RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

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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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Moody Blues880 - Moody Blues
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Glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in black felt tip and blue ballpoint by Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Musicians and Singers881 - Musicians and Singers
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Collection of 37 8 x 10 photos, each signed by a notable musician or singer, including: Frankie Avalon (3); Lena Horne; Robert Goulet (ins); Tommy San
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Roy Orbison882 - Roy Orbison
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Ballpoint signature, “Roy Orbison,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Orbison from his Roy Orbison and Friends special to
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Carl Orff883 - Carl Orff
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German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Orff in a thoughtful pose, signed in th
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Poco884 - Poco
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Natural wood-finish Trinity River six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Randy Meisner, George Grantham, Richie Furay, Ru
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The Ramones885 - The Ramones
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the original line-up, signed in blue felt tip by Marky, CJ, Richie, and Elvis Ramone. In very fine condition.
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The Ramones886 - The Ramones
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Road to Ruin album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone, with Marky using the printed “M” in the alb
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Ramones887 - The Ramones
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Program from the band’s historic 1995 Adios Amigos tour through Japan, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky
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The Ramones888 - The Ramones
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Color 16 x 36 promotional poster for their Mondo Bizarro album, signed in blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. In fine condition, with
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Rolling Stones: Taylor and Wood889 - Rolling Stones: Taylor and Wood
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Two limited edition Rolling Stones CD box sets: The Mick Taylor Years 1969–74, signed on the certificate in black ink by Taylor; and 1975 Onwards, sig
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Sonny Rollins890 - Sonny Rollins
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Influential jazz saxophonist (born 1930) who composed a number of jazz standards, including ‘Oleo’ and ‘Doxy.’ Two items: First, an ALS signed “S. R.,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra891 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage pencil signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on a peach 6 x 4 album page, with a small collector’s notation at the upper left. In fine condition. Accomp
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Frank Sinatra892 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Margaret—Frank Sinatra,” on a light blue album page. Matted and framed with a portrait of Sinatra to
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Frank Sinatra893 - Frank Sinatra
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Vintage pencil signature, “Sincerely, Frank Sinatra,” on the reverse of a yellow 4.25 x 3 Hotel Astor band request card, also signed in pencil and ink
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Grace Slick894 - Grace Slick
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Original signed ink sketch of Alice and the White Rabbit on a white 8 x 10 card, titled at the bottom ‘White Rabbit’ and signed by Slick. In very fine
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Dusty Springfield895 - Dusty Springfield
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Christina, All the very best & lots of love, Dusty Springfield,” on a light blue 6 x 5.25 album...
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Cat Stevens896 - Cat Stevens
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Uncommon felt tip signature, “Cat Stevens,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card with a clipped color photo affixed to the top left corner. In fine condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Leopold Stokowski897 - Leopold Stokowski
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Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of the conductor in profile, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For F. C. Schang, Leopold Stokowski,” adding
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Strawberry Alarm Clock898 - Strawberry Alarm Clock
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Two items: a color glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Howie Anderson, George Bunnell, Gene Gunnels, Randy Seol, Mark Wei
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Them899 - Them
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Vintage Decca Records promo card, 5.5 x 3.25, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Van Morrison, Alan Henderson, John McAuley, and Billy Hanson,
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Traffic900 - Traffic
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Mr. Fantasy album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood. In very good condition, with moderate ‘rin
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The Troggs901 - The Troggs
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, with love the Troggs, Reg Presley,” “Chris,” “Ronnie Bond,” and “Pete Staples xx” on a 6 x 5.5 peach album
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The Turtles902 - The Turtles
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 candid photo of the band ascending stairs to their airplane, signed in blue ballpoint by Jim Tucker, Jim Pons (who adds the band
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Uriah Heep903 - Uriah Heep
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Cardstock 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Bernie Shaw, Trevor Bolder, Mick Box, Lee Kerslake, and Phil Lanzon. In fine condition.
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Abbott and Costello904 - Abbott and Costello
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Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Abbott and Costello clowning around, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, your pals, Bud Abbott” and “
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Apocalypse Now: Alex Tavoularis905 - Apocalypse Now: Alex Tavoularis
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Original ink sketch of a sign with the unit insignia for the 5th Special Forces, bearing Colonel Kurtz’s motto “Apocalypse Now,” across the top, on an
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fred and Adele Astaire906 - Fred and Adele Astaire
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Astaire doing a wild dance move, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Sylvia, Sincerely, Fred Astaire”; and
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Autograph Album907 - Autograph Album
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Vintage hardcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in pencil and fountain pen by over 70 actors and musicians, some back-to-back. Highlighted b
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Josephine Baker908 - Josephine Baker
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Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 7 photo of Baker in a flowing checkered gown, signed in fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1932.” In very good co
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Theda Bara909 - Theda Bara
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Lovely vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of the silent actress in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Capt. Ronald D. Soderberg, Greetin
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Lucille Ball and Red Skelton910 - Lucille Ball and Red Skelton
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Scarce vintage glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of the pair posing together, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Lucille Ball” and “I dood it, Red Skelton.” Double-
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Ingrid Bergman911 - Ingrid Bergman
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Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Anastasia, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Pour Pierre—Ingrid Bergman.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ben Hur912 - Ben Hur
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Original ‘brown-line’ production sketch of a scene from Ben Hur, unsigned, 30 x 21, numbered “2” in the upper right, depicting a roughly-sketched imag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ben Hur913 - Ben Hur
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Original and quite large ‘brown line’ production sketch of a scene from Ben Hur, unsigned, 46.5 x 19, showing a dark and detailed image of a figure sk
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James Cagney914 - James Cagney
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Two ALSs, both signed “Jim Cagney,” both to singer/songwriter Lanny Ross on Verney Farm letterhead. One letter, dated May 16, 1971, reads, in part: “I
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George Cukor915 - George Cukor
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Typescript of a tribute to Allan Dwan, two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Cukor. In part: “I want to say a fe
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Montgomery Clift916 - Montgomery Clift
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Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Clift in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “George, from Montgomery Clift.” Sc
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marie Dressler917 - Marie Dressler
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Beloved Canadian actress (1868–1934) who, as a middle-aged ex-vaudevillian, became one of the biggest screen draws of the silent and early sound eras,
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Jack Diamond Collection918 - Jack Diamond Collection
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Six items from the personal collection of Hollywood press agent Jack Diamond, including: a TLS from Harry Truman, expressing happiness about the elect
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Frankenstein: Hans Salter919 - Frankenstein: Hans Salter
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Scarce and unusually-detailed AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 7 musically-lined sheet. Headed at the top by Salter, “Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, Music
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Clark Gable920 - Clark Gable
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Manuscript 6.25 x 3.75 pass issued to Gable while attending Officer Candidate School in the Army, with Gable writing prior to leaving “O/C Gable C., 9
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Clark Gable921 - Gone With the Wind: Clark Gable
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Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Betty, Best wishes always, Clark Gable,” on a light green 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind: Vivien Leigh922 - Gone With the Wind: Vivien Leigh
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Nice fountain pen signature, “Vivien Leigh,” on a white 4.25 x 2.5 sheet. In fine condition.
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Cary Grant923 - Cary Grant
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DS, one page, 8 x 10, January 16, 1946. RKO Radio Pictures informs Grant that “we desire to use a ‘double’ for you in connection with a ‘matte shot’ w
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Harvey924 - Harvey
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Two photos: a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of James Stewart in his earlier years, signed in blue felt tip; and a vintage 3.5 x 5.5 photo of an illustratio
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Rita Hayworth925 - Rita Hayworth
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Outstanding display of two items: a scarce vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6 portrait of the actress in her early years, signed in fountain pen with her g
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Jim Henson926 - Jim Henson
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DS signed “James M. Henson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, November 11, 1975. Agreement between ASCAP and Henson granting the society
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Audrey Hepburn927 - Audrey Hepburn
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Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card neatly affixed to a 7.25 x 4.5 card bearing collector’s notatio
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Audrey Hepburn928 - Audrey Hepburn
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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Hepburn as she appeared in the 1959 MGM film Green Mansions, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Wolfgang
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn929 - Audrey Hepburn
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Pearl-finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Hepburn from the 1967 film Wait Until Dark, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul, Good luck, Audrey Hepb
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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