RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Attractive vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor in a polka-dot dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To John, My very best wishes to yo

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Taylor holding a single flower, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Elizabeth Taylor.” Overall surface rubbing, otherw

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Temple as a young actress, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Rugged matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Glenn—Season’s Greetings, Duke, John Wayne 1974.” In fin

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne as he appeared in the classic 1953 John Farrow–directed western Hondo, striding through the desert with his

American character actress (1880–1962). In 1939, after a well-regarded stage career and a string of small, often uncredited movie parts, Blandick land

Acclaimed director of Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned (1906–1976). Scarce matte-finish 5.25 x 3.25 photo of Visconti seated at his desk, s

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Welles, payable to Western Costume Co. for $57.20, July 16, 1957. In fine condition, with expec

Five glossy photos taken from a 1974 press kit for the film, four 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, consisting of a group cast photo signed in various color felt

Collection of 10 photos of various finishes, approximately 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in ink by the actor pictured. Signers are: Joh

Collection of 12 photos of various finishes, approximately 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in ink by the actress pictured. Signers are: L

Lovely glossy 8 x 10 photo of Annabella reclining in a fancy sofa, signed and inscribed in black ink in French. A slight vertical crease to the right

Actor (1890–1973) best remembered for his role as adventurer/filmmaker Carl Denham in the 1933 classic King Kong and its sequel, Son of Kong. Classy v

Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Astaire and Joan Crawford in Dancing Lady, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Harry Wilkinson—All best w

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bernice Corrado, sincerely, Mary Astor 1927.” A few st

Program page, trimmed to a size of 5 x 7.25, for an appearance at the London Palladium, signed in black ballpoint, “Love, Josephine 1974.” In fine con

ALS, one page, 8 x 8, no date. Brief letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “I hope you like the photos and I thank you so much for the beautiful st

Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 Robert Richee photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Syd from Tallulah Bankhead.” Photo is affixed to 16 x

Pretty color 11 x 14 laser print close-up photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Very early vintage 3.5 x 5.25 deckle-edge postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases to backgrou

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in a black mini-skirt and thigh-high boots, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Original signed felt tip sketch of a flower on an off-white 4.75 x 7.75 card, signed and inscribed in French to “Gerard,” and dated 1999. In fine cond

Semi-glossy 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “M. Baryshnikov.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creases and impress

Program for the Baryshnikov & Co. Performance at the Sundome in Arizona on July 3, 1985, 6 x 9, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “M....

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baryshnikov in costume as The Nutcracker, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Cardstock 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, Alan Bates.” In fine condition, with scattered creases.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, July 23, 1962. Letter to Mr. Lichter in response to a request for a statement to include in a sympos

DS, one page, 8.5 x 13.75, December 15, 1932. Agreement between Bergen and the Jersey Boulevard Corporation for him to “present his certain act under

Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 three-quarter-length portrait of Bergner with her arms crossed, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Charl

Short ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, black-bordered stationery letterhead, no date. Brief untranslated letter to an unidentified recipient. In fine c

Three pretty satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of a younger Bisset posing outdoors, each signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Forgotten baritone performer (1897–1943) who was one of the first African-American actors to gain regular employment on Broadway. Vintage matte-finish

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 United Artists promotional photo for Stand-In, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dorothy, My very best always, Joan

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 12.25 mounted full-length photo of Bordoni by Apeda of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Georges and Oli

Choice vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of Brice, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Fanny Brice.” In fine condition.

Six glossy photos of British actors and actresses, approximately 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject. Signers are: Ian Hunter, Tom Courtenay, Ra

Very early DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, August 21, 1951. Contract between Brooks and the William Morris Agency in which he agrees to be represen

Signed book: With Powder on My Nose. First edition. NY: Coward-McCann, Inc., 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 249 pages. Signed and inscr

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, nicely signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Burton, payable to Hillcrest Motor Co. for $26.34, December 30, 1952. In fine condition, with expecte

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carson on The Tonight Show set, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Heather, Best wishes, Johnny Carson.” In very good

Ballpoint signature, “Salutation de Charles Chaplin,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip, with a collector’s pencil notation along bottom edge. In very goo

Terrific vintage glossy 8 x 10 study of Chatterton in profile, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Ruth Chatterton.” Blindstamped in the lower left by

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Marcia Mosess—It’s so nice to be remembered. I thank you, Marcia, for your sweet word

Lovely pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Colbert in a dazzling gown, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “With all my best wishes to Al Steiman, Claude

Film, stage, radio, and television actor (1889–1965), he played Lieutenant Tragg in the long-running Perry Mason TV series. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75

Three checks: personal check filled out and signed by Jack Benny, payable to J. F. Hubbard for “exactly thirty-nine cents,” February 13, 1969, includi

Color-tinted vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 10.75 portrait of Cooper, prominently signed in fountain pen. A couple noticeable creases to the left side and

Choice vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 bust portrait of Coward in a handsome suit and tie, signed in fountain pen. Bears a collector’s date notation to

Color limited edition 24 x 30 poster entitled ‘Flash Gordon,’ numbered 679/1500, signed in black felt tip. Scattered light creasing, few tears along e

Early vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Crawford looking over her shoulder, signed in fountain pen, “Lovingly, Joan Crawford.” Unobtrusive crease

Stunning vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.25 close-up portrait capturing the essence of Crawford’s timeless beauty, signed and inscribed in fountain pen

TLS signed “Joan or ‘Big Eyes,’” one page, 6.25 x 10, personal letterhead, December 21, 1951. Letter to MGM executive Eddie Mannix. In part: “Merry Ch

TLS signed “Bing,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 23, 1949. Letter discussing his latest projects, In part: “My next picture re

Glossy 7.75 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some mild rippling to left edge and some scattered light s

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait by Maurice Seymour, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen McDonough, With my every g

American stage actor (1816–1877) who appeared in Shakespearian plays and dramatizations of Dickens's novels. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo o...

Satin-finish 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo of the lovely actress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Hello to Sherman Emery, Bette Davis.” In

Glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of Davis behind the wheel of a tractor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to the wife of former California Governor Good

Adorable glossy 10 x 8 photo of the young Davis on set, signed in black felt tip, “Virginia Davis, ‘Alice,’ 1923-25, Alice Comedies.” In very fine con

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, May 19, 1995. Letter to Thomas Smith, in part: “For reasons I won’t go into here, your nice letter of March 28, 1995 has o

Three different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Deneuve from earlier in her career, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Dietrich in a stunning white gown, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Douglas in a sporty suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ebsen as Jed Clampett, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To David, ‘Welll doggie’ Buddy Ebsen.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Falk, signed in blue felt tip. Scattered creases and slight brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Fazenda wearing a dazzling outift, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Alberta Sjogren, with my very

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fletcher in character as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, signed in blue ballpoint. Scattered creases an...

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Fonda leaning on a rail fence, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Henry Fonda.” In fine condition.

DS, signed “Henry J. Fonda,” one page, 7.75 x 3.25, May 9, 1955. Fonda’s 1955 W4 tax withholding document in which he claims two exemptions. In fine c

Two glossy photos of Fontanne with husband and acting partner Alfred Lunt in different roles, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black ink. In overall

Handsome matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes—Glenn Ford.” In fine condition.

Italian-American performer (1894–1950) whose stage persona was ‘Aunt Jemima,’ usually performing in blackface; she was best known for her role as Quee

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gardner during her time with MGM, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, Best Always, Ava Gardner.” In

Scarce ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, October 1, 1952. Letter to Ms. Quirk. In part: “On my return from Europe last week I found you

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a Gone With the Wind film poster, signed in felt tip and ink by five actors and actresses from the film: Evelyn Keyes, An

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Charles Hamilton wedding Scarlett O’Hara, signed by Brooks in blue felt tip, adding his character’s first name below. In fine

Actress (1903–1955) who played Belle Watling in Gone With the Wind; she committed suicide at age 49 from an overdose of sleeping pills. Vintage founta

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grahame crossing a street carrying her handbag and newspaper, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Gloria Grahame.” In

Dashing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Greene holding a pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Barbara Delaney, Best wishes, Richard

ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9, July 23, 1962. Interesting letter to Mr. Lichter in response to a curious question, in part: “I am not sure what the

Privately produced Christmas card featuring a printed sentiment inside, 6.75 x 5, signed in blue ink by Guinness. In fine condition. Originally sent t

Uncommon ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 3.5, March 22, 1980. Letter to his housekeeper, Mabel Cherry. In part: “All is well with us though we have bo

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 full-length portrait of Hardwicke as Julius Caesar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Walter Alfred, with gratit

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the lovely actress with her hands at her chest, signed and inscribed in white ink by Harlow’s mother, ‘Mama Jean,

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 14 full-length Bull photo of Harlow in a shimmering white dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Mama Jean, “For S

ALS signed “W. S. Hart,” one page, 7.5 x 7.25, February 24, 1906. Letter of thanks for a gift. In part: “A thousand thanks for the ‘Cash Hawkins’ card

Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one of Hedren with a bird on her arm; and one of the actress posing on a staircase, each signed in black felt tip, wit

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Henreid famously lighting two cigarettes in the 1942 film Now, Voyager, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, be

Glossy 8.25 x 6 photo of Henson watching intently on an outdoor film set, signed in green felt tip. Photo is affixed to an identical size piece of yel

Henson Associates, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Henson, payable to Thursday’s for $400, December 6, 1974. I

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, November 2, 1983. Response to a skeptical autograph collector. In full: “The signatures are not valid. Sorr

TLS signed “Bob,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 29, 1986. Letter to the beloved Detroit entertainment columnist Shirley Eder, in ful

Program for a USO tribute to Bob Hope in honor of his 75th birthday, 6.25 x 9.25, held on May 25, 1978, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jeannie and Major Nelson, signed in blue felt tip by Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 12.5 x 10 photo of a lobby card for the film, signed in blue felt tip by Kevin McCarthy and in black felt tip by Dana Wynter. In very fin

Glossy 13.5 x 10 photo of a scene from the film, signed in blue felt tip by Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter. In very fine condition.

Superb original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Irving in character as ‘The Vicar’ in Olivia, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Henry Irvin

Three different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Jackson posing in a dark suit, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Five different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Jason in various roles, each signed and inscribed in blue or black felt tip. In overall fine condition.