RR Auction: Pop Culture

Renowned American magician (1885–1965), often billed as The Great Blackstone, who reached the peak of his popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. Great vin

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 close-up image of the elder Blackstone magician by Bloom photography of Chicago, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ar

Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Remarka

Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Wonderf

A pair of TLSs signed “Howard Thurston,” both one page, 6.5 x 8.75, on personal letterhead, and addressed to Walter Phillipson. The first, signed in p

TLS signed “Howard Thurston,” one page, 6.75 x 9, personal letterhead, January 13, 1927. Letter to Will Goldston, in part: “It seems that we ought to

Prominent magician (1849–1922) known for his spectacular stage illusions. Boldly penned ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, personal

Alexander Herrmann (1844–1896), better known as Herrmann the Great, was a French magician widely considered the world’s greatest. The wife and former

Three vintage signatures on individual off-white slips of George Washington Heller, Eugene Laurant, and Servais Le Roy, all approximately 3.25 x 1.5.

Dean of the Society of American Magicians (1856–1938) who, along with Imro Fox and Servais LeRoy, was part of the famed billing ‘Triple Alliance.’ Pro

American manipulative magician (1867–1938) known worldwide as ‘The King of Koins.’ Impressive display of items belonging to renowned magician Thomas N

Stage name of the magician born as Ferencz Dezso Weisz (1876–1945), brother of Harry Houdini. Vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Hardeen

Incredible glossy 6.75 x 8.25 profile photo of Houdini, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mae Tiner, Best wishes and regards, Houdini, Oct 25—

TLS signed “Harry Houdini,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 18, 1917. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “The enclosed may i terest you. There you are with

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 27, 1918. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “Kit Clarke was in to see the show tiday at the Hippodrome, an

Collection of ten original glass negatives, measuring 3 x 4.5 to 7 x 5, with more than half showing scenes of Houdini with friends or family. Some of

Amazing hand-embellished advertising art for Harry Houdini's 1922 film The Man from Beyond, 39 x 29, showing the discovery of Houdini, who has b...

Original hand-corrected typed manuscript for a revised edition of A Magician Among the Spirits, 409 pages in a period 10.25 x 11.5 binder, extensively

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 333 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Wonderful ALS signed “Beatrice Houdini,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 3, [190]1. Letter to Mr. Funke, in part: “I have retired

William Russell Walsh (1894–1971) was an amateur magician who served as president of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherho

Spanish poster for the magician David Bamberg, known as ‘Fu Manchu,’ 18.5 x 26.5, headed, “Hechizos de Fu-Manchu. El Espectaculo Mas Fantastico del Mu

Extensive archive of material owned by and related to Hollywood B-movie cult figure Ed Wood, including his personally-owned and -used briefcase (Rexbi

Desirable and uncommon pairing of Ed Wood items, including: a program for the 1949 play The Blackguard Returns, opened to an approximate size of 18 x

Glen or Glenda (I Led 2 Lives) (Screen Classics Inc., 1953). One sheet movie poster (28 x 41). Exploitation film written, directed by, and starring Ed

The Unearthly (AB-PT Pictures, 1957). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradi

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor J

The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller,

The Sinister Urge (Headliner Productions, 1960). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Crime-drama starring Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, and Jean Fontaine te

The Beast of Yucca Flats (Cinema Associates, 1962). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Horror film starring Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Franci

Eleven one sheet movie posters (27 x 41), for ‘sexploitation’ films, including: Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), Married Too Young (1963), Lady Godiv

On the Mesa of Lost Women (Howco, 1952). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction film starring Ed Wood’s girlfriend, Dolores Fuller, along with

Jail Bait (Howco, 1954). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Crime film starring Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Clancy Malone, and Steve Reeves in his first

The Unearthly (AB-PT Pictures, 1957). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradine,

The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller, an

Bride of the Monster (Filmmakers Releasing, 1956). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Sci-fi horror film starring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson,

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKi

Plan 9 from Outer Space/Espectros del Espacio (Peliculas Coloso, Mexico). Set of eight lobby cards (16.25 x 12.5). Classic science-fiction thriller st

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Three lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnso

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Two lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson,

Three circa 1960 glossy 9.75 x 7.75 Grand National Pictures publicity photos for the UK release of Plan 9 from Outer Space. The photos depict the char

Three lobby cards for films by Wood or featuring his key actors, 14 x 11, including: Bride of the Monster (1956), The Bride and the Beast (1958), and

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic and beeswax on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed on the right side, “Vampira,”

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the lower right, “Vampira.” The artwork

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the lower left, “Vampira,” and on the r

I Married a Monster from Outer Space (Paramount, 1958). Window card movie poster (14 x 22). Gloria Talbott, Tom Tryon, and Peter Baldwin star in this

The Brain from Planet Arous (Howco, 1957). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Cult sci-fi classic starring John Agar, Joyce Meadows, and Rob

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic low-budget science fiction movie starring All

Color limited edition 27 x 41 lithograph with an artfully done image of the characters in Creature from the Black Lagoon, numbered 20/235, signed in p

Three insert movie posters (14 x 36), for horror films from the 1950s, including: Blood of Dracula (1957), Blood of the Vampire (1958), and The Hound

The Phantom Creeps/El Monstruo Fatal (Universal International). Spanish one sheet (31 x 45). Science-fiction movie serial in 12 episodes starring Bela

Dr. Satan’s Shrieks in the Night! spook-show theatrical poster, 42 x 57, featuring images of monsters and women with several lines of text, including:

German pioneer in American filmmaking and founder of Universal Studios (1867–1939), who, with the help of his son Carl Laemmle, Jr., produced many of

Superb collection of four horror and suspense items, including: a crisp fountain pen signature from Universal's beloved horror character actor, ...

Distinguished pearl-finish 7 x 9.25 Universal Pictures full-length photo of Lugosi as Dracula, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to film critic Lou

Rare glossy 10 x 8 Universal Pictures publicity photo for The Bride of Frankenstein, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Stamps

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 image of a gun-wielding Chaney, Jr. from the 1942 crime-drama Eyes of the Underground, signed and inscribed in fountai

Original brad-bound final continuity screenplay for the 1939 film The Man by in the Iron Mask by George Bruce, 8.5 x 11, February 27, 1939. Signed and

Handsome vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.5 portrait of Barrymore in a pensive profile pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For, ‘Bill’ Kernell,

Beautiful vintage glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of a short-haired Bergman from the 1943 film For Whom the Bell Tolls, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Ing

Handsome vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 seated photo of Bogart in a woolen coat, boldly signed in fountain pen. Triple-matted and framed to an overall siz

Refined vintage glossy 7 x 8.75 portrait of Cooper with his hair neatly slicked back, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, from—Gary Coope

Incredible vintage matte-finish oversized 10 x 12.75 portrait of a young Crawford, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob McIntyre, A man that

Dashing vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Flynn, signed lightly in ballpoint, and then again in bold purple ink. Double-matted and framed to an overa

Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of a radiant Garland, signed vertically in fountain pen. The autograph appears to be an in

Exceptional vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Hayworth and Ford relaxing at a table in the casino in the 1946 classic film noir Gilda, signed and insc

Fantastic vintage glossy 8.75 x 6.75 photo of a sultry Hayworth lounging in a white dress, boldly signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to

Remarkable vintage glossy 6.75 x 8.75 photo of a beautifully drawn portrait of Hepburn by artist Bettina Steinke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen

Striking vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Jolson in blackface from the 1927 film The Jazz Singer, signed in blue ink. Double-matted an

Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount publicity portrait of Kelly for the 1954 film The Bridges at Toko-Ri, boldly signed and inscribed in fountai

Stunning vintage glossy 4.25 x 6.5 seated portrait of Kelly, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Richard, Sincerely, Grace Kelly.” Ornately sued

American actress (1908–1942) and wife of Clark Gable who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s; she tragically passed away

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob, Best wishes to you always, Elizabeth Taylor.” In

Adorable vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of a young Temple with her trademark ringlets, boldly signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Pat

Dapper vintage glossy 7 x 8.75 portrait of Tracy sitting down and enjoying a smoke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Sincerely, Spence

Appealing vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 image of a seated Welles, his hand resting in the foreground, signed and inscribed in red ink, “For Larry For

Collection of four vintage glossy and matte-finish 8 x 10 photographs, each signed in various inks, including: Edgar Robinson (ins.), Tyrone Power, Al

Handsome collection of four 8 x 10 vintage glossy photographs, each signed in fountain pen, including: Robert Taylor (ins.), William Bendix (ins.), Ro

Collection of four vintage glossy 8 x 10 photographs, each signed in various inks, including: Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Tierney (ins.), Joan Leslie (ins.

Three vintage glossy 8 x 10 photographs, each signed in fountain pen, including: Greer Garson, Ann Sheridan (ins.), and Linda Darnell (ins.). Photos a

Collection of nine predominately vintage 7 x 8.75 head-and-shoulders photos of classic actresses, various finishes, each signed and inscribed in ink o

Collection of four vintage glossy and matte-finish 8 x 10 photographs, each signed in various inks, including: June Allyson, Sonja Henie (ins.), Fanny

Three vintage glossy photos, all approximately 7.25 x 9, including: a tuxedoed Astaire set to play his trumpet, boldly signed in ink; a portrait of Cr

American actress (1900–1991) best known for her comic roles in such classics as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town and The More the Merrier. With the notable exce

Handsome vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 portrait of a refined Boyer enjoying his cigarette, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall si

Austere vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo of Carradine signed and inscribed in blue ink by the actor. Double-matted and framed to an

Wonderful vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of a mischievous Cooper and March in the 1933 film Design for Living, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Gary

Elegant oversized vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of Davis, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Harry, from Bette D

Splendid vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Davis leaning on a fence post, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Irwin, from Bette Davis.” Double-matt

Stylish vintage glossy 7 x 9 portrait of Dietrich wearing her trademark beret, signed vertically in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overa

Oscar-nominated actor (1913–1952) who appeared in such classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Gentleman’s Agreement. Blacklisted in Hollywood

Enticing vintage glossy 6.75 x 9.75 full-length portrait of Grable dancing in the 1944 film Pin Up Girl, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. D

Welsh actor (1912–1980) who won an Academy Award for his supporting role in the 1959 epic Ben-Hur. Notable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Griffith as Sheik Il

Glamorous vintage glossy 7 x 9 Paramount publicity photo of Lake and her trademark peek-a-boo hairstyle, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and fra

Uncommon vintage glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of Lorre from the 1942 film The Boogie Man Will Get You, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Pete L

Stunning vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Miranda wearing her lavishly designed costume, boldly signed and inscribed in Portuguese in fountain pen,

Enticing vintage glossy 7 x 9 image of Turner draped in a fur coat, signed in fountain pen. Suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 16.7

Desirable oversized vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13 portrait of a young Withers, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jimmy Starr, May you twinkle

Legendary American theatrical producer (1869–1932) whose annual ‘Follies’ introduced such major stars as Fanny Brice and Will Rogers. ALS in pencil si

Two matching partly-printed DSs, signed “Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello,” each two pages, 8.5 x 10.75, and dated April 4, 1945. Separate agreements mad