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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction’s nearly four decades of business continue to grow, achieving record prices for clients around the world.
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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Frank Sinatra312 - Frank Sinatra
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Spectacular color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a young Sinatra in a suit and bow tie, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obta
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker316 - Charlie Parker
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Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians ever (1920–1955), Parker and Dizzy Gillespie helped develop Bebop as a reaction against the prev
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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John Coltrane317 - John Coltrane
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Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential a
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter318 - Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter
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One of the premier American folksingers (1888-1949), he spent years in and out of jail for murder and attempted murder, recorded ‘Goodnight, Irene,’ ‘
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Charles Mingus319 - Charles Mingus
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Influential jazz bassist and composer (1922–1979) whose complex, innovative works meld elements of jazz, classical, and gospel. Exceptional vintage 10
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Count Basie Band and Lester Young320 - Count Basie Band and Lester Young
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Basie standing next to a piano, signed in fountain pen. Also signed on the reverse by 13 members of his orchestra, incl
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong321 - Louis Armstrong
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the marquee of the RKO Palace presenting Armstrong, signed and inscribed in blue ink to clarinet player Mezz Mezzrow, “
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Paul Chambers322 - Paul Chambers
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Important jazz double bassist (1935–1969) who played with Miles Davis and was a member of the Wynton Kelly Trio. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo
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Ella Fitzgerald323 - Ella Fitzgerald
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of a young Fitzgerald, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.” Tack holes and missing
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Bunny Berigan and Band324 - Bunny Berigan and Band
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Jazz trumpeter (1908–1942) who rose to stardom during the swing era, but was hampered by alcoholism until it drove him to death at age 33. Vintage glo
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Son House325 - Son House
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Blues singer and guitarist (1902–1988) noted for his slide guitar playing. Uncommon 10.75 x 10 program photo of House holding his guitar, signed in bl
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Coleman Hawkins326 - Coleman Hawkins
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Handsome vintage 10.5 x 13.5 program photo of Hawkins in a suit and tie, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed
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Glenn Miller327 - Glenn Miller
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Popular big band leader (1904–1944) whose plane disappeared over the English Channel during World War II and was never found. Vintage pearl-finish 10
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Earl ‘Bud’ Powell328 - Earl ‘Bud’ Powell
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Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. Choice vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 candid photo of Powell wearing a sharp suit on a city
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jimmy Reed329 - Jimmy Reed
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American blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences (1925–1976). Rare vintage glossy 8
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Sonny Stitt330 - Sonny Stitt
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Prolific American saxophonist (1924–1982) best known for his work in the bebop and hard bop styles. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stitt with his alto sax, pr
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Fats Waller331 - Fats Waller
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Jazz musician (1904–1943) whose inimitable stride piano style made him one of the greatest players ever. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Waller seated
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Dinah Washington332 - Dinah Washington
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Legendary American singer (1924–1963), dubbed the Queen of the Blues, who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Vintage glossy 8 x 9
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Little Walter333 - Little Walter
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Famous for his blues harmonica playing (1930–1968), he was the first and only musician to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for har
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Freddie Webster334 - Freddie Webster
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Jazz trumpeter (1916–1947) cited by Miles Davis as an early influence. Vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 candid full-length photo of Webster in a city street, si
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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