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

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