely, Knute Rockne,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card with a clipped December 8, 1925, South Bend, Indiana, p

Inventor and founder of basketball. Ink signature, “Wishing you many more years of basketball enthusiasm. James Naismith, Lawrence, Kans,” on an off-w

Uncommon ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Sugar Ray’s Youth Foundation letterhead, no date, but postmarked September 18, 1970. Letter to a contributor. In fu

Personal check drawn on the Chemical Bank & Trust Company of New York, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Kenilwo...

Unmarked baseball signed in fountain pen on a side panel, “Babe Ruth,” and also signed on other side panels in blue ink by Sandy Koufax and Maury Will

Negro league outfielder (1901–1979) who batted over .400 three times and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Rare ballpoint signature, “Turkey

Program for the 16th Annual B’nai B’rith Sports Lodge Bill Corum Memorial Dinner held at the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, on January 21, 1967, 8.5 x 11,

Boxer known as the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ (1858–1918). Fighting on turf and with bare knuckles, Sullivan became the heavyweight champion of the world und

Vintage ink signature, “Jim Thorpe, Marion O., R.F.D. #7,” on the reverse of a light gray 3.75 x 2.25 Broadview Hotel business card. In very good cond

Vintage ink signature, “J. Honus Wagner,” on a light green 4.75 x 3.25 album page affixed to an identical size card. Some scattered creases, with seve

Superb original circa 1940s Honus Wagner baseball card, 1.75 x 2.75, signed vertically in blue ballpoint, “Honus Wagner, Best Wishes.” Light overall t

Huge satin-finish 30 x 24 photo of Ali standing over the Beatles in the ring and mugging for the camera, signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine c